Keyword "Bayerische Motoren Werke AG" - List of latest news (203 results)

22/04 Huge China tech reveal changes EVs forever

One of the biggest turn-offs for people interested in buying an electric vehicle is how fast it takes to charge and the impact that time might have on longer road trips.

20/04 Two dead in Easter Sunday motorbike crash

Two people have died in a horror Easter Sunday motorbike crash in Melbourne’s outer north.

18/04 China ‘Range Rover’s’ wild SUV claim

Welcome, Jaecoo, to Australia’s bursting-at-the-seams car market. Hop in, the water’s very warm.

16/04 Hyundai’s Genesis unveils Le Mans hypercar contender

Formula 1 may be enjoying booming popularity on the back of its Netflix boost and more youthful audience, but there’s another motor racing championship attracting the attention of the world’s most desirable car brands.

16/04 Luxury brand unveils bizarre off-road plans

Not content with trying to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, it seems Genesis has aspirations of wooing away buyers from the Ford Ranger Raptor with an off-road ready adventure vehicle of its own.

16/04 ‘Wildest celebration ever seen’: Teen stuns tennis with crucifix act

It’s Easter this weekend and a teenage tennis player has taken inspiration from Jesus with a unique celebration after his hopes of staying alive in a tournament were resurrected.

16/04 ‘Like asbestos’: Wild claims rock car industry

A proposal to outlaw the use of carbon fibre in cars on health and safety grounds rocked the car industry this week.

15/04 Dodgy AI trend leaving Aussies exposed

They say ‘honesty is the best policy,’ but does this principle still stand when it comes to insurance?

10/04 Autos, pharma, luxury and more: The global sectors soaring after Trump's tariffs walkback

Trump has reversed course on U.S. trade policies, dropping his country-specific tariffs down to a universal 10% rate for all trade partners — except China.

04/04 Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs

Shares of some of the world's biggest car brands traded sharply lower on Friday, extending steep losses from the previous session.

03/04 Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now

Shares of some of the world's biggest automakers appeared surprisingly resilient on Thursday.

02/04 ‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs

Nicknamed the "Detroit of Europe" due to its thriving automotive industry, Slovakia produces more cars per capita than any other country in the world.

01/04 China’s answer to Lamborghini hits Australia

The Melbourne Motor Show is set to return this weekend after a 14-year hiatus.

20/03 Why cars are getting more expensive

A new set of laws for vehicle emissions is set to push the prices of new cars, SUVs and utes skyward – and some Aussie favourites are already facing the axe.

14/03 Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a close ally of Trump and has been leading the White House effort to shrink the size of the federal government.

14/03 Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing

The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.

14/03 BMW posts 37% drop in annual net profit, warns of 'subdued' Chinese demand

BMW's net profits slumped by more than a third in 2024 as weaker demand in China and Germany weighed on the high-end car manufacturer.

11/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets tumble as Trump administration dismisses economic fears and stock slump

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

11/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

10/03 Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact

Some European car manufacturers may be able to avoid new U.S. tariffs, at least temporarily.

03/03 Auto giants scramble to suffer the least as Trump ramps up tariff threats

Analysts expect car levies to have a profound impact on the automotive industry.

21/02 The ‘hero’ to save European cars

If you like your saviours with cognac-coloured massage seats and an umbrella in the

21/02 Instant regret as car giant’s EV gamble fails

Mercedes has joined the ranks of manufacturers putting the brakes on electric cars, even promising to bring back V8s in a bid to win back customers.

19/02 Fears Trump’s new trade war could hit car prices in Australia

US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25 per cent tariff on foreign car imports and pharmaceuticals could spark a new trade war hitting the price of cars in Australia and the US, increasing inflation and reshaping global trade.

17/02 New theory on fatal arson attack revealed

A fatal house fire that killed beloved burlesque performer Katie Tangey in Melbourne’s west is likely linked to the state's tobacco wars, police are now alleging.

13/02 Trump's reciprocal tariffs would hit these European Union products that Americans buy the hardest

Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest.

07/02 The ‘huge thing’ driving car sales

Motorsport is in the fast lane for car makers keen to boost sales in an increasingly competitive market. Brands such as BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari and Porsche sent their best cars, drivers and personnel to Bathurst last weekend, where hundreds of their customers and thousand more fans watched cars battle around the clock.

04/02 Why Mercedes-Benz's driver assistance system ranks higher than Tesla's

Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems are good, but testing group Consumer Reports says they aren't even close to the highest rated.

04/02 CNBC Daily Open: As Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada, China makes its move

The tariffs are not happening immediately — at least for Mexico and Canada. But with China's tariff still in place, the country decided to respond on Tuesday.

04/02 CNBC Daily Open: Trump pauses tariffs but markets are still wary

The tariffs are not happening immediately — at least for Mexico and Canada. But jitters about long-term uncertainty kept stocks from having a positive day.

11/01 Insane EVs set to change Aussie roads forever

Future roads will be fascinating, and the world’s largest tech event has offered an indication of how they might look.

08/01 Shock move by Pentagon

The United States Department of Defence has added Chinese battery manufacturing giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to its list of companies linked to China’s military.

07/01 ‘Faulty’: Thousands of Aussies to sue Holden

Lawyers presenting a class action on behalf of Holden owners say the manufacturer let customers down by selling defective vehicles.

02/01 Staggering price for tiny hatchback

The formula for hot-hatches typically involves adding power, not taking it away.

02/01 Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company faces more global competition from China's BYD and others.

17/12 “Fatal” China dilemma for Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz is facing one its toughest challenges yet: staying relevant in China.

10/12 Inside Salt Lake City's booming banking industry

CNBC takes viewers on a deep dive into Salt Lake City's booming industrial banking sector.

06/11 Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears

Stock prices of foreign automakers fell sharply Wednesday amid concerns the U.S. will hike tariffs on imported vehicles under President-elect Donald Trump.

07/10 Rolls-Royce opens VIP showroom in NYC to cater to its top-tier clients. Take a look inside

The Private Offices are central to the fabled British automaker's strategy of growing sales and profits from selling more customized, higher-priced vehicles.

07/10 CNBC Daily Open: September’s blockbuster jobs report changes the calculus

The jobs report affirms recession unlikely for now. It also almost guarantees the Fed will reduce rates by a quarter point in November.

07/10 CNBC Daily Open: September’s shockingly good jobs report changes everything

The jobs report affirms recession unlikely for now. It also almost guarantees the Fed will reduce rates by a quarter point in November.

05/10 1600 jobs slashed as ‘green revolution’ stalls at Northvolt

Things can change an awful lot in just three years.

04/10 Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources tell Reuters

Philadelphia-based Arcadium could be valued between $4 billion to $6 billion or higher, a source said.

04/10 ‘Cold war’: Chinese EVs slapped with huge tax

China’s thriving electric vehicle market has taken a brutal hit after the European Union voted to slap huge additional taxes on all EVs made in China.

03/10 General Motors returns to Australia with all electric brand Cadillac

Cadillac is ready to sell the American dream to Australians. The brand synonymous with status and success was the car of choice for US royalty, from Hollywood stars to presidents.

27/09 Barclays names 5 global stocks that could benefit from China's stimulus — giving one over 100% upside

One of the stocks was given more than 100% upside potential over the next 12 months.

26/09 Affordable luxury cars coming next year

China is planning to take on Europe’s finest luxury cars with a new brand most Aussies have never heard of.

26/09 Identity of ‘high-profile’ alleged attempted hit revealed

The identity of a high-profile man targeted during an alleged botched assassination attempt on a busy street in Sydney’s glitzy eastern suburbs earlier this year has been revealed.

25/09 China tech ban could hit Australia hard

America’s proposed ban on connected vehicle technology by Chinese car companies would have a much greater impact in Australia than the U.S.

23/09 Luxury brand offers competitively priced SUV

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23/09 Elderly man slammed over ‘disgusting’ carpark act

An elderly man has been slammed over a “disgusting” car park act after he was caught on camera keying a stranger’s Tesla in broad daylight.

21/09 Why pub crash driver’s charges dropped

The diabetic driver charged after two children and three adults were killed in a horror beer garden crash has had his case thrown out of court after a magistrate ruled the evidence was “so weak”.

20/09 China-Mexico freight traffic surges in Trump, Biden tariff era, as companies find ways to evade U.S. trade war

A CNBC analysis of trade data reveals a multi-year surge in trade between China and Mexico helping manufacturers and the supply chain avoid Trump/Biden tariffs.

20/09 Europe automaker shares slump after Mercedes becomes latest to cut 2024 guidance

Mercedes shares fell more than 8% Friday after the German carmaker cut its 2024 guidance on the back of weaker demand from China.

18/09 Fatal pub crash driver’s big move

Lawyers acting for a diabetic man accused of killing five in a horror beer garden crash have asked for the case to be thrown out of court.

16/09 Crisis for Elon Musk as Tesla craters

Elon Musk’s Tesla, once the undisputed leader in the electric vehicle market, has been overtaken by BMW in Europe.

13/09 In-car ads coming to new vehicles

The car of the future will use in-vehicle cameras to see who is on board, then use that information to introduce carefully curated ads in partnership with big business.

11/09 CNBC Daily Open: Banks might not love lower rates unconditionally

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11/09 Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite posted back-to-back gains on Tuesday. Here's what CNBC TV is watching going into Wednesday.

10/09 BMW trims 2024 profit margin on technical issues, weak China demand

BMW trimmed its profitability guidance for 2024 on Tuesday, pointing to technical problems that led to delivery stops for cars.

04/09 ‘Are you toxic?’ Anthony Albanese heckled by a man on the street over gas industry royalties and tax income

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wasn’t keen to stop and chat with a member of the public who heckled him in Perth on Tuesday.

20/07 Why Tesla’s big bet on gigacasting has other EV makers reimagining their factories

Tesla has promoted its gigacasting manufacturing method as a path to cheaper, lighter EVs. Rivals such as Volvo are also investing, but it's not without risks.

17/07 EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, Reuters reports

16/07 Foreign carmakers in China face 'increasingly precarious' position, consultancy says

New tariffs on Chinese EVs don't help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, says business consultancy AlixPartners.

22/06 Nvidia remains a little-known brand despite briefly passing Apple, Microsoft in market cap

Even with its ascent past $3 trillion in market cap, Nvidia is far from a household name.

18/06 Chinese official slams EU probe into EV subsidies as 'selective'

Europe's probe into Chinese electric cars was overly selective to the point that the results are not credible, a Chinese official claimed in an interview.

31/05 EU approves Italian aid for $5.4 billion STMicro chip plant

The move is part of Europe's battle to reduce reliance on Asian imports for vital manufacturing components.

20/05 BMW imported 8,000 Mini Coopers with banned Chinese parts into U.S., Senate report says

A Senate report released Monday found BMW imported at least 8,000 Mini Cooper vehicles into the country with electronic parts from a banned Chinese supplier.

07/05 Sydney businessman kidnapped in broad daylight

A Sydney businessman was kidnapped and assaulted by three men wearing balaclavas in broad daylight.

07/05 Gunmen kidnap alleged bikie accountant: cops

An accountant in Sydney’s west was kidnapped over Comanchero bikie links, NSW Police say after finding the man.

19/04 Second man charged over Adelaide stabbing

A second person has been charged with murder following the death of 21-year-old William Holdback in an Adelaide industrial area on April 10.

17/04 Boys with machetes in 190km/h car chase

Five children have been arrested after a shocking crime spree through Melbourne’s suburbs ended in high-speed police chase.

15/04 Mum faces son’s alleged killer in court

The devastated mother of a young man who was allegedly murdered in a brutal early morning slaying has faced the accused man in court.

14/04 Man arrested after horror alleged CCTV murder

A 27-year-old man has been arrested for the brutal alleged early morning killing of a young man last week.

28/03 Affordable new luxury SUV has arrived

Lexus hopes its smallest car ever will make a big impact.

28/03 European company sells flying car tech to Chinese firm

The European developer of the “world’s first certified flying car” has sold the technology behind it to a Chinese firm.

26/03 Baltimore bridge collapse poses little threat to U.S. economic growth, experts say

President Joe Biden said he expects the federal government to cover the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

26/03 Genesis launches Magma performance brand

Fledgling luxury brand Genesis is about to take on BMW, Audi, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche in the high-performance luxury car market.

20/03 Update after mother of slain toddler killed

A Perth man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of a mother who already lost her young son to murder.

17/03 Porsche brings electric future to Australia

Car companies are preparing for a switch to electric racing as road cars go green.

06/03 Thousands of cars recalled over brake defect

German auto giant BMW has issued an urgent recall of more than 7000 Australian vehicles after the discovery of a potentially hazardous brake defect.

05/03 Skip EV stocks like Tesla, says fund manager, naming a 'phenomenal' alternative

Fund manager Freddie Lait says "avoid it all" when it comes to EVs — including Tesla — and names a favorite alternative.

27/02 Terrifying CCTV of suspected gang shooting

Shocking surveillance footage has emerged of a suspected gangland shooting that left a young man with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.

23/02 Electric power for Ineos Grenadier

Ineos has locked in plans to introduce electrified cousins to the Grenadier four-wheel-drive.

21/02 Major update in family’s alleged murder

Neighbours have expressed their fear and shock after a loving” couple, and a young child, were allegedly brutally murdered.

17/02 Cop allegedly busted while street racing

A NSW police officer has been charged with street racing after he allegedly crashed his vehicle in an incident last year.

14/02 Ford SuperVan, Mercedes AMG to attempt Bathurst records

Traditional V8 grunt will take on modern electric performance in a battle for lap records at Mount Panorama this weekend.

10/02 Red Bull boss grilled over allegations of ‘controlling behaviour’ in marathon meeting

Formula One team boss Christian Horner was grilled for eight hours today over alleged “controlling” behaviour.

30/01 Want to invest in China's booming EV market? These ETFs could offer a good way in

China and Hong Kong stocks can be difficult for Western investors to buy. These two ETFs make it easy, with large concentrated holdings.

28/01 Aussie Matt Campbell wins Rolex 24 Hour

Australian racer Matt Campbell took home one of the top prizes in motorsport on Monday.

24/01 This Swiss auto parts maker's stock could soar by 75%, Vontobel says

The profit margins of the company, which supplies parts to car makers such as BMW, Ford, Renault and Mercedes, is expected to rise.

23/01 Moments before lawyer gunned down

Shocking CCTV footage of the moment a Sydney defence lawyer was ambushed outside his home has been released.

23/01 How car auction sites let drivers ‘cheat the system’

An auction site established to take on car dealers and classifieds giants is giving Aussie drivers fresh ammo in the fight for a fair deal.

18/01 Twist after couple caught keying cars

An elderly couple who keyed luxury vehicles in broad daylight in a fit of road rage claim they were targeted by vandals who allegedly threw rocks at their house, a court was told.

17/01 Elderly couple pleads guilty to keying luxury cars in broad daylight during road rage fit

Raymond Edwards, 70, and his wife Barbara Edwards, 70, each pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday to wilful damage.

07/01 Big problem at world’s largest tech event

A who’s who of big names in the home technology world will descend on Las Vegas’ neon lit strip this week.

04/01 Surprising car is Australia’s favourite

Australians bought more cars in 2023 than any other year to date. But some brands carved off a bigger slice of the record pie and others were left wanting more.

01/01 BMW driver clocks 213km/h with son in car: cops

The driver of a grey BMW pulled over by police was allegedly travelling close to three times the legal speed limit along a country Victorian road.

28/12 Former Miss Bolivia arrested for gun-trafficking

A former Miss Bolivia has been arrested on arms-trafficking charges, while also being investigated in a drug case involving her fugitive boyfriend.

25/12 Max Verstappen cops brutal Mercedes snub while on holiday

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was snubbed when he tried to hire a high-performance car on holiday — as he was too young.

20/12 Tesla drivers had highest accident rate, BMW drivers most DUIs study finds

Tesla drivers had 24 accidents per 1,000 drivers during the period from mid-November 2022 to mid-November 2023, according to a study by Lending Tree.

15/12 ‘Luxury car theft’ theory behind doctor’s alleged murder

Police are investigating whether a bungled luxury car theft was behind the death of an esteemed Adelaide doctor, after a young couple was charged with his murder.

15/12 Heated debate over accused pub crash driver

A heated debate has erupted in court as the man charged over a horror beer garden crash that killed five people was due to find out if he was going to be granted bail.

13/12 Moment couple arrested over murder

Security footage has captured the dramatic moment a couple are arrested over the killing of a prominent doctor.

13/12 New 4WD to rival Toyota LandCruiser

There’s no sat-nav, you can’t option electric seats and it’s one of the few new cars to get steel wheels and hose-out vinyl floors.

12/12 Tragic update after doctor violently assaulted

An esteemed doctor has died in hospital after he was allegedly violently assaulted during a home invasion in Adelaide.

11/12 Couple accused of keying luxury cars

An elderly married couple accused of keying luxury vehicles in broad daylight have tried to make a quick dash from unwanted media attention as they left court.

11/12 Analysts love this self-driving car tech stock and give it over 400% upside

The tech company already has five major partnerships in the pipeline, including with automakers BMW, Volkswagen and an unnamed Asian auto giant.

08/12 Forget the automakers: Fund manager picks 2 longer-term plays to cash in on EVs

EV companies like Tesla and BYD have garnered a lot of attention from investors this year —but one fund manager has a different way to play the theme.

02/12 Tragic twist after mum’s X-rated act on beach

The US woman who went viral after being caught in an X-rated act at the beach died by suicide just eight months after the humiliating incident, it as been revealed.

28/11 2024 Tesla Model 3 first drive

As traditional car makers scramble to play catch-up on electric vehicles, Tesla has shifted the goalposts once more.

20/11 Luxury brand surprises with new car price

The eighth-generation BMW 5-Series is like none before it. It’s available as an EV for the first time and the brand believes the electric variants could be the top sellers.

16/11 Cyclist’s horror near miss caught on camera

A cyclist has been lucky to walk away from a terrifying near miss at a busy Melbourne intersection after a car allegedly ran a red light, with the incident caught on camera.

15/11 A Moroccan cobalt mine denies claims of arsenic-contaminated local water. Automakers are concerned

A German newspaper investigation is raising questions about the future of a Moroccan mine that was meant to supply carmakers a mineral critical for electric vehicle batteries.

15/11 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV confirmed for local sale

Cadillac is back, but the iconic American brand’s line-up will be nothing like the cars it sold the last time it graced these shores.

11/11 Toyota flirts with hydrogen power for its HiAce van

Toyota has unveiled a HiAce passenger van that has been converted to run purely on hydrogen.

10/11 Man’s role in alleged luxury car theft plot

A man has been charged over his role in an alleged luxury car theft plot across Sydney, which police allege is connected to organised crime groups.

09/11 Boomer caught allegedly keying a Tesla

A Boomer accused of keying luxury vehicles in broad daylight has been charged after dashcam footage allegedly caught the senior citizen in the act.

08/11 Reason car fatally smashed into pub

The lawyer of the man behind the wheel of the car that smashed into the Daylesford pub and killed five people has revealed the driver suffers from insulin-dependant diabetes and needed immediate treatment after the crash.

07/11 Update on 66yo Daylesford crash driver

The driver behind the fatal Daylesford crash has been interviewed by police two days after five people were killed at the town’s Royal Hotel on Sunday night.

06/11 Tragic way friends learnt of pub crash

The friend of a mother who died during the horrific Daylesford pub crash over the weekend has shared the devastating way she learnt of her death.

06/11 Grief flows at vigil for pub crash victims

More than a hundred people gathered at a park in Daylesford for an emotional vigil to remember the five visitors who were killed in Sunday’s horror pub crash.

06/11 Family wiped out by pub crash

A loving mother who once ran for state parliament, her 9-year old daughter, and her partner have been identified as three of the five victims in the Daylesford pub tragedy at the weekend.

03/11 The new car trends taking over our roads

Australians are on track to buy more new cars this year than any other to date.

31/10 How to play a possible global electric vehicle meltdown, according to Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank gave its picks amid concerns of a global electric vehicle meltdown.

26/10 BMW says diversifying risks does not mean it is leaving China

German automaker BMW Group said that diversifying its supply chains away from China does not mean leaving the country.

19/10 Queensland man detains juveniles after stolen car crash

The moment a stolen car smashed through an intersection before two teenagers fled the scene on foot has been captured in shocking dashcam footage.

19/10 The Block millionaire Adrian Portelli’s cameo on Highway Patrol emerges

Multi-millionaire The Block bidder Adrian Portelli’s embarrassing TV past has emerged.

19/10 New luxury SUV surprises

Buyers of the new Audi Q8 e-tron will feel like Christmas has come early.

08/10 Police investigating ‘suspicious’ vape shop fire

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a tobacco shop in Melbourne’s northwest overnight which forced the evacuation of a nearby apartment complex.

28/09 EV makers such as Tesla could fall under Europe's subsidy probe into China, EU's trade chief says

Non-Chinese brands of electric cars, such as Tesla and BMW, could be examined as part of a subsidy probe on China that the EU kicked off earlier this month.

28/09 Crazy trend: old cars selling for more than brand-new ones

Some 25-year-old versions of popular Japanese sports cars are selling for more than their brand-new equivalents, as Gen X-ers begin to enter the classic car market looking to relive their “fast and furious” youths.

21/09 Why this EV is unlike any other

Electric car brand Polestar has unveiled its next Australian-bound vehicle.

21/09 Child injured during ‘targeted’ shooting

The father of a nine-year-old girl who was injured in a violent shooting in Sydney’s south was the intended target of the attack.

13/09 Almost 100 cars ditched at Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is hunting for the owners of almost 100 vehicles abandoned in the long-term car park at Mascot, offering them one last chance to claim their ditched rides before they are sold or destroyed.

11/09 Seat massages, smartphones and driverless features: Automakers turn to tech to take on Tesla

Traditional automakers are looking to boost the software and driverless features of their cars in a bid to catch up to Tesla and appeal to Chinese consumers.

11/09 How Tesla is fighting back with the new Model 3

Australia’s best-selling sedan just got better.

08/09 Automotive giants prepare for war

A big BMW versus Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle battle is brewing.

08/09 Road rule almost no Aussies know about

A simple right-of-way road rule has baffled Aussies, with many saying they didn’t know it existed and certainly don’t follow it.

08/09 From BMW to Porsche: Take a look at the cars on display at one of the world's biggest auto shows

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse, Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class, Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition and even a Lamborghini made of Lego pieces were on display at IAA Mobility.

06/09 Tesla rival Polestar plans own smartphone launch alongside its first electric vehicle in China

The move underscores the way in which electric vehicle makers launching in China like Polestar are putting technology at the heart of their offering.

05/09 BMW to use Amazon cloud technology to build its autonomous driving features for new EVs

BMW will use Amazon and Qualcomm technology for its next-generation advanced driver assistance system, or ADAS, in its Neue Klasse range of electric cars.

05/09 5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

05/09 ‘Izzy is gunna f*** you up’: UFC fighter punches fan in Bondi street assault

Sean Strickland, sometime on Sunday morning, hit a UFC fan on the streets of Bondi Junction.

05/09 What’s hot and what’s not: new-car sales

Australians bought almost 110,000 new cars last month, setting a new record for August.

05/09 Chinese electric carmakers ramp up push overseas, setting up clash with U.S., European auto giants

Chinese companies from BYD to Leapmotor launched electric vehicles for international markets while Xpeng announced plans to expand into Germany.

04/09 Mercedes and BMW want to take on Tesla. Check out their new electric concept cars

At the IAA auto show in Munich, Mercedes showed off the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class while BMW revealed the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

04/09 'We are ready to engage': Europe's biggest carmakers brace for China's EV challenge

Europe's biggest car manufacturers are wary of the competitive threat posed by new Chinese companies, as the industry moves towards electrification.

04/09 CNBC Daily Open: Why did the unemployment rate and jobs rise in tandem?

The U.S. economy added more jobs in July, but the overall unemployment rate rose. This may sound counterintuitive, but there’s a simple explanation.

04/09 BMW, Mercedes launch biggest EV push yet to catch Tesla with new models

At the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich, Germany, BMW and Mercedes revealed electric concept cars and new platforms for their future battery-powered vehicles.

01/09 Mini Countryman and Cooper get big overhauls

Mini’s all-new Countryman SUV, due next year, is much larger than the model it will replace. And, for the first time, it will also come as an EV.

31/08 How Kia pulled off a massive turnaround in the U.S.

When Kia first came to the U.S., its cars were cheap and poorly reviewed. Now, it's winning awards and commanding higher markups than peers.

31/08 Texts expose trick behind $200k fraud

A doctor was among several Aussies robbed of nearly $200,000 by a fraudulent and deceivingly charming car “broker” who offered to organise their purchases of luxury cars, court document reveal.

16/08 Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is now worth more than Ford and GM after Nasdaq debut

On Tuesday, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker listed on Nasdaq following the completion of its merger.

16/08 Kia EV9 sizes up BMW’s X5

This is the Kia for people who have never set foot in the brand’s showrooms.

15/08 China is on course to overtake Japan and become the world's No.1 car exporter

China is on course to overtake Japan to become the world's number one car exporter by the end of the year, according to Moody's Analytics.

12/08 Bodybuilder livestreams murder of his ex-wife life on Instagram

A bodybuilder livestreamed the murder of his ex-wife on Instagram before killing two other people.

22/07 $114k Kia EV the best value performance car on the market

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12/07 ‘No’: Bank boss’ blunt response to scam victim

A business owner scammed out of $131,000 after receiving fake texts from the ANZ is calling on the industry to introduce British reforms to refund scams after accusing the bank of paying him $2,500 to “shut up and go away”.

30/06 Seven arrested in dramatic high-speed chase through Melbourne

Seven people have been arrested after a dramatic car chase in Melbourne overnight, where police allege stolen cars reached speeds of up to 150km/h and at one point continued driving on two wheels.

29/06 Cops target kids who steal cars for fun

A police crackdown on break-ins and car thefts has resulted in more than 800 arrests in three months.

14/06 Scammer’s chilling threat after stealing $130k from Sydney man

A devastated businessman has shared the chilling moment a scammer taunted and threatened him over the phone after stealing $130,000.

13/06 Toyota hints at hydrogen future for racing and performance cars

Toyota has unveiled its vision for the race car of the future – one that could return real-world benefits on the road.

12/06 Man shot dead in suspected gangland hit

Police will address the media after a man was shot dead in a suspected gangland hit in Sydney’s west.

03/06 Why this is the benchmark luxury car

The BMW 3 Series has always been regarded as the most driver focused of the entry-level luxury sedans, we sample the cheapest version to find out if it lives up to its reputation.

25/05 Bezos to sign biggest prenup in history after first marriage cost $50 billion

Jeff Bezos’ and Lauren Sánchez’s engagement is a happy day for them — and for their lawyers.

23/05 Woman runs over cheating husband, mistress: video

This is the dramatic moment a woman ran her car into her cheating husband and his mistress on a quiet street.

19/05 First pictures of PM at major event

Anthony Albanese has touched down in Japan ahead of meetings with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at the G7 Summit.

15/05 Horror scenes after deadly collision

A man and woman have been killed after a horror collision in Melbourne south-east suburbs.

12/05 Man fatally shot in BMW after car chase: cops

A young man accused of leaving his mate to die after he was shot during a car chase in Melbourne has stormed out of court.

12/05 Serial swindler jailed for $8.6m luxury car scam

A serial fraudster has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after he ran over a police officer to avoid capture for stealing more than $8.6m in a swindle involving luxury cars, stolen identities and high stakes gambling.

09/05 Inside Prince Harry’s sad 28 hours in Britain

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08/05 Man found with critical injuries dies in BMW

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances around a man’s death in a car in Melbourne’s northwest.

30/04 Renee Gracie has disaster in racing return as reality sinks in

It’s been an immediate reality check for Renee Gracie in her return to motorsport.

26/04 House, BMW used as bribes in NAB fraud

A Sydney executive developed symptoms of personality disorders as a result of “pressure, abuse, unhappiness, and financial stresses” before she went on to defraud the National Australia Bank of millions, a court has been told.

21/04 China erupts over ice cream incident at Shanghai auto show

China has erupted over an ice cream incident at an auto show.

21/04 ‘Disaster’: Unknown Aussie stuns tennis in ‘embarrassing’ scenes

Alexander Zverev was dumped out in the last 16 of the ATP tournament in Munich, suffering a straight sets defeat to Christopher O’Connell.

20/04 Renee Gracie’s cheeky car for pro return revealed

Renee Gracie’s return to the track is drawing closer with the former driver showing off the car which will relaunch her career.

20/04 ‘Chinese police car’ seen again in Melbourne

More photos have emerged of a fake “Chinese police car” in Melbourne that sparked outrage on social media earlier this week.

17/04 Outrage at ‘Chinese police car’ in Melbourne

A photo of a fake “Chinese police car” in Melbourne’s southeast has sparked outrage on social media.

13/04 Crash victim mother of slain toddler

The mother of a young boy, shaken to death by her then-partner more than a decade ago, has herself been killed in a car crash.

12/04 BMW’s most powerful car is coming to Australia

The wildest machine in BMW showrooms isn’t a two-door supercar or high-powered sedan, but a four-door family SUV.

09/04 Porn star Renee Gracie confirms return to racing with deal sealed

Racer Renee Gracie has confirmed she has sealed a deal to return to motorsport.

03/04 Jilted wife hits husband, mistress with car

A Brisbane woman who hit her then husband and his lover with her car before assaulting the mistress could be facing jail time, a court has been told.

07/03 Ballistic new supercar confirmed

Lamborghini has turned to electric motors to create what is set to become the most powerful car in Australia.

06/03 Cyclist struck by erratic BMW driver

Dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment a cyclist was struck by a passing BMW trying to cut across traffic in Melbourne’s south.

26/02 Wild acceleration for Pininfarina Battista electric supercar

Electric cars are setting new performance benchmarks.

24/02 Potent new SUVs confirmed for Oz

BMW’s updated potent X5 and X6 M Competition performance SUVs are on the way.

22/02 Dog caught up in car theft found safe

Heartwarming footage has emereged showing the moment a two-year-old pup was reunited with his family after being snatched during an alleged robbery.

22/02 Search for dog after alleged luxury theft

Detectives are still searching for a missing dog and luxury vehicle after they were allegedly stolen from a Melbourne suburb.

11/02 Shane Warne’s official cause of death revealed

Cricket legend Shane Warne’s official cause of death has been shared after his death certificate was released for the first time.

10/02 Polestar 3 luxury SUV sets new benchmarks

Polestar is pushing up-market with its second electric car.

08/02 Shane Warne’s $20.7 million will revealed

Shane Warne’s will has been revealed, with the vast amount of his $20.7 million estate handed to his children.

08/02 Grenadier promises to build electric four-wheel-drive

The soon-to-arrive Ineos Grenadier off-roader will soon have an electric sibling with a more advanced skateboard-style platform and a 400V electric system – and up to three electric motors.

08/02 New brand’s wild LandCruiser rival

There’s a new mud-lover on the 4WD block: the Ineos Grenadier.

07/02 New luxury SUV hits it out of the park

BMW’s smallest and cheapest SUV is used as a gateway vehicle for the German brand, as the X1 is often the first choice for new BMW customers looking for a slice of luxury. We find out just what they get.

29/01 Sam Burgess rushes to save fan who collapsed at training

Rabbitohs premiership-winner Sam Burgess is getting plenty of praise on social media after he rushed to help a fan in the middle of a medical episode.

28/01 Former child actor’s wild career change

Frankie Muniz is finally getting to live his dream.

25/01 Ballistic new muscle car confirmed for Oz

BMW has revealed its hardcore new muscle car, the M3 CS.

22/01 Haval H6 GT looks the goods, but the driving experience is less than ideal

Great Wall Motors (GWM) sub-brand Haval is on a sales roll and has upped the style stakes with its loaded H6 GT eye-catcher. Our family of testers check if there’s substance to match the style.

06/01 Sony, Honda unveil new ‘Afeela’ electric car

Sony’s PlayStation on wheels is in the fast lane, shaping up as a real-world alternative to electric cars from the likes of Tesla, BMW or Mercedes.

02/01 $17k toilet solves huge loo issue

It’s the world’s biggest showcase for gizmos and gadgets and it’s almost guaranteed that something unveiled this week at a huge trade fair in Las Vegas will end up on your wish list.

02/01 Machete break in caught on CCTV

A group of would-be thieves has been caught on CCTV attempting to break into a home on New Year’s Day.