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...
2026 Geely Starray EM-i review
China’s Geely is doubling its assault on the mid-size SUV segment, adding a plug-in ‘Super Hybrid’ alongside its existing all-electric offering.
The Geely Starray EM-i...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Essential: High-performance EV gets cheaper
A cheaper version of the flagship Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle (EV) has been launched in South Korea, stripping features but keeping the...
Ford Mustang hybrid back on the cards – report
The Ford Mustang is set to go hybrid according to reports from the US, as emissions regulations threaten the legendary sports car’s future.
The iconic...
2026 Ford Everest Sport Bi-Turbo limited edition brings more kit, drive-away pricing
Ford is launching a special edition Everest that once again combines the popular Sport trim with the base 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine, but...
Kia K4 Hybrid coming in 2026
Kia Motors Europe has detailed the K4 for the region, which initially will be exclusively sold as a Hatch (or 5DR) and offer a...
‘Secret’ safety ratings released, revealing some of Australia’s most dangerous roads
Australians can now check the safety ranking of even more roads after several state governments released data for the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP)...
2026 Mercedes-AMG GT price and specs: Four-cylinder and hotter V8 join range
The tamest Mercedes-AMG GT yet has launched in Australia, but so has arguably the hottest.
The new GT43 is the first Mercedes-AMG GT to come...
Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid not clean enough to escape emissions penalties in Australia
Toyota Australia says its new LandCruiser Hybrid is likely to fall on the penalty side of Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) regulations, but...
Tesla redesigning interior door handles likely due to safety concerns
Franz von Holzhausen, chief designer for Tesla, revealed the company is working on combining its mechanical and electronic interior door handles.
Mr von Holzhausen made...
2026 MG U9 review: Prototype drive
MG wants a piece of the ute pie in Australia and its ute-nsil of choice is this – the U9.
Based on the same platform...
2026 MG U9 price and specs
MG Motor Australia has released full pricing and specifications for the U9, the first ute to be sold by the Chinese manufacturer on local...
New battery promises almost 500km of range with 10-minute charge
The world’s largest battery maker is targeting the European electric vehicle (EV) market with a new battery promising 478km of range with just 10...
Mahindra XUV 3X0 vs Hyundai Venue: Spec battle
A new generation of city-friendly soft-roaders are flipping the script on the ‘cheap and cheerful’ tagline.
While that saying has commonly been used in the...
Connected services no closer for Skoda in Australia
Despite a plethora of rival brands offering support for connected services in their cars, Skoda says it isn’t focused on following suit locally, where...
Porsche to add petrol engine to EV Boxster, dumps large electric SUV
Porsche is ‘realigning’ its product plans to take into account slowing growth for cars with electric drivetrains.
For enthusiasts the big news announced at the...
2026 Toyota Kluger review
The Toyota Kluger is a seven-seat SUV with a lot to offer the family buyer.
Note: This is a revised version of our most recent review...
Hyundai bets on solid-state batteries and hydrogen for the long haul
Hyundai Motor Group is making a long-term bet on energy technologies beyond the traditional lithium-ion battery, with its executive chair signalling that both solid-state batteries...
Seven things we like about the Omoda 9
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Some cars promise to do it all, but never quite live up to it.
However, this one – the all-new Omoda 9 from Chery’s...
2026 GWM Tank 300 review
China’s GWM has finally introduced a turbo-diesel engine to its Tank 300 off-road SUV.
Note: This is a revised version of our most recent review of...
JLR cyber attack sees data breached, vehicle production halted for weeks
JLR production ground to a halt late on August 31 due to a “cyber incident”, and it still has yet to resume.
The company has...
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV not ruled out for Australia
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been unveiled in Europe, but there’s no confirmation on whether it will eventually land in Australian showrooms.
Like the...
EV sales not about to boom in Australia, says Toyota
Electric vehicles (EVs) will still only make up less than a third of all new vehicle sales in Australia in the next five years,...
Hyundai to boost N performance division with hybrid power
Hyundai’s performance N division is set to expand, after the automaker announced plans for seven dedicated N models by 2030 and confirmed it will...
Why PHEVs will be important to Skoda in Australia
Skoda Australia is gearing up to bring its first plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to local showrooms, and it insists they won’t come at the...
Hyundai locks in Ford Ranger rivals, weighs Everest-rivalling SUV spinoff
Hyundai’s ute plans are coming into focus, and the brand looks set to launch more than one.
It currently has just the North American, Tucson-based...
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R announced for Australia
The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R large performance SUV has been confirmed as the latest Edition R variant from the German brand, joining similar versions...
Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid lineup confirmed for Australia
The Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid will be released in Australia in March 2026, when the first petrol-powered 300 Series will be available in two model...
Volkswagen Touareg may return as electric SUV – report
The Volkswagen Touareg could be reborn as a large electric SUV, according to a report out of Germany.
A month after it was reported the...
