Denza B8, Hyundai Elexio the latest Chinese SUVs to get five-star safety ratings
Independent safety authority ANCAP has awarded both the Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio five-star safety ratings, but it didn’t slam either model into anything.
ANCAP...
2026 Renault Trafic price and specs: Goodbye manual, hello new auto
The 2026 Renault Trafic range has launched in Australia, with the updated commercial van range offering improved technology and upgrades to the driveline.
Gone is...
Toyota Yaris to gain electric option with next generation
The next-generation Toyota Yaris will be available with a pure-electric drivetrain in addition to its hybrid options.
When asked about the next-generation Yaris, Andrea Carlucci,...
2026 Jaecoo J7 price and specs: Entry price rises after base Core dropped
After being launched last year, the Jaecoo J7 enters 2026 unchanged apart from the axing of the base Core.
This brings the base price up...
Hyundai stands by petrol engines despite tougher Australian emissions regulations
Hyundai Australia is standing by internal combustion engines, even with ever-tightening emissions caps under the Federal Government's New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) applying pressure.
Speaking...
Lexus planning rival for BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class EVs – report
The upcoming BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class with EQ Technology will reportedly have some competition out of Japan.
Best Car Web reports the replacement for...
GWM offering savings on PHEVs
GWM is raising awareness of its growing lineup of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with a test-drive campaign, with incentives offered to customers who sign...
Ford’s Ranger-sized electric ute teased
Ford has released sketches showing the outline of its new electric ute, which is expected to be the same approximate size as a Ranger.
Showing...
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe spied again, looking a little less weird
The updated Hyundai Santa Fe has been spied testing with a fresh look ahead of its anticipated arrival in showrooms sometime in 2027 –...
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 could return, but it’s too late for Australia – report
V8s are enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee could be the next beneficiary – though it’s unlikely to return here.
The...
Trump’s weaker emissions laws not necessarily a lifeline for BMW’s V8s, V12s
The head of BMW’s M performance car division has told CarExpert the recent change to emissions regulations in the US won’t alter its product...
BMW M’s hottest cars aren’t cannibalising each other
BMW M model buyers aren’t cross-shopping between M cars from the brand’s performance arm, according to its global boss – meaning its model range...
2026 Leapmotor B10 Design review
Unlike most of its small electric SUV rivals, the 2026 Leapmotor B10 is equipped with rear-wheel drive, 50/50 weight distribution, and chassis tuning by...
Polestar teases influx of new models including a more practical SUV
Polestar has teased an onslaught of new electric vehicles (EVs), including a new-generation Polestar 2 and a more practical version of its best seller,...
Polestar teases influx of new models including a more practical SUV
Polestar has teased an onslaught of new electric vehicles (EVs), including a new-generation Polestar 2 and a more practical version of its best seller,...
Hyundai Recalls 4,555 Units of 2026 Kona SUVs Due to Faulty Steering Knuckles
Still new, the 2026 Hyundai Kona is now in the books of a recalls, and it concerns its steering system. The problem resulted from...
Almost 20 auto brands missed CO2 targets in Australian Government’s first NVES results
The Australian Government has released the first results under its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and around two-thirds of brands beat their emissions targets.
It...
Hotter BMW CS treatment ruled out for SUVs
BMW’s high-performance M division isn’t planning on adding more intense CS versions of its SUVs to its lineup, reserving them for passenger cars instead.
The...
BMW M division could go off-road, says boss
The first off-road vehicle from BMW M could be in the works, according to the boss of the performance division.
BMW’s M division has built...
2026 Mazda 6e price and specs
Mazda Australia once again has both a mid-size passenger car and an electric vehicle.
After axing the small MX-30 electric SUV in 2023 and the...
2026 Mazda 6e: Sharp pricing sees new EV undercut Tesla Model 3
Electric passenger cars may not sell as well as electric SUVs, but the Mazda 6e is still set to shake up the market.
Mazda Australia...
Tesla’s Apple CarPlay integration delayed by iPhone software – report
Tesla has asked Apple to fix a software bug which has halted progress of the deployment of Apple CarPlay in its vehicles – but...
Ford wants to turn the tables on China
Ford CEO Jim Farley has presented a proposal to US President Donald Trump which would enable Chinese automakers to build cars in North America.
The...
China to mandate physical buttons in touchscreen crackdown
Cars sold in China will soon have to feature physical buttons for key functions, forcing automakers away from the Tesla-style minimalist cabins that have...
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tayron eHybrid priced, brand’s most affordable PHEVs yet
Volkswagen has priced a pair of new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs for the Australian market, and they’re considerably cheaper than its only other PHEV...
Mazda overtakes Volvo in new safety testing – report
Volvo has built a reputation for being the leader in vehicle safety, but under a new approach for testing the safety of new cars,...
Leapmotor B03X: Even smaller, cheaper electric SUV under study for Australia
The Leapmotor A10 – known as the B03X in markets outside China – is under consideration for launch in Australia, where it would be...
Leapmotor C10 won’t get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after all
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto won’t become available in the Leapmotor C10 – the Chinese auto brand’s debut model in Australia – in its...
10 Most Reliable BMW models of all time
Finding out which would be the most reliable BMW cars ever made isn’t just as easy as looking at a statistical database but is...
Could this boxy BYD electric SUV come to Australia?
BYD is in the process of rolling out its premium Denza brand in Australia, and what could be one of its upcoming models has...
