2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV L vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid S: Spec battle
Small SUVs are big business these days.
Almost every mainstream auto brand has a high-riding hatchback that promises more space and potential for adventure than...
2025 GWM Haval H6: Hybrids to dominate sales of new RAV4 rival
GWM expects Australia’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle revolution to continue, with PHEV variants forecast to account for a significant chunk of the H6 sales...
MG’s IM Motors luxury brand reveals large range-extender electric SUV
MG’s new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming...
How Range Rover plans to navigate the luxury EV transition
Range Rover’s transition into the electric era is a delicate balancing act. It must cater to long-time loyalists while attracting a new generation of...
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating.
It’s perhaps no surprise,...
Toyota Australia recalls almost 70,000 vehicles including RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Australia has issued a product safety recall notice involving almost 70,000 late-model vehicles across seven model lines, including the Toyota RAV4, Corolla, Corolla...
Why JLR is doubling down on its ‘House of Brands’ strategy
In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands....
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander gets mild-hybrid power, Australian timing unclear
The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it’s...
Polestar 3 recalled
Polestar is recalling its flagship model, the Polestar 3 large electric SUV, as moisture could prevent the vehicle from restarting.
“Due to a manufacturing defect,...
Ford Bronco goes electric, still not for Australia
An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the...
New Ford passenger cars on the way: could Fiesta and Focus return?
Ford is set to re-introduce passenger cars to its European lineup, with the company reportedly telling its dealers it has new one in the...
2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Review
In the world of luxury there are two known truths: you can’t buy heritage, and you can’t buy brand credibility.
Both attributes come with...
2026 Tesla Model YL teased as long-wheelbase, six-seat Model Y
Tesla has teased the long-awaited, more practical version of its top-selling Model Y, while information on the six-seat version of the mid-size electric SUV...
2025 Audi S5 Avant review
The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German luxury marque’s lineup since 1994, but it’s dead… for now.
Yes, the long-running A4 nameplate...
2025 Jeep Wrangler gets price cuts after years of price increases
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is now the cheapest it has been since 2022 following a price cut, but the iconic hardcore off-roader is still...
2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
The 2026 Kia Sorento has been revealed in Korea, bringing a range of feature enhancements including smarter safety technology.
Kia Australia has confirmed the updated...
No price rises as GWM Australia picks up emissions credits
GWM Australia says its hybrid-heavy lineup has allowed it to start accumulating credits under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – meaning it won’t...
GWM wants to be a top-five auto brand in Australia ‘sustainably’
GWM Australia wants to be a top-five automotive brand in Australia by 2030, and the Chinese automaker says it’s planning gradual sales growth to...
2025 Mercedes-AMG C43 almost $20k cheaper despite more power, equipment
The Mercedes-AMG C43 has received an $18,500 price cut, even as it has gained extra performance and standard equipment.
Available to order now, the updated...
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class flagship gets thousands in extra kit for $100 more
The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price.
Available to order...
How brake lights on the front of cars could reduce crashes
Lights on the front of a vehicle that show when it’s braking are under study in Europe, and they’ve been shown to reduce intersection...
Mood Matatu: Nairobi’s Next ‘Nganya’ Is a Disco on Wheels in the Making
“Nganya” is a slang term young people use to describe a stylish minibus known as a matatu. They are known for their exterior, which...
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GWM is set to further expand its SUV lineup in Australia, with the mid-size Haval H7 and larger Tank 500 PHEV slated to launch...
GWM to triple EV lineup in Australia
GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have...
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport successor has boxy body, may drop Sport designation
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been spied again, this time with a production-ready body and underpinnings likely borrowed from the latest...
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake: Sleek petrol, EV wagon a chance for Australia
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has been revealed, offering electric power for the first time, and the all-new small premium wagon is a...
2026 Cadillac Vistiq review
Almost every luxury brand has an electric SUV nowadays, but these typically have two rows of seating.
The Cadillac Vistiq, in contrast, has seating for...
Mahindra studying its first hybrid models
The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric...
2026 Geely Starray EM-i: Local lineup detailed for Sealion 6, Outlander PHEV rival
After getting off to a strong start with its budget-priced mid-size electric SUV, Geely now has rival mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in its...
Tesla adds Grok AI assistant to its vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has added Grok Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a new in-car conversational AI assistant – to all cars sold or...
