The age of good looking, desirable Hyundais is upon us. Shame then that a few faults (like the lighter-than-air steering, saggy leather and missing Bluetooth) stop the ix35 from vying for dux of the class.
Featuring three electric motors and a stonking great V8, the delectable 918 Spyder promises to be a supercar pace and hybrid economy, although not both at the same time.
Terrafugia, a developer of "roadable aircraft" - otherwise known as flying cars - has released a scale model and computer-generated mock-ups of its redesigned Transition vehicle.
Chevy Volt gains US$41k price, 8-year battery warranty
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:20:01 +1000
Three and a half years after unveiling a concept version of the Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, General Motors is finally answering the question of its price.
Navman's new EZY GPS range keeps up with the entry-level Joneses thanks to its reworked easier-to-use interface and, joy of joys, time-dependent school zone warnings.
To promote its new Countryman model, Mini announced today it would compete in selected 2011 World Rally Championship (WRC) races in preparation for running the entire 2012 season.
Audi's latest five-door "coupe" can be packed with plenty of kit, including LED headlights, auto parking, lane assistance, massaging seats, and the MMI entertainment and navigation system.
Plastiki, a boat constructed of discarded soft-drink bottles, arrived on Monday in Sydney, completing a 17,700km journey across the Pacific Ocean intended to draw attention to the way humans treat the environment.
Ditching awkward for stylish, the forthcoming 508 promises to be both easy on the eye and the environment. That is, if the four-wheel drive diesel Hybrid4 drivetrain makes its way down under.
Wireless technology to warn cars at level crossings of oncoming trains - potentially eliminating collisions and saving lives - could be ready to roll out in three years, researchers say.
Thrifty and spacious, the Prius is the most refined hybrid we've driven thus far. Despite its impressive tech swag, including the ability to park itself, the i-Tech doesn't come cheap.
For many car makers their halo product is a sporty two-seater or luxury limousine, but for Toyota it's the company's fuel-sipping green hero, the Prius. The third-gen model packs plenty of tech kit between hood and trunk in addition to the hybrid drivetrain.
Victorian Premier John Brumby today announced the launch of a 3D online driving simulation as part of a new website designed to assist Victorians undergoing their Learner Permit Test.
They've become so common that we don't really think about it, but when we drive our beloved cars we're actually operating a steel beast capable of causing a flaming death. Fear not, though, researchers are working on seats that shake automatically to warn us of dangers.
Is Whereis preparing a Google Street View-style service?
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:09:38 +1000
We spotted this Whereis mapping vehicle in Sydney's CBD on Monday and instantly began to wonder whether Whereis was preparing a Google Street View-style service.
The new-to-Australia Yaris-sized Hyundai i20 doesn't replace the current Getz. Rather, it's a newer, more premium model that complements the Getz, for the time being.
Smoothed out and better looking than before, the next-generation X3 can be specified with plenty of tech goodies, although the internet-connected features still seem unlikely.
The SLS's gull-wing door design harks back to the company's glory days, but its electric drivetrain has one eye on the future - a future that may be electric, but needn't be boring.
