Thanos Pappas
Design the Future: Maserati GT Targa
Maserati's revival starts with the MC12 mid-engine supercar. Here's what it might have looked like if the design team had taken a different approach.
5 Years Ago
Thanos Pappas
The Hummer and all its rip-offs
The Hummer name is one of the most evocative in motoring. In 2020, it's been brought back to life on an electric ute. But in the 1990s and 2000s, a huge spread of companies tried to cash in on its tough image.
5 Years Ago
Henry Man
Electrified vans Australia misses out on (for now)
With fleets going hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure-electric, these are the electrified commercial vans currently off limits for Australia.
5 Years Ago
Henry Man
Cost comparison: How cheap are luxury electric cars to service?
We’ve taken a look at electric vehicle service costs for models below $70,000. Now it’s time to analyse the premium brands.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Filling it up: Biodiesel and other biofuels
From diesel made with animal fats to an Aston Martin that runs on white wine, there are a variety of other fuels which also lay a claim to sustainability.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Filling it up: E85
91, 95, 98 and E10. We’re all familiar with these numbers when filling up our car at the local servo. But what about E85 fuel?
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Mitsubishi: A walk through its Australian-made history
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has just celebrated its 40th birthday, and for 28 years it made cars locally, some of which broke new ground.
5 Years Ago
Paul Maric
2021 Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max to get off-road pack and more power
Expect to see more power and torque, along with an off-road pack for the all-new Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Filling it up: CNG
Natural gas is often used in homes across Australia, for everything from heating to cooking. Around the world, it’s also used as an alternative fuel for cars.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen Golf GTI: A look back at the powered-up limited editions
We take a look back at some of the iconic limited-edition GTIs over the decades, in the lead-up to the launch of the all-new Mk8 Golf GTI early in 2021.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
BMW M3: The evolution of an icon
There's a new BMW M3. Let's take a walk through history, from the four-cylinder E30 to the turbocharged F80.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Brands axed by General Motors: A walk through history
As we mourn for Holden, it's important to remember that it's just one in a long line of brands to have been bought and closed by GM over the years.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Filling it up: LPG
We all remember those heady days in the 2000s when taxis used LPG and dual fuel vehicles were common. But how did they work and what caused their demise?
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Life cycle of a car: Winding down
From show-car stunner to dealership darling. This series takes a look at the life cycle of a car from concept to development and facelifts in-between. This week, winding down an outgoing model.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Life cycle of a car: Facelifts and updates
From show-car stunner to dealership darling. This series takes a look at the life cycle of a car from concept to development and facelifts in-between. This week, facelifts and updates.
5 Years Ago
Henry Man
How automakers are making cars quieter
Silence please. Car cabins are becoming quieter to improve driving comfort. What design and engineering goes into isolating outside noise seeping inside?
5 Years Ago