This Month
Ineos doubles down with its off-roaders in Australia
The brand’s regional director Justin Hocevar shares his perspective on the country’s shifting sales environment.
The unapologetically analogue 4WD for off-roaders with $120k to spare
The new Grenadier is not quiet, refined or sophisticated, but there’s no terrain too hard for it to handle.
This sports sedan is dark, moody and easy on the eye
With quilted leather seats, ash-wood veneers and a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, Genesis’ G80 Black makes for a stylish ride.
The only way is up after a few shaky years for Polestar
With hybrids making a major comeback for many car manufacturers, the car maker is standing firm with its electric-only philosophy, saying “hybrids are the worst of both worlds”.
Pizza, pasta and science with the physicist electrifying Ferrari
Benedetto Vigna worked on the Higgs boson, has 200 patents and explains why Jonny Ive and Marc Newson will deliver an all-electric Ferrari people want to buy.
Would you spend $120k on a Hyundai? Here’s why you might
The new Ioniq 9 electric SUV has a claimed 600-kilometre range, all the equipment you could hope for and a ballroom-size interior.
You can’t drive this hypercar on the road – but oh, the bragging rights
It has a top speed of 350km/h and a price tag of maybe $5 million, but the British supercar maker’s new consumer-edition offering is neither road-legal nor raceable.
Mars owns six collectable cars, but this one is her pride and joy
At weekends, you’ll find Mars Marsanic, the co-founder of a luxury concierge service, cruising around in her beloved Mercedes-Benz Pagoda.
Formula 1 cheat sheet: Your guide to an unpredictable season
New teams, technical changes to the cars and logistical snafus caused by the Iran-US war set the stage for a nail-biting start to this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
February
Slower laps, spicier racing: F1’s reset starts in Melbourne
The 2026 season starts in Melbourne with the most significant changes to the cars in decades, designed to return F1 to a race rather than a parade.
New car buyers set to win from global market shake-up
As China continues to gain market share and fully electric vehicles struggle to win over Australian drivers, the automotive industry faces uncertain times.
Where did all the small cars go?
The Corolla was once the best-selling vehicle in Australia. Now the top 10 list is dominated by SUVs and utes.
Big Formula 1 rule changes face first test at Australian Grand Prix
The regulation overhaul makes cars shorter, narrower and lighter and could have a major impact on who crosses the line first.
SailGP’s first-ever woman driver is making history for South America
Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Martine Grael says mastering the grand prix has been a humbling experience.
Why our reviewer has had it with incessantly chatty EVs
While the GAC Aion V is a “handsome machine”, the non-stop warning noises turn driving this car into a miserable experience.
This $1m Ferrari drives like a dream – just watch out for speed bumps
Despite its eye-watering price tag and urban impracticalities, the 12Cilindri will still have Australian car connoisseurs salivating.
Why high-performance hybrids are the new executive status symbol
In today’s automotive world, the industry standards have changed and drivers are now seeking a ‘super luxury’ where they can ditch the sluggishness of traditional diesels for instant electric performance and off-road grit.
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Is this Chinese-made hybrid a good LandCruiser alternative?
It looks like a Toyota, is equipped like a Lexus, and drives like it belongs on the battlefield. But is GWM’s new Tank too risky for off-road enthusiasts?
Aston Martin’s $2m-plus hybrid supercar is finally here … sort of
Five years behind schedule, the Valhalla – with all of its F1 tech, insectoid looks and bank-breaking price tag – is tantalisingly close to reaching Australian drivers.
Do we need ‘super hybrids’? This Chinese brand makes the case
The Geely Starray EM-i has impressive levels of tech, but can it stand out in an already crowded market of similarly equipped Chinese-made vehicles.
Does this Mercedes-Benz limo prove high-end cars can’t be electric?
The prophesied migration to an all-EV future has proven a difficult sell for the world’s most elite car brands including Mercedes-Benz, which as just unveiled a petrol-powered S-Class.
Grand tour for a legend of Australian motor sport
The Repco-Brabham BT19 holds singular reverence in the pantheon of great Australian cars. Here’s how the man behind it is being honoured on the centenary of his birth.
Porsche’s all-electric Macan is stellar – so why isn’t it more popular?
A sales slump has rattled the luxury car producer’s EV strategy, even though the electric version of its most popular SUV is the best iteration to date.
January
This real-life transformer will get you a standing ovation at Bunnings
Chinese brand Deepal are embracing the gimmicks that usually appear only in concept designs with an EV that transforms from an SUV to a ute.
