Ineos Grenadier won't have five-star safety

The Ineos Grenadier heavy-duty four-wheel-drive will not come with a five-star safety rating when it goes on sale next year – ruling it out for many government fleets and mining contractors, though unlikely to dent its appeal with hardcore off-road enthusiasts.

2021 BMW M3, M4 review: Prototype test

The good news is the new sixth-generation M3 saloon and second-generation M4 coupe are on course for Australian delivery during the first half of 2021. Despite the broad disruption to its operations brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, BMW’s M division continues to hold firm to plans to reveal both models in September, prior to a start to production and sales before the end of the year.

2020 Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury long-term review: One month in

It’s been just over a month since we picked up our long-term 2020 Lexus ES300h Sports Luxury. Having the opportunity to spend more than a week in a car, like we usually do, has allowed us to experience what it really is like to live with. And the news is good. The ES300h stays true to the Lexus brand, offering plenty of luxury in a package that looks good. Better yet, the hybrid powertrain is a peach, providing effortless motoring while remaining frugal at the pump.

2021 Peugeot 2008 revealed - UPDATE: Australia confirmed

UPDATE: Peugeot's Australian distributor Inchcape has released a short statement today confirming the 2021 Peugeot 2008 is set for an Australian debut this year, but specific timing, model details and pricing is still to be revealed. June 19, 2019: Peugeot has revealed its latest, littlest SUV and in both internal-combustion and pure-electric form.

Maserati Nettuno: MC20's 463kW in-house twin-turbo V6 detailed

After months of speculation, Maserati has unveiled its all-new, in-house-developed V6 that’s set to debut in the brand’s upcoming MC20 mid-engined supercar. Codenamed ‘Nettuno’ – translating to ‘Neptune’ in Italian – the twin-turbocharged, 90-degree V6 measures 3.0 litres in displacement, thanks to an 88mm bore and 82mm stroke.

Video: 2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe v Mercedes-AMG A35 sedan comparison

Which is quicker in the real world? We throw former racing driver Ian Dyk the keys to find out in a series a performance tests.

NSW Government considers electric-car usage tax

NSW could become the first jurisdiction in the world to tax electric cars based on distance travelled – and automatically track vehicle odometers – in an attempt to make sure they pay their fair share on the road. The radical proposal to tax electric vehicles (EVs) per kilometre travelled would also eventually include petrol and diesel cars – and potentially bring an end to annual registration fees.