LDV Deliver 9 and eDeliver 9 recalled
Australian LDV importer Ateco Automotive is recalling the diesel-powered LDV Deliver 9 and battery-electric LDV eDeliver 9 commercial vans as their airbags could deploy...
2026 Lotus Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition revealed with big bumps in power, price
Australian Lotus distributor Simply Sports Cars has revealed the Lotus Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition, a limited-run version of the mid-engined sports coupe developed for local...
New 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Offers Vehicle-to-Home Power in Japan
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV has been unveiled in Japan, and one thing stands out about this RAV4: it has a power supply system...
Chery tuning new Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 rival in Australia
Chery’s new dual-cab ute, revealed as a Ford Ranger PHEV and BYD Shark 6 rival, will benefit from significant local testing and development ahead...
Hyundai’s first ute for Australia “still a work in progress”
Hyundai Australia's first foray into the burgeoning dual-cab ute market is still a few years off, according to the Korean brand's local operating chief.
Speaking...
Hyundai won’t revive long-running sedan nameplate in Australia
The Hyundai Grandeur was once a staple of the Korean brand's lineup, but it hasn't been sold here for nearly two decades – and...
2026 Hyundai Elexio: New base model priced for Australia
Hyundai Australia has announced a more affordable entry point into the new Elexio electric SUV range, which will arrive during the second quarter (April...
2026 Skoda Kodiaq mild-hybrid priced as brand’s cheapest large SUV in years
The base price of the Skoda Kodiaq range has dropped to $49,990 drive-away with the introduction of a new front-wheel drive mild-hybrid powertrain.
However, unlike...
Lamborghini ditches its first EV for new plug-in hybrid GT
Lamborghini has scrapped plans to introduce its first electric vehicle (EV) in 2029, with boss Stefan Winkelmann telling CarExpert it will instead introduce a...
Ford Puma recalled
Certain Ford Puma compact SUVs have been recalled again for an issue that could prevent key safety features from working properly in a crash.
“During...
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series recalled due to fire risk
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series has been recalled by the automaker due to a potential issue with its 10-speed automatic transmission which may lead...
Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Holden Caprice among vehicles stolen by thieves on bail
Victoria Police is urging motorists to take preventative measures and ensure their vehicles are locked – even when parked at home – after it...
Apple CarPlay to gain video playback support soon
Apple iPhone users may be able to watch videos on their car infotainment screens via CarPlay when the next update to iOS becomes available.
The...
Which SUV should you buy for towing?
Being able to tow 3500kg seems to be a pre-requisite for large SUVs and utes in Australia, even though many of us never haul...
Chinese military-style off-roaders spied testing in Australia
Rugged off-roaders from Chinese brand 212 have been spied testing in Australia again, indicating a local launch is on the cards.
A CarExpert reader in...
Beyond the Bull: The design story behind the Lamborghini Temerario
At Sant’Agata Bolognese, design isn’t outsourced – it defines the place.
More than 20 years after Lamborghini established Centro Stile as an in-house creative force,...
2026 Ford Transit Custom Trail LWB review
Ford has launched its first-ever all-wheel drive Transit Custom in Australia, with the new Trail variant of the popular van offering not just better...
Toyota says it has “no update” as it works to combat HiLux, LandCruiser thefts
Toyota Australia has “no update” to the ongoing theft issue affecting some of its best-selling models, including the RAV4 SUV, HiLux and LandCruiser, with...
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition impresses on Beer O’Clock Hill
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The Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition has banked a strong result in CarExpert’s latest Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge at The Springs 4×4 Park...
Car companies are writing off $70 billion as EV strategies reset
The global automotive industry is now staring down electric vehicle (EV) related charges and write-downs of around $70 billion as several major automakers pull...
Poland bans cars made in China from its military sites
Due to security concerns around the collection of data about their surroundings, the Polish Armed Forces have banned vehicles made in China from the...
Latest Rivian Software Update Adds Apple Watch App and Enhanced Drive Modes
Rivian has added a new Apple Watch app update that lets you connect and control seamlessly with features on the R1. The new app...
Hyundai’s N division safe in Australia despite tougher emissions laws
Hyundai Australia won't kill off its high-performance N models despite increasing pressure from the Federal Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
Speaking with CarExpert, Hyundai...
Toyota Australia and Walkinshaw ‘exploring’ road car opportunities
Toyota Australia and Walkinshaw Group have said they’re open to expanding their current partnership to potentially produce more showroom models – such as potentially...
Toyota GR GT V8 sports car closer to Australian showrooms
The Toyota GR GTV8 hybrid sports car is a step closer to Australia, with the newly installed vice president of sales and marketing confirming he wants...
Son searches for late father’s stolen Holden Torana GTR XU-1 to fulfil dying wish...
Images of a green 1972 Holden Torana GTR XU-1 have been circulating online after the vehicle was stolen in broad daylight this week from...
Still a “significant gap” between Chinese automakers and others, warns GWM boss
The Chinese automotive industry has become a serious player on the global stage as its vehicles have become increasingly sophisticated, but the chairman of...
Re-stocked Honda Civic Type R already sold out despite price hike
Honda Australia has secured additional stock of the ever-popular Civic Type R, but it’s more expensive than ever and not currently available to the...
Denza B8, Hyundai Elexio the latest Chinese SUVs to get five-star safety ratings
Independent safety authority ANCAP has awarded both the Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio five-star safety ratings, but it didn’t slam either model into anything.
ANCAP...
2026 Renault Trafic price and specs: Goodbye manual, hello new auto
The 2026 Renault Trafic range has launched in Australia, with the updated commercial van range offering improved technology and upgrades to the driveline.
Gone is...
