VFACTS July 2025: HiLux on top as diesel, EV sales rise in record month
Four-wheel drive utes and electric vehicles (EVs) were among the big winners in July 2025, despite a reduction in sales for Toyota and Tesla.
According...
Honda won’t follow BYD, MG in bringing a luxury brand to Australia
Honda won’t bring in its premium Acura brand offered overseas to target a growing number of premium-pitched Chinese arrivals such as BYD’s Denza and...
Suzuki Australia wants more diverse models, including sportier Swift
Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says he wants to fill the Swift Sport-shaped hole in the brand’s local lineup, as well as bolster...
Not every brand in Australia needs a ute, says Honda
Honda Australia says it doesn’t need to join the flurry of brands adding dual-cab utes to their Australian lineups – not right now, anyway.
The...
Multiple Ford models recalled, including Ranger
Ford is recalling examples of the Focus, Mustang, Endura, Escape and Ranger due to issues with their infotainment system.
“Due to an error in the...
MG 7 spied: Chinese brand wants to show mid-size cars can still be cool
MG’s sleek new Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata rival has been spied Down Under, ahead of its local launch in October 2025.
Images shared by...
Cupra Leon deals: Spanish warm hatch cheaper than a base VW Golf
Cupra Australia is offering run-out deals across its pre-facelift Leon and Formentor ranges until September 30, which sees the entry-level 140kW Leon V dip...
Ford Mustang recalled
Ford is recalling over 2000 examples of its previous (S550) generation Mustang as they could lose power unexpectedly.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel...
Honda Australia sets tight deadline for hybrids to account for 90 per cent of...
Honda Australia said 90 per cent of its local sales will consist of hybrid vehicles by mid-2026 – when the Prelude coupe is scheduled...
How India ties into Suzuki Australia’s EV plans
Suzuki Australia is gearing up for an onslaught of electrified vehicles, and it says its parent company’s Indian operations will be key to getting...
How much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini’s newest supercar?
The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario supercar still benefits from broader Volkswagen Group expertise – despite there no longer being an Audi equivalent – according to...
2025 MG IM5 price and specs
MG has added a pair of premium electric vehicles (EVs) to local showrooms.
The MG IM5 liftback and IM6 SUV are borrowed from IM Motors,...
Suzuki’s flagship SUV hanging on, but for how much longer?
Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia’s largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there’s still plenty of stock for prospective buyers.
The...
2025 MG IM5: Quick drive
The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG.
Parent company SAIC Motor established IM Motors...
Suzuki Australia ‘ready’ for new emissions regulations
Despite Suzuki’s relatively slow rollout of electrified vehicles, the brand’s local arm says it’s prepared to deal with Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES)...
Australia’s road toll hits 15-year high
New figures showing Australia’s road toll reached a 15-year high in the 12 months to June 2025 is more evidence that the National Road...
Cupra “pushing really hard” for connected services in Australia
Cupra Australia says it’s “pushing really hard” with its Spanish global parent to bring factory-backed connected services Down Under, in direct response to customer...
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Mardell to retire at end of 2025
Adrian Mardell, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has decided to retire and leave the automaker after 35 years at the firm.
A spokesperson confirmed...
Seven things we love about the Mahindra XUV700
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Almost every mainstream automaker has a mid-size SUV in their showrooms these days, because medium SUVs are the most popular new-vehicle type.
But there’s...
Sleek new electric Skoda Octavia wagon teased by Vision O Concept
The next-generation Skoda Octavia has been teased via the Vision O concept, which shows the ‘Modern Solid’ design language the Czech automaker will apply...
Hybrids to dominate Suzuki Australia’s electrification future
As Suzuki Australia gears up to launch its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in 2026, the brand’s local boss says hybrids will continue to dominate...
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid review
You’re looking at the second part of Chery’s two-pronged plug-in hybrid (PHEV) launch strategy in Australia: the new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seven-seat SUV.
Under...
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid price and specs
Chery Australia’s second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, which launched in tandem with the mechanically identical Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.
Dubbed...
Real-world testing shows Ford Ranger among emissions-breaching models
Some of Australia’s best-selling models used as much as one-third more than their official claimed fuel consumption figures – and several breach their regulatory...
Ford posts $77.6 billion record revenue amid tariff losses
Ford has posted a $US36 million ($A55.9 million) loss in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025, the least of the US ‘Big Three’ since...
2026 Honda Prelude: Reborn coupe confirmed for Australia
The 2026 Honda Prelude has been confirmed for Australia and is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms mid-next year as the brand looks to...
BMW X3 recalled
BMW is recalling more than 100 examples of its X3 mid-size SUV as its rear head restraints may not stay in place.
“Due to a...
Hyundai Inster recalled
Hyundai is recalling its new Inster electric vehicle (EV) as occupants may cut their hands reaching under the driver’s seat.
“Due to a manufacturing defect,...
GWM becomes a permanent resident at former GM Holden proving ground
In a poignant sign of the times, GWM has taken up permanent residency at the former General Motors proving ground in Lang Lang, where...
2025 Audi Q5 and S5: Higher prices, more equipment for new mid-size luxury SUV
Audi Australia has released pricing and specifications for its third-generation Q5 mid-size SUV range, including the new SQ5 performance flagship, ahead of its arrival...
