Motoring
Australia leading creation of new Ford
DESPITE ending car manufacturing at its Australian operations this year, Ford is rumoured to be working on a new SUV down under.
Nissan to launch cheap electronic car
CLIMATE change has led to huge demand for electric cars and Nissan is looking to capitalise by producing one of the cheapest on the market.
Ute beauty! Prices to be slashed
THE battle for bragging rights to become Australia’s top-selling workhorse has sparked an unprecedented discounting of utes across the country.
Crash test ended up killing off the car
WHEN the cheapest Nissans sold in the US and Mexico respectively were driven into each other at 129km/h it was clear which one was going to come off second best. WATCH
Our love for utes just got crazy
UTES are fast becoming the new Aussie family car as Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger set a new sales record.
Ford build Mustang GT4 race car
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GT4, a new turnkey competition car based on the Mustang Shelby GT350R-C.
No secrets: Your car is watching you
YOUR next new car will know where you’re driving, where you’ve parked, and even how often you’ve braked. The computing power behind it is incredible.
‘This will never be a Commodore’
LOYAL Holden fans are not pleased with the manufacturer’s decision to transfer the Commodore name to the model imported from Germany next year.
Footage to worry Toyota drivers
DISTURBING video has emerged of Australia’s top-selling ute, which has raised safety concerns after it nearly rolled over in a routine swerve test.
Landmark Volkswagen settlement
A BREAKTHROUGH billion dollar settlement of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal in the USA has been reached — but it won’t have any effect here.
What this map tells us about Sydney
SYDNEY is widely considered to be Australia’s largest global city and the premier destination for visitors and locals alike. This map tells a different story.
First look at new Holden Commodore
THERE is no V8 and it’s smaller than the current model. So does the new Holden Commodore — due out in 2018 — deserve the famed badge?
Tradies in for a treat with ‘X-Class’ ute
GONE are the days of the rusty old ute. Mercedes-Benz has released a new blue-chip workhorse that will cater to even the most expensive tastes among Aussie tradies.
Small car price war heats up early
DEALS on wheels don’t usually start until December, but the competition is heating up early.
Elon Musk: ‘You’re killing people’
ELON Musk has levelled an incredible accusation at journalists telling them they’re responsible for road deaths, not his autonomous cars.
The tech that Apple just can’t crack
APPLE is reportedly scaling back its electronic self-driving car aspirations and refocusing on the secretive Project Titan.
Will this stop traffic congestion?
THERE’S a radical new idea to solve traffic congestion in Melbourne, but not everyone is getting excited about it.
Traffic needs a ‘digital platform’
COMMUTING in Australia can be a serious pain but it could be a whole different ball game with the rise of digital systems.
The future of motorbikes
BMW has unveiled a futuristic concept motorbike and riders won’t even need to wear protective gear.
Jeep owners say carmaker is holding back over faulty cars
ANGRY Jeep owners claim they are being let down by the ‘redress’ program that was meant to compensate them over dud cars. This one has burnt the paltry cheque he was sent.
Toyota Australia recalls Prius over defect
ABOUT 300 Toyota Prius hybrid cars built between August 2015 and October 2016 have been recalled due to a parking brake defect.
Ford Falcon’s emotional send off
IT was the end of an era at Ford’s Broadmeadows site yesterday when the US car giant ended manufacturing in Australia after 91 years.
Holden’s last four-cylinder car
CAR giant Holden quietly turned the lights out on production of its four-cylinder car on the same day Ford closed its entire manufacturing operations.
Fuel costs on watchdog’s radar
THE competition watchdog is working on a plan to reveal how much extra you should pay for fuel outside the city.
What’s next for Ford owners
FORD says owners of the locally made Falcon sedan and ute and Territory SUV will still be able to get genuine parts for at least 10 years.
Every Ford Falcon cost taxpayers $7000
AS FORD shuts down its manufacturing operations in Australia, we’ve learned how much money taxpayers sank into the company to keep the production line going.
Over and out: ‘Long live Ford’
EMOTIONS were running high as Ford shut its Broadmeadows doors for the last time today, putting an end to an era.
Last Ford Falcon in production
THE final Falcon is halfway to being built before it reaches the end of the line tomorrow, ending 91 years of Ford manufacturing in Australia.
Hunt pleads to US, Japan for car jobs
BETTER late than never. The Federal Government is trying to secure jobs after factory closures as 600 Ford workers prepare for their last day on Friday.
Vodafone’s plan to make roads safer
Vodafone is testing out new 5G technology designed to allow vehicles to talk to each, which it claims will greatly reduce the chance of crashes.
Half Ford workforce will be jobless
SACKED Ford workers will walk away with an average two years’ pay when the factory closes on Friday but up to half still don’t have a new job lined up.
Jaguar enters the luxury SUV market
THEY’VE become a motoring icon by building some of the most desirable luxury sedans and sports cars, and now Jaguar has tried something new.
Ship drama nearly shuts Ford early
FORD Australia has narrowly avoided closing its factory early after being caught in an unexpected drama on the high seas.
Hands-free cars on Aussie roads by 2018
AUDI’S hands-free car will arrive in Australia within two years, forcing local authorities to grapple with the tricky legal implications of the new technology.
Toyota Corolla’s 44 million milestone
IT overtook the Ford Model T and VW Beetle 20 years ago as the biggest selling car on the planet. Now, after 50 years, 44 million Corollas have been sold.
Problem with dreaming of Mars
TESLA boss Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to send humans to Mars is a big deal. But it could be bad news for his supporters.
VW looks to a world beyond car ownership
VOLKSWAGEN has become the latest manufacturer to partner with a ride-sharing company to lure younger generations not interested in owning a car.
Jeep’s $30m court case stalls
COURT action taken by Jeep against two of its former Aussie bosses — for allegedly misusing $30 million in company funds — has been dropped.
Apple’s potential billion dollar bombshell
APPLE’S ambitions truly know no bounds, with reports emerging that the tech giant has been in talks with McLaren over a potential bombshell deal.
What’s next on the cards for Apple
APPLE’S secret automotive project is shifting to focus on creating the technology for an autonomous vehicle that doesn’t require a human driver.
Tesla improve ‘probability of safety’
IN THE wake of a highly publicised fatal crash, Tesla is upgrading its autopilot software which the company says will cuts accidents in half.
Watch this hoon get his just desserts
HE’S driving dangerously in a luxury Porsche, trying to impress a girl — then it all goes wrong. Oh, and it’s all captured on camera.
Clarkson: ‘Why I hate cyclists’
CYCLISTS are propelled from place to place on a wave of self-righteousness and a pious belief that they’re the new knights of the road.
That’s one way to take a test drive
A WORLD-FIRST car dealership site next to Brisbane Airport will open in 2020 with its own race track and test drive circuit.
New way Aussies earn extra cash
AS THE sharing economy continues to grow, Australians have embraced a new and flexible way to earn a crust.
Tunnel duel splits drivers
DASH cam footage of a car jockeying for position with a huge truck has armchair road rule experts arguing like crazy. So who was in the wrong?
$35 to $35 million: Channel Nine’s big buy
STARTED by a 21-year-old for $35, this Aussie business has just been bought for $35m.
ACCC takes action over Volkswagen
THE ACCC has taken a swing at Volkswagen, accusing the German car giant of engaging in “deceptive conduct” over “dieselgate” claims.
Holden engines run out of gas
HOLDEN has confirmed its V6 engine plant in Port Melbourne will close in December, almost one year before the Commodore reaches the end of the production line.
Taxpayers to foot high-tech car bill
MILLIONS of taxpayer dollars have been spent on high-tech hydrogen powered cars — but there is only one fuel pump in the entire country.
The Ford GT’s secret revealed
NOT much is know about Ford’s $400,000-plus high-performance supercar, but now some information has been leaked revealing the GT’s steering secret.
Biggest headache for motorists solved
DID you have trouble finding a car park at the shops today? This could become a thing of the past thanks to a simple trick that could revolutionise parking.
Ford cars learn Aussie accent
VOICE commands are coming to cars, but not all of them understand Aussie drawl. That’s where Ford rolls in with a game changer.
‘Sydney can’t call itself a global city’
SYDNEY is considered to be Australia’s largest global city. However, one look at its ridiculously strict bicycle laws suggest a completely different story.
Tesla releases quickest, safest SUV
TESLA has released its latest luxury offering to the Australian market with a unique design and features to boot.
A very expensive test drive
A DRIVER managed to flip a car and smash into just about everything during the opening moments of her drive at the Mercedes dealership.
The Lamborghini you can’t buy
THE $3 million price tag is intimidating enough, but that’s not the only reason you’ll never own the latest supercar from Lamborghini.
The crazy cost of running a car
AUSTRALIAN households are spending staggering amounts just to keep their cars on the road. See how each capital city compares in a landmark study.
Moment cabbie runs down cyclist
A TAXI driver took offence to a cyclist banging on his window. What he did next can only be described as an over-reaction.
Is this the most luxurious car ever?
CADILLAC is looking to escalate its image. Its new Escala concept is a vision of the company’s next generation of luxury cars.
Ford doubling production of supercar
AFTER selling out the first two-year’s allotment of its GT supercar, Ford is extending production for another two years. There is just one big problem.
The ultimate luxury, weekend toy
THE joy of the gearstick is underrated. No, that’s not a euphemism. What are we, 14? A look at the Audi TT 1.8-litre Roadster.
Queensland’s dubious road statistic
MOTORING body the RACQ says its disturbing that almost a quarter of million people have been caught doing a certain illegal practice on Queensland roads.
This car can hit an impressive 321km/h
IT’S not every day you can compare a car and a fighter jet, but this vehicle has something very special under the bonnet.
Uber adds self-driving cars
IN A big leap forward Uber users in one US city are about to be given the option to hail driverless cars.
Umm, that’s not how you park
A MAN has done a rough job at parking his silver four-wheel-drive, with his vehicle ended up plunging into Sydney Harbour.
Flying cars will be a reality soon
TO COMBAT traffic problems across the globe as a result of increasing urbanisation in megacities, Airbus has wild plan to introduce flying cars.
Dieselgate: VW, Audi snub car awards
VOLKSWAGEN, Audi and Skoda have refused an invitation to one of Australia’s biggest car awards — after they were banned last year over the Dieselgate scandal.
M2 takes BMW back to glory days
THE BMW M2 answers complaints over the automaker’s shift toward large, luxurious and ridiculously powerful cars and SUVs.
Cops busted joy-riding $340,000 lambo
THE owner of a wrongly confiscated a Lamborghini has busted a cop driving it two times over the speed limit after checking the vehicle’s on-board tracking.
Tesla bursts into flames on test drive
THREE people are lucky to be alive after jumping out of a Tesla electric car seconds before it mysteriously erupted in flames.
Audi’s answer to traffic congestion
IF YOU are the type of person who hates getting stuck at traffic lights, it might be time to upgrade to an Audi.
What the heck is this guy doing in Rio?
A GUY in a bright yellow polo and cargo pants riding an electric bike around the velodrome seems a little out of place at the Olympics.
Ford plans driverless cars by 2021
WOULD you trust a car without a driver? You won’t need to wait long to find out if car manufacturer Ford gets its way.
Usain Bolt: ‘I hated that girl so much’
USAIN Bolt is a very fast man with an even faster supercar. But when he let a woman ride in it, he was left to regret his decision.
Holden’s electric supercar revealed
HOLDEN developed a top secret electric supercar that was faster than a Ferrari. Then the world economy collapsed and the project was killed.
VW blasts Aussie diesel scandal fix
THE “dieselgate” saga drags on. VW owners overseas have received compensation yet most Australian owners can’t even get their cars fixed.
2018 Ford Mustang prototype spotted
A prototype of what’s purported to be the 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been spotted on the streets outside the automaker’s development center.
New Camaro will have some serious grunt
A LEAKED order guide for the 2017 Camaro line-up has shown the power of the ZL1 and it has smashed expectations.
Car emissions face Australian test
IN the wake of the VW diesel emissions cheating scandal, Australia’s peak motoring body will conduct real-world tests on top-selling cars.
China really built crazy elevated bus
CHINA has built and successfully tested a futuristic bus that it hopes will be the cure to traffic congestion woes in the country’s major cities.
Toyota Corolla tops new car sales
BUYERS continue to be the big winners in an unprecedented small car price war, with Toyota overtaking Hyundai in the popularity stakes.
World’s most advanced car is here
THE world’s most hi-tech car goes on sale in Australia today, with more cool tricks and autonomy than any other vehicle before it.
Motorist’s massive parking fail:
YOU can do it on Grand Theft Auto so why not Brisbane? A motorist has executed a very unusual driving manoeuvre.
Teen attacks $334,000 supercar
VIDEO footage has emerged of a teenager smashing the windscreen of an expensive McLaren after the driver wrongly ran a stop sign.
Meet Graham: The new supermodel
MEET Graham. He’s not the prettiest of blokes. He’s got a fat, warped head which has melted into his torso. He’s the weirdest model you’ll ever see.
Should Tesla drop ‘Autopilot’ name?
A PROMINENT magazine has called on Tesla to change the name of the self-driving mode in its cars following a number of crashes.
Ford slammed over ‘hoon’ car
FORD has come under fire from safety experts after releasing a car with a “drift” mode that enables unskilled drivers to “drive like a hooligan”.
The big change coming to utes
THIS could go down in history as one of the automotive world’s most unusual tie-ups — Mazda and Isuzu will jointly develop the next generation of utes.
Car of the future lands in Australia
THEY’RE regarded as the cars of the future — because their driving range stretches beyond electric vehicles — but there is just one catch.
Why 2016 is the year of lemon cars
WE’VE already passed the annual peak for car safety recalls — and there is still six months to go. Where is it all going wrong?
Another major Tesla autopilot crash
FOLLOWING the death of Joshua Brown, authorities are investigating another autopilot crash involving a Tesla vehicle.
VW ‘dieselgate’: now it’s war
VOLKSWAGEN’S diesel emissions cheating scandal has now blown out into an all-out war between Germany and France.
Red Bull unveils ‘F1 car for the road’
AUSSIE F1 ace Daniel Ricciardo has helped Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing unveil what promises to be one of the fastest road cars of all time.
Volkswagen in Oz court over emissions
EMBATTLED car maker Volkswagen is set to return to the Federal Court in Sydney to face a class action lawsuit over the diesel emissions scandal.
Hyundai recalls SUVs after safety threat
IT’S every driver’s worst nightmare — the bonnet flies open and blocks your view. Well, now it’s happened and Hyundai has recalled the vehicle.
Election backlash may hit car sales
CAR buyers were on the accelerator until Election Day. Now the motor industry is bracing for a buyer backlash and price rises.
Does this spell the end for Tesla?
THE first person has been killed by their driverless car. And it might just kill an entire industry due to two big screw-ups in the human brain.
How to find out if your car’s recalled
TOYOTA and Mitsubishi have recalled more than 800,000 Australian cars. Here is how to find out if your car is on the list and what you should do next.
Tesla autopilot’s fatal mistake
THE car was on autopilot and the driver is believed to have been watching Harry Potter when he was hit and killed.
