Car news

Chery has enlisted Australian firm Premcar, best known for developing more capable versions of Nissan models, to ensure its new ute meets local conditions.

William Stopford

Xiaomi's latest Skynomad models boast huge batteries, clever seats, and more.

Matthew Hansen

A new standard requires automakers to ensure the accuracy of battery health claims for new vehicles and introduces measures aimed at improving battery longevity.

Damion Smy

Lexus is really about to take off, with the Toyota's luxury marque set to offer helicopter flights in the not-too-distant future.

Derek Fung

Forget touchscreens and hybrid power. Hennessey's radical new $4.2m Blackbird ditches modern trends for a screaming V8, a gated manual gearbox, and even a physical key.

Dave Kavermann

The temporary $50 weekly fuel relief payment will stay after new forecasts showed petrol prices are likely to remain above $3.00 per litre until September.

Dave Kavermann

Cars could soon be electronically slowed or limited, with geofencing technology making speeding impossible in urban areas, a professor claims.

Dave Kavermann

New additions broaden the Nissan X-Trail range at both ends, including a new off-road inspired Rock Creek model.

Dave Kavermann

Ford CEO Jim Farley believes Chinese automakers could break into the US market within the next decade despite hefty tariffs and technology bans.

Dave Kavermann