Ford rules out return of its celebrated hot hatches
Ford won’t be bringing back some of its most revered enthusiast models, but CEO Jim Farley says the automaker remains committed to affordable performance.
While...
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
Kia Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for no fewer than nine of its models because their instrument cluster screens could go...
Subaru debuts hands-free driving, Australian launch unconfirmed
Subaru is the latest company to launch hands-free driving technology, but for now it’s exclusive to the US-market Outback.
The new hands-free driving system is...
2026 Denza D9 price and specs
After being launched here last year with a pair of large off-road SUVs, Chinese luxury brand Denza is now adding something quite different to...
Which new car should you buy your kid for their first car?
For many of us, our first car certainly wasn’t anything with that intoxicating new car smell.
Perhaps it was a hand-me-down from the parents...
Porsche: PHEV owners are “driving mostly electric”, but no word on plug-in 911
Porsche Australia’s boss has stressed the importance of the marque’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies, particularly in keeping petrol-fired performance cars alive longer term.
Speaking...
MG HS Essence Super Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid: Spec battle
The hybrid vehicle market has changed forever as new technology and new arrivals reshape the world of green motoring.
Petrol-electric hybrids have been around since...
Ford Recalls Over 1.7 Million Vehicles Across Multiple Models Due to Rearview Camera Issues
Ford Motor Company has issued a separate recall for over 1.7 million of its vehicles in the United States, with a defect on the...
How McLaren’s hybrid racer will become a purchasable track weapon
McLaren’s upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) hypercar is set to spawn a track-only customer version, and the British brand will make several tweaks to...
SAIC Z7: New EV is Taycan a lot of inspiration from Porsche
From almost every angle the new SAIC Z7 looks to be rather heavily inspired by the Porsche Taycan. Not content to ape just the...
Caterpillar unveils heavy-duty pickup, but concept falls short
In late 2024, AI-generated images were posted online of fake pickups, purportedly from heavy machinery companies Caterpillar and John Deere.
With the images creating a...
Porsche Macan: Combustion-powered successor a “very good opportunity”, says local boss
The CEO of Porsche Cars Australia is keen to get his hands on the successor to the discontinued petrol-powered Macan to sit alongside the...
2026 MG S5 EV review
So long, MG ZS EV – the MG S5 EVis the new electric kid on the block.
Gone is the slightly awkward and dated electric...
2026 Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for Australia
The Tesla Model Y L is coming to Australia in 2026, giving the American brand a three-row SUV option Down Under for the first...
Volkswagen Golf Mk9: Electric hatch teased
The next-generation Volkswagen Golfhas been teased, though it isn’t expected to be launched any earlier than 2028.
A simple silhouette teaser of the Mk9 Golf...
Honda Insight reborn as Chinese electric SUV, Australian plans unclear
The Honda Insight nameplate has been revived for a fourth generation, and for the first time it has been applied to an electric vehicle...
2026 BMW i3 teased and confirmed for reveal on March 18
BMW has confirmed it will reveal the all-electric version of its next-generation 3 Series in just under two weeks, with the full reveal of...
Audi Australia open to PHEV, performance powertrains for new Q3
Audi Australia is launching the third-generation Q3 small SUV later this month, and the brand hasn’t ruled out bringing a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option...
Ford CEO warns Ranger development may leave Australia without regulation changes
The Australian-led design, engineering and development base for the Ford Ranger is under threat from rising costs due to local emissions regulations and the...
Ford boss hints at Falcon ute-style comeback
The Ford Falcon ute could be reborn – in spirit at least.
The Blue Oval brand is looking to bolster its ute ranks in Australia...
65,135 Honda and Acura SUVs Recalled for Blank Instrument and Reverse Camera Displays
In recent recall news, about 19,573 Acura models and 45,562 Hondas have been recalled due to separate software defects that have affected the reverse...
World Car of the Year top three finalists announced
The 2026 World Car of the Year will be either the BMW iX3, Hyundai PalisadeorNissan Leaf.
The announcement of these three finalists closes the door...
2026 Skoda Octavia Hybrid prices: New mild-hybrid joins mid-size range
The Skoda Octavia has received a new mild-hybrid powertrain in Australia, available in both liftback and wagon body styles, but only in base Select...
2026 BYD Seal 6 Touring: Plug-in hybrid wagon primed for Australia
The BYD Seal lineup looks set to expand, with a wagon version looking likely for the Australian market in the coming months – but...
2026 Skoda Superb PHEV priced, becomes Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid wagon
The entry price of Skoda's flagship Superb has dropped to $66,990 drive-away with the introduction of a new base-spec, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant.
Aimed primarily...
Deepal E07 Multitruck sales and deliveries temporarily paused in Australia
Sales and deliveries of the Deepal E07 Multitruck are on hold in Australia as the Chinese auto brand addresses an unspecified compliance issue.
“Deepal Australia...
More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk
BMW Australia is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles across a raft of its model lines – including some under the Mini brand – as...
Chery QQ3 hatch could spark EV price war in Australia
The Chery QQ3 electric hatch is going on sale in China this month ahead of a potential launch in Australia by early 2027.
The BYD...
We’re looking for CarExpert.co.nz’s lead presenter and car reviewer
The term 'dream job' is thrown around far too loosely, but if you're into driving new cars and have a face for YouTube, it...
Ford Transit Custom recalled
Ford has recalled the Transit Custom in Australia due to incorrect child-seat information in the owner’s manual.
This error means the van does not comply...
