Damion Smy
New Raptor revealed with 330kW PHEV powertrain, but it’s not a Ford Ranger
Ford's iconic off-road nameplate has been applied to a high-output plug-in hybrid Chinese SUV – and it could land here under another name.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
EV fast chargers pose health threat as ‘pollutant hot spots’, but there's a solution
Dangerous air particles around EV fast-charging stations pose a health threat, according to new research – but the vehicles aren't the problem.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Ram 1500 Rebel prices: Off-road-ready pickup arrives to tackle Silverado ZR2
The Rebel is a more off-road-ready version of the turbo six-powered Ram 1500, finally launched in Australia to take on the V8-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Pedestrian deaths are driving up the road toll
A sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities has helped push Australia’s road toll to its highest level in 15 years.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz spied testing an EV sedan that doesn't look like a spaceship
The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class looks rather normal, as part of a move away from wildly styled electric passenger cars first previewed by the new CLA.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Nissan X-Trail Nismo teased ahead of imminent debut
Nissan is giving its X-Trail mid-size SUV a sporty Nismo makeover, and the covers are set to come off on August 21.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Council votes to stop charging motorists to avoid setting “a terrible precedent”
A Victorian state MP is urging residents to support the axing of controversial charges for motorists storing vehicles on their own property.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2026 GWM Ora price and specs
The GWM Ora is now sourced from Thailand, and features a new battery as well as the ability to use a smartphone app to remotely control certain functions.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 GWM Ora EV gets new battery and tech for Australia, via factory that built Holdens
New battery tech lifts the entry-level Ora’s range to 400km – for the same price – as production moves from China to Thailand.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Leapmotor posts first half-yearly profit, targets one million sales in 2026
Record July sales and a positive first half of 2025 has seen Leapmotor set more ambitious growth targets as it adds to its Australian lineup.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
How Honda is making car maintanence affordable again
SPONSORED: How Honda is tackling the cost of living crisis with affordable service pricing across its range.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Tesla Model 3 brings back a missing feature, and it can be retrofitted
Indicator stalks are returning to the Tesla Model 3, and can be retrofitted to existing models. So far the change is only available in China.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Tesla Model Y L: Order books open for six-seat SUV
Customers in China can now order a six-seat Tesla Model Y with more range and space, but it has yet to be confirmed for Australia.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Holden Commodore hoon in the US lucky to be uninjured, still have pants after silly stunt
It's best to keep your body inside the vehicle while sliding around a skidpan, as one Pontiac G8 passenger learned the hard way.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc: Toyota-fighting hybrid SUV teased
Volkswagen’s second-gen SUV will be the first to use a new hybrid powertrain to take on Toyota before it's added to the Golf and Tiguan.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
MG’s first ute to feature independent coil-spring rear suspension
But the MG U9 will still offer a 3500kg towing capacity and one-tonne payload to match rivals including the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
1 Year Ago