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Have they no heart? Rare $120,000 Holden Monaro stolen from Melbourne garage
Police have appealed for public help to find a valuable 1972 Holden Monaro taken during a burglary in Melbourne’s south-east.

Mega $36,000 price cut and specs unveiled for 2027 Corvette Z06 as Chevy’s supercar finally comes down under
The 475kW Corvette Z06 is due in Australia in the first quarter of 2027 with a big saving to be had over its predecessor.

Chery fans can get three years of free servicing and a $2000 present for buying the new Stockman ute
Chery has opened reservations for its diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute, with early customers receiving a Bunnings gift card and free servicing.

Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut
Changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced for the 2027 model year, including a cheaper Model Y Performance.

Tesla’s new entry-level Model 3 is its cheapest Aussie car. Here’s what you get for a price tag of just $45,900
There’s a new entry-level Tesla Model 3 in Australia, which offers a 572km WLTP driving range and stunning savings over its predecessor.

Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV
Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.

Double demerits are just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know…
Heading away for the October long weekend? Drivers in some parts of Australia face much tougher double demerits penalties from Friday.

Isuzu explains why it cancelled the Aussie launch of the all-electric D-Max ute
The electric D-Max was once destined for Australian showrooms, but Isuzu has canned the plan.

Aussie state sees crashes involving senior drivers spike by almost a third in five years
Crashes involving motorists aged 60-plus have jumped 32.6 per cent since 2020, but the full figures tell a more complicated story.

Tesla files patent for radical new tech as long-awaited Roadster launch is delayed by bad weather. Yes, you read that right
The long-awaited Tesla Roadster reveal has slipped again, just as a radical new fan-car patent hints at what the electric supercar could be capable of.

BMW reveals Aussie pricing for next-gen 3 Series as luxury sedan gets mild hybrid treatment with more versions to come
The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series borrows the electric i3’s Neue Klasse design, but retains combustion power and familiar foundations.

2027 LDV T60 gets more power, new look and an overhauled interior
LDV’s affordable T60 ute scores a punchier 2.5-litre diesel, fresh styling and a revamped cabin as part of a major MY27 update.

Jeremy Clarkson teases “unbelievably ambitious” new TV show as Clarkson’s Farm faces uncertain future
Clarkson has spoken about developing a new program after the incredible success of Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his current project.

Dire warning for Aussie EV owners who want to take their cars on summer road trips
The Christmas break will be upon us before we know it – and EV owners have been reminded about the paramount importance of charging.

Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid gets cheaper with the new entry-level GXL
Toyota will expand the new RAV4 line-up with a more affordable GXL plug-in hybrid, joining the existing XSE and GR Sport PHEV variants.

BYD scores five-star ANCAP safety rating for new vehicle targeted at Aussie families
The new BYD M9 people mover has achieved a five-star safety rating under the new ANCAP system.

Crims launch shocking attack on EV charging station as part of worrying Aussie trend
Twenty-eight EV charging bays were vandalised across Ballarat in a single weekend, including a brand-new Tesla Supercharger site that had only just opened.

BYD confirms solid-state battery car for 2027 as next-gen EV tech edges closer
BYD is hoping to begin broader production later this decade.

Hyundai recalls more than 14,000 of its Kona SUVs and warns owners not to use the centre seat
Examples made from 2025-2026 have been swept up in the Kona recall.

The wild Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance will be the brand’s most powerful EV when it lands in Australia in extremely limited numbers
The Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance is heading down under with 313kW and a claimed 4.4-second 0-100km/h time.

BYD Shark 6 ute breaks new ground as it goes on sale in massive market for the first time
Originally an export-only model, the Shark 6 is now heading into showrooms in its homeland.

Hyundai to plug big gaps in its EV line-up with new Ioniq SUV models
Hyundai is targeting the small and medium SUV market with the upcoming models, which should wear Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 badges.

Huge changes for Australia’s cheapest car as the second-generation BYD Atto 1 gets far more than just a new look
The BYD Atto 1 has grown up in more ways than one with a stretched wheelbase and major new features.

BMW wins a prestigious award for its EV battery tech
BMW has been honoured at the New World Energy Vehicle Congress.
