Mission X likely left-hand drive only as Aussies express interest in Porsche’s hypercar concept

Electric hypercar concept makes Australian public debut, though the car that would be Porsche's fastest and most expensive model is likely to be ruled out for our roads

Petrol Porsche Macan set for longer life in Australia as EV replacement looms

The current-generation petrol Macan could continue well into 2025 as Porsche Australia revises plan to phase it out in late 2024 with introduction of much dearer next-generation electric model

2025 Hyundai i30 hatch facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Price rises are almost certain for the facelifted Hyundai i30 hatch, which will switch from Korean to European production with a new mild-hybrid engine

Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia

Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade

2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow

Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed

2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia

Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up

Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV

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Lexus expands Encore program; adds full-service lease ‘usership’ option for LBX

Elevate allows Lexus owners to pay for Encore benefits while LBX introduces a full-service lease

Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept

Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear

2025 Kia K4 revealed: Cerato replacement lines up for Aussie launch

Kia’s small Cerato has been on a long road to desirable styling. Has its successor, the K4, finally hit the mark?

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled

VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability

America reveals new emissions rules, Australian industry asks for similar concessions

Just hours after the Biden government’s EPA announced its new and more lenient emissions reduction targets, the FCAI is asking Australia’s govt to show the same consideration

Easter 2024 double demerits: When and where do they apply?

Drive safe: Every long weekend brings an increased risk of danger on the road – if only to your licence

Chery boss admits “extremely little local testing” of Omoda 5 lane-assist systems

Omoda 5 GT lands with updated lane-assist settings to address criticisms

2024 Chery Omoda 5 pricing and features: 1.6-litre turbo 'GT' added

China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV receives more equipment, plus promised 1.6-litre turbo and AWD options – but drive-away prices for carryover models have increased by up to $1500

2024 Chery Omoda E5: electric SUV unlikely to undercut BYD Atto 3's price

All-electric version of Chery Omoda 5 small SUV due in Australia in mid-2024

Electric Mazda 6 successor coming? ‘Mazda 6e’ name trademarked in Europe

Mazda has trademarked the ‘Mazda 6e’ name in Europe, which could be used for an electric Tesla Model 3 rival based on its new scalable architecture

How to drive like an F1 pro

What does it take to extract every last bit of performance from the world’s ultimate race car? Nico Rosberg explains the art of F1 driving on the limit.

Are EVs finally mainstream in Australia?

After a record year of EV sales in Australia helped by greater choice and more affordable options, are buyers embracing electric cars?

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV: Porsche Macan sibling revealed

The Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV is the first model from the brand to ride on the new Premium Platform Electric architecture shared with the latest Porsche Macan

12 of the weirdest Formula 1 aero ‘innovations’

Bizarre race cars have turned up on the grid at various times in Formula 1's history. Some have been outlawed, some failed spectacularly, and some of the weirdest aero ideas... actually worked

Nissan & Honda confirm EV partnership talks

Japan’s second and third-largest car makers may be about to team up on kicking their EV schedules into gear

2025 Kia K4: Cerato small car replacement teased ahead of March 21 reveal

The Kia K4 sedan will debut on March 21 as the successor to the long-running Cerato small car

2024 Lexus UX pricing and features: Small SUV goes hybrid and electric-only

The Lexus UX small SUV is now limited to hybrid and all-electric models, which gain new tech and improved safety features