2026 KGM Actyon Hybrid price and specs: Ex-SsangYong coupe SUV gets hybrid option
KGM Australia is continuing to expand its electrified model lineup, with the 2027 KGM Actyon Hybrid now reaching local dealerships.
It joins the regular petrol-powered...
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Prado prices increased
Toyota Australia has increased prices across the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Toyota LandCruiser Prado ranges by up to $1000.
The increase means the Prado...
Tesla superfan launches GoFundMe to fix Model 3 battery after failure at 417,000km
One of the administrators of Australia’s largest Tesla owners group on Facebook has launched a GoFundMe after his Model 3 broke down with over...
BYD sales fall for fifth consecutive month as global volumes slide
Sales for China’s biggest automaker, BYD, have fallen for the fifth month in a row, and the company has also lowered its previously stated...
IM LS9 Hyper: High-tech Chinese luxury SUV on the cards for Australia
The 2026 IM LS9 Hyper extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has been unveiled in China as a technological leader for the IM Motors premium brand...
Kia Picanto safe for “many years” in Australia
Kia Australia says the pint-sized Picanto city car isn't going anywhere, with the brand's local product boss committing to the budget hatchback for years...
Australia-bound Geely EX2 was China’s best-selling car in 2025
The Geely EX2 electric vehicle (EV) – which is due for Australian release in the second half of this year – was officially China’s...
Bentley Unveils the Lifted Bentayga X Concept at the FAT Ice Race
Bentley Motors revealed a new off-roader during the FAT Ice Race at Zell am See. Called the Bentayga X Concept, it has been enhanced...
Bentley gauges desire for an off-roading Bentayga with new concept
The Bentley X Concept is “developed to stimulate feedback” from owners about whether there’s a market for an off-road focussed Bentayga.
Launched at the FAT...
The EVs with the longest range in Australia in 2026
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is larger and more fragmented than ever, with new entrants arriving all the time.
As such, the benchmark for...
Ferrari 849 Testarossa vs SF90 Stradale: What has changed?
The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale as the range-topping plug-in hybrid supercar, and the Prancing Horse brand claims the new car...
Which mid-size SUV should you buy for under $60,000?
The mid-size SUV segment is Australia’s largest in terms of both sales volume and model count, and accounted for a quarter of all new...
MG U9 Explore Pro vs Kia Tasman X-Pro: Spec battle
The two newest members of Australia’s ever-expanding dual-cab ute segment – the MG U9 and Kia Tasman – have created lots of headlines this...
Nearly 569,000 Hyundai Palisades Recalled After Tests Reveal Third-Row Passenger Safety Risk
Almost 568,576 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are being recalled for a problem with the third-row side curtain airbags failing to deploy and keep the passenger...
Hyundai to kill off its only ute early in anticipation of something bigger –...
Hyundai is reportedly planning to end production of the Santa Cruz early due to sluggish sales of the lifestyle ute.
Sources have told Automotive News...
Kia EV2: Euro-built electric SUV ‘probably no’ for Australia
Kia Australia says the entry-level EV2 all-electric crossover is "probably leaning towards no" for a local introduction, citing production and freight costs as key...
2026 Mini Cooper price and specs
The iconic Mini Cooper has entered 2026 largely unchanged, with minor lineup tweaks bringing no major price changes.
At the bottom of the range, which...
Australians neglecting car repairs due to spiralling living costs – study
The increasing cost of living in Australia is forcing a majority of car owners to push back or decrease vehicle maintenance – with some...
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 review: Quick drive
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen has launched a limited-build model called the Edition 50 with more power than any...
GWM Australia appoints new managing director
GWM Australia has announced Andrew Gao, a 15-year veteran of the automaker, as its new managing director from February 1, 2026.
Mr Gao joined GWM...
Kia stands by slow-selling Tasman ute: “We’ve got to make it work”
Kia's local boss is standing by the Tasman ute, saying "we will continue to work exceptionally hard to make sure that it is a...
Kia EV4: Very modest sales target set for new Tesla rival
Kia Australia is launching its first electric vehicle (EV) that's not an SUV, but it's not expecting big numbers for its rival to the...
Kia won’t save the wagons in Australia
The Kia K4 Sportswagon could have reignited the compact wagon segment in Australia, but Kia's local executives have all but ruled it out.
Speaking with...
2026 Kia EV4 review
You might be surprised to hear that the 2026 Kia EV4 is the Korean brand’s first all-electric passenger vehicle that isn’t an SUV…
Following the...
China cracking down on half-baked cars with tougher durability requirements – report
Regulators in China are clamping down on manufacturers launching new cars before they’re ready, citing long-term safety and quality concerns.
According to business news outlet...
Chinese cars now being used by NSW Police
Chery Australia has announced a partnership with the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) that will see two of its SUVs loaned to police...
Jaecoo J7 recalled
Omoda Jaecoo Australia is recalling its debut model in Australia, the Jaecoo J7, as it could lose power suddenly.
The recall affects only Jaecoo J7...
Everything you need to know about the new 2026 Formula 1 engines
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The roar of Formula 1 engines fired back to life this week as the teams prepare for the biggest rule change in the history...
2026 Polestar 2 price and specs
The Polestar 2 electric liftback has received a light refresh for 2026, bringing minor tech upgrades, a new battery, and slightly more driving range...
Aznom L’Epoque: The 26-Foot Italian “Monument on Wheels” Redefining Electric Luxury
At 26 feet long, the Aznom L'Epoque Concept Car is really a definition of something quiet and luxurious. The Italian-built electric limousine mixes both...
