Vehicles are already arriving at Omoda Jaecoo dealers in Australia, but thus far they’ve all been Jaecoo-badged vehicles. Models wearing the Omoda nameplate, however, are coming soon. The first will be the Omoda C9, due on sale here in August as a flagship five-seat crossover SUV for the marque. Considered…

Australian transport costs are the most affordable in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, and the most expensive in Launceston, Tasmania, a new report published by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has revealed. And while it may not be apparent to many, according to the AAA’s Transport Affordability Index, the nationwide…

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports total new vehicle deliveries in Australia in its monthly VFACTS report. But this report doesn’t provide the full picture. VFACTS has been around since 1992 and the major players are largely all included today, while the list of auto brands includes everything…

Shaun Westcott has been Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) president and CEO for more than five years now, following his promotion from aftersales deputy director in April 2020. In that time the Japanese brand and the Australian auto industry have experienced solid growth, with Mitsubishi leapfrogging Hyundai to become Australia’s…

The upgraded 2025 Volvo XC90 is now on sale, bringing refreshed styling and more standard equipment, but slightly higher prices and one less model variant. The entry-level Ultra B5 Bright version of the large SUV is priced at $104,990 before on-road costs, up $3252 on its predecessor. It features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine…

Mitsubishi says it intends to remain profitable in Australia while offering good-value products, but it won’t slash its prices to remain a top-five auto brand here. “While we have acknowledged a top-five volume target in the past, we aren’t targeting a specific ranking or number,” Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO…

MG is busily expanding its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia, and in the pipeline is the as-yet unrevealed MGS6 EV. The vehicle has appeared in Australian Government approval documents and, while these don’t yet show details like dimensions, they reveal what the model lineup should look like when it…

Volkswagen Australia has launched the third-generation of the Tiguan, bringing new life to a mid-size SUV that has continued to be a sales favourite for the German auto brand. Now on sale here following its European release in late 2023, the new Tiguan brings a greater focus on value and…

The Volkswagen Tiguan R has proven to be a sales success both here in Australia and around the world, but the German brand hasn’t committed to a successor – at least for now… Speaking with CarExpert at the Australian media launch of the updated Golf R Mk8.5, head of sales…

It’s been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it’s about to offer one again – with an electric twist. The Peugeot E-208 GTi will make its global debut on June 13, the day before the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance…

Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70’s exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn’t provide any technical info about the new model, except that it…

The BMW X1 is the brand’s latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more athletic look. First customer deliveries of the BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport Collection are expected in the third quarter of this year. BMW is offering nationwide drive-away pricing of $72,900. For…

The eye-popping BMW M2 CS has been unveiled at 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este ahead of its full debut on May 28. BMW is withholding all details about the M2 CS until the car’s official unveiling later this week, but we can see the CS has one major distinguishing feature:…

BMW pulled the covers off the Speedtop at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, this weekend. The Speedtop is a follow up to last year’s slinky Skytop convertible unveiled in the same location. The two cars are closely related, with the two vehicles…

The Ford Transit Custom has only ever been offered here with diesel power, but now the cargo van is getting something its Toyota HiAce and Hyundai Staria Load rivals don’t offer. Two things, actually: a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, and an electric powertrain. Ford Australia announced pricing for the Transit…

Getting a driver’s licence in Australia doesn’t just vary in process – it also varies significantly in cost depending on where you live. Below is the breakdown expense of a driver’s licence across each state and territory, revealing a disparity of hundreds of dollars between jurisdictions. Hundreds of new car…

The updated petrol-powered Mitsubishi Outlander has received retuned steering and suspension, plus new equipment, but all members of the range are now at least $2000 pricier than before. The refreshed mid-size SUV goes on sale locally from June. Mitsubishi has yet to release local pricing and specifications for the updated…

There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they’re all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment…

At the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) this week, Porsche confirmed it will “expand its product portfolio to include additional models with combustion engines and plug-in hybrid-drive systems”. Under the previous model plan, Porsche was essentially going to be an electric vehicle (EV) only manufacturer by 2030 with the exception…

The Ford F-150 lineup is set to grow in Australia, with a new flagship trim level set to launch as part of a facelift for the American pickup truck. The updated F-150 was first revealed in September 2023, but now CarExpert understands it won’t be released here until the second…

If you like the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class but want a lot more performance – courtesy of a bigger electrified six-cylinder powerplant – the Mercedes-AMG E53 might well be your ideal ride. Take the already attractive and luxurious presentation of the latest sixth-generation E-Class sedan first revealed in 2023, then combine…

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced customers will be able to score Woolworths Everyday Rewards loyalty points whenever they use Chargefox. Woolworths offers Chargefox battery charging facilities at 20 of its stores nationwide – with 100 chargers in total installed – where shoppers can charge their vehicle while doing the…

Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Australia appear to have a strong future – courtesy of a focus on electric and hybrid vehicle parts – despite recent plans to shut seven of the automaker’s factories. Speaking to media at the Dandenong plant in southeast Melbourne, which opened in 1982, Nissan Oceania Vice…

Nissan’s local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key…

The Chery C5 replaces the Chery Omoda 5, wearing revised front-end styling and incorporating some key changes under the skin. Arriving in Chery Australia showrooms this month, the renamed and upgraded small SUV replaces the model with which the Chinese brand single-handedly relaunched itself Down Under in 2023. While the…

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will end production of Land Rovervehicles in China to make room for a new auto brand called Freelander, springing from its joint venture with Chery. And while Freelander will start off as a China-exclusive brand, it’s set to eventually go global. That’ll see it vie for…

The current Volkswagen ID naming scheme for its electric vehicles (EV) will be junked in favour of something more in keeping with the brand’s history. Martin Sander, the Volkswagen brand’s chief of marketing and sales, told Auto und Wirtschaft Volkswagen’s new EV models “will get proper names again”. The change…

These cars may be especially niche in the Australian market, but we’ve had luxury electric SUVs on the mind as of late. CarExpert last week picked up the keys to its specially built Porsche Macan EV long-term loan car (more on that soon), and we’ve had several relevant reviews go…

A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the number one spot in 2016 and holding onto it until the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024.  Three of the best sellers last year were dual…

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are now more popular in Australia than they’ve ever been, with a strong uptick in sales during the first few months of 2025 in particular, thanks in part to the end of generous fringe benefits tax (FBT) breaks for novated lease customers in April. A total…

After it almost became extinct, extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology is undergoing a resurgence, and not just in the form of new models from automakers including Ford, Mazda, Ram, Genesis, BYD, Deepal and Leapmotor. At least two powertrain suppliers recently revealed new EREV systems that can be retrofitted to existing…

The entry-level Tesla Model 3 RWD has received a bump in range for no extra money. It now has a claimed electric driving range of 520km (WLTP) thanks to the fitment of the same 62.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CATL offered in the Tesla Model Y RWD.  It…

Six years after the concept was revealed, De Tomaso has finally revealed the production-ready version of its new P72 supercar. The P72 rides on a bespoke platform with carbon-fibre woven in a 4×4 twill weave to a form a single piece for the central monocoque, as well as the front…

MG is coming out of its chrysalis in 2025. The Chinese brand is readying a huge array of new arrivals over the next 12 months that will not only expand its model lineup, but broaden its customer base and elevate to become a more colourful and broader mainstream player. Following…

Back in 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda made a bold promise – “no more boring cars.” It was considered bold because that’s exactly what the brand was renowned for, cars that were reliable, practical, and well-build… but ultimately uninspiring. Skip forward to 2025, and Toyota has fulfilled that…

Skoda Australia has confirmed preliminary details of its upcoming Elroq electric SUV, ahead of a sales launch in September. A pair of variants will be available at launch – the 85 Select and 130 Edition – with prices starting from $54,990 and $64,990 respectively, both before on-road costs. That puts…

If you’re in the market for a back-to-basics worksite workhorse, the Nissan Navara is probably on your shopping list. Despite first launching more than a decade ago, the third-generation Navara remains a viable option in the Australian ute landscape, with 1524 sold over the first two months of this year.…

A group of employees from electric carmaker Tesla have written an open letter to company CEO Elon Musk demanding he step down – with at least one worker claiming he was fired as a result. The letter was posted on a website called Tesla Employees Against Elon, with the site’s…

Not long after the fourth-generation 1 Series hatch arrived in Australia, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan now completes BMW’s rejuvenated small car lineup. As has been the case historically, there’s little to separate the 1–2 pairing beyond body styles. You currently get two variants with two different engines, and…

Tesla may be Australia’s number-one electric vehicle (EV) brand, but it has entered 2025 weakened as more rivals seem to arrive every day. Nevertheless, the company says fiercer competition is a good thing for the industry. The American brand’s sales have been in decline for the past 12 months, during…

Xiaomi has apologised to owners of its SU7 Ultra following a backlash when it limited the performance of the electric super sedan via over-the-air (OTA) software updates without advising them.  Drivers of the 1150kW-plus sedan – a prototype version of which unofficially smashed the Nürburgring lap record for a four-door…

Many European cars hold icon status around the world, and while Australia is undeniably a ute and SUV market, there are still people who want something smaller and more premium. Despite that, we’ve reported multiple times in recent months that some European brands are ending production of their smallest cars.…

The Kia Carnival lineup has been expanded, with its hybrid powertrain now available in two additional model grades. This gives the Carnival Hybrid range a base price more than $20,000 lower than before. There are still five trim levels starting with the Carnival S, Sport, Sport+, GT-Line Lite, and highest-spec GT-Line all subject to…

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has been locked in and priced for Australia, becoming the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms. It’ll be sold alongside the existing turbo-diesel and hybrid-petrol Cannon Alpha lineup, priced from $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim. The…

In this era of wall-to-wall screens, you’d be forgiven for thinking in-car displays are taking over automotive interiors, and that buttons and switches are going the way of the dodo. Hyundai reckons that’s not the case. “We will see a return of the analogue, and the reduction of screens. It’s…

Who would have thought a dual-cab ute from a mainstream Korean brand would be the most talked-about new vehicle of the year. The 2025 Kia Tasman is the company’s first proper attempt at a dual-cab ute, aiming to capitalise on the ever-enduring of pickups in the Australian market and other…

In a world where electric and hybrid technology is reshaping the way we travel, bold claims are everywhere. And few are as ambitious as Jaecoo’s promise that its new 2025 J7 SHS Summit mid-size hybrid SUV can deliver up to 1200km of real-world driving range. So, we decided to put…

Ah, Tesla. That old chestnut. It’s been roughly a year since the latest updated Tesla model hit our shores in the form of the Model 3 mid-size electric sedan, and a lot has happened since then. Among those were the brand’s owner becoming perhaps the most controversial figure worldwide, perhaps…

Everybody talks about the electric vehicle (EV) price war, but there’s another equally important battle unfolding in the background – the EV range war. EVs can be had for as little as $30,000 in 2025, and manufacturers are constantly reviewing pricing to outpoint their rivals, but a precious few models…

Connectivity tech introduced by Mazda in 2024 and subsequently rolled out across various models isn’t part of the latest update for the mid-size CX-60 crossover. The 2025 Mazda CX-60 has received mechanical and equipment upgrades – along with price cuts of up to $5560 – yet buyers will still miss…

SPONSORED Buying a new car used to be all about negotiation, with buyers and sellers locked in a battle of wills, each deploying their arsenal of tricks in an attempt to get the other to wilt or capitulate. To some this was exciting, an added thrill in the process of…

Sales of some of the most expensive cars in Australia have soared in 2025, with April showing significant jumps for exotic sports cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin. While Australian new vehicle sales reached a record 1,220,607 units last year, analysts predicted a sales decline into 2025, and while…

If a Type 992 is a little too common and sanitised, and you’ve got megabucks burning a hole in your trust fund, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer might be your cup of single origin tea. Although it is inspired by the rare wide-body variant of the 911…

The Audi A5 and S5 range has shrunk with the new-generation mid-size sedan and wagon. Gone – at least for now – are any coupe, convertible or high-riding allroad wagon variants. The previous A4 Sedan and A5 Sportback have been replaced with a single liftback body style confusingly called the…

When you think of the modern mid-size SUV, you probably think of growing families and mature drivers who appreciate grown up things like an elevated seating position and ground clearance. But Honda sought to change that with the introduction of the ZR-V back in 2023. Rather than targeting the same…

Over 150 brands, more than 30,000,000 new cars sold each year, and a focus on fast development proves China means business. The People’s Republic is an industrial behemoth – a rolling stone that has no intention of slowing down. They build cities that house more people than the population of…

The Cadillac Escalade won’t be released in Australia, as parent company General Motors instead doubles down on an electric-only model lineup for its luxury marque locally. In lieu of the combustion-powered extra-large SUV, GM Specialty Vehicles is launching the related GMC Yukon Denali, while it says it’s still weighing the…

Cadillac will soon reveal the Optiq-V, which will be only the third SUV and the second electric vehicle to wear its vaunted V-Series performance nameplate. And it won’t be coming here. “No, [Optiq-V isn’t] coming here. We’ll have a Lyriq-V,” GM Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala told…

General Motors will soon have three brands being distributed across two retail channels in Australia, even though it no longer has a mass-market, high-volume marque here following the demise of Holden in 2020. The GMC Yukon Denali is reaching dealers over the next couple of weeks, with first customer deliveries…

A major freeway into Sydney was closed for around 10 hours today after a truck carrying metal debris lost its load on the southbound lanes of the M1 around 5:00am this morning, puncturing the tyres of hundreds of cars and causing a traffic jam extending almost 30km. The ABC reports…

The MG 3 remains Australia’s favourite light car after being renewed in mid-2024, and it now enters 2025 unchanged, bar the addition of an even cheaper entry variant in the form of the Vibe. Despite the introductory price of $21,990 drive-away, the MG 3 Vibe hasn’t been able to reclaim the title…

Less than two months after its release, the new Geely EX5 is now being offered with even more generous incentives including a $2000 trade-in bonus, complimentary Mode 2 home charging cable and the choice of either a $2000 gift card or five years of free scheduled servicing. The latest promotional…

Imagine parking your car in a carpark and not being able to get it out for over two years. That’s exactly what happened to Steve Davies and Mark Lucas, who parked their van in a mechanical stacking carpark in central London way back in December 2022. The BBC reports they…

Chery’s iCar brand has been confirmed for launch in Australia, where it will join the Chinese carmaker’s namesake brand, as well as Jaecoo and Omoda. The news was confirmed Chery International president Zhang Guibling at the recent Shanghai motor show, where the new Chery-owned EV brand presented its three-model lineup…

The only constant in life is change, unless you’re talking about the Kia Seltos. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in October 2024. Save some minor price changes, there haven’t been any specification changes since publication. We’ve updated key details, such as the pricing, with the…

Geely has blessed its Radar RD6 electric ute with the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, and there’s every chance it could be sold in Australia. Revealed at the recent Shanghai motor show, the new dual-cab PHEV will reportedly offer more than 1000km of combined driving range – about…

An electric Cadillac SUV? In Australia? That’s big news, and quite the breath of fresh air in a market that’s been bursting with a sea of new imports from China in recent years. Cadillac is a name most Australians have heard of, but local knowledge of the US luxury auto…

Renault Australia has confirmed the first 500 examples of the wild new 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch sold out within the first 48 hours, and that it’s therefore about to open orders for the next 500 examples. Orders for the second allocation opened at 5:00pm AEST today (April 28).…

The Kia Sportage range finally has a hybrid option to go up against the Toyota RAV4. Note: This is an updated version of a review that was first published in April 2024. There have been no major changes to pricing or specification since then. A mid-life update is due to launch in the…

Suzuki Australia is saying thanks to its customer base by hosting a round of drive-in movie nights around the country next month. Owners of all Suzukis past and present are invited to attend the screenings of cult comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which will be shown…

“What is it?” curious onlookers ask as they crowd around the low-slung sports car in the parking lot. Then comes the follow up – “Is that a Ferrari?” The questions started from the moment I picked up the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray at Sydney Airport. There was a collective “ooooh” as…

Mazda has quietly reduced prices for its flagship CX-90 seven-seat SUV, which is otherwise unchanged for 2025. Prices have been reduced by between $6000 and $7800, significantly narrowing the gap between it and the related, five-seat CX-70 launched last year. To the end of March, Mazda has delivered 190 CX-90s…

Auto Shanghai 2025, also known as the Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition, kicked off earlier this week and we’ve already been treated to a raft of exciting new model reveals! From rough-and-tough off-road SUVs to plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes and electric sports cars, the 21st running of the biennial Chinese motor…

After launching only with sedans, Korean luxury brand Genesis has been busily rolling out SUVs – and its latest concept car could be among its upcoming new models. “The X Gran Equator is a new potential addition to a lineup which is already quite big,” Genesis chief creative officer Luc…

The Leapmotor brand may have only been launched in Australia in recent months, but despite arriving here with just one model, it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of developing a ute to compete in one of Australia’s most popular auto market segments. Leapmotor, operating here through a joint venture with…

MG Motor Australia has announced a new entry-level version of its Cyberster electric roadster, which drops the starting price of the Chinese brand’s flagship sports car to just under $100,000. The new 2025 MG Cyberster 77kWh RWD joins the existing 77kWh AWD variant released in August 2024, running the same…

Dual-cab utes are the most popular vehicles on sale today in Australia, but if you’re after a workhorse that does the job and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, will a more affordable alternative manage the same workload? We decided to put the new JAC T9 up against the…

As Australia’s population continues to grow, our cities have gotten both bigger and busier. Despite this, city cars have lost their appeal, with new car buyers instead pivoting to compact SUVs and crossovers with extra ground clearance and an elevated seating position. But there’s still a case to be made…

After six months, 10,000km and one new tyre, sadly it’s time to hand the little Nissan Qashqai e-Power back. Just as we said it would in November, when we published our long-term review introduction a month after taking delivery, the small hybrid SUV made dozens of trips to the Lang…

Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a factory-backed full-size US pickup in 2025. In addition to the familiar Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Toyota has finally made the Tundra available to the masses after conducting a long-term development program and ownership trial. Further, Ram has…

Australian electric vehicle (EV) buyers expect to be able to interact with their vehicles remotely, for example to monitor via their smartphone the battery’s state of charge, turn the climate control on and off, remotely lock or unlock the doors, and much more. MG Motor Australia provides extensive connected car…

The battle among Australia’s small SUVs will get a new entrant later this year from Chery’s spin-off brand, Omoda. The Chinese carmaker has confirmed it will reveal a new city-sized runabout, the Omoda C3 compact SUV, at a media event in Wuhu following a barrage of new model arrivals due…

Australia’s new-vehicle market is becoming increasingly more efficient, as carmakers downsize the size of their engines – both in capacity and cylinder count. Advancements in turbocharging has resulted in the number of naturally aspirated 12-, 10-, eight- and even six-cylinder models on sale dwindling. In the case of the latter,…

The Kia Tasman is now available to order in Australia, ahead of first customer deliveries in July. Kia will first launch the Tasman in dual-cab pickup guise, before adding a dual-cab/chassis in August, followed by a single-cab/chassis in “late 2025”. Available in a single 4×2 grade and five 4×4 trim…

The 2026 Subaru Outback has been revealed at the New York motor show, looking more like an SUV than the high-riding wagon it has always been. Subaru will manufacture the new Outback in Japan, including the more rugged Wilderness which was previously produced only in the US. The new-generation model…

The GWM Cannon ute lineup has expanded in Australia, with two cab-chassis variants and a cut-price pickup coming to showrooms. After renaming its Ute to Cannon and trading a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine for a stronger 2.4-litre, GWM has reintroduced the smaller-capacity powerplant for its two new ‘Premium’ entry-level grades. The…

Chinese auto giant Chery has promised to launch 19 new hybrid models globally this year alone, as part of its aim to offer more fuel-efficient vehicles across global markets. At an event in China today, Chery announced the 19 electrified models will include traditional series-hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and extended-range…

The seventh-generation Volkswagen Multivan is finally here. A model that we first tested overseas in late 2021, the all-new Multivan is people mover we’ve been waiting to drive on local roads, yet it seemed to get further away every time its estimated date of arrival approached. We were originally told…

Everybody knows the Goldilocks story – the one where she finds the sweet spot among three bowls of breakfast left by a family of bears. Well, this might be very similar, because while I have previously reviewed the new MG ZS in both the budget-friendly Essence petrol form and flagship…

MG revealed its first ever ute – the U9 – in Melbourne just over one week ago, and now the Chinese carmaker isn’t wasting any time in preparing the vital new model for its local release later this year. The U9 is already undergoing local road testing, with the planned…

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC has been on sale in Australia for a couple of years now and, compared to the first-generation mid-size German luxury SUV, it still offers fewer options than the original. Despite a wide array of powertrains available globally, including diesel and plug-in hybrid choices, Mercedes-Benz Australia opted…

Skoda expects a sales recovery in Australia over the coming years as new products continue to hit the local market. After hitting a record 7999 Australian deliveries in 2023, Skoda sales dropped by 37 per cent last year to just over 5000. The trend has continued into 2025 – Skoda…

The arrival of the updated Mercedes-Benz V-Class caps off a big 12 months or so for people movers in Australia. V300 AMG In 2023, we welcomed the electric LDV MIFA 9 and luxurious Lexus LM. While hybrid versions of the Kia Carnival launched last year. More recently, China’s challenger Zeekr…

Australia is undoubtedly a ute-heavy market, with some models beating out SUV favourites to be the best-selling vehicles in the country. While there’s a lot of emphasis put on many high-end and flagship models with nicer engines and more gear, there is still a strong market for base-level workhorses that…

The new-generation Toyota Camry’s reputation preceded itself in our office. I’d already heard so many glowing descriptions of the new hybrid-only sedan from colleagues, so upon picking up this mid-range Ascent Sport it carried the weight of all these expectations. The good news? The new Camry lives up to the…

Two of Australia’s largest automotive industry groups are at odds over the federal Opposition’s proposal to scrap fines for carmakers who exceed emissions targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). As reported earlier today, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has committed to axing the government’s NVES penalties for carmakers if…

The Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover has been unveiled ahead its in-the-flesh later this month at the Shanghai motor show. Mazda took to the Weibo social media platform to drop a video of the car’s exterior. As with many electric vehicles, the EZ-60 features flush-fitting door handles and a closed off…

There’s fashionably late, and then there’s Volkswagen ID.4 late. Europe’s number one auto brand has had a competitor for the popular Tesla Model Y in overseas markets since 2021, but it’s only just landing in Australia now, years after it was initially promised, and nearly half a decade after the…

The Ford Ranger has been Australia’s best-selling ute, and the nation’s most popular new vehicle overall, for the past two years. But the tide is beginning to turn. For one, the Toyota RAV4 has been Australia’s best-selling vehicle for the past seven months straight, fell within 4000 sales behind the…

A university study has found that an increase in new electric vehicle (EV) sales has led to a rise in CO2 emissions – but there’s a major catch. A study by researchers from the University of Auckland and Xiamen University in China found that across the past 15 years, data…

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales continue to grow in Australia, outpacing the growth shown by hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. A total of 13,698 PHEVs were delivered in the first quarter of 2025, up significantly from the 3426 delivered in the first quarter of 2024. If you include extended-range electric vehicle (EREV)…

Australian automotive engineering icon Walkinshaw will once again tune the Volkswagen Amarok, teasing the second-generation W-Series ute. Volkswagen Amarok W-Series models were available between mid-2020 and the end of 2022, with Walkinshaw modifying the ute to make it more capable on- and off-road. Following the launch of the new Ford…

The Chinese government is keen for some of its state-owned automakers to merge, specifically those which have struggled with the transition to electric vehicles and have yet to establish a successful export program. Gou Ping, vice chairman of the council that oversees state-owned assets, told publications, including the Nikkei, there…

A Greens councillor in Sydney is calling for parking fees to be tripled for SUVs, calling them “big problems, big polluters, [and] big killers”. In a TikTok video with fellow councillor Olivia Barlow, Councillor Matthew Thompson announced he will introduce a motion at today’s City of Sydney council meeting calling…

Waiting for the new Nissan Patrol? Keep on waiting. While it was revealed last year and is already on sale in markets like the US as the Armada, the new Y63 Patrol won’t reach customers here until 2027. As a consolation prize, last year the Australian-market Patrol finally received Apple…

It’s a term we use a lot in the automotive world, but to the average person in Australia ‘rebadging’ – also known as ‘badge engineering’ – probably means nothing. What is a ‘rebadged’ car? Per our definition, a rebadged vehicle is one that is shared by one company to another,…

It’s time for the heavy hitters. We’ve gone to the top shelf to put together one of our closest drag race results to date. It’s the $5 million Lamborghini Sian up against the carbon-bodied McLaren Senna hypercar. In addition to being built in different countries, the Lamborghini Sian uses a…

It’s been more than a decade since Australia last held an international motor show and, with the current state of the market, it’s unlikely we’ll see one again. Crowds of potential new-car buyers will flock to Melbourne this weekend for what’s being billed as “the largest gathering of automotive manufacturers…

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles are gaining market share globally, as emissions standards become ever more stringent. While this led to a recent boom in electric vehicle (EV) sales globally, this growth is now cooling while traditional hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are gaining more momentum. Despite this, Ford…

The price of the Zeekr X small electric SUV has been slashed by up to $7000, depending on the variant. The entry-level Zeekr X RWD now starts at $49,900 before on-road costs, which is $7000 less than it was. The optional Convenience Package is still available with this variant for…

The Skoda Elroq RS, the most powerful model in the company’s new entry-level electric crossover range, has been unveiled at Milan Design Week. While it’s unclear when, or if, the RS will join the local Elroq range, the less powerful models in the Elroq range will be launched in Australia…

US President Donald Trump’s plan to implement reciprocal tariffs of at least 10 per cent on the country’s trading partners in order to bolster North American manufacturing and raise federal revenue has raised the ire of Australian economists, but will have little direct impact on the local economy or its…

The interior of the sixth-generation Honda Prelude was revealed overnight, and it looks instantly familiar, yet a little different too. In a video released last night, Japanese YouTuber Unadon spent some quality time examining the Prelude’s exterior and interior before giving the coupe a spin on a test track. The…

Few vehicles tick as many boxes as a fast wagon. With a big boot, low driving position, seating for five and ample performance, cars like the Skoda Octavia RS pack the ingredients to satisfy commuters, families and driving enthusiasts alike. Yet, the sporty wagon is a dying breed, especially in…

MG’s range seems to be growing as spectacularly as its sales figures, and the company’s burgeoning lineup is expanding yet again with the new MG S5 EV.  A compact electric SUV to rival the BYD Atto 3 and new Kia EV3, it’s essentially a replacement for the old ZS EV,…

Ford Australia is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the country’s longest continuous automotive brand has announced how fans can celebrate. A century ago this week, the Ford Motor Company of Australia was founded in Geelong (on March 31, 1925), following visits from North American executives two years prior. After producing…

You’d think that the rugged, affordable Romanian brand would be a natural fit for the Australian car market, but Ateco Automotive – Renault’s importer and therefore the arbiter of what happens to Dacia in an Australian sense – has long said that if and when it does import any Dacias,…

Genesis will open its first “agency” in Australia in mid-2025, with a brand-new showroom in Sydney’s northwest forming part of a new chapter in its retail approach. Located on Victoria Avenue in Castle Hill, the upcoming Genesis Castle Hill Showcase marks a major milestone in the brand’s Australian expansion. Developed…

In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in Australia. The company is set to axe the current ASX, Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport from its lineup due to them not complying with a new Australian Design Rule (ADR)…

GWM’s spin-off brand Tank revealed the wild Tank 700 back in 2023, and according to Australian executives, it’s still planned for local launch. Speaking with CarExpert, GWM Australia and New Zealand (GWM ANZ) managing director Charles Zhao couldn’t confirm exactly when the flagship Tank offering will arrive. “[Tank] 700 is…

The MG 5 is Australia’s cheapest sedan – that’s one way of looking at it. The other way is that it’s the most value-packed small sedan on the market. NOTE: This is an updated version of a review that first went live in September 2023. Save some minor price changes and the…

Life is tough at the top. Note: This is an updated version of a review that first went live in September 2024. There have been no changes to pricing or specifications since publication. We have updated key details with the most up-to-date information available. Read the original version of this…

There are few more striking SUVs on the road than the Toyota C-HR. Note: This is an updated version of a review that first went live in September 2024. There have been no changes to pricing or specifications in the past six months since publication. We have updated key details, such…

GWM has only just introduced a turbo-diesel engine to its Tank 300 body-on-frame SUV, and the company claims it’s already outselling the existing variants. Speaking with CarExpert, GWM Australia and New Zealand (GWM ANZ) head of marketing and communications Steve Maciver said sales volume of the turbo-petrol Tank 300 has…

Jaguar’s upcoming electric grand tourer is set to have the same dramatic proportions as the Type 00 concept revealed late last year. Eschewing the jelly bean look of some other brands, the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) has an extremely long bonnet… even though there’s no V12 under there, just one…

The Coalition’s proposal to cut the fuel excise tax by half has been met with criticism for two of Australia’s latest electric vehicle (EV) industry bodies. They’ve perhaps unsurprisingly instead called for governments to better support fuel-efficient and zero tailpipe emission vehicles. Overnight, Opposition leader Peter Dutton promised that if…

The sixth-generation Nissan Micra has been revealed in production form, and will go on sale in Europe towards the end of 2025. Unfortunately the new Micra will be “offered exclusively for European customers”, ruling it out for the Australian and Japanese markets. The sixth-generation Micra will be built alongside its…

Queensland thieves are targeting some of the most high-value and commonly available cars in the Sunshine State, new data has shown. The Courier Mail reports data from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) and Suncorp has shown most stolen vehicle insurance claims through both companies in 2024 were made…

With a federal election on the horizon, the Government’s focus for the budget centred around income tax cuts. As far as motoring and transport in general, the Government didn’t announce any major incentives or schemes. Rather, it detailed spending on a slew of new road and rail projects. Roads The…

The MG QS is launching in Australia later this year as the brand’s largest SUV yet for our market. A CarExpert reader has shared an image of a QS evaluation vehicle, spotted testing in New South Wales. The QS will be shown off to the public in Melbourne on April…

The latest Honda CR-V has quickly become the Japanese brand’s best seller in Australia, though it’s not quite as popular as it once was. While rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-5 continue to light up the sales charts and the medium SUV segment as a whole…

A stolen Holden Commodore is one of many items seized during raids on multiple properties in Melbourne last week, though it’s not what will get the mainstream headlines. On Thursday, March 20, officers from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit, Mornington Peninsula and Moorabbin Crime Investigation Units and the Dog Squad…

Kia has finally done away with the dreary non-turbo engine in lower-grade Stonic models, as well as adding a few expected safety features to the range. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in September 2024. There have been no specification changes since then, though pricing has changed slightly.…

The flagship Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been given another price increase, but the V8-powered pickup’s equipment list is unchanged. General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) now lists the off-road focused Silverado 1500 ZR2 at $141,500 before on-road costs, a $3500 increase on its most recent price, and up $8500 on this…

No, your eyes don’t deceive you – this is an original ‘E1’ Porsche Cayenne you see before you. While we focus on new cars here at CarExpert, Porsche Cars Australia threw us the keys to this very special first-generation 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo to showcase its Porsche Tequipment accessories range…

Just under 90 per cent of all new Fords sold in Australia in 2024 were Rangers or Everests. The Ranger was Australia’s best-selling model bar none, and the Everest came in sixth and beat all its large SUV rivals. Given Ford overtook Mazda to become the number two brand in…

When is a Volkswagen Transporter not really a Volkswagen Transporter? Caravelle When Volkswagen gets into bed with Ford to produce its seventh-generation mid-sized delivery van. At least that’s what the dyed-in-the-wool VW-loving tradies will be saying — and have been saying online — about this all-new Transporter.  It all comes…

Brisbane electric vehicle (EV) energy management and charging manufacturer EVOS has penned a deal that will see its chargers manufactured and sold in Asia. Japanese company FKK, an LED component and spark plug specialist, has entered an agreement with EVOS to distribute its chargers in Japan from the end of…

The Lexus NX is the sweet spot for a lot of luxury SUV customers. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 Lexus NX250 In particular, those in the market for a mid-sized petrol-electric model with plenty of power and efficiency are treated to a broad range of choices – in…

Audi has confirmed it will end production of the A1 hatch and Q2 small SUV in 2026 as it gears up to launch an entry-level electric vehicle (EV) that will help fill the void. Autocar reports word from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner that the two vehicles will exit production next…

Can you spot the difference? Toyota has given its Corolla Cross small SUV a very minor update for 2025. Like the Japanese auto brand’s wider hybrid model range, it now ditches the ‘Hybrid’ badging and instead picks up ‘HEV’ badging. Another minor specification change is the addition of wireless Android…

While many brands have been downsizing to four-cylinder engines, Mazda has introduced inline six-cylinder engines – and it has no plans to get rid of them. In announcing its new Lean Asset Strategy, Mazda has reiterated it’ll introduce its new Skyactiv-Z engine technology to its inline six-cylinder engines, aimed at…

The fourth-generation Suzuki Vitara has been with us now for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. NOTE: This is an updated version of a review that was published in July 2024. There have been no major changes to pricing or specification since publication. It’s worth noting…

Tesla has launched its latest round of incentives to attract customers and clear its inventory backlog in Australia, offering free home chargers and Supercharging credits. The electric vehicle (EV) specialist has experienced a sales decrease of almost 66 per cent in the first two months of 2025 compared to the…

Jack is finally reviewing the JAC! How fitting! Chinese carmaker JAC has launched its first model in the Australian market, the T9 dual-cab 4×4 ute, with customer deliveries commencing back in December last year. Available in two turbo-diesel powered trim levels, the T9 is priced from $42,662 before on-roads in…

Nissan Australia has extended some sharp offers for its two most popular models, the X-Trail and Navara, offering thousands of dollars off their prices. The Japanese brand is also running out stock of the pre-update Qashqai, offering similarly large discounts. Now extended until March 31, 2025, the offer sees all…

Toyota is no longer alone in the world of affordable hybrid hatches. For years the Japanese manufacturer boasted hybrid power as a USP of its Yaris and Corolla nameplates, but that all changed last year with the introduction of three new rivals in Australia – the mild-hybrid Hyundai i30 N…

Australia’s new car market houses an eclectic mix of automotive brands from all corners of the globe. There are the Japanese staples – Toyota, Mazda and Mitsubishi, just to name a few – as well as European giants including Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. Then there’s the new wave of…

It’s finally here. Deliveries of the new-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado finally commenced late in 2024, several months after stock of the previous-generation model had effectively dried up. That had allowed the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X to storm past it in the sales charts, and we dare say some would-be…

“EVs don’t have the strength to tow our big caravan,” loudly explained the gentleman to his female companion at the next cafe table. He’s correct that in Australia today there are no pure electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) suitable to tow a 3500kg caravan. This will change…

Volkswagen is replacing the Tiguan Allspace with an entirely new model called the Tayron (pronounced tie-ron), and it will fulfil the same role as the outgoing seven-seat mid-sized SUV, slotting in between the five-seat Tiguan and the range-topping Touareg. Whereas the Allspace was little more than a stretched Tiguan in…

The Volkswagen Group’s Czech brand Skoda will give the public its first taste of the first all-electric Octavia in six months, when a wagon concept will preview the battery-powered cousin to the VW Golf. As reported by Autocar, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer has confirmed the concept car will be unveiled…

Electric vehicle (EV) prices are on the slide, and the Cupra Born is ‘Exhibit A’ of this developing trend. The sporty Spanish electric hatchback arrived Down Under back in 2023 with a price tag of $59,990 before on-road costs, which held firm through turbulent times for EVs… until now. Amidst…

Older drivers are overrepresented in South Australia’s road toll, prompting the state’s police to run safety courses in a bid to refresh its senior motorists’ driving skills. On March 27, South Australia Police will hold two free sessions at its new Road Safety Centre in West Beach, focusing on keeping…

The Australian Government’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for certain electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) has cost taxpayers 10 times more than initially projected, according to a tax expert. Speaking to the Australian Financial Review, Institute of Public Accountants senior tax adviser Tony Greco estimated the government is…

Lexus today revealed an updated RZ, but it’s not the only electric vehicle (EV) launch it has planned for this year. “The RZ will be one of three new BEVs Lexus will launch in the next 12 months,” reads a press release from Lexus Europe, suggesting the other two will…

Makoto Uchida will be replaced as CEO of Nissan by the Ivan Espinosa, the company’s chief planning officer and head of motorsports, on April 1. Nissan’s board of directors met on March 11, and asked Uchida-san to step aside in favour of Mr Espinosa. Uchida-san will stay on as a…

The final V10-powered Audi R8 rolled off the production line a year ago, with the future of the supercar’s nameplate unclear – though there was speculation it would be reborn as an electric vehicle (EV). That now appears to not be the case, with Autocar reporting the third-generation Audi R8…

The MG S5 EV is arriving soon as a replacement for the ZS EV, and government documents show there could be a wide range of variants on offer. The new electric SUV, based on the same platform as the MG 4, is due in Australia during the second quarter (April…

A New South Wales man who was already disqualified from driving until 2117 is facing further delays to getting his licence back, after once again being caught behind the wheel. On Sunday, March 9, officers from the Bathurst Traffic and Highway Patrol Command stopped a Subaru for a random breath…

There’s so much drama going on with Nissan at the moment, but its X-Trail is the definition of drama-free. This is a mid-sized SUV that’s sensible to a fault, which is probably why it remains one of the most popular vehicles in its segment. And it’s growing in popularity, with…

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales are on the rise, but there’s not long left if you want to score significant savings. The electric vehicle (EV) Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for novated lease vehicles is ending for PHEVs on April 1, 2025, which means you’ve got less than a month left…

The Toyota Kluger is a seven-seat SUV with a lot to offer the family buyer. Though the current generation arrived in Australia in 2021, the Kluger nameplate has existed locally since 2003 and has always been a popular reliable seller. Our vehicles are sourced from the United States, and the…

If you’re like me, there’s never a moment when the garage doesn’t have a project car on the go. While original accessories and equipment can be hard to come by, there are some cool ways to accessorise your classic car without deviating too far from the classic feel. So how…

The so-called ‘light car’ segment in Australia is continuing to be hollowed out, as more and more brands discontinue their vehicles and instead focus on more expensive, more profitable SUVs. The Volkswagen Group, however, is sticking it out with not just one but three separate options: the Volkswagen Polo, Skoda…

Maserati is the latest carmaker to delay or flat-out cancel plans to launch an electric flagship model due to a lack of demand. The Maserati MC20 Folgore – an electric version of the twin-turbo V6 sports car – was due to launch this year, becoming a part of the Italian…

The facelifted GR Yaris is here, and what a weapon it is. Take everything good about the previous GR Yaris – immense power, robust all-wheel drive system, and crisp manual transmission – and combine it with Toyota’s mission to constantly improve the performance and appeal of its vehicles – and…

BMW may have launched the fourth-generation X3 mid-sized SUV range in Australia exclusively with electrified petrol powertrains, but it hasn’t ruled out introducing a diesel option down the line. Last year the range consisted of the turbo-petrol 48V mild-hybrid X3 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive, but now the plug-in hybrid…

Volvo’s first electric vehicles (EVs) have been SUVs and people movers, but now it has revealed an electric sedan. Or has it? Volvo says its new ES90 – due here late in 2025 – isn’t simply a sedan, and instead blurs boundaries. “Some might say it is a sedan. Others…

The Leapmotor C10 only recently arrived in Australia as an electric-only proposition, but the Stellantis-backed Chinese electrification specialist is now launching a range-extender version from $45,900 drive-away. That means the 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV, in showrooms this month, undercuts the equivalent C10 EV by $1600. It’s powered by a 158kW…

The Honda ZR-V isn’t the obvious choice for a smaller mid-sized SUV, but it’s not immediately clear why. Sure, there are better sellers in the mid-sized SUV segment like the Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage, which both have greater breadth in their respective model ranges. The ZR-V, meanwhile, is less…

More Victorian city streets could see a 30km/h speed limit imposed if the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body has its 30-year plan enacted. Infrastructure Victoria has released its latest draft 30-year strategy for the state, calling for the government to “reduce speed limits to 30km/h on local streets, starting in…

SPONSORED: If it wasn’t enough for Chery Australia to sell up a storm in 2024 with its new Tiggo 4 Pro light SUV and Tiggo 8 Pro Max large SUV, it now looks set to continue that momentum with the latest version of its Tiggo 7 Pro mid-sized SUV. Chery,…

The Kia Stonic may be almost eight years old, but the Korean brand is squeezing some more life out of the popular Mazda CX-3 rival. Images published by New Car Scoops show camouflaged examples of the facelifted Stonic wearing design cues from other, newer members of the Kia lineup. Kia…

Talk about an interesting introduction to the market. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Altitude The feedback from existing owners hasn’t been that positive about the new-generation Prado, with many potential buyers saying they’ve had to rule out the seven-seat variants due to what most are…

Although BYD beat GWM to the punch by launching the Shark 6 as Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, the latter brand claims its forthcoming Cannon Alpha PHEV will be better in many ways. Speaking with CarExpert, GWM Australia and New Zealand product specialist Tim Leong said the Cannon Alpha…

There are a lot of Ford Ranger Raptors on the road in Australia. While most of their time is spent as daily drivers, their capabilities extend well beyond that. In fact, they extend well beyond what most vehicles on the market are capable of. We had the opportunity to join…

The upcoming Lamborghini Temerario super sports car features a new twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain. But how does it work, and how does this new electrified powertrain compare with the V10 of the old Huracán? Developed entirely at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters, the new engine is part of a hybrid powertrain that…

Despite Volvo softening its electric vehicle (EV) plans globally, it’s still scaling up locally to become an all-electric brand by 2026. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in February 2024. There haven’t been any pricing or specification changes for MY25, save a name change of the…

Artificial intelligence – rightly or wrongly – is becoming more prominent in creative industries, forcing many to rethink their future careers as the technology improves at an exponential rate. While the internet is awash with AI-generated images of cars which will never see the light of day, carmakers are aware…

After rolling out a range of electric SUVs, Kia is now planning to launch an electric sedan in Australia. The Kia EV4 – of which the exterior design was revealed earlier this month – has now been detailed at its reveal in Barcelona at the brand’s EV Day. “Kia Australia…

Volvo has revealed more details about its upcoming ES90 electric sedan just a week out from its unveiling, with the battery-powered model boasting range anxiety-beating figures. The Volvo ES90, due to debut on March 5, will have a claimed driving range of 700km on the WLTP lab test cycle, far…

Nissan’s dual-cab beast is entering its fifth year on sale, and it’s just as tough as it was when it landed. Note: This is an updated version of a review that was first published in August, as there have no been no major specification changes, save some minor price increases,…

The updated Ford F-150 pickup will come to Australian showrooms later than initially planned, becoming the brand’s latest model to suffer delays. Ford’s facelifted F-150 was revealed in the US in September 2023, just a handful of months before the pre-updated model commenced local deliveries. At the time, Ford Australia…

It’s getting on in years, but the Mazda CX-3 is still one of the Japanese brand’s strongest offerings. 2024 model shown throughout Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August. There have been minor pricing and specification changes for 2025 model year. We have updated key details…

A Queensland man has lost his licence for six months and been fined more than $1800 after driving at 92km/h in a school zone. On Wednesday, February 19, Queensland Police Service officers detected a Tesla Model Y allegedly travelling at 92km/h through a 40km/h signposted school zone in Southport. As…

The undisputed leader in the people-mover segment in Australia saw an important addition to its range last year. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August 2024, as there have been no major changes to pricing or specifications in the past six months since publication.…

Mercedes-Benz has finally confirmed it’s working on a downsized version of the G-Class off-road SUV, with rumours of an electric powertrain. The German manufacturer ended years of speculation by announcing the news at a recent shareholder meeting, although details on the new model are hard to come by. Pricing, specifications…

You could view this as two premium British auto brands going head-to-head or, technically speaking, you could view it as a BMW drag race! That’s because Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW and its Cullinan SUV employs a BMW-sourced V12 engine, while the new Range Rover Sport SV is also powered…

After letting Ram and Chevrolet get the jump, Ford finally introduced a factory-backed right-hand drive F-150 in Australia in 2023. Note: This is an updated version of a review that was first published in July 2024. There have been no major changes to pricing or specifications since then. A mid-life refresh is expected to…

It’s sad to see another V8 go. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August 2024. There have been major changes to pricing or specifications in the past months since publication, save for some minor pricing changes due to adjustments with the Luxury Car Tax…

It’s an undeniably strange feeling to clamber into the cabin of a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and see two pedals and an automatic gear shifter. Note: This is an updated version of a review that was first published in February 2024. Since then the venerable V8 turbo-diesel engine has been axed from…

The Jimny is the little car that could for Suzuki. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August. There have been no major changes to the Jimny XL’s pricing or specifications in the past six months since publication. It’s worth noting three-door versions of the Jimny are…

Mercedes-Benz has made some of its electric vehicles (EVs) look dramatically different from its combustion-powered model, but now it’s moving away from this strategy. “Going forward a coherent design language will be used across the entire portfolio,” the company said in releasing its annual report for 2024. “BEV and electrified…

Time is running out for the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August. There have been no major changes to pricing or specifications in the past six months, save for a new Wolfsburg special edition that arrived in October. We have updated…

Mazda has announced a significant investment into building future models in Thailand, and it has previewed what one will look like. This week, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro announced the carmaker will invest 5 billion Baht ($233.8 million) into a Thai production facility to produce electrified small SUVs, both for the…

The Ineos Grenadier won’t be available in Australia with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) due to lack of “market demand”, despite the fact the potentially life-saving safety technology is being mandated. That’s because Ineos Automotive has received an exemption from the federal government regulation on the basis the British-designed, French-built wagon…

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its most powerful car yet – a hotted-up, blacked-out version of its Spectre electric vehicle (EV). The Black Badge Spectre is the latest model (and the first EV) to join the British luxury carmaker’s more potent Black Badge lineup, which includes the Ghost and Cullinan. Claimed to…

The Toyota RAV4 has been hybrid-only for some time now, and it was almost Australia’s favourite car in 2024. 2024 model shown throughout Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in August. Spare some minor specification tweaks, there haven’t been any changes to the pricing. We have updated…

The reborn, electric-only Nissan Micra and a new-generation Leaf are due to go into production within the next 12 months or so, giving the Japanese brand more competitors in a growing market. In a presentation last week, Nissan detailed seven of its next models to launch, which included two hybrids,…