How China has grown to become Australia’s second-largest source of new vehicles
Australia’s 1,241,037-unit new-vehicle market in 2025 didn’t just deliver a record sales year, it also confirmed a significant shift in where the vehicles Australians...
How Toyota plans to combat widespread theft of its vehicles
Toyota says it has already introduced “advanced protective measures” across its model range to help combat the scourge of vehicle thefts, but it has...
Porsche admits mistake on electric-only strategy – report
The former boss of Porsche has gone on the record to admit the company was wrong to only offer the second-generation Macan only as...
Australia’s best-selling PHEVs in 2025 revealed
Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales rose sharply in Australia in 2025, despite the end of a key government incentive.
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption...
2026 World Car of the Year finalists announced
The finalists of the World Car of the Year have been announced for 2026.
Judges have selected the top 10 finalists as part of the...
Ram 2500 and 3500 recalled
The Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups have been recalled as key safety features may not work.
"Due to a manufacturing defect, the Occupant Restraint Controller...
Hyundai Kona Electric prices slashed by $13,000
New drive-away deals for the popular Hyundai Kona lineup are headlined by discounts of more than $13,000 for all-electric versions of the small SUV.
For...
Hyundai Inster deal sees $7000 slashed off baby EV
Hyundai Australia is advertising a new drive-away pricing offer for the pint-sized Inster electric vehicle (EV), with the base Standard Range receiving discounts of...
Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure
The number of car companies operating in Australia with year-on-year sales declines has gone up by 12.5 per cent.
Two-thirds of all local auto brands...
BYD Sealion 6 replaced in China, new PHEV SUV not yet locked in for...
Australia’s most popular plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, the BYD Sealion 6, has been discontinued in China.
According to Car News China, BYD has confirmed the...
BYD Sealion 7 just outside top three in December sales tidal wave
BYD's rival to the Tesla Model Y made a big splash in December, posting a new monthly sales record and nearly cracking the top...
VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025
The Ford Ranger was the best-selling car in Australia in 2025, making it the third consecutive year it has taken the number-one spot after...
Australia’s best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed
Tesla remained Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand in 2025, but based on BYD’s trajectory the Chinese brand could overtake it locally in 2026.
Per...
More arrests made following Toyota LandCruiser and Prado theft spree
The Queensland Police Service has confirmed seven arrests and 380 charges have been laid following a spate of Toyota thefts across Brisbane late last...
Nissan teases widebody Nismo concept ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Following confirmation of the manual-equipped Fairlady Z Nismo MT, Nissan has confirmed several other new vehicles to be shown at its Tokyo Auto Salon...
Renault Symbioz: Small SUV closer to Australia with hybrid power
The Renault Symbioz is firming as a new model for the French brand’s local lineup, in which it could replace the Captur.
The small crossover...
2026 Hyundai Elexio price and specs: Aussie-tuned Chinese EV slots in under Ioniq 5
Hyundai is launching its first Chinese-built model in Australia, and the new mid-size electric SUV will enter one of the most hotly competitive segments...
VFACTS: The brands with the biggest sales drops in Australia in 2025
New-vehicle sales in Australia rose marginally in 2025, up just 0.3 per cent year-on-year, but despite the slight improvement a raft of brands struggled...
VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest...
There’s been an influx of new auto brands to Australia, but the overall new-vehicle market was up only modestly in 2025.
A total of 1,241,037...
2026 Nissan Qashqai: Hybrid-only lineup brings big price hike
Nissan Australia has confirmed pricing and initial details for its upgraded 2026 Qashqai small SUV lineup, which will be exclusively offered with the latest...
Toyota Tarago people mover to return – report
The Toyota Tarago could be making a return, according to an unconfirmed report out of Japan.
Best Car magazine – which is known to have...
2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO revealed as updated XUV700 with new look, same price
The 2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO has been launched in India ahead of its anticipated release in Australia later this year, bringing a new name...
Is four enough? Chery pushes for yet another brand in Australia
Chery's local expansion is still very much ongoing, with the Chinese automaker expected to launch a fourth brand – iCaur – in Australia within...
BMW rebrands Alpina after taking full control
Alpina is dead, long live BMW Alpina!
BMW originally bought Alpina in 2022, but a condition of the sale was for the tuner to continue...
Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026
This year marks five decades of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the German brand is planning big things for the nameplate’s big birthday.
Starting...
Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3
Tesla’s Australian sales fell sharply in 2025, even as the Model Y tightened its grip as the brand’s best-selling vehicle.
According to the Electric Vehicle Council’s...
Lamborghini says AI is inevitable in car manufacturing – even for low-volume supercars
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in building cars is inevitable, according to Lamborghini, even among smaller specialised automakers – like the Italian exotic...
Move over, BYD: Australia has a new cheapest PHEV, but only for a limited...
Chery has put BYD in check, slashing the price of its most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for a limited time and therefore claiming...
Mitsubishi Australia’s new boss inherits falling sales, faces rising Chinese rivals
Monday, January 5, 2026, is the first official day for new Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) CEO Shunichi Kihara, who is looking to turn...
Cut costs, not corners: Tesla’s fleet advantage explained
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For businesses running vehicle fleets, cost matters – but reliability matters more. Cutting corners almost always shows up later as downtime, complexity, or unexpected...
