Mitsubishi Pajero: New Triton-based SUV teased
Mitsubishi has teased its upcoming SUV based on the Triton ute, which many believe will resurrect the Pajero nameplate.
The video (below) released on New...
Automotive trends that need to die in 2026
Some automakers’ design choices are never mimicked, while others become so trendy every other brand rushes to follow suit.
Be it massive touchscreens, capacitive ‘switchgear’...
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc R review
Production of the current-generation Volkswagen T-Roc R has wrapped up, but that’s not to say it’s forbidden fruit until the next-generation small SUV rocks...
LDV Terron 9 price slashed by thousands in drive-away deal
The LDV Terron 9 dual-cab ute has had its price cut by $3000 to $47,990 drive-away for Australian Business Number (ABN) holders until March...
The cars Australians should buy in 2026
Perhaps your New Year’s resolution was to finally get a new car. Well, allow us to steer you in the right direction.
As more and...
2026 Alpine A390 GT review: Quick drive
And so, Alpine crosses a boundary.
Until now, the revived French sports car maker – long since part of the Renault Group – has...
Tesla posts biggest annual sales slide
Tesla has published preliminary global sales figures for 2025, revealing a second straight year of declining sales, with an even bigger drop than the...
Supercharged V8 Ram 1500 TRX revealed, Australia in frame
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX has been announced in the United States (US) as the most powerful ‘half-ton’ pickup on the planet and...
BYD misses sales target by nearly one million cars
BYD is China’s best-selling automaker for the fourth year in a row, ahead of Geely, Chery and Great Wall Motors, despite falling short of...
2026 Jeep Avenger review
Jeep tiptoed into uncharted territory just over a year ago when it launched the pint-size Avenger – Australia’s first battery-electric light SUV – but...
The CarExpert team’s predictions for 2026
This year has been unprecedented in many ways, not least because Australia’s first mandatory new-vehicle CO2 emissions legislation came into effect, and at least...
What this new year means to Motor Rove and how to add us on...
At Motor Rove, we are not only marking a new year in article creation but also marking the beginning of an endless season of...
Every new model coming to Australia in 2026 and beyond
New generations of some of Australia’s most popular cars are due in 2026, with the Toyota RAV4 and rival Mazda CX-5 headlining the biggest...
The new models the CarExpert team is most excited for in 2026
2025 was a big year for new model launches, and 2026 is set to see another influx of fresh product on Australian shores –...
MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026
The first MG4 Anxin Edition electric hatchbacks have been delivered to customers in China ahead of a planned Australian launch in the second quarter...
BYD, Geely crack global top 10 as Chinese new-car sales overtake Japan – report
China will take the top spot as the world’s best-selling automotive producer in 2025, outselling Japan for the first time, as analysts forecast Geely...
Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of January 9 reveal
The Subaru WRX STI looks set to return to take on the Honda Civic Type R after the automaker dropped two teaser clips on...
The biggest shocks and surprises for the CarExpert team in 2025
Our editorial team’s predictions for 2025 included a cooling of the electric vehicle (EV) market (check), new-car price cuts (check), and the rise of...
2026 Kia Sportage SX 2.0D AWD review
The fifth-generation Kia Sportage has been with us since 2021, and after its update in 2024 the dramatic new face of this top-selling Korean...
Honda Prelude Type R ruled out… for now
A hotter Honda Prelude Type R is far from imminent after a spokesperson from the Japanese automaker poured cold water on the idea when...
China introduces “no fire, no explosion” EV battery standards
New laws introduced in China aim to improve the safety of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, including a “no fire, no explosion” requirement focusing...
Chinese vacuum cleaner maker teases 1000hp electric supercar
A vacuum cleaner maker from China has teased the first image of a new supercar it will reveal in the metal at the January...
2026 Skoda Fabia 130 review: Quick drive
Skoda’s RS performance badging has built up a dedicated following over the decades, with the two-letter moniker widely used in the current model portfolio.
But...
The CarExpert team’s biggest disappointments of 2025
The past 12 months have been a tumultuous time for automakers, with tariffs, cyberattacks, emissions laws, tax incentives and an influx of new brands all impacting...
Boxy new KGM Musso unveiled to take on HiLux and Ranger ahead of Australian...
The KGM Musso 4×4 ute has been revealed in South Korea ahead of production early next year and Australian arrivals planned for the middle...
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport could get 6.7-litre LS6 V8 – report
A Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport could be on the way to showrooms with a new 6.7-litre LS6 V8 engine, the largest-capacity engine to be...
Automakers missing NVES emissions targets to be named and shamed in 2026
Automakers that miss emissions standards under Australia’s New Vehicles Efficiency Standard (NVES) will be named and shamed in 2026.
The NVES was introduced on January...
Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout
Ford will introduce a new Ford Ranger-sized electric ute in the United States (US) in 2027, but the automaker says it must sell well...
China bans Tesla-style door handles
The world’s biggest car market, China, has banned electric-only retractable door handles after safety concerns prompted by incidents involving the Xiaomi SU7 sedan and...
GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 300 HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 500 HEV and Tank 500 PHEV have been...
