2021 BMW 5 Series: prices rise by up to $6000

It will cost more to keep to keep up appearances in a BMW 5 Series sedan when the midlife facelift arrives in Australian showrooms in October. The subtle redesign – including new headlights, grille, and tail-lights – coincide with tech changes including a larger infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and engine power upgrades for a number of models.

2021 Ford Bronco revealed, still no closer to Australia

Ford has finally revealed its new Bronco four-wheel-drive and SUV range, with two-door and four-door off-roaders joined by the smaller Bronco Sport designed as a more family-friendly option. Despite the broad appeal of these models, none are planned for Australia as they are intended to be built in left-hand-drive only at this stage. Although the Ford Bronco was last sold in the US in 1996, the modern version has design elements from the original model sold in the US from 1966 to 1977.

Tesla's Autopilot promotion is 'misleading', court case claims

Tesla's promotion of Autopilot – its advanced safety and driver technology system – has been labelled "misleading" by a German non-profit organisation taking the electric car maker to court there over its claims. The Centre for Protection Against Unfair Competition – an association of industry groups working to uphold competition law in Germany – is taking the US electric-car specialist to court, alleging Tesla is promising customers more than it can deliver.

It’s real! Jeep Wrangler V8 concept unveiled

Well this ought to get the front wheels off the ground. A Jeep Wrangler V8 concept has been unveiled within hours of the covers coming off the new Ford Bronco in the US – and the company says fans “may soon get their wish”. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept is powered by a 6.4-litre V8 (392 in cubic inches) with a claimed output of 335kW/610Nm (450hp/450lb-ft in the old money) – enough to do the 0 to 60mph dash (0 to 97kmh) in “less than 5 seconds”.

2021 MG ZST announced for Australia: more power, safety, tech

The 2021 MG ZST has been announced for Australia, adding a more powerful engine, advanced safety tech, and more features to its small SUV offering. While full details have not yet been revealed, the ZST will come in two variants offering 120kW from a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine – a 42 per cent bump in power over the current ZS models (available with a choice of an 82kW turbo 1.0-litre three-cylinder, and an 84kW non-turbo 1.5-litre four-cylinder).

Which electric car has the best battery warranty?

As more Australians consider buying electric cars, automotive brands are likely to face scrutiny over the warranty periods on their most expensive component: the on-board battery packs. Improvements in charging infrastructure and battery technology have eased concerns about their practicality and usable driving range, meaning electric car batteries are likely to get more use in the coming years as they cover more kilometres.

Bugatti Chiron air-conditioning so powerful it can cool an entire apartment

The air conditioning technology used in the ultra-fast Bugatti Chiron and Bugatti Divo hypercars is capable of operating at speeds in excess of 400km/h – and is so powerful it could cool an entire apartment, according to the woman tasked with engineering the complex systems.