There are iconic cars… and then there’s the Lamborghini Countach. This wasn’t just a supercar – it was the poster child of excess, the wedge-shaped fantasy that defined a generation’s idea of speed, power, and outrageousness. Forget subtlety – this is Italian flair turned up to 11. The Miura may have written the first chapter…

Jeep has detailed its new Toyota RAV4-rivalling mid-size hybrid SUV, which won’t be coming to Australia. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is arriving in US showrooms later this year, and while it’s a return to boxy form for the long-running nameplate, it’s launching exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. The new mid-size crossover SUV debuts a 132kW/300Nm…

California is considering giving electric vehicle (EV) buyers cash incentives after the United States federal government drops its incentives from September 2025. A California Air Resources Board (CARB) report proposed funding “to replace expiring federal tax credits and expand access to ZEVs [zero emission vehicles] for low-income consumers and small businesses”. US President Donald Trump included…

Dongfeng is preparing to sell its stake in its engine joint venture with Honda, according to filings with the Guangdong assets and equities exchange. A price for the state-owned automaker’s 50 per cent share in the joint venture has not been set, and bids will be accepted until September 12. Honda has not committed to…

Fierce rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz are set to form a technology partnership to share engines, according to a report by respected German publication Manager Magazin. In a subsequent Autocar report, Stuttgart-based automotive journalist, expat Australian Greg Kable, cites a senior Mercedes-Benz source as confirming the Stuttgart-based premium automaker is in high-level talks with BMW –…

A Denza B8 has been spotted on a shopping run in the suburbs of Melbourne, suggesting the large off-roader is closer to being officially confirmed for Australian showrooms. The black B8 – a seven-seat off-road rival to the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol – was spied in a shopping centre car park with its badges…

It looks like curtains for this Lexus GS owner’s sneaky strategy to avoid paying tolls. Footage shared by Dash Cam Owners Australia shows a distinctive blue GS driving along a Sydney toll road with a black curtain covering their number plate. As soon as they pass under a toll gantry and head out of sight…

SPONSORED The new 2025 BMW 118 hatch punches well above its weight and delivers a truly premium experience in a compact, city-friendly footprint. It’s not often I drive a base model and feel like it’s the absolute sweet spot – but this 118 is a standout exception. In fact, there’s very little ‘entry-level’ about it…

Manual transmissions and sedans are dying breeds, right? Tell that to Japanese luxury brand Infiniti. Automotive News reports Nissan’s ailing luxury brand is getting a shot of adrenaline in the form of a twin-turbocharged V6-powered, rear-wheel drive sedan with the option of a manual transmission, called the Q50S. It will replace the Infiniti Q50, a…