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Hyundai: Petrol-powered hero cars worth millions in fines

Hyundai is facing stiff penalties under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards because of its N performance cars.

By Stephen Ottley

/ 19 Feb 2026

Hyundai: Petrol-powered hero cars worth millions in fines

Audi TT successor will come, even if Porsche’s EV sports cars don’t

The expected electric follow up to the Audi TT is still set to go ahead, despite its potential Porsche twins reportedly being close to dead.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 18 Feb 2026

Audi TT successor will come, even if Porsche’s EV sports cars don’t

How F1 is shaping Ford’s next Ranger-sized ute

Ford is claiming its foray back into Formula 1 is helping develop a next-generation ute, sized similarly to the popular Ranger.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 18 Feb 2026

How F1 is shaping Ford’s next Ranger-sized ute

Mini stages big Bathurst meeting

The 1966 Bathurst 500 is not often remembered as one of the most dominant displays in motorsports history, after the Morris Mini Cooper S locked out the top nine finishing spots, led by Finn Rauno Aaltonen and Australia’s Bob Holden. This feat remains the most comprehensive victory by any manufac...

By Jordan Mulach

/ 17 Feb 2026

Ferrari wants to learn from what EVs are ‘doing wrong’

The Ferrari Luce will be a litmus test for the luxury EV industry, but the CEO of the storied brand understands the market is facing difficulties.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 16 Feb 2026

Ferrari wants to learn from what EVs are ‘doing wrong’

BMW’s ‘new’ luxury brand shows its identity

BMW took over longtime tuner Alpina at the start of the year. Now we know what badges its cars will wear.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 13 Feb 2026

Ford’s Raptor cash cow set to expand

The Ford Raptor lineup of off-road performance vehicles is a money-printing machine, and something the brand wants to keep growing.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 13 Feb 2026

Chevrolet launches Bathurst-edition V8 supercar

On its first trip to Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 12 Hour, GM Specialty Vehicles has launched a special edition Chevrolet Corvette C8.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 13 Feb 2026

Chevrolet launches Bathurst-edition V8 supercar

Hot wagon goes ‘extreme’ with new performance upgrades

Cupra has further enhanced the Leon Sportstourer VZe with a new ‘Extreme Package’, adding to the wagon’s existing credentials.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 10 Feb 2026

Hot wagon goes ‘extreme’ with new performance upgrades

Spiritual rotary-powered Mazda RX-7 successor a ‘dream solution’

The Mazda RX-7 keeps coming up in conversations about what sports car icons should be revived, and the brand is well aware of it.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 10 Feb 2026

Spiritual rotary-powered Mazda RX-7 successor a ‘dream solution’

Mercedes-AMG C63 dead without V8 resurrection – report

The Mercedes-AMG C63 won’t get a V8 engine again after all, with the performance sedan reportedly set to be dropped entirely.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 6 Feb 2026

Mercedes-AMG C63 dead without V8 resurrection – report

Red Bull turns classic Porsches up to (9)11

Singer is already the byword for restomodded classic Porsche, but a new partnership with Red Bull’s technology division has taken it further.

By Jordan Mulach

/ 5 Feb 2026

Red Bull turns classic Porsches up to (9)11