2026 Nissan Navara review
The Nissan Navara has a long and strong history in Australia, where the trusty ute has gained a loyal following since the D21-series was...
Euro NCAP to stop automakers ‘gaming’ crash tests with real-world testing
Automakers developing safety technology purely to meet Euro NCAP testing criteria will no longer be able to ‘game’ the system under new and expanded...
Panic buying sees more than 100 Victorian service stations run out of fuel
More than 100 service stations in Victoria have run out of petrol while 83 are without diesel, as fuel shortages linked to conflict in...
MG U9 EV: Electric ute one step closer to Australia
The MG U9 could be getting an electric sibling in Australia – and it could beat its LDV cousin to market.
Australian LDV distributor Ateco...
Tariffs on European cars scrapped in Australia, but Luxury Car Tax lives on –...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement today, with big changes set to impact the new-car industry – and...
Xpeng’s Australian distributor enters administration amid court battle
Xpeng’s Australian distributor TrueEV has entered administration, casting doubt on the future of the Chinese auto brand in Australia and its support for existing...
Safety tech not making new cars too expensive, says Euro NCAP
Safety technology isn’t driving up the showroom price of new cars, according to Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme), yet some auto brands...
Mahindra XUV 3XO: The refreshing rebel in the compact SUV segment
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In a segment crowded with familiar shapes and conservative design, the Mahindra XUV 3XO arrives as something of a refreshing standout.
Light SUVs remain a...
2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia
Australian pricing and initial specifications for the new-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 have been announced, and the all-new mid-size SUV range is now available to...
2026 KGM Torres EVX review
KGM is rolling out electrified models at quite a pace – and this one is the fully electric Torres EVX.
It follows on from the...
Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV locked in for Australia
Zeekr will introduce its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia, a large SUV to sit above the hot-selling 7X mid-size electric SUV.
“At this stage,...
Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute
JAC has joined fellow Chinese auto brand GWM in enlisting a former Holden chassis engineer to fine-tune its models to better suit Australian conditions.
While...
Over 100 NSW service stations run out of diesel, and some have no fuel...
Premier Chris Minns has confirmed just how bad the fuel shortage has become in New South Wales.
“We’ve got 105 service stations that don’t have...
Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 will debut the Japanese brand’s new ‘Mazda Hybrid’ system in 2027, based around a new petrol engine and in-house hybrid...
No fuel rationing in Australia yet, but consider working from home – Bowen
The federal minister for Climate Change and Energy says supply of fuel into Australia remains strong and that domestic shortages are being largely driven...
2026 Skoda Elroq 60 Select review: Quick drive
Skoda’s hosting a dinner party, and there’s Chinese on the menu.
More specifically, cheap Chinese electric SUVs, and their stranglehold on Australia’s affordable electric vehicle...
2026 Mazda CX-5: How emissions laws strangled new SUV’s engine
Mazda Australia has explained why the new-generation CX-5’s sole petrol engine at launch is down on power and torque compared to the outgoing model.
The...
Mazda isn’t rushing to add more PHEVs despite new emissions regulations
The Mazda CX-70andCX-90 still have no plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options in Australia despite the technology being available overseas, but the brand’s local boss reckons...
‘You get what you pay for’: Renault Australia boss snubs cheap Chinese cars
Several younger Chinese brands are consistently outperforming Renault on the Australian sales charts, but Renault’s local arm maintains it’s well-positioned to remain afloat in an increasingly...
We test Bridgestone’s new Potenza RE005 performance tyre
It’s been more than a decade since Bridgestone launched a new Potenza Adrenalin product, but now there’s a new tyre hitting the streets –...
Five models that could turn around Jeep Australia’s sales slide
Jeep may be the most globally recognised SUV brand, but in Australia its sales have slid alarmingly.
It has been a combination of factors: soaring...
Seven things we like about the new MG7
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Affordable sports sedans are a rarity these days.
Since the demise of Ford and then Holden almost a decade ago, Australian fast-car fans on a...
It’s official now: Jaguar Land Rover confirms design boss is leaving
The saga of Gerry McGovern at JLR — the automaker formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover — now looks set to be over.
Autocar has...
The Surprising Reason Ferrari is Recalling the 12Cilindri
While it’s known for automakers recalling their specific types of vehicles, it’s always about an urgent safety issue that will need to be taken...
Voices grow for biodiesel use, but technology has moved on
With Australian households reeling from the impact of higher fuel prices – compounded by cost-of-living pressures and another interest-rate rise – some are calling...
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross price and specs
The Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV received an update for 2026, bringing a modest price increase but various spec changes plus a more distinctive...
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 released
The Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 has been launched in the Australian market, with the new performance tyre replacing the RE003 after 11 years.
According to...
Rolls-Royce abandons plan to go EV-only, will continue making V12 engines
Rolls-Royce is the latest manufacturer to back away from an EV-only target date.
Chris Brownridge, Rolls-Royce’s CEO since late 2023, told The Guardian and other...
Hyundai and GM’s new ute to be based on latest Chevrolet Colorado – report
Hyundai is working on its first body-on-frame ute with the help of General Motors, and the new model is set to feature familiar underpinnings.
GM...
Renault Australia secures more Duster stock to combat refreshed Suzuki Jimny
Renault Australia is confident the arrival of fresh, in-demand stock of its rugged Duster small SUV will boost sales, even as a key rival...
