• Learner driver in Audi TT caught after 226km/h blast with disqualified supervisor

    January 19, 2026

    Victoria Police officers have caught a learner driver allegedly speeding at more than 220km/h along a Melbourne freeway, accompanied by a supervisor who had been disqualified from driving. The L-plater’s Audi TT was stopped by Nunawading Highway Patrol after it was allegedly travelling at 226km/h in a 100km/h zone along the Monash Freeway at around 3am this morning. The vehicle was intercepted near Jacksons Road in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Mulgrave. A statement from Victoria Police said the 23-year-old L-plater’s supervising driver was already disqualified from driving, despite road rules requiring a fully licensed driver to sit alongside learner…

  • ASUS changes mind, will continue selling the RTX 5070 Ti after all

    January 19, 2026

    After telling the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed that it was putting its RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 Ti into “end-of-life status,” ASUS has backtracked on those comments and now says the GPUs will remain on sale. “Certain media may have received incomplete information from an ASUS PR representative regarding these products,” the company said in a dedicated press release.” The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB have not been discontinued or designated as end-of-life (EOL). ASUS has no plans to stop selling these models.” ASUS further clarified that supply fluctuations, primarily due to memory…

  • 2026 Cupra Tavascan review: Barcelona blast

    January 19, 2026

    In online media, do you ever really switch off? The answer is usually no, not really. My recent self-funded trip to Europe embodied that somewhat, given I ended up getting a last-minute ticket to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with Aston Martin, and then booked myself a press car for review while I visited family in Spain. Said car was a familiar one – the Cupra Tavascan VZ. It’s always been a goal of mine to drive different vehicles in their home regions, to see how they behave in their natural habitats, and to get a feel for differences in…

  • Ford Ranger deals bring thousands in savings

    January 19, 2026

    The Ford Ranger is being offered with discounts of up to $3000 on selected variants, including both diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes, ahead of the launch of the updated MY26.5 lineup. Ford Australia hasn’t listed specific prices for each Ranger on its website, instead promoting a $3000 discount across eligible variants of its best-seller. This excludes the recently launched Ranger Super Duty, the Ranger Raptor performance ute, as well as entry-level XL and all 4×2 variants of the regular Ranger lineup. The discounts apply to model year 2026 (MY26) and prior examples, and apply only to the more popular…

  • Get one month of the bundle for only $10

    January 19, 2026

    The peak time for deals on streaming services — the holiday shopping season — has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new year. New and eligible returning subscribers can get one month of the ad-supported Disney+ Hulu bundle for just $10. That’s $3 off the usual monthly rate for the bundle, and more than 58 percent off if you consider the prices for each service individually (Disney+ at $12 per month and, separately, Hulu also at $12 per month). We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that this isn’t quite as good as…

  • 2026 Tesla Model Y tweaks include bigger screen, but prices unchanged

    January 19, 2026

    The Tesla Model Y has received some modest tweaks for 2026, though prices are unchanged. The base RWD and mid-spec Long Range AWD variants of the popular mid-size electric SUV – Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) – upgrade from a 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen to the 16.0-inch unit from the top-spec Performance flagship. They also now get a black headliner, replacing the light grey colour previously fitted. It’s standard regardless of whether you select the black or white upholstery option. Otherwise, there are no changes to the Model Y, and the Performance – which is sourced from Germany instead of China…

  • Ford Ranger deal bring thousands in savings

    January 19, 2026

    The Ford Ranger is being offered with discounts of up to $3000 on selected variants, including both diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes, ahead of the launch of the updated MY26.5 lineup. Ford Australia hasn’t listed specific prices for each Ranger on its website, instead promoting a $3000 discount across eligible variants of its best-seller. This excludes the recently launched Ranger Super Duty, the Ranger Raptor performance ute, as well as entry-level XL and all 4×2 variants of the regular Ranger lineup. The discounts apply to model year 2026 (MY26) and prior examples, and apply only to the more popular…

  • Apple’s latest 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $30

    January 19, 2026

    If you want a wireless charger for your iPhone and prefer to stick with Apple, Amazon has a sale that may pique your interest. The retailer is selling the one meter Apple Magsafe charger for $30, saving you $10 off the regular price, while also selling the two meter model for $40 ($10 off). Apple Get a $10 discount on Apple’s Magsafe charger in one or two meter sizes.  $30 at Amazon If you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can charge your device at 25W as long as it’s connected to a 30W power…

  • 2026 Kia EV4 prices: New EV sedan undercuts Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    January 19, 2026

    Kia Australia has quietly revealed pricing and initial details for the all-new EV4 Sedan over the weekend, with the Korean Tesla Model 3-fighter to kick off from a sharp $49,990 plus on-road costs. A trio of variants will be available from launch – Air, Earth and GT-Line – with Standard Range and Long Range batteries also offered depending on the trim level. The EV4 Standard Range offers a claimed 456km of WLTP-certified driving range from its 58.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack, while the Long Range ups that to 612km courtesy of a larger 81.4kWh pack. Regardless of battery, all versions of…

  • Volvo EX60 electric SUV leaked ahead of imminent reveal

    January 19, 2026

    The first clear images of the Volvo EX60 electric SUV have been published online just days out from its official unveiling, with an Australian showroom arrival scheduled for mid-2026. Kindel Auto has published two images of the EX60 which appear to be screenshots from a video presentation of the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC with EQ Technology-rivalling electric SUV. They show a distinctive Volvo front end, including the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlight LEDs introduced on the 2014 XC90 SUV by former design boss Thomas Ingenlath. The former Polestar CEO will return as Volvo chief designer on February 1,…