Paul Gover

Demand for lithium – the precious mineral needed to create electric-car batteries – could lead to water shortages and environmental destruction, according to a landmark study.

Early orders for the Rolls-Royce Spectre electric coupe have triggered a re-think on production volumes before the first one has rolled off the line.

Chinese car giant Geely has unveiled an electric car with a claimed 1000km driving range.

Rising costs for precious minerals in electric-car battery packs are driving up prices, creating yet another speed bump on the road to price parity with petrol vehicles.

The biggest order yet for a Brisbane-based electric-car charging firm comes as oil giant Shell buys the Volta charging network in the US.

Electric pick-ups and SUVs – which weigh up to twice as much as their petrol or diesel equivalents – are an increasing safety threat to other vehicles on the road, says a leading authority in the US.

Rear brakes on the Tesla Model Y Performance are downsized and covered with a plastic disguise.

Paul Gover reflects on the valuable lessons he learned driving his VW Beetle, the first car he ever owned.

Real-world crash results help sort the best and worst secondhand cars for every need and budget.

A safety recall for the Porsche Taycan electric car because of a front suspension problem.