Hyundai i30 recalled, over 18,000 vehicles affected
Hyundai is recalling over 18,000 examples of its i30 Hatch as they could suddenly lose power.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller...
VFACTS October 2025 new car sales: Chinese brands, hybrids continue to grow
It was a tight race for first place in Australia’s new car market last month, when the Ford Ranger and Toyota RAV4 were separated...
Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body
The peak body for car brands in Australia has criticised a government-funded program that tests the fuel economy, emissions and range claims of automakers,...
Honda reveals new platform that ‘flexes’, confirms upcoming V6 hybrid system
Honda has unveiled two key components of its next wave of vehicles: a modular mid-size architecture, and a V6 hybrid drivetrain for its large...
2026 Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader unveiled as new Suzuki Jimny rival
The Toyota LandCruiser FJ has been revealed as a baby version of the Japanese auto giant’s legendary LandCruiser to take on the popular Suzuki...
Toyota Teases New Supercar: Adventure and Mystery Await Oct. 13
Toyota will be making the most anticipated debut in the coming few days. They released a billboard sign that shows close-up images of cars,...
Ram cancels electric ute, renames Ramcharger plug-in hybrid
Development of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV has been cancelled, leaving Stellantis without a competitor to the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV.
In...
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R announced for Australia
The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R large performance SUV has been confirmed as the latest Edition R variant from the German brand, joining similar versions...
MG’s first Toyota Kluger rival will come with a big service bill
One of Australia’s most budget-friendly seven-seat SUVs isn’t so kind on buyers come service time, with a single round of capped-price maintenance to set...
Tesla loses billion-dollar revenue source as US ditches fuel economy fines
For the first time in 50 years, automakers in the US will no longer be fined for failing to meet fuel consumption standards, significantly...
Multiple Ford models recalled, including Ranger
Ford is recalling examples of the Focus, Mustang, Endura, Escape and Ranger due to issues with their infotainment system.
“Due to an error in the...
BYD Sealion 5 PHEV confirmed for Australia as Chinese brand’s second RAV4 fighter
The BYD Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV has been locked in for Australia as one of four new models from the Chinese...
Ineos Automotive Australia dumps agency sales strategy
Ineos Automotive has confirmed it will abandon the ‘agency’ sales model under which it has sold its Grenadier off-road vehicle range in Australia since...
‘Secret’ safety ratings released, revealing some of Australia’s most dangerous roads
Australians can now check the safety ranking of even more roads after several state governments released data for the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP)...
New ‘baby e-tron’ Audi EV hatch spied
A new entry-level Audi electric hatch has been spied testing on public roads in Europe, revealing design cues from the existing Audi Q4 e-tron...
Toyota Recalls 127,000 Tundras, Lexus SUVs Over Engine Debris Issue
While Toyota has been the world’s most reliable car, it seems they are likely having a bad day at work. Currently they have issued...
MG sweetens EV deals with free Evie charging voucher
MG is encouraging more buyers into its growing portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs), offering customers who buy a new EV before the end of...
Why JLR is doubling down on its ‘House of Brands’ strategy
In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands....
2026 Tesla Model Y price and specs
The facelifted Tesla Model Y launched here earlier this year, and now the popular mid-size electric SUV range is being joined by a flagship...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Essential: High-performance EV gets cheaper
A cheaper version of the flagship Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle (EV) has been launched in South Korea, stripping features but keeping the...
Five generations of the Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is coming back to Australia after a 25-year absence.
It’s an iconic nameplate for the Japanese brand that has spawned five generations...
Honda Australia not worried about Chinese competition
Honda Australia says it has what it takes to compete with the growing number of Chinese brands in our market, as it looks to...
New Ford passenger cars on the way: could Fiesta and Focus return?
Ford is set to re-introduce passenger cars to its European lineup, with the company reportedly telling its dealers it has new one in the...
2026 Toyota Camry review
It’s no secret that we’re fans of the Toyota Camry here at CarExpert.
The current-generation model launched last year to high praise and was subsequently...
Ford Ranger recalled
More than 1600 examples of the current-generation Ford Ranger ute are being recalled due to a braking fault.
“Due to a software issue, the brake...
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV review: Quick drive
It seems like there’s a new Chinese-built SUV arriving in Australia every week.
And now here’s another one, the all-new Jaecoo J5, that will land...
GWM Cannon Alpha recalled
GWM Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for its Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute – including diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants –...
Toyota Australia says Daihatsu a future “opportunity” to fight Chinese brands
The cut-price Daihatsu brand won’t be coming back to Australia anytime soon despite parent company Toyota making some strategic changes among its array of...
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid review
You’re looking at the second part of Chery’s two-pronged plug-in hybrid (PHEV) launch strategy in Australia: the new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seven-seat SUV.
Under...
2026 GWM Ora EV gets new battery and tech for Australia, via factory that...
The GWM Ora electric hatch has been updated with a new battery and additional technology for Australia, coinciding with the switch to Thai production.
The...
