Former Australian Volkswagen, Nissan and Volvo factory joins ex-HSV HQ in being levelled for...
A Melbourne factory which previously produced Volkswagen, Nissan and Volvo vehicles for decades has been demolished to make way for a data centre on...
Rimac keen to buy Porsche’s stake in Bugatti
Rimac, the Croatian hypercar brand, is looking to take full control of Bugatti by buying out Porsche’s stake in the storied supercar maker.
Mate Rimac,...
2026 Mazda CX-80 review
In Australia, Mazda has, count ‘em, seven SUVs. That’s more than in any other market.
Of these, four use a new rear-/all-wheel drive platform and...
BYD Recalls Over 115,000 EVs Over Design Flaws, Battery Safety Risks
BYD recalls over 115,000 vehicles, citing design defects and battery-related safety risks. The issue has affected Tang Series and Yuan Pro vehicles that were...
Subaru WRX celebrates major Australian milestone
Subaru Australia has ticked over 70,000 sales of its rally-bred WRX, a significant milestone achieved over five generations since the iconic model launched locally...
Final Jaguar Land Rover factory restarts after cyber attack
Production at all Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factories around the world has restarted after the Indian-owned British automaker was hit by a cyber attack...
Volkswagen offers EV drive-away deals in time for Christmas
Volkswagen Australia has introduced a series of offers for its ID.4 and ID.5 mid-size electric SUVs, coinciding with an electric vehicle (EV) showcase for...
2026 Suzuki Jimny three-door get tech upgrades ahead of Australian re-launch
The Suzuki Jimny three-door has been given a suite of safety and tech upgrades – and a price increase – in Japan, providing a...
2026 Cupra Leon Ve: PHEV hatch marching in with more range, less grunt
Cupra Australia has confirmed plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power will return to the Leon Hatch range early in 2026, bridging the gap between the mild-hybrid...
Official: Ram to launch Ford Ranger rival in 2028
Full-size American pickup truck brand Ram has officially confirmed it will introduce its long-awaited global mid-size pickup – which could be called the Dakota,...
2026 Nissan Navara ute details leaked ahead of November unveiling
Details of the fourth-generation 2026 have appeared on an Australian Government website ahead of the all-new ute’s official global premiere on November 19, 2025.
A...
Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV prices cut by more than $8000
Volkswagen Australia has announced price cuts for both both five- and seven-seat versions of its ID. Buzz electric people mover as the German auto...
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
Until recently, Mercedes-Benz seemed eager to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids, so to speak.
The premium German auto brand discontinued PHEV versions of the C-Class, GLC and E-Class with...
Subaru to show petrol and electric STI concepts in Tokyo
At the 2026 Tokyo motor show later this month, Subaru will unveil two concept cars from its STI in-house tuning arm: the electric Performance-E...
2026 Jaecoo J5 small SUV will bring three powertrain options to Australia
The 2026 Jaecoo J5 has been confirmed for Australian release with the choice of three powertrains – petrol, hybrid and electric – but the...
2026 Nissan Navara teased, reveal date confirmed
The 2026 Nissan Navara will make its world debut in just over a month – on November 19, 2025 – ahead of the all-new...
2026 MG HS Hybrid+ price and specs
The MG HS Hybrid+ has just arrived in Australian showrooms, commanding only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV.
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Confirmed: More rugged Mitsubishi Outlander coming
A tougher, off-road focused version of the popular Mitsubishi Outlander will go into production in late 2026, targeting buyers in the US – but...
2026 Porsche 911 GT3 review: Track test
I ended my 2022 review of the 992-series Porsche 911 GT3 with this thought: “I can tell you, categorically, the ‘992’ 911 GT3 is...
Victoria’s rapid-response firefighting vehicles grounded
Hundreds of Mercedes-Benz firefighting vehicles used by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) have been pulled from duty after faults allegedly related to their appliance...
GAC confirms three Australian launch models
Chinese auto brand GAC has today confirmed it will officially launch in Australia next month (November 2025) with a three-model lineup and a nationwide...
2026 Ferrari Amalfi priced for Australia
The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi will be priced from $503,261 before options and on-road costs, representing a $50,000 increase over the Roma grand tourer it...
2026 GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV review: Quick drive
The GWM Tank 500 is built for the rough stuff and designed for weekend warriors wanting to disconnect, but the latest addition to the...
Nissan Ariya facelift revealed with Leaf-inspired look
Despite being a just few months old in the Australian market, the Nissan Ariya mid-size electric SUV has received a facelift that’s been revealed...
Bigger new diesel engine to power GWM Tank 500 off-roader, Cannon Alpha ute
A larger-capacity, new-generation diesel engine will make its global debut in Australia in the large GWM Tank 500 off-road SUV – and most likely...
Australian authorities considering reduced speed limits on country roads
The default speed limit of 100km/h on unsignposted country roads in Australia could soon be lowered.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport...
Redefining the plug-in hybrid: Understanding MG’s Super Hybrid technology
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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have long promised the best of both worlds – electric efficiency for daily driving, with petrol backup for longer...
Ford Mustang recalled again
Ford Australia is recalling almost 25,000 examples of its previous-generation Mustang due to a reversing camera problem.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, the rear-view camera...
2026 Toyota RAV4 review
Australia has fallen in love with mid-size SUVs, and this is the model that arguably started it all.
Launched back in 1994, the original Toyota...
How Toyota, Ford and Kia got their start in Australia, and where they are...
Most Australians are familiar with cars like the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger, and Mitsubishi Outlander, but even if those well-known nameplates have been around...
