Green activists lose legal battle to ban petrol, diesel car sales – report
An environmental group known for its ambitious legal cases has lost again – this time to two of Germany’s biggest luxury...
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Volkswagen in talks to produce missile defence parts at car factory - report
The Volkswagen factory that currently makes the T-Roc Cabriolet could be converted to make components that serve a missi...
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 axe...
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...
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...
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.
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 u...
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...
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 archite...
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...
2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia
The new Mazda CX-5 has been priced from under $40,000 ahead of its mid-year arrival, promising "significant value" over...
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...
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 se...
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...
Xpeng's Australian distributor enters administration amid court battle
Xpeng's local importer has had stock frozen and a court case between it and the Chinese automaker remains ongoing.
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-s...
Mahindra XUV 3XO: The refreshing rebel in the compact SUV segment
SPONSORED: Why the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the smart – and refreshing – choice in Australia’s smallest SUV category.
2026 ANCAP safety protocols are here: What you need to know
New, simpler safety protocols have officially come into effect designed to ensure safety systems don't distract drivers.