MG’s cheapest cars get even cheaper with new loyalty discounts on MG 3, ZS
MG Motor Australia is offering additional discounts on its entry-level MG 3 Vibe light hatch and ZS Vibe small SUV, but it’s keeping them...
Ford working on another affordable ute to join Ranger, Maverick, new EV
Ford already has a wide range of utes, but it appears to have found gaps into which it can squeeze a couple more.
In addition...
Luxury cars could soon be cheaper in Australia as EU agreement nears
Free-trade agreement (FTA) discussions between Australia and the European Union could soon bear fruit, and one of the outcomes could be the scrapping of...
Chery targets long-range driving with new plug-in hybrid powertrains
Chery claims its new generation of Super Hybrid powertrains may allow some models to theoretically drive up to 2000 kilometres without stopping.
At a presentation...
Chinese budget ute brand expands Australian dealer network
Foton has expanded its Australian retail network, with the addition of nine dealerships bringing its nationwide total to 28 locations.
Distributed by Inchcape, which also...
Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 ditches physical controls
The next-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 will ditch physical climate controls and a rotary dial for its infotainment system, eschewing long-standing mainstays for the Japanese...
Subaru plans hybrid expansion in Australia – what’s next?
The boss of Subaru Australia is promising more electrification in the pipeline, hinting that there's "a lot more to come" beyond the Japanese brand's...
Key life triggers: Why the Honda ZR-V is the smart choice for young parents
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BYD acknowledges ‘work to do’ in aftersales experience
BYD says it will focus on improving the ownership experience for its customers, with its aftersales business forming a key part of its renewed...
Another Subaru ‘Rex’ could be on the radar for Australia
A hybrid Subaru 'Rex'? No, not the WRX – but Subaru Australia's boss has left the door open for an affordable hybrid crossover to...
Which EV should you buy for under $60,000?
Just five years ago, there weren’t many electric vehicles (EVs) you could buy new for under $60,000.
You could get the stalwart Nissan Leaf, the...
2026 Nissan Ariya Advance+ review: Long-term introduction
The Melbourne CarExpert office has secured yet another long-term test car, and this time it’s a Nissan electric vehicle (EV)… that isn’t the Leaf....
Global auto sales 2025: BYD, Geely continue climb up the top 10
The composition of the world’s top 10 automakers didn’t change in 2025, but their order did, with the two largest Chinese manufacturers moving up...
Twin-turbo V12 rumoured for Toyota’s Century coupe – report
Toyota is said to be working on a new twin-turbocharged V12 engine, with unconfirmed reports it's being earmarked for the forthcoming ultra-luxury Century coupe.
Company...
Keep your hands on the wheel and off your passenger, warns lawyer
It’s Valentine’s Day today, a day for people to express their love for their partners. But one lawyer has warned that more – ahem...
How IM presented by MG Motor’s digital chassis reinvents driving dynamics
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Trump repeals EPA greenhouse gas finding, easing US emissions regulations
US President Donald Trump has announced his administration will repeal findings that have underpinned environmental laws and influenced vehicles in the US since 2009...
2026 Kia EV9: Hot GT arrives as Korean brand’s priciest model ever
The Kia EV9 GT, the hottest member of the Korean brand’s full-size electric SUV lineup, will wear a price tag of $129,250 before on-road...
Gone in 20 seconds: The $200 Toyota steering wheel lock fails the grinder test
Toyota has a problem on its hands in Australia, and it’s not one it can solve with a software update.
The surge in thefts affecting...
2026 Suzuki e Vitara Australian specs revealed, new EV offers up to 426km of...
Suzuki has released details of the e Vitara – its first electric vehicle (EV) here and a rival to the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia...
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Bathurst edition revealed for Australia
The 2026Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst 12 Hour Specialty Edition has been launched as a limited-run road-going counterpart to the ferocious Z06 GT3.R racer which will...
Tesla Australia moves to subscription-only model for Full Self-Driving
Tesla Australia will soon drop the ability to pay for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) up-front, as it shifts to a subscription-only model like in the...
Smarter leasing made easy with FleetPartners
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Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader to get HiLux diesel, chance for Australia – report
The Toyota LandCruiser FJbaby off-roader could come to Australia after all with an updated engine sourced from the new-generation Toyota HiLux – but we...
Ford Ranger and Everest recalled
Ford Australia is recalling certain 2022 Ranger and Everest vehicles for an issue that may cause a sudden power loss.
“Due to a software issue,...
2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch
The Volkswagen ID. Polo electric hatch has been spied testing ahead of its global launch later this year, with the hot GTI – the...
GWM’s biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV
Australians and Americans may be addicted to big SUVs, but Chinese new-car buyers are becoming increasingly fond of them too.
There’s a whole segment of...
ANCAP calls for Australian ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others
The boss of Australia’s independent new-vehicle safety authority has called for new rules banning electric door handles in China to be extended to all...
Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained
Just as the automotive industry recovers from the semiconductor chip shortage brought on by the pandemic of 2020/21, analysts are warning another is just...
2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won’t get
Toyota’s best-selling SUV has been given a set of Suzuki badges for Europe, with the new-generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be sold as the...
