Leapmotor won’t just export carbon copies of the models it sells in China
Leapmotor says it's prepared to make additional engineering changes to cars sold outside China, rather than simply exporting vehicles with the same chassis tuning...
Jeep, Ram sales surge pushes Stellantis back into profit
Stellantis has returned to profit in the first three months of 2026, with strong sales from Jeep and Ram helping the automaker rebound after...
2026 Nissan Navara ST review
Nissan has launched its all-new Navara ute range, and yes, it’s a redo of the Mitsubishi Triton.
But this Japanese ute has been overhauled with...
Leapmotor wants to take on BYD and Chery with just one brand
Leapmotor may already be outselling some familiar Stellantis-owned brands in Australia, but the Chinese automaker says its real focus is not Jeep, Peugeot or...
Geely previews next-generation Galaxy concept and 745kW off-road platform
Geely Auto has previewed its next generation of electrified vehicles, including a premium sedan concept, an electrified off-road architecture, and a new self-driving hybrid...
Leapmotor fixes one of its most annoying ‘features’
Leapmotor says it will introduce physical keys for new export-market models, addressing one of the most obvious gripes with its current Australian lineup.
Speaking with...
Ford follows GM in boosting its 2026 financial forecast after tariff refunds
Ford Motor Company says it will earn more money this year than previously expected after receiving a larger tariff refund than cross-town rival General...
Leapmotor D19 flagship SUV could be headed to Australia
Leapmotor’s new D19 flagship SUV could be localised for export markets including Australia within nine to 12 months of approval, as the Chinese automaker...
2026 Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc Hybrid revealed, Australian plans unclear
Volkswagen has revealed first details of its new 'full hybrid' system, which will debut in the Golf and T-Roc later this year for the...
Leapmotor ute still on the table, but there’s one big problem
Leapmotor remains open to launching a ute or commercial vehicle for markets such as Australia, but the Chinese automaker has admitted it currently lacks...
2026 Honda CR-V review: Quick drive
One of the best-selling SUVs in the world, let alone Australia, has been treated to a timely facelift for 2026.
More than 13 million examples...
2026 Chery Tiggo V revealed as a new seven-seat SUV that converts into a...
The 2026 Chery Tiggo V has been revealed at the Beijing motor show, previewing a bold new direction for family SUVs and a potential...
Renault Megane RS recalled
Renault is recalling 94 examples of its now-discontinued Megane RS performance hatch to rectify a fault that could cause a dramatic reduction in power.
"Due...
GWM Tank 400: Aggressively styled off-road SUV a chance for Australia with PHEV power
GWM’s range of Tank off-road SUVs could expand in Australia to include yet another model.
The GWM Tank 400 is under consideration for an Australian...
Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and Tayron recalled again
Volkswagen Group Australia is recalling 5116 examples of the Golf hatch, and Tiguan and Tayron SUVs produced between 2025 and 2026.
All three models are...
Toyota posts global sales record amid US tariffs, Chinese competition
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a record number of vehicle sales globally for the 12 months ending March 31, 2026, marking the close of the...
Audi Q8 e-tron recalled
Audi Australia is recalling 320 examples of the Audi Q8 e-tron made between 2018 and 2024 to rectify a potential loss of braking performance.
“Due to a manufacturing...
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
Making sense of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV) lineup has never been easier.
The Korean brand's established electric SUV has entered 2026 with just...
GWM axing another hybrid option in Australia as it readies new, larger diesel
It might seem to be going against the grain in 2026, but GWM is axing another hybrid vehicle – and in its place it’s...
GWM’s bigger new turbo-diesel four will offer more torque than Ford Ranger, Everest V6
GWM has detailed its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, which will become available in Australia in the Tank 500 large SUV and Cannon Alpha...
2026 Lepas L4 small electric SUV revealed
Lepas has unveiled a pair of new electric vehicles (EVs) at the 2026 Auto China motor show in Beijing, where battery-electric versions of the...
Chery’s electrified off-road brand iCar confirmed for Australian launch in 2027
iCar, the lifestyle-focused electric vehicle (EV) sister brand of Chery, has been confirmed for launch in Australia and New Zealand in early 2027, when...
Victorian Government to discount car rego fees ahead of November state election
Victorian car owners will soon be able to apply for a 20 per cent discount on the registration fees of up to two cars,...
2026 LDV T60, Terron 9 PHEVs unveiled to rival BYD Shark 6, Ranger PHEV
LDV has announced a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its T60 and Terron 9 dual-cab utes in China, among several updates across its commercial...
2027 GWM Haval H6: New-generation, larger mid-size SUV locked in for Australia
The current GWM Haval H6 may have only recently been updated, but a new generation is waiting in the wings for our market.
GWM’s Haval...
BYD Atto 3 to be replaced and renamed as Atto 5 in New Zealand,...
BYD has confirmed its pioneering Atto 3 small/medium electric SUV will soon be replaced in its Kiwi lineup, and its larger new successor is...
GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains
GWM has confirmed it’s working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains, which will be launched in China early in 2027 – and...
Zeekr gunning for the Germans and their performance arms with new plug-in SUVs
The chief engineer for Zeekr's European division has bold plans to take on the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz – as well as...
GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia
In addition to a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 for its upcoming supercar – mechanical components of which have been revealed, along with the name ‘GF’...
2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV...
BYD has officially revealed the Sealion 08, its big new range-topping, fully electric three-row SUV with an 'industry-leading' driving range claim.
Revealed at the Beijing...
