The troubling numbers behind Victoria's car theft crisis
Car theft in Victoria has almost doubled over the past three years, reaching its highest level in nearly 25 years.
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Skoda Australia keen for next-generation Toyota RAV4 rival
Skoda has left the door open for a second-generation Karoq, and the brand's Australian arm is all for it.
Top cop calls for major change to Australian petrol stations as fuel thefts surge amid price spike
South Australia Police won't prioritise the investigation of service station drive-offs, which have spiked in the state.
2027 Skoda Elroq: Sporty new variant to join Australian lineup
Skoda has confirmed a Sportline variant of its Elroq electric SUV will replace the outgoing 130 Years special edition in...
Australian EV conversion firm collapses, Ford blamed
Ford’s decision to axe the F-150 Lightning has had ripple effects, causing one major local importer and upfitter to shut...
Did you know Honda makes more than just cars?
SPONSORED: Honda is many things, quite apart from being an automaker and the world’s biggest motorcycle and engine manuf...
King of the Hammers: Amped-up Toyota Tundra to take on Ram TRX
Toyota is working on a new high-performance off-road Tundra to rival the Ram TRX, and now we know its name.
Audi's upcoming more affordable EV looks like one of its most intriguing models ever
Audi will reveal its new entry-level EV later this year, and it looks to be taking some inspiration – and its name – fro...
Next-generation Renault EVs to include petrol range extender option
Renault's next-gen EV platform will support petrol range extender engines, and has been previewed with the R-Space Lab c...
2026 Mahindra Scorpio review
This updated affordable diesel off-road SUV has scored safety tech and seven seats, and it’s arguably one of the best va...
Hate chrome? BMW is ditching it for the Neue Klasse era
BMW’s Neue Klasse models will farewell chrome in favour of illuminated design features, including glowing kidney grilles...
2027 BMW i3 EV sedan revealed with up to 900km of range
The BMW i3 is an electric counterpart to the 3 Series and a platform-mate to the Neue Klasse iX3, with new underpinnings...
"Be a good Australian" and stop panic buying fuel, warns PM
Fuel is still being safely imported to Australia, but panic buying has affected domestic supply – and the PM has warned...
Chinese brands claim a quarter of Aussie auto market, but accounting firm says boom won’t last
Chinese brands now hold 24 per cent of Australia’s new-car market, but BDO warns the current dealer rush may not be sust...
Here's how much China's BYD could earn from Australia's new auto emissions credits scheme
The NVES credit market could hand BYD up to $972 per vehicle, while Mazda and Nissan face early exposure, according to n...
Australians are keeping their cars longer as dealer margins stay thin and EV demand remains patchy
Australian car dealers are only making around a 3.5 per cent net profit as more new auto brands and slimmer margins take...
Australian scientists develop world-first quantum battery
The CSIRO says quantum EV batteries could one day charge more quickly than the time it takes to refuel a petrol or diese...
Australian prime minister says car dealer protections are coming soon as AADA ramps up pressure
The federal government is set to introduce new legislation to protect car dealers from multinational automakers.