2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch
The Volkswagen ID. Polo electric hatch has been spied testing ahead of its global launch later this year, with the hot GTI – the...
GWM’s biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV
Australians and Americans may be addicted to big SUVs, but Chinese new-car buyers are becoming increasingly fond of them too.
There’s a whole segment of...
ANCAP calls for Australian ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others
The boss of Australia’s independent new-vehicle safety authority has called for new rules banning electric door handles in China to be extended to all...
Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained
Just as the automotive industry recovers from the semiconductor chip shortage brought on by the pandemic of 2020/21, analysts are warning another is just...
2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won’t get
Toyota’s best-selling SUV has been given a set of Suzuki badges for Europe, with the new-generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be sold as the...
iPhone designer thinks touchscreens shouldn’t be used for key car controls
You might have thought getting the designer of the iPhone to design the interior of a new car would have resulted in a Tesla-like...
2026 Mazda CX-5 receives raft of cost-cutting measures
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 may have a more high-tech interior, but it has also received a number of measures aimed at keeping its production...
BYD eyes fleets as next step to growing Australian sales
BYD is now a top 10 brand in Australia, and to crack the top five, it’s not only expanding its model lineup and its...
Ford posts its biggest loss since the Global Financial Crisis
Ford has announced a US$8.2 billion (A$11.5 billion) loss for the full 2025 calendar year, its worst result since 2008 and third full-year loss...
2027 Toyota Highlander is the electric Kluger that Australia can’t have
The 2027Toyota Highlander electric SUV has been unveiled as a rival to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, with the automaker confirming the...
Police issue warning against popular 4×4 accessory
One of the most common accessories used by off-road enthusiasts could attract a hefty fine from authorities.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has issued a...
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 revealed for buyers who want a hot six
The new Mercedes-AMG GLC53 4Matic+ has been revealed, and there’s not a four-cylinder engine in sight.
Set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter...
BYD sues US government over Trump tariffs blocking Chinese EVs – report
BYD will challenge tariffs in the United States which effectively prevent the automaker – and other brands from China – from selling cars in...
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis pricing leaked as Chinese brand readies fleet push
The BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis will cost less than its ute sibling, but it’ll have less standard equipment.
Pricing for the much-anticipated cab/chassis version has...
Australian regulator investigating ‘spying cars’ over privacy concerns
The Australian Privacy Commissioner is investigating two automakers over potential breaches of privacy laws, after revealing two previous cases were dropped due to a...
Ford Ranger PHEV should get EV incentives, says peak motoring body
The Australian Government’s incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) should include light commercial vehicles – both electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – says the...
Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been recalled as its headlights may not work properly.
“Due to a potential fault in the Light Emitting Diode (LED)...
Denza Z9 GT: BYD’s Porsche Taycan rival gets even more powerful
The Denza Z9 GT, China’s answer to the Porsche Taycan, has received a power bump in electric guise and more range as a plug-in...
Cupra launches Australia’s hottest small plug-in hybrid wagon
Cupra Australia isn’t afraid of offering a niche model, and now it’s given its most niche model an even more niche configuration.
The Cupra Leon...
Denmark sees red on revolutionary smart street lights
A city in Denmark will switch to red street lights along key roads to combat the impact of light pollution from artificial lighting on...
Toyota HiLux ad thrown to the dogs after breach of advertising code
An investigation into a television advertisement for the new-generation Toyota HiLux ute has found the automaker in breach of multiple advertising standards codes, meaning...
BYD deals bring drive-away savings for Sealion 6, Sealion 7 and Shark 6
BYD Australia has rolled out drive-away deals for three of its most popular nameplates, resulting in thousands in potential savings for a limited time.
Until...
Toyota Highlander three-row electric SUV previewed, but no Kluger EV for Australia
Toyota has previewed the first electric Kluger – badged Highlander in the United States – as a rival to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9...
Ferrari Luce EV has the same name as a Mazda, but an interior unlike...
Let there be Luce!
Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) will be called Luce, meaning ‘light’ or ‘illumination’ in Italian, and the hallowed performance car...
2026 Mitsubishi ASX Aspire review
After so many of us ragged on the old Mitsubishi ASX for so long, we should be grateful it's finally been replaced, right?
The old...
2027 Skoda Epiq review: Quick drive
Skoda’s third electric vehicle (EV) is a small SUV that’s set to enter the market at a price point that should make it much...
Audi Concept C still on track for 2027 launch despite Porsche EV doubts
The Audi Concept C will go into production in 2027, according to the German automaker, despite sliding profits and rumours electric versions of the...
BYD Great Tang: Chinese brand reveals its largest SUV yet
Big SUVs are big business in China at the moment, and BYD is jumping into the fray.
The BYD Great Tang has been revealed in...
How to make CarExpert your preferred source on Google
AI can be a very handy tool, but we’ve all seen how wrong it can be, too.
CarExpert produces dozens of news articles and reviews...
Mazda CX-3 future in doubt as compact SUV gets the axe in Japan
The long-running Mazda CX-3 could be on its last legs, with production ending for the Japanese market.
The light crossover SUV – which was first...
