Automobile Enthusiasm

A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side.  A debate about EV etiquette followed.

Four-wheel drives are commonplace in Australia, but that wasn't always the way. 

Retired farmer and mechanic Doug Marchant has had a rough run this month with his beloved vintage car stolen from outside his home, and then its replacement broke down more than 1,300km from home.

Mexicans reflect on the deep significance "The Bug" holds for them after celebrating this year's Worldwide Volkswagen Beetle Day.

More than 400 riders are set to recreate the first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix to be held in Goulburn on various vintage machines, but 100 years later speed is not the driving factor.

Chinese-made electric cars are gaining popularity as a cheaper alternative to brand names like Tesla, and Australia is benefiting from the increased supply.

Despite the large distances travelled, more country Australians are buying and driving electric vehicles. So what's it really like?

Meg Grealy says her car attracts attention every time she takes it out for the day and has opened the door to a new world.

When the National Holden Motor Museum closed and its rare cars became available, there was no shortage of buyers or money, despite the cost-of-living crisis.

This steam car was once driven by great inventors. Now, more than 100 years later, this collector has got it moving once again.

Once driven by General Electric masterminds, a historic vehicle has been restarted by a Wide Bay collector more than a century later.

Part of Adelaide's parklands will be turned into a dirt speedway for the 25th year of the Supercars 500 event. While some have criticised the plans, the organiser says the parklands will be left in a "better state than what we found them."

In a family of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, one young mechanic is trying to take up the mantle of fastest rider from his father.

Dreamt up from a Hollywood fantasy, the Cannonball Run was set to put the Northern Territory on the global stage. But the event seemed destined for tragedy before it began.

A double-decker bus operated by one of the most significant transport families in Australia has been immaculately restored over 40 years and could be bound for the Sydney Bus Museum.

The pandemic accelerated interest in vintage vehicles, with a 25 per cent increase in car clubs across the state since 2019.

The streets of Northam have been transformed into a 1950s-inspired race track, with thousands of spectators watching the action.

Inspired by watching a detective movie in his 20s, Sunshine Coast tradie Gary Richter has fulfilled a decades-long fantasy by parking his dream car in his lounge room.

For many generations, driving along the beach has been a cherished way of life. But with 4WD sales increasing, more Australians are reportedly driving on beaches and there's concern that's further impacting the natural dynamics of our coastlines.

Moruya’s Maisie Place is the first woman to lead a team at the Bathurst 6 Hour endurance race.

Maisie Place knew from a young age that she wanted to race and fix cars. She saw one problem standing in her way, but it turns out being a woman hasn't been a barrier after all.

These high-octane thrillseekers know how to safely get a fix for their need for speed and want those taking a more dangerous route to get off the road and onto a racetrack.

Two rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric vehicles, countering the rise of Chinese competitors.

As the Adelaide Motorsport Festival roars back for another year, tens of thousands of fans descend on Adelaide in scenes reminiscent of the Australian Grand Prix three decades ago.

A WA shire is considering the possibility of charging 4WD drivers to access a local beach because of the increasing cost to ratepayers caused by overcrowding.