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Video: Full Speed trailer teases new NASCAR Netflix series like Drive to Survive
With F1-focused series Drive to Survive proving a global success, it was only a matter of time until Drive to Survive a Circle came along…
Toyota will have solid-state batteries “in a couple of years”, says exec
Toyota is leading the charge on the holy grail of EV powertrains and promises 10 minute recharges and 1200km+ range isn’t far away
2017 HSV GTSR W1 sells at auction for $350,888
One of the last great V8 HSVs has sold for $350,888 at auction
2024 Nissan X-Trail Crawler concept bound for Tokyo Auto Salon
It’s not coming to production and it doesn’t preview any special new off-roading bits, but it does look tough
Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea
The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo
BYD U7: 1000hp rival to Tesla Model S, i5 and EQE unveiled
Big brother to BYD seal revealed as quad-motor rival to big electric sedans from Tesla, BMW and Mercedes
“We look like a bunch of wankers”: sweary F1 boss who found Netflix fame gets axed
Guenther Steiner has left the Haas Formula 1 team; Drive to Survive set to be less entertaining as a result
Kia reveals ‘PV’ electric mobility concepts: Ute, cargo vans, taxi
Kia debuts three purpose-built vehicle concepts debut at CES 2024 with first production model – the PV5 – set to launch next year
2024 BMW 3 Series line-up reduced, entry price up $14,500
BMW Australia has deleted the 320i and plug-in hybrid 330e sedan variants from the 2024 3 Series line-up
Video: Lamborghini can measure your health and track performance all at once
Like a fitness band for you and your car, Lambo’s Telemetry X brings heart monitoring, track performance and a remote driving coach together into one package
Honda 0 Series: Electric wagon previewed for 2026 launch
And just like that, Honda takes another someday swing at the EV market it’s well behind on
ChatGPT coming to VW cars for “enriching conversations”
From navigation to a chinwag, OpenAI’s famously chatty ChatGPT is making its way to cars – starting with Volkswagen
Hot hatches are dead in Australia? Not so fast…
Although some iconic models have left the market, the cultishly followed hot-hatch segment remains strong
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI shown at CES
Updated hot hatch previews a host of meaningful updates for the broader Mk8.5 Golf range
Toyota will keep going hard with hybrids in Australia
Toyota has repeatedly said it will have a strong EV line-up available in the next few years, but hybrids remain a top priority – will it stay on top of the market?
2024 i30 Sedan Hybrid gets drive-away pricing, Hyundai calls out Corolla
Hyundai is going hard with its new petrol-electric sedan, with sharp drive-away pricing and a reminder that it’s got 600 cars just days and weeks away
New Polestar models coming: ‘3’ large SUV, ‘4’ coupe SUV, ‘5’ sedan and ‘6’ two-door
Polestar’s line-up will grow up in 2024, with two important new models joining the range
New BMW models coming: i3, M5, iX3, M3 EV (with ‘hand of god’!)
BMW is setting itself up for a massive decade with EVs, but ICE cars aren’t out yet…
Subaru BRZ confirmed as Australia’s best-selling sports car, overtaking Mustang
Japanese coupe has now officially ended Ford Mustang’s seven-year run as country’s most popular sports car
Ford Ranger beats HiLux to become Australia’s best-selling vehicle
Ranger ute becomes first Ford since the 1995 Falcon to be nation’s favourite vehicle
BYD overtakes Tesla sales for first time but Elon’s brand remains BEV king
China’s BYD is closing the gap to EV sales leader Tesla
2024 Kia Sorento pricing and features: Facelift up to $3580 dearer
Hefty price rises up to $3580 for facelifted Kia Sorento, with the full range now in local showrooms in petrol, diesel, hybrid and PHEV form
2025 BMW M5 Touring hybrid performance wagon teased again
High-performance M5 Touring wagon set to return in 2024 with plug-in hybrid V8 all-wheel-drive powertrain
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N performance EV imagined
Here’s what we reckon the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N performance sedan due in the coming years could look like
