Technical

McLaren 600LT and GT recalled over brake manufacturing defect

Just one example of each car is under recall

September 7, 2021

Porsche launches Mission R motorsport concept study at IAA

All-electric concept takes inspiration from Stuttgart’s storied racing pedigree

Apple reportedly buys former Chrysler proving grounds for US$125 million

More rumours suggest Apple is getting serious about offering an autonomous electric car

Bentley recalls two 2021 Bentaygas over chassis fault

Just two Bentley owners affected by latest Government notice

Australia Post adds 20 Fuso eCanter electric trucks to its fleet

Australia’s largest EV fleet has just grown again

Volkswagen debuts autonomous ID. Buzz at IAA Munich

Autonomous version of electric van set to be given 2025 production berth

Subaru celebrates selling 150,000th Outback in Australia

2021 has been a big year for anniversaries for the automaker

Fully-electric Volvo XC40 sold out for 2021 before Australian launch

The first allocation of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric compact SUV has already been snapped up

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2014-2018 Sprinter van

Almost 900 vehicles are involved in the notice

Mercedes-Benz announces partnership with SSAB to use fossil-free steel

Carbon-neutral target will be applied across the entire manufacturing process

Reviews

Australian first drive: 2022 Renault Arkana Intens

Renault has joined the coupe SUV fad with its Arkana crossover, but does its swept-back roof bring a more dynamic driving experience or is it just a window-dressing exercise?

Italian Government pushes for emissions exemption for supercar makers

If the Italian Government has its way, exotic car companies will continue to make petrol-powered models beyond an EU ban

Why McLaren and Ferrari have built 120-degree V6 engines

We explain why two performance powerhouses have thrown their weight behind an engine design that has never been put into mass production

The King returns this month in MOTOR Magazine

This month we explore how Lamborghini revived a legend, drive the new Golf GTI and detail the most tragic Formula 1 team of all time

Mercedes-Maybach EQS concept breaks cover in Munich

Maybach’s first all-electric production car rides high on the EQS platform

Mercedes-AMG reveals EQS 53 as first electric production model

All-electric S-Class turned up to 11 by AMG

Mercedes EQE unveiled at 2021 IAA Munich

Mercedes’s second premium EV sedan is on the way in the form of the svelte EQE – including a WLTP driving range of almost 700km

Dacia unveils seven-seat 2022 Jogger for Europe

The latest model from Dacia will be one of Europe’s cheapest seven-seaters

Short Circuits: How the global automotive world is left starving for chips

The global semiconductor shortage has cost carmakers more than A$140 billion, and more supply pain is predicted. Is your new car affected?

Here’s every manufacturer looking to race at Le Mans

From Ferrari to Cadillac, the grids at La Sarthe is going to get very crowded in the coming years

Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxi unveiled

The autonomous vehicle has been developed by Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and tech company Aptiv

Bentley debuts new rear-seat entertainment system

The luxury experience in the Flying Spur and Bentayga has been upped with a set of new 10.1-inch touchscreens

Reviews

2021 Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line wagon review

Relatively affordable sporty all-wheel-drive wagons are a rare breed these days. Thankfully, VW’s flagship Passat has returned to provide an excellent option.