Derek Fung
Honda and Sony cancel Afeela EV sedan and SUV
Just months out from the start of production, the Afeela 1, the first EV from the Sony/Honda joint venture, has been axed.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian Government weighs EV road user charge this year amid fuel excise criticism
A national distance-based charge for electric vehicles is under consideration as the government faces pressure to reduce the fuel excise.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Electric BMW M3 spied undisguised for the first time
The electric M3’s muscular front end has been revealed, previewing the aggressive look of BMW’s next-generation performance sedan.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
AUSEV's Ford F-150 Lightning conversion recalled for charging fault, but where can it be fixed?
Ford F-150 Lightnings converted to right-hand drive by a local firm have been recalled, with owners warned not to use DC fast-chargers.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australia’s fuel rationing plan revealed: $40 fuel cap explained
The Australian Government’s provision for fuel rationing would see bowsers stop pumping after $40 worth of petrol or diesel is delivered.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Euro NCAP to stop automakers ‘gaming’ crash tests with real-world testing
New protocols using real-world testing aim to prevent automakers from optimising safety tech purely for crash-test results.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Over 500 service stations nationally have run out of petrol or diesel as Aussies panic buy
Panic buying has seen a surge in empty bowsers, though the government says supply into the country remains steady.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Mazda commits to affordable compact cars in Australia as it considers new-generation successors
The 12-year-old Mazda 2 and CX-3 are safe in Australia for now, but it's unclear what form their replacement/s will take, and when.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Ford Australia stands behind 'class-leading' F-150 despite challenges
Fuel shortages, NVES pressures and production teething issues won't stop the Ford F-150, as the Blue Oval launches its updated pickup.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ is an exclusive but affordable Model Y Performance rival
A new special edition Leapmotor C10 gets a major power bump, all-wheel drive, a larger battery and upgraded 800V architecture.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series teased alongside race-going GT3 sibling
If the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT is too mild for your taste, two new variants will turn the volume and design up to 11.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Panic buying sees more than 100 Victorian service stations run out of fuel
Fuel shortages have been reported in Victoria, with more than 100 service stations running dry after similar disruptions in New South Wales.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG U9 EV: Electric ute one step closer to Australia
MG launched its first ute in Australia last year, and now the diesel-powered U9 could be followed by an electric version.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Tariffs on European cars scrapped in Australia, but Luxury Car Tax lives on – with revisions
A new free-trade agreement between Australia and Europe will mean cheaper new cars, but luxury electric vehicles will see the greatest benefit.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Xpeng's Australian distributor has receivers appointed amid court battle
Xpeng's local importer has had stock frozen and a court case between it and the Chinese automaker remains ongoing.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Safety tech not making new cars too expensive, says Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP says the ‘democratisation’ of safety tech is lowering costs, but some brands are choosing not to pursue five-star ratings.
7 Months Ago