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Victoria car theft claims hit $244 million ahead of election

Victoria car theft claims hit $244 million ahead of election

New data shows Victoria is Australia’s car-theft capital, with $244 million in insurance claims during the last financial year and calls for action ahead of November’s state election.

Chris Bangle gives stamp of approval to electric car from smartphone maker

William Stopford

Chris Bangle gives stamp of approval to electric car from smartphone maker

Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is getting into the electric vehicle space and has brought on well-known ex-BMW designer Chris Bangle as a consultant.

3 Years Ago

NSW and Victoria Police issue almost 30,000 traffic fines during holiday period

Jack Quick

NSW and Victoria Police issue almost 30,000 traffic fines during holiday period

Almost 30,000 traffic offences were detected by police in New South Wales and Victoria during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

3 Years Ago

BYD's first ute breaks cover, in Australia in 2024

William Stopford

BYD's first ute breaks cover, in Australia in 2024

BYD's upcoming, as-yet unnamed plug-in hybrid ute has shed most of its camouflage ahead of a local launch during 2024.

3 Years Ago

VW delaying new, more affordable electric cars - UPDATE

William Stopford

VW delaying new, more affordable electric cars - UPDATE

With stricter emissions standards no longer jeopardising its Polo, Volkswagen has reportedly delayed production of a Polo-sized EV.

3 Years Ago

Could this be our first look at the updated Tesla Model Y?

Jade Credentino

Could this be our first look at the updated Tesla Model Y?

What appears to be a photo of the upcoming Tesla Model Y update has been leaked ahead of its expected reveal sometime in 2024.

3 Years Ago

Tesla recalls over 1.6 million cars in China

Jack Quick

Tesla recalls over 1.6 million cars in China

Over 1.6 million Tesla vehicles are being recalled in China for Autopilot and door latch issues. This is being fixed by a software update.

3 Years Ago

All the utes coming to Australia in 2024

Jack Quick

All the utes coming to Australia in 2024

Here's a breakdown of all the new or updated ute models that are set to launch in the Australian market during 2024.

3 Years Ago

Toyota "happy" with its slow-selling Granvia, rules out new people movers

William Stopford

Toyota "happy" with its slow-selling Granvia, rules out new people movers

Toyota has no plans to bring its latest Alphard and Vellfire people movers to Australia, despite slow sales for the larger Granvia.

3 Years Ago

Ford F-150 tops US sales chart again, but there's an asterisk

Derek Fung

Ford F-150 tops US sales chart again, but there's an asterisk

Like Australia, the US saw a big jump in car sales, with a Ford pickup truck once again being top of the pops.

3 Years Ago

Toyota Australia won't step on Lexus' toes with Crowns

William Stopford

Toyota Australia won't step on Lexus' toes with Crowns

Toyota Australia thinks the new family of Crown models won't work here as there's too much overlap with Lexus.

3 Years Ago

Australia's best-selling luxury brands in 2023

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling luxury brands in 2023

Lexus and Volvo had record years but they still couldn't topple the German triad, while Tesla had a huge year.

3 Years Ago

Isuzu Ute Australia sets all-time sales record

William Stopford

Isuzu Ute Australia sets all-time sales record

Isuzu sold over 10,000 more vehicles in 2023 than the year before, making for a record year for the brand overall and for both of its models.

3 Years Ago

Australia's top-selling electric cars in 2023

Mike Costello

Australia's top-selling electric cars in 2023

Tesla, BYD and MG led the way as electric car sales grew 160 per cent in 2023, with four-in-five EVs sourced from one country: China.

3 Years Ago

2024 Kia Sorento price and specs

Jack Quick

2024 Kia Sorento price and specs

Pricing for the Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV has risen by up to $3700, depending on the variant, with its mid-life update.

3 Years Ago

Here's the new MG 3 hatch before you're supposed to see it

William Stopford

Here's the new MG 3 hatch before you're supposed to see it

MG's new entry-level hatchback has been leaked, and will arrive here mid-year with more safety tech and a new hybrid powertrain.

3 Years Ago

Toyota Australia wait times to be "incredibly reduced" in 2024

William Stopford

Toyota Australia wait times to be "incredibly reduced" in 2024

Toyota Australia expects wait times for most of its models to come down to 4-6 months by mid-2024, including the popular RAV4 Hybrid.

3 Years Ago

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