The Olympics for cars

Where would Australia sit in the medal tally if the Olympics replaced athletes with vehicles?

Carmakers spark aluminium shortage

Suppliers are struggling to keep up with the auto industry’s appetite for the lightweight metal.

Tesla Model X arrives with 397kW/967Nm

3.4sec 0-100km/h Tesla SUV can also seat seven

Car Olympics: Top performing cars ranked

You’d hardly know it but the Olympics start this weekend, so we thought we’d add come much needed excitement by pitting together production cars sold in Australia across various categories.

Tesla confirms compact SUV and ute

As the opening its Nevada Gigafactory fast approaches, Tesla’s plans to release an SUV and ute ramp up

Autonomous cars: The future of driving is already here

Autonomous cars aren’t just coming, they’re already here, and one day, soon, they may get so clever, and so safe, that governments will have to make it illegal for humans to drive. After the recent death of a man in Florida who was basically killed by the failure of the Autopilot system in the Tesla he was driving, questions are being asked about just how real-world ready this technology is.

Top five cars with the most torque

We pay homage to five cars with big hearts and awesome pulling power, and one electric that punches well above its weight.

Tesla autopilot not designed for incident that killed driver

Tech company behind Tesla’s autopilot reveals the system wasn’t built for fatal situation

Volvo to take responsibility for full Autonomous Driving

Volvo says that it won’t sign off Autonomous Driving vehicles until it has full verification that the system works.

Coolest cars you can drive on your p-plates

Being on your provisional license doesn’t mean your car has to be boring.

Tesla Autopilot crash death under US investigation

US Highway Safety officials launch investigation into Tesla’s autonomous driving platform after Florida man dies in horrific crash

Tesla driver using Autopilot autonomous mode killed in US

Autopilot to stay switched on in Australia despite links to the first recorded US fatality in a self-driving car

Energy company, AGL, announces $1 a day charging for electric vehicles

Energy company AGL will provide unlimited charging for electric vehicles for just $1 a day

Top 5 most fuel efficient cars

Electric cars lead the way for fuel efficiency, followed closely by petrol-electric hybrids.

Mercedes confirms electric car debut

All-electric SUV concept set for Paris debut, with 500km range and “dangerous” performance

Tesla Model S becomes cheapest Tesla ever

Tesla slashes $20k from cost of owning a Model S.

Peugeot and Citroen electric cars for Australia

French electric vehicle onslaught extends to local showrooms

Man falls asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla

Man falls asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S… doesn’t know meaning of semi-autonomous.

Tesla Model S crashes itself, owner and Tesla play the blame game

Tesla Model S owner blames carmaker. Tesla blames car-owner. But who’s really to blame?

PCOTY 2016 What missed the cut

Metal that didn't make it - and why

Tuning electric cars: Geek Speak

How do you tune an electric car for more power?

Adult size Little Tikes Cozy Coupe fails to sell

An English mechanic has built a life-sized version of the classic ‘Cozy Coupe’ kids toy. The road-going replica was for sale on eBay for around $65,000.

Tesla Model 3 – what’s the big deal?

“Who killed the electric car?” asks Samantha Stevens.

Tesla Model 3: Electric rival for 3 Series unveiled

The Tesla Model 3 that will take electric cars further into the mainstream car market will have a range of about 350km, accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in less than six seconds, and offer the same autopilot technology as its more expensive siblings.