Hyundai locks in Ford Ranger rivals, weighs Everest-rivalling SUV spinoff
Hyundai’s ute plans are coming into focus, and the brand looks set to launch more than one.
It currently has just the North American, Tucson-based...
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...
Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid lineup confirmed for Australia
The Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid will be released in Australia in March 2026, when the first petrol-powered 300 Series will be available in two model...
Volkswagen Touareg may return as electric SUV – report
The Volkswagen Touareg could be reborn as a large electric SUV, according to a report out of Germany.
A month after it was reported the...
Another luxury EV brand could come to Australia, and it’s not Chinese
US electric vehicle (EV) brand Lucid has confirmed plans to launch in right-hand drive markets starting with the UK, opening the door for a...
Renault Duster ute revealed with a tiny tray
There’s a new Dacia Duster Pickup, but it’s not as practical as you might think or wish.
Developed with Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia, sheet metal and...
2026 Geely Starray EM-i: PHEV SUV priced for Australia
Geely Auto Australia has finally released pricing for its new Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, which is one of the most affordable PHEVs...
Australian Zeekr 7X arrival dates locked in, sales target set to be smashed
Order books for the Zeekr 7X mid-size electric SUV will officially open on October 6, ahead of first customer deliveries via the Chinese auto...
Australia is the world’s second cheapest country for car ownership, study finds
It may not seem like it amid the cost of living crisis currently affecting most Aussies but, according to new research, car ownership is...
Affordable Chinese brand heading upmarket with new LandCruiser-size SUV
Chinese startup Leapmotor is best known for cut-price small and mid-size models including the C10 medium SUV it launched here with last year, but...
European automakers, EU keen to create their own ‘kei car’ category
Europe may come up with a new category of city car, similar to Japan’s kei car classification, in order to keep Chinese automakers at...
Renault Sport may be revived to bridge gap to Alpine – report
A few short years after Renault Sport was dropped, the moniker for Renault’s hot hatches could be reintroduced.
The French automaker dissolved the Renault Sport...
Diesel power not ruled out for Volkswagen’s new Kia Sorento fighter
A Volkswagen Tayron diesel could still be offered in Australian showrooms, following the launch of a petrol-only lineup and confirmation a plug-in hybrid powertrain...
Diesel could be dead in a decade, says Toyota
Diesel power has a decade left to run, says Toyota Australia’s sales and marketing boss, who’s tipping both hydrogen and petrol models to replace...
Multiple Mazda models recalled
Mazda is recalling over 5000 examples of its CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 crossover SUVs as they may not display the correct fuel level.
The recall...
Influx of brands to Australia poses threat to car industry, says Toyota
An influx of new brands into the already crowded Australian market isn’t a threat to Toyota, says one of its senior executives, but that...
Australian new-car buyers sitting on the fence when it comes to EVs, says VW
Australian new-car buyers are in a ‘fence-sitting phase’ when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Volkswagen Australia, though the company says its...
2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla: Even hotter hatch leaked ahead of official reveal
Video and images of the 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla have emerged online, with the vehicle appearing to have been shown early at a special...
Hot Holden Commodores among cars stolen from track event
Police are appealing to the public for help in locating four cars stolen from a motoring event over the weekend.
The vehicles were parked at...
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...
Subaru Solterra recalled
Like its Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ platform-mates, the Subaru Solterra has been recalled for an issue that may prevent its windscreen from defrosting...
The CarExpert team’s favourite reveals from the Munich motor show
Who said motor shows – at least those outside of China – were dead?
This year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich featured a host of...
2026 Audi Q6 and SQ6 Sportback price and specs
Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron.
The entry-level...
MG IM5 vs Tesla Model 3: Spec battle
The Tesla Model 3 has almost single-handedly moved the needle for electric vehicles (EVs) ever since it was introduced over five years ago.
It was...
Seven things we like about the Honda CR-V RS e:HEV
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The Honda CR-V has been a stalwart of the mid-size family SUV class for six generations now.
It was one of the early pioneers of...
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 LDV Deliver 9 campervan released with sharp pricing
LDV is tapping into Australia’s love of the outdoors by offering a factory-built campervan based on the Deliver 9 commercial van.
Priced from $89,990 drive-away,...
‘Made in China’ no longer a dirty term, says boss of new auto brand...
The Chinese car industry has come a long, long way since the first vehicles from Chinese brands started arriving here in 2009, and the...
Electric Audi RS6 e-tron high performance wagon cancelled – report
Fans of preposterously powerful electric wagons should look away now because Audi has reportedly killed the RS6 e-tron.
Sources within Audi have told Top Gear...
BMW exec says Chinese auto brands are growing rapidly, but at what cost?
BMW board member Dr Joachim Post admits Chinese automakers are expanding rapidly overseas and producing increasingly competitive vehicles, but he warns many are still...
