2026 news

Confused about how ANCAP’s car safety ratings work? We look at the changes for 2026 and explain the ever-changing requirements for a five-star rating.

Introducing new cars, drivers and teams, lots of eyes will be on Melbourne as it hosts round one of the 2026 F1 season. Here’s how to catch the action.

We all know cars are getting bigger and heavier, but how much have they actually grown? Let’s compare some modern models to their petite ancestors.

High speeds, high stakes and high drama – car chases have become an artform in themselves. But which movies have done it best?

Chinese brands double in the top 10, Toyota records lone entrant in top nine, Tesla slumps further. Let’s unpack what January looked like for Australian car sales.

The NSW Government is set to announce reforms for e-bike use in NSW, including exploring insurance options, as authorities grapple with rising injuries and a wave of incidents.

Thought car making was dead in Australia? So did we – and then we visited Walkinshaw’s new $116 million mega-factory in south-east Melbourne

Dreaming of a Volkswagen Amarok Super Duty? Don’t expect a people’s version of Ford’s 4500kg braked towing and near-two-tonne payload monster Ranger, says VW Australia.

New suspension, unique styling and same outputs: the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600 is the closest thing to Australia’s newest homegrown car, even if it’s no Ford Ranger Raptor rival.

NSW has recorded a sharp increase in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities, highlighting renewed risks for vulnerable road users.