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Tesla sales surge 342 per cent year-on-year as EV demand grows
Tesla and Polestar have recorded a sharp increase in Australian deliveries according to the October 2026 sales report from the Electric Vehicle Council.

New Volkswagen T-Roc confirmed for Australia in early 2027
Volkswagen’s next-generation compact SUV will introduce mild-hybrid technology, fresh styling and upgraded safety and infotainment features.

Paul Walker’s 2 Fast 2 Furious car is brought back to life after ‘going missing for 20-odd years’
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution from 2 Fast 2 Furious was sitting in a barn before it was brought back into the light.

Memo to Nissan: Please build the Ronin concept off-roader with its GT-R twin turbos
Created for the world-famous SEMA car show, the Ronin Frontier features tech from the R35 GT-R.

Accessories don’t get much weirder than this: Deepal patents an in-car foot bath
Yes, you read that correctly: a foot bath. The flat-out bizarre feature has surfaced in patent filings in China.

Finally! New Toyota HiLux GR Sport to come down under in 2027
Remarks from an overseas Toyota exec have confirmed Aussie showrooms will get the flagship HiLux GR Sport.

See the moment the world’s fastest production car has a frightening crash while preparing to hit 500km/h
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme had a spectacular crash while preparing for another world-record tilt – but in good news, the driver walked away.

Revealed: The clues that prove giant newcomer Xiaomi will sell cars in Australia
Xiaomi, the third-biggest mobile phone company in the world, is busy laying the foundations for its Aussie operation.

Revealed: The $10 billion argument Tesla is using to convince the Federal Government to allow driverless cars on Aussie roads
Tesla wants Australia to fast-track its driverless vehicle laws by two years, arguing that it could save lives and an incredible amount of money.

Volkswagen halts development work on upcoming electric Golf: ‘We simply can’t afford it right now’
Volkswagen has temporarily suspended development of the next-generation Golf as mounting financial pressures force the German carmaker to cut costs.

Footy great Barry Hall and his VH Commodore excel at drag-racing competition: ‘I’m still pinching myself’
Barry Hall has added another chapter to his sporting success story by going ballistic at the Street Machine Drag Challenge.

Jaecoo J7 SUV gets a head-turning makeover
The Jaecoo J7 has gone over to the dark side with the new SHS-P Black Edition.

How a statue revealed the name of McLaren’s next supercar – and a big clue to its performance
A giant kiwi statue in London has revealed the name of the new McLaren supercar, which will replace the 750S in 2027 with more than 600kW of power.

Ford’s Falcon XR6 Turbo is on the verge of a new sales spurt… almost 25 years since it debuted
One of Australia’s best performance sedans is about to find a new audience as American enthusiasts can soon import the Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo.

Geely launches big deals across its entire model range – but you’ll need to act fast
Geely Australia is offering a four-day sale with a $1000 factory bonus on offer – and there’s plenty more.

Revealed: The big problem with Albo’s plan to roll out 14,000 public EV chargers
The federal government will boost the number of public EV chargers, but there’s an obstacle waiting…

Honda unveils bold deals on new cars that could save customers thousands
Honda customers can save a bundle on servicing and get some very lucrative gift cards from now until the end of January.

Ford boss says brand’s new EV technology is 30 per cent more efficient than BYD’s
Ford CEO Jim Farley has identified what he believes to be a ‘critical’ advantage the Blue Oval holds over one of its biggest rivals.

2027 Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with more power, faster charging
Updated electric SUV gains stronger motors, revised styling and additional equipment, with up to 627km of range and 500kW.

BYD reveals plan to break 500km/h and set another world record – on a street instead of a banked oval or runway
There’ll be no racetracks or airport runways for BYD when its Yangwang U9 Xtreme attempts to break its own record.

Major driver’s licence change now in effect in Australia
Drivers from 14 additional countries can now exchange their overseas licences without sitting Australian driving tests under revised recognition rules.

Revealed: Why radical new supercar maker has chosen to position the driver like a motorbike rider
The Sanrivatti supercar calls it the ‘apex position’, and it’ll be familiar to fans of Superbikes and MotoGP racing.

Bugatti boss Mate Rimac’s Chiron gets stolen after he makes an embarrassing mistake – then he chases the thief in a Porsche
Mate Rimac has come clean about the theft, which saw him chase his stolen hypercar in a Porsche 911.

Lawyer rails against ‘insane’ road rule that unfairly targets young drivers
Lawyer Jahan Kalantar has warned that he sees many drivers lose their licences as a result of the regulation.
