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Nissan Leaf hands-on
Nissan is taking a big step in the electrification of the automobile with the Leaf destined for mass production by the end of 2010. We take a look at the potential future of the car.
Lexus LFA: Be quick, 500 only
The long awaited successor to the Toyota Supra, the Lexus LFA, has been revealed at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. It's not all good news though...
Reviews
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Subaru Stella EV
It's taken a while, but Subaru's Stella EV will soon go on sale in Japan. With a limited 90km range, its trump card is a fast charging time — 15 minutes for an 80 per cent fill up from a quick charge point.
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Volkswagen Passat Ling Yu fuel cell
Don't let the plain Jane clothing fool you, there's impressive powertrain technology hiding in this Passat that emits only water as exhaust.
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Tesla Roadster
It might be pricey and limited to the US and Europe, but the Roadster is an exciting glimpse into our, potentially, electric car future. Battery technology sure has come a long way since GM's ill-fated EV1.
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2009)
Mazda has given its evergreen roadster a touch up, with a more aggro face, plusher armrests and, finally, MP3 player connectivity; the trick folding hard-top remains.
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BMW Z4 sDrive35i (2009)
For the second-gen Z4, BMW has given it slightly smoother lines and a schmick-looking new folding hard-top. It also comes with a redesigned and much friendlier iDrive system for mixing your music and guiding your sat nav.
Features
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Future fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?
With air pollution getting worse and oil production declining, car manufacturers are looking to alternative fuels. But what will power tomorrow's cars?
News
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Mini Coupe heading for production
Remember that cute little Mini Coupe concept that was announced a few days ago? Well, it's going into production.
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Fisker hopes to impress the Karma police
Among the different alternative-fuel strategies playing out, Henrik Fisker is betting big on plug-in hybrids. At a recent dinner speech, he said plug-in hybrids will be the dominant type of car for the next 10 to 15 years.
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Daimler buys into Tesla to electrify Smart
German automotive giant Daimler has invested in electric car company Tesla Motors and plans to use Tesla's battery packs in an electric version of its Smart ForTwo city car due later this year.
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New electric sports car set to compete with Tesla
The Liv Inizio, an all-electric sports car with specs similar to the Tesla Roadster, is set to make its debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show this April.
Downloads
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Viper 3D
Watch the Dodge Viper as it strolls along the streets.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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