The best-looking vehicles in Australia in 2026
Taste is subjective, and that goes for car design, too. And isn’t that a good thing? Otherwise, we’d all be driving generic-looking, virtually indistinguishable...
2026 Renault Duster Hybrid AWD auto review: Quick drive
So the Duster has finally arrived in Australia, only it wears a Renault badge rather than the Dacia one seen in Europe.
The rugged new...
Genesis Recalls Nearly 84,000 Vehicles Over Screen Failure While Driving
Genesis is recalling nearly 84,000 of its vehicles that have an issue with the infotainment and display screen, which completely turns off while driving....
Bugatti FKP Hommage: One-off melds Chiron W16 with Veyron’s design
The Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage is the second car from the company’s Solitare bespoke commission division, and is named after Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the...
2026 Kia Sorento price and specs
The Kia Sorento has gained more standard technology for 2026, but it will soon lose its most affordable variants.
Kia added more affordable hybrid and...
Increasing EV competition not a concern for “unique” Polestar brand
The theme of the past 12 months has been the never-ending onslaught of new electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but Polestar is confident it...
Battle of the ute twins: Will the LDV Terron 9 or MG U9 be...
We’re a long way from the days of the Button plan and rampant model rebadging, but there are still some vehicles in Australia that...
2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV update spied in Australia ahead of expected launch
An updated GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) SUV has been spotted in Australia, showing interior and powertrain changes ahead of...
Toyota’s reborn mid-engine MR2 still years away following Tokyo Auto Salon troll – report
Toyota has confirmed it's actively working on a mid-engined sports car, but says it’s still a ways off.
Gazoo Racing president Tomoya Takahashi said the...
Drivers warned: Double demerits over Australia Day long weekend
Double demerit points are now in effect for the Australia Day long weekend across several Australian states and territories.
The Monday, January 26 public holiday...
Cupra Born recalled for fire risk
The Cupra Born electric vehicle (EV) has been recalled for a battery issue that could lead to a vehicle fire.
“Due to a manufacturing issue,...
Mitsubishi Triton gets ride, handling upgrades, Australian timing unclear
The Mitsubishi Triton has received rally-inspired chassis upgrades, including new components from Yamaha, to improve its ride comfort and handling ability.
The upgraded Thai-built ute...
Ford F-150 Lightning recalled
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has been recalled due to an issue that may cause the reversing lights to operate intermittently or fail...
Polestar predicts huge sales growth to end, but smooth sailing ahead
Polestar was one of Australia's fastest-growing auto brands last year in terms of sales, and while it doesn't expect the same growth in 2026,...
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV spied with retro grille but modern body
The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spied ahead of its expected unveiling later this year as a rival to the upcoming BMW i3, with...
Lamborghini sets global sales record for fifth consecutive year
Lamborghini has posted all-time record global sales in 2025, with 10,747 vehicles delivered worldwide, eclipsing the brand’s previous high set in 2024 by 60...
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia’s new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
The collaboration between Volkswagen and Walkinshaw is back.
After the success of its previous-generation W-Series utes, Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it will launch a new...
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase: Stretched electric SUV teased for Asian markets
The BMW iX3 is about to get stretched, with a new 'Long Wheelbase' version teased this week ahead of a public debut at the...
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander the latest model to get a black edition
‘Black packs’ are a dime a dozen nowadays, between GWM’s Vantas, Hyundai’s Black Inks, and Ford and Mitsubishi’s aptly named Black Editions.
Now, Mitsubishi has...
Chery C5: GWM Haval Jolion, Hyundai Kona rival getting hybrid option in Australia
The hybrid Chery C5 SHS-H small crossover SUV has been launched overseas as a competitor to the GWM Haval Jolion, and it’s headed to...
2026 Fiat Scudo price and specs: Italian brand back to take on Toyota HiAce...
Fiat gets by in Australia with just two models – three if you count leftover stock of the now-axed petrol-powered 500 – but now...
2026 Subaru Solterra review
Subaru, like many Japanese auto brands, has been slow to embrace the electric vehicle (EV) world – at least until now with the arrival...
Kia to keep physical buttons in the cabin
As Kia continues to add more technology to its models, the Korean automaker says it will keep physical buttons in the their cabins, especially...
Car factory with only robots building cars could open by 2030 – report
A ‘dark factory’, where new cars are produced entirely by robots without human involvement, is set to open as soon as 2030 and revolutionise...
2026 Subaru Impreza price and specs: Small car lineup cut down, prices raised
The Subaru Impreza has shrunk further for 2026, while prices have been hiked across the small hatchback range.
There’s new standard equipment, however, with the...
2026 Subaru Crosstrek gets more tech, new colours for more money
Subaru Australia has confirmed running changes for the model year 2026 Subaru Crosstrek range, which is on sale now from $36,490 before on-road costs.
Prices...
New budget compact car on the way from Europe – report
Romanian automaker Dacia is said to be working on a new compact car, to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
The brand – which produces...
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla as biggest seller of EVs in Europe
Tesla’s reign as the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand in Europe has ended after Volkswagen posted significant sales growth to return to the number-one...
Europe’s best-selling model in 2025 was a budget small car
While Australia’s best-selling model last year was a ute that can cost more than $90,000 before on-roads, in Europe a much more affordable vehicle...
More GM V8 engine failures prompt new safety probe
A safety probe has been launched in the US after the small-block ‘L87’ V8 that powers the Chevrolet Silverado pickup and other General Motors...
