Car News
All-New BMW Z4 continues testing ahead of launch
The all-new BMW Z4 is continuing its test program at the Autodrome de Miramas with an emphasis on suspension and drive line component testing.
A Chinese hacking lab finds 14 security vulnerabilities in BMW cars
Security vulnerabilities found in BMW cars, and that means similar cars are probably vulnerable too. Should you worry?
Abarth 124 Monza Special Edition on-sale in Australia – only 30 available
Abarth Australia has announced the release of the Abarth 124 Monza Special Edition, limited to just 30 units, and priced from $46,950 drive-away for June only.
Land Rover to make autonomous cars capable of off-roading a reality
No, this isn’t April Fools. Jaguar Land Rover has announced a project to develop autonomous cars capable of off-road driving in any weather condition.
Confirmed! All 2018 Kia Stingers in Australia offer manual over-ride of the transmission
Practical Motoring has had it confirmed today that all 2018 model-year Kia Stingers offer manual over-ride of the transmission when in Sport Mode and with ESC switched off.
Self-driving motorcycle developed to help test autonomous cars
A self-driving motorcycle has been developed to improve the real-world testing of autonomous cars…watch the video.
Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck concept revealed…
Honda UK engineers have revealed their one-off Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck concept…it could even get a run at the Nurburgring.
Ford Australia launches 2nd Car program
Ford Australia launched its 2nd Car program which gives Ranger and Escape buyers, for a fee, access to a different Ford model for up to two weeks.
All-New 2018 Audi RS4 Avant arrives from $152,900+ORC
The all-new Audi RS4 Avant has arrived in Australia priced from $152,900+ORC boasting 331kW and 600Nm wrapped up in a practical wagon body.
Refreshed 2019 Ford Ranger Pricing Revealed
The refreshed 2019 Ford Ranger will go on-sale in September boasting more gear and a five-year warranty, prices start at $27,990+ORC and run to $63,990+ORC.
BP invests in StoreDot to produce ultrafast-charging car batteries – 5min recharge
BP invests US$20 million in ‘Flash Battery’ startup, StoreDot, to build car batteries that’ll fast-charge in 5 min offering up to 480km driving range. Game. Changer.
Bosch announces active safety tech for motorcycles…KTM and Ducati sign up to use it
One in seven motorcycle accidents could be prevented by using radar-based assistance systems, according to Bosch, which is launching an active safety package for motorcycles.
Updated Golf GTI gets ‘performance’ kit…available from October
The updated Golf GTI available from October this year will adopt the Performance Edition bits and bobs to become standard kit on the MY19 Golf GTI.
Car makers struggling to meet WLTP fuel consumption and emission testing protocol deadline…
Some car makers in Europe are struggling to meet a September 2018 deadline whereby all their vehicles will need to comply with the WLTP fuel consumption and emissions testing protocol to be eligible for sale in Europe.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio get 5 stars ANCAP – C3 gets four
Both the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio achieved near perfect scores to realise five-star ratings from ANCAP, while the Citroen C3 scored just four stars.