2026 Zeekr 9X flagship launched, attracting 40,000 orders in first hour
The 2026 Zeekr 9X large luxury SUV has been released in China priced from ¥465,500 ($A99,429) for the entry-level version of the brand’s first...
2026 Mitsubishi ASX ups prices by $13,000
The new-generation Mitsubishi ASX has been detailed for Australia, where the formerly budget-friendly compact SUV will become a more premium, European-sourced proposition.
Arriving in local...
JLR granted $3 billion loan backed by British government after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been granted a £1.5 billion (~$A3bn) loan from the British government after it was forced to stop making cars...
Lexus to axe its flagship in the US
The car that started it all for Lexus is about to be retired in its key market, with a final run of limited editions...
2026 Audi Q7 review
The facelifted Audi Q7 range was only launched in Australia a few months ago, but when it comes to testing the base-spec variant, it’s...
First Ferrari EV finally appears in its own skin
This is the first time our spy photography agency has captured the first electric vehicle (EV) from Ferrari out and about wearing its production...
Seven things we like about the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
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Small SUVs are big business now.
The growing kindergarten of soft-roader toddlers has taken over the sandpit where hatchbacks used to play and, in the...
Temu Takata? Exploding ‘fake’ airbags under investigation after multiple deaths
An investigation into counterfeit airbags is underway after they were linked to five deaths in the US, where authorities have warned they are a...
Holidaymakers warned: Don’t break down on these roads
It’s a nightmare scenario for most travellers: having your vehicle break down far from a major town, and without mobile phone reception to call...
Volkswagen cuts EV production despite being number one in Europe
Volkswagen is scaling back production of its electric vehicles in Europe to meet EV demand that’s not growing as fast as it hoped.
Representatives for...
2026 Kia Sorento review
It’s dangerous to stand still in Australia’s hotly competitive SUV market, but Kia certainly can’t be accused of doing so.
After launching here in 2020,...
2026 Hyundai Elexio: Made-in-China EV confirmed for Australia
The Hyundai Elexio mid-size electric SUV is coming to Australia to bridge the large gap between the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 electric vehicles,...
2026 Isuzu MU-X price and specs
The Isuzu MU-X can now be had with a new entry-level 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that delivers more power, torque and efficiency than the 1.9-litre engine it...
Rivian R2 confirmed for right-hand drive, no timeframe for Australian sales
The smaller Rivian R2 electric SUV will be made in right-hand drive for sale in the UK, but Australian availability is still up in...
New dictionary published for Aussie drivers
Having trouble deciphering what other drivers are trying to tell you? Or are your signals being misinterpreted when out on the road?
Following a nationwide...
Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Shuts Down UK Plants for Weeks
Britain’s biggest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has been forced to close its UK factories until October 1 after a major cyberattack earlier this...
The digital chassis revolution: How IM presented by MG Motor’s silicon brain rewrites driving...
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Most cars still operate like they’re stuck in the mechanical age – pedal pushes brakes, steering wheel turns front wheels, end of story.
IM presented...
Bentley scraps EV plans, again
Luxury car maker Bentley has ditched plans to axe internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles by 2035, following the lead of fellow Volkswagen Group-owned brands...
2026 Hyundai Nexo: New hydrogen-powered SUV confirmed for Australia
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is one step closer to an Australian launch, with the second-generation hydrogen-powered electric SUV receiving regulatory compliance from the federal...
Privacy concerns raised over ‘unfair’ AI-assisted mobile phone and seatbelt camera fines
Issuing fines for mobile phone and seatbelt offences using artificial intelligence (AI) could be in breach of privacy laws, according to an investigation by...
Austin Motor Company revived with retro electric roadster
One of Britain’s most prolific car manufacturers of the 20th century is set to make a return.
Roughly three decades after the brand disappeared from...
Cupra Ateca to be retired by year’s end
The model that started it all for the Cupra brand will soon be retired in Australia, according to the Spanish automaker’s local product boss.
Jeff...
2026 Mazda BT-50 gets more frugal new diesel engine option for a higher price
The 2026 Mazda BT-50 is now available with new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to replace the previous entry-level 1.9-litre engine, bringing higher outputs, lower...
Ford Ranchero: Electric ute to sit below Ranger
Ford has confirmed it is working a new electric dual-cab ute, and the model is expected to be positioned below the Australian-developed Ranger.
The announcement...
Australian EV drivers to get paid thanks to game-changing V2G tech
Australian electric vehicle (EV) owners could have access to cheaper electricity and gas following a new program designed to introduce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging across...
2026 Skoda Kodiaq price and specs: RS flagship returns
Months after Skoda launched its updated Kodiaq SUV, the hotted-up, flagship RS trim has rejoined the range and will be available from November 2025.
The...
KGM Musso EV ute: Key specifications revealed as Australian launch nears
There may be a raft of electric utes in markets like the US, but there’s just one here. Soon, there’ll be two.
The KGM Musso...
General Motors CEO reflects on changing culture at an American giant
Mary Barra has led General Motors through one of the most turbulent periods in the company’s history — from COVID to chip shortages, tariffs,...
Jeep Gladiator 4xe PHEV cancelled, ute to stick with V6 and V8 engines
The Jeep Gladiator 4xeplug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been axed on the eve of its launch, with parent company Stellantis confirming the news after a...
Geely Australia open to local chassis tuning
The boss of Geely Australia says the Chinese brand may consider a local chassis calibration and tuning program further down the track “if it’s...
