There are many different types of SUV. G25 GT SP FWD shown There’s not just the dichotomy between rugged, body-on-frame SUVs and more car-like unibody crossover wagons. Looking within just the latter category, there are models with boxy bodies, ones that try to look like coupes, and others that really…

The US Government’s State Department denies it plans to buy a fleet of armoured Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), despite reports claiming it was going to pay US$400 million to the company run by one of its employees. The Associated Press reports the State Department had agreed to a deal with…

BYD has rolled out its newest and perhaps most important model in Australia: the Sealion 7. The Chinese brand arrived in Australia in 2022 with a mid-sized electric SUV, the Atto 3, which was followed soon after by two more EVs, the small Dolphin hatch and mid-sized Seal sedan, as…

While not always a strictly necessary purchase, SUVs are the dominant vehicle type in the Australian new car market, and small SUVs have seemingly overtaken hatchbacks and sedans as the car of choice for singles and young families. A whopping 181,197 small SUVs were sold in 2024, a four per…

The Subaru Forester is renowned for being practical, capable and a bit more rugged than its mid-sized SUV rivals, but the competition led by the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is getting ever more sophisticated.  That’s why Subaru has upgraded its sixth-generation Forester with a more modern look and a host of…

The Maserati MC20 is arguably the most underappreciated supercar of the decade. The Italian brand brought to market one of the most beautiful and striking supercars of recent times, backed by great performance and useability, but it failed to make a significant sales impact against the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini…

China’s Geely is one step closer to launching in Australia, with the first batch of EX5 electric SUVs set to arrive in Australia imminently. The first allocation will roll off ships at ports in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth this week, before the model officially goes on sale in…

New vehicle deliveries for at least one major auto brand are being impacted by yet another issue at a major Australian port. The unloading of at least one ship at the Port of Melbourne has been delayed, with Ford Australia telling CarExpert an unspecified biosecurity process is to blame. “There…

Although it’s been known for around a week now through leaked statements to the media, Honda and Nissan have confirmed their mega-merger is no longer taking place. Ahead of the release of their quarterly financial statements, both automakers issued press releases stating they would “terminate their MOU [memorandum of understanding]”…

SPONSORED Despite operating in one of the most challenging times in automotive history as emissions regulators across the globe race towards an all-electric future as far as personal mobility goes, BMW is crushing it with both its traditional ICE cars and battery-electric vehicles at the same time. That’s extraordinary given…

Things are changing at Peugeot Australia and the first in a fresh suite of new models from the French brand is the third-generation Peugeot 3008 mid-sized SUV. Bringing an all-new, almost coupe-like SUV design, plus a new-generation i-Cockpit curved infotainment array and more advanced STLA Medium underpinnings, this car was…

Porsche’s U-turn on an electric-heavy model rollout is closer to becoming reality, with an alleged test mule for the new petrol-powered Macan spied in Europe. Despite Porsche launching the second-generation Macan as an electric vehicle (EV), reports from Europe last month claimed the popular nameplate would continue to be offered…

The results of the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) latest round of its fuel and emissions Real-World Testing Program have been released, and it’s bad news for several popular vehicles. In 2022, the Federal Government allocated $14 million to the AAA – the peak body for Australia’s state-based motoring clubs, such…

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has been revealed in production form, previewing the more rugged version of the electric SUV due in showrooms later this year. First unveiled in digital prototype form in 2023, Volvo has now officially taken the covers off the EX30 Cross Country – and it looks…

The Kia Sorento range is one of the most diverse large SUVs in terms of its powertrain offerings, with petrol V6, diesel four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid (HEV), and petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions available. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 Kia Sorento GT-Line HEV AWD All of them have seven…

A man who caused a crash with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) allegedly almost seven times higher than the legal limit is expected to be charged with multiple offences. According to Victoria Police, the 29-year-old man crashed his Mazda into a ute on the Princess Freeway in Hoppers Crossing at about…

SUVs accounted for 56.9 per cent of the Australian new-car market last year, but not every SUV was a winner. For every hugely popular model like the Toyota RAV4 or Ford Everest, there were a number of considerably less popular vehicles. For this exercise, we’ve looked at VFACTS sales data…

This is probably something you weren’t expecting to see – a Mansory-modified Rolls-Royce Cullinan drag racing a battery-electric Zeekr 009 people mover. It’s Great Britain taking on China to see which is quickest down the quarter-mile. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your…

KGM SsangYong is at one and the same time a brand trying to reinvent itself and yet also remind us that it’s been around a long time. In fact, the company last year celebrated 70 years of making cars (although in 1954 it started as Dong-A Motors — name changes…

Our drag racing series is back again. This time it’s a convertible showdown between the MG Cyberster battery-electric convertible, and the mighty Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster. Big shoutout to MG for helping us cover the cost of putting this event on. It’s incredibly expensive and resource-intensive to do this…

The Toyota Yaris Cross was launched in Australia way back in August 2020, and in 2024 it received an overdue upgrade to its interior technology. It is the Japanese brand’s smallest and most affordable ‘SUV’, but with flashy, affordable newcomers hitting the local light SUV scene in recent months, is…

Volvo’s answer to the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) is starting testing this year, giving the Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker a much-needed presence in one of the world’s most popular new vehicle market segments. The Volvo EX60 – the electric equivalent to the brand’s most popular model, the XC60 – is…

Just as Renault has been raiding its back catalogue for inspiration, now Fiat has reimagined one of its most popular models as an electric and hybrid crossover called the Grande Panda.  Despite the ‘Grande’ prefix, the new Panda isn’t exactly massive. At 3.99 metres long, it fits right into the…

Electric sports cars remain rare, but the next Porsche Cayman is set to blast into this growing segment with sultry styling and likely some heady performance. Porsche is replacing the current 718 Boxster roadster and Cayman coupe with a new electric droptop and coupe, and it’s the Cayman that has…

The Toyota HiLux is a vehicle that doesn’t need an introduction. This Thai-built ute was Australia’s top-selling vehicle bar none for seven consecutive years, but for the last two years it has been pipped at the post by the locally developed but also Thai-made Ford Ranger. The current-generation HiLux dates…

The Honda-Nissan merger could be on the rocks, with automotive insiders reporting Nissan could reject Honda’s offer of becoming a subsidiary. Business publication Bloomberg reports a person familiar with the matter has said Nissan may reject the acquisition offer despite “some senior officials” supporting the plan. Spokespeople for both Nissan…

The value potential of the latest generation Skoda Fabia has never been realised in Australia, but the most recent addition to the light hatchback lineup promises to change that. Since the fourth-generation Fabia arrived here in 2022, Skoda Australia has only offered it in one high-spec variant that packs a…

Volkswagen Australia is offering nationwide drive-away pricing on its most popular Amarok variants from model years 2023 and 2024 (MY23 and MY24). Until March 31, 2025, Amarok Style utes are being offered with free on-road costs. MY23 examples are being offered with nationwide drive-away pricing of $66,990 for the four-cylinder…

The Mitsubishi Triton, especially in its most recent iteration, is an interesting proposition. Despite now having been on sale in Australia for a year, the latest generation Triton is still only available as a dual-cab pickup – single-cab, Club Cab and cab/chassis body styles will follow later in 2025. Nevertheless,…

A New South Wales driver has copped major penalties after allegedly treating the Hume Highway as an Autobahn. The 21-year-old driver was allegedly clocked doing 178km/h in a 110km/h zone in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX on the Hume Motorway near Woodbine at around 9:48pm on January 31, 2025. Campbelltown…

The new MG ZS Hybrid+ has hit the ground running since it was released in Australia late last year. A total of 1167 ZS-badged cars (including the ZS EV and ZST) were sold in December, making up over 10 per cent of all small SUV sales, and the second-generation model…

After growing in sales each year since launching in Australia in 2019, Korean luxury brand Genesis finally hit a stumbling block last year. However, it’s expecting to turn things around this year. According to VFACTS figures, Genesis deliveries fell 26.9 per cent in 2024 compared to the year before, with…

The best-selling mid-sized van in Australia needs no introduction – it’s a staple in the segment, and it wears an all-too-familiar badge. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in July 2024, as there have been no major changes to specifications in the past six months…

Since its local launch in 2019, Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has stuck with a small but growing network of factory-owned retail locations – something that has limited its geographical and therefore commercial footprint. Now, it’s altering its strategy to help it get more people into its cars, with its existing…

Nissan now holds the title of offering Australia’s longest new-car warranty, but it comes with conditions akin to one of its fellow Japanese brands. All new Nissans sold in Australia from January 1, 2021 will continue to be covered by the brand’s standard five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, however, owners will be…

The most successful team in Supercars Championship history will once again run Fords from 2026, with Triple Eight going back to the Blue Oval after a 16-season hiatus. In a shock move, Ford Australia announced today that Triple Eight Race Engineering – also known as Red Bull Ampol Racing –…

China is now the third-largest importer of new vehicles in Australia, and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon. Last year, 210,113 new cars made in China were delivered to Australian customers, representing just under 17 per cent of the 1,237,287 total deliveries made in the record 2024…

US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla may have experienced record share price highs in 2024, but that doesn’t translate to profitability. In the carmaker’s 2024 earnings call this morning, Tesla said its year-on-year revenue had increased by just one per cent last year, rising from US$96.8 billion (A$155.3bn) to US$97.7…

The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf is due to arrive in Australia from April, when the facelifted German hatchback will become available in six model variants. It’s been a year since the updated Golf was revealed in Europe, and now Volkswagen Australia has locked in features and specifications for the local range…

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to increase beyond 20 million in 2025, according to a leading British research firm. Rho Motion analysts predict EV sales will grow by 18 percent this year, boosting the total number of global deliveries to over 20 million. Chinese brands are set to…

The Ford Everest is really starting to hit its stride in Australia. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in July, as there have been no major changes to pricing for specifications in the past six months since publication, save for some minor 2025.25MY changes announced in…

The looming merger of Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan may not include Mitsubishi after all, with reports from the nation claiming the latter brand won’t go all-in on joining its compatriots. The Japan News, citing unidentified sources, reports Mitsubishi is making arrangements to exist outside of the Honda-Nissan merger, which…

Cupra is set to launch updated versions of its Leon hatchback and Formentor crossover soon, but it has also introduced a new entry-level version of the oldest model it currently offers in Australia, the Cupra Ateca mid-sized SUV. The Ateca helped launch the sporty Volkswagen Group-owned brand Down Under in 2022, pre-dating…

Electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in popularity in recent years, with motorists recognising the benefits of the zero tailpipe emissions technology. With demand having cooled slightly in key markets in recent months, many car brands that have previously set ambitious plans to ditch petrol and diesel engines in the coming…

The Land Rover Discovery Sport deserves to be more popular in Australia, but times are tough. Despite being the most attainable model in the Land Rover and Range Rover stable, and the fact it competes in the hottest part of the market – mid-sized SUVs – it’s strange that it’s…

Mid-sized SUVs have long been Australia’s most popular new-vehicle type, last year chalking up over 80,000 more sales than the next biggest market segment, 4×4 utes. Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid AWD SUVs in general found a total of 704,557 new homes in 2024, for a market share of 56.9 per…

As more carmakers enter Australia’s new-vehicle market, newer and less well-established auto brands are really having to fight for the limelight. The latest example of this is Chery, which relaunched itself in Australia in 2023 with the Omoda 5, a compact SUV that has since spawned a battery-electric version. Released…

China’s Leapmotor is one of a many new carmakers begging for Australian’s attention with tech-heavy electrified vehicles. It has just launched locally with the C10, which is an electric mid-size SUV rival to the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5, Deepal S07, and Xpeng G6, among others. Speaking…

The current-generation Renault Koleos went on sale in Australia close to a decade ago. That means it’s one of the oldest models on sale in the highly competitive mid-sized SUV segment – and there are promotional deals that reflect that. If you’re shopping for a Koleos, you’ll notice there are…

Coinciding with the Australia Day long weekend, there are four days of double demerits in certain jurisdictions. Double demerits came into effect at 12:01am on Friday, January 24 in New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and will remain in place until 11:59pm on Monday, January 27.…

After a brief hiatus, the Hyundai i30 Hatch has been back on sale in Australia for a few months now, and it comes with some distinctive European flair. South Korean production of this model ceased back in 2023 and it’s now only being produced in Czechia, like the high-performance N…

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement after less than a year and is itching to turn things around at the commercial vehicle brand, and that includes launching an unexpected product. Automotive News reports the recently returned CEO wants to add “a passenger van” to Ram’s lineup. It’s unclear…

There has been a lot of hype in the world of electric vehicles, especially when it comes to the Xpeng G6 – and with good reason. It’s one of the more affordable mid-sized electric SUVs on the market, has a huge focus on technology and quality, and a thoughtful cabin…

The Polestar 2 will renewed in due course, rather than being replaced by the all-new Polestar 7, according to the head of the Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle (EV) specialist. Former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath previously said the mid-sized electric liftback – the Geely-controlled EV brand’s direct competitor for the top-selling Tesla…

Ford’s iconic pony car lives on for another generation. After numerous delays, first customer deliveries of the seventh-generation S650 Mustang began in Australia late last year. Nonetheless, the latest pony car brings fresh looks inside and out, as well as new tech, while retaining its bellowing Coyote V8 engine. Yes,…

Deepal is expanding its retail network in Australia, after launching late in 2024 with just four dealers across two cities. The Chinese brand’s Adelaide dealership is now open, with one in Perth opening at the end of January and a Brisbane location following in February. Deepal also promises to continue…

Honda’s smallest SUV is a unique choice in Australia’s modern automotive market. Available in only three variants – one petrol, two hybrid – it remains a sensible alternative to something a little bigger like Honda’s own ZR-V, and like that model it has the advantage of being available with a…

The Ferrari F40 is one of the most recognisable supercars ever made, but two examples have been left battered and bruised after separate crashes in the same week. Images of a smashed Ferrari F40 on its side circulated on social media last week, which was followed by a video of…

Lexus RX prices have increased marginally for 2025, despite the luxury SUV entering the new year unchanged. The entry grade RX350h Luxury now starts at $90,350 before on-road costs in front-wheel drive guise – up by $290 – while the remaining five variants are also between $266 and $290 more…

The Mitsubishi Outlander has been a family favourite for a number of years now, though competition from its rivals is getting stiffer than ever. Last year a total of 27,613 examples of the Outlander were sold, making it the second top-selling vehicle in its segment, behind only the popular Toyota…

Hyundai Australia has confirmed that its baby Venue SUV will enter 2025 unchanged, aside from price rises of $250 across the range. A four variant lineup remains, ranging from the base manual up to the flagship Elite with an automatic transmission. Despite price rises in consecutive years, the Venue still…

Mitsubishi does a fabulous job of selling cars in Australia, which is all the more impressive given it has withdrawn from China, come close to doing the same in Europe, and is little more than a niche player in the US. This is a brand that didn’t seem to suffer…

The Ineos Grenadier off-roader is once again rolling off its production line in France, following a four-month manufacturing hiatus caused by the brief demise of an automotive icon. Production was suspended in September 2024 after seat supplier Recaro filed for insolvency in Germany two months earlier, impacting all examples of…

Mitsubishi has confirmed new Australian regulations will force it to kill off multiple models that will no longer be compliant. The ancient ASX will be replaced during 2025 with a rebadged Renault Captur already sold in Europe, while the Eclipse Cross, Eclipse Cross PHEV and Pajero Sport will be axed.…

Australians are buying new cars in record numbers, with 1,237,287 new vehicles delivered in 2024. While a handful of models were universally popular nationwide, state and territory sales figures reveal remarkably varying buyer preferences across the country. The venerable Toyota HiLux continues to dominate the sales race in Australia’s top…

British marque Jaguar made waves in late 2024 when it launched a rebranding campaign ahead of its electric-only, more upmarket push. While the campaign arguably led to Jaguar receiving the most attention in the mainstream media and beyond than ever before in its 89-year history, the carmaker was criticised for…

Australia’s new vehicle market may have reached a record high in 2024, but increasing cost of living pressures saw a downturn in sales to private buyers. A total of 624,626 new vehicles were delivered to private buyers last year, representing 50.5 per cent of the overall market. This represented a…

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales rose in 2024 by 25 per cent to set a new annual record, powered in large part by continued growth in demand in China. EV research firm Rho Motion reports global EV passenger car and light-duty vehicle sale reached 17.1 million in 2024. This was…

Sean Lander and James Wong are back with the CarExpert Podcast for the first time this year! The boys dive into VFACTS 2024 sales figures to reveal who won, who lost and who surprised in the end-of-year tallies. Sean and James also take a look at the recently spied Toyota…

The Ram 1500 just received an update in the US that saw it trade its Hemi V8 for a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine with more power and torque, but some pickup truck fans still want the rumble of a bent eight. Ram’s newly appointed CEO, Tim Kuniskis – who previously…

The BYD Seal has become cheaper for 2025, but the mid-sized electric sedan has simultaneously gained features. Prices have been cut by between $2808 and $3758, depending on the variant, while all variants now come with an electric sunshade for the panoramic glass roof. They also gain BYD’s Digital Key…

Mazda has revealed the new 6e electric vehicle (EV) for the European and UK markets, serving as an electric successor to the long-running Mazda 6 mid-sizer. Debuting at the Brussels motor show in Belgium, the 2025 Mazda 6e will go on sale in Europe during the northern hemisphere’s summer, indicating…

The MG 3 has been Australia’s top-selling light car for a number of years now due in part to its affordable pricing, and it continued that streak in 2024 amid a new-generation model arriving. Last year a total of 12,563 examples of the MG 3 were registered, more than double…

The ink officially dried on the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it a set of stringent new laws designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the local car market. At its heart, the NVES is an environmental policy targeted at…

Toyota has declared good old-fashioned customer service and a solid dealer footprint as the key trumpcards for carmakers in their quest to retain a strong foothold in the Australian auto market. Australia’s already saturated new-vehicle market enters unchartered territory in 2025, when at least another half a dozen highly ambitious…

Finalised new vehicle sales data for 2024 has landed, and a familiar group of models topped the charts last year. Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 It’s hardly surprising to see Toyota make the list, nor is the presence of three utes from established brands. Indeed, the only nameplate to drop out…

Reflective, high-visibility clothing may stand out to human drivers at night, but a recent study suggests it may be invisible to a vehicle’s automated crash prevention technology. The study, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US, set out to determine the effectiveness of autonomous emergency…

The Subaru WRX lineup appears set to expand in Australia, after a new flagship manual variant surfaced in government documents. According to the documents, Subaru has received approval to sell the WRX tS with a six-speed manual transmission in Australia – meaning the current range-topping sedan may no longer be…

The current Tesla Model Y looks like a puffed up pre-update Model 3, but spy photos of the facelifted model reveal a sharper look – if one that uses design cues seen on rival brands. Instead of simply mirroring the recently launched Highland update of the Model 3, the updated…

Toyota’s next-generation HiLux has been spied in Thailand, and it looks like bad news for those expecting the new ute to be a ground-up redesign. Images published by Thai publication Headlight Magazine show what is reported to be the new HiLux in heavy camouflage, covering everything in front of its…

Korean luxury brand Genesis doesn’t shy away from bright metallic trim on its cars, which makes its new G80 Black quite a departure. Arriving in Australia in 2025, the G80 Black is the fourth vehicle from the brand to get the black-out treatment – albeit only the first in Australia.…

The Leapmotor C10 is gaining the option of partial petrol power in key export markets such as Europe and Australia. Currently the Leapmotor C10 is only sold in Australia as an electric vehicle (EV), however co-parent Stellantis has confirmed it’ll launch the new C10 REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) in…

A record 172,696 hybrid vehicles were delivered to Australian motorists in 2024, as sales of the fuel-saving models continued to eat into traditional petrol and diesel alternatives. That figure was a significant 76 per cent higher than the year prior, in a market which only increased by 1.7 per cent…

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the potential to break up the ute domination of Australia’s new vehicle market, claims Toyota Australia, which says the popular all-hybrid mid-size SUV could become the country’s best-selling model for the first time in 2025. The evergreen SUV finished second to the Ford Ranger in…

New vehicle sales in Australia will dip by about five per cent year-on-year in 2025, leading to increased competition between brands, shorter wait times and the return of more discounting, according to Toyota Australia’s top salesperson Sean Hanley. However, the company’s sales, marketing and franchise operations vice-president also believes Toyota…

The subtly facelifted 2025 Genesis GV60 has been revealed ahead of its Australian release by September this year. Blink and you’ll miss them, but exterior changes include a new front bumper, headlights and wheel designs inspired by what Genesis calls its ‘Athletic Elegance’ design philosophy. More substantial changes have been…

With all the noise around electric vans, you may have missed the news that Renault has reintroduced the petrol version of its small Kangoo delivery van. Having launched the electric Kangoo E-Tech earlier in 2024, the ICE version is now available in a couple of different variants with lower pricing,…

2025 will be a year of change in the Australian automotive industry, with at least 10 new brands set to arrive on local shores in addition to the circa-50 already in showrooms. While there are some players returning after extended breaks from the local market – such as Cadillac and…

The Porsche 917K is one of the most iconic endurance racing cars from the late 1960s and early 1970s, and its status as a legend of the period was cemented in the 1971 film Le Mans. Starring Steve McQueen, the film depicted a fictional version of the 24 Hours of…

Trends come in waves, eras even. In the automotive world many manufacturers end up habitually copying each other or daring to be extremely different – both scenarios can result in annoying trends that irk consumers and journalists alike. Here are some of the trends the CarExpert team would like to…

Tesla couldn’t recover in the final month of 2024 to reverse a year-long sales decline, ending the year with less than 40,000 deliveries to Australian customers. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 3593 vehicles to Australian customers in December, representing a 63.9 per cent…

US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has recorded its first year of sales decline, but it wasn’t enough for Chinese rival BYD to emerge victorious. Throughout 2024, Tesla delivered 1,789,226 vehicles globally, a 1.1 per cent drop compared to its record figure of 1,808,581 in 2023.  The 2024 tally is…

The New South Wales road toll increased by two-thirds this Christmas and New Year holiday period compared to 12 months prior, while police had a busy time issuing double demerit penalties. From 12:01am Friday, December 20, 2024 until 11:59pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025, New South Wales Police ran Operation Christmas/New…

A Tesla Cybertruck has exploded outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, killing at least one occupant and injuring several members of the public. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) first announced it had received reports of a fire at the entrance to the building shortly before 8:40am on…

2025 is set to become a big year for Australia’s new vehicle market, with multiple new brands coming to showrooms in a bid to take an ever-thinning slice of the pie. But it’s not just new brands looking to grow the market, as the established names also look to introduce…

Australia is set to receive an influx of new and updated models in 2025, and we can’t wait for many of them. Cupra Tavascan Audi Q5 Nissan Ariya Kia Tasman Off-roaders, pickups, sports cars, luxury cars and electric cars are among the many new model types making their way here…

The Australian Capital Territory will become just the third jurisdiction to detect cocaine in roadside drug tests from midnight tonight, in a bid to better protect road users in Canberra. As of January 1, 2025, cocaine will be able to be detected in oral fluid tests conducted at the roadside…

Every year we say goodbye to brilliant vehicles pulled from the Australian market, and 2024 was no different. While previous years have produced a long list of notable discontinuations, there were a couple that left a particularly sour taste in our mouths this year. On one end of the automotive…

The curtain will soon fall on the R35-generation Nissan GT-R, as the ageing supercar-killing coupe nears retirement almost 18 years after it first broke cover. Launched in 2007, the Nissan GT-R was hailed at the time for being on par with contemporary supercars but for a fraction of the cost,…

2024 was a major year for new vehicle launches, with new generations of key models like the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, plus the first of a new wave of Chinese auto brands entering the market. But many models also departed the Australian market, headlined by the departure of what had been…

2024 was a big year for discontinuations. Not only were several long-running models axed, but an entire brand – Citroen – announced it was pulling up stumps. While it wasn’t quite the massacre that 2020 was (when Holden and Infiniti shut up shop) or 2021 (when a new Australian Design…

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the premium mid-sized SUVs that wowed the CarExpert test team in 2024. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N A host of new electric models have entered the market, while established luxury brands made meaningful improvements to standing ICE models. The result…

Opinions aren’t hard to come by in the CarExpert offices. All members of our passionate editorial team live and breathe cars, from cheap city runabouts to multi-million dollar exotics, and the industry that surrounds them all. Over the course of 2024 we’ve had the chance to offer up our thoughts…

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on the cars that wowed the CarExpert test team in 2024. Kia Sorento This time around we’re focusing on large SUVs, the staple vehicle of families across Australia. New for 2024, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Mazda CX-80 both made a splash…

A motorist has been charged by New South Wales Police on multiple counts relating to their unroadworthy vehicle after being pulled over in a modified Toyota 86. On Monday December 23, Auburn Highway Patrol officers observed “most of what was a Toyota 86” driving through Sydney Olympic Park, missing its…

SUVs may be the pick of the bunch right now, but there’s a lot to love about the handful of small passenger cars still on offer. BYD Dolphin Premium Our rewind through 2024 has brought us to these small cars, and we’ve compiled a list of the top five highest-rated…

Thanks to you, 2024 was another booming year for CarExpert on YouTube. While numbers don’t tell the whole story, the following figures were enough to find more than a few of us emitting a low, appreciative whistle through tubed lips. In October we raced to over 500,000 subscribers, a gain…

Need an SUV but don’t want it to be too big? There are plenty of options, but naturally it can be difficult to know where to look. Jeep Avenger We’re looking back at our year of reviews and compiling lists of our top-rated vehicles from various segments. This time light…

Rental car giant Hertz has made it clear that it wants less electric vehicles (EVs) in its US fleet, and it’s adopted an uncommon tactic to try and thin its stock. In January, Hertz announced it would sell 20,000 EVs from its US fleet due to rising depreciation and repair…

It might sound cliché, but this year was probably CarExpert’s biggest year yet. The team drives so many different cars on any given year, but with so many new vehicles coming to the market – and that’s set to continue in 2025 – it takes a properly good thing to…

The Ford Escort has made its official return, and unlike other reborn Blue Oval nameplates, it’s not an electric SUV. Earlier this month, Ford’s “official brand licence partner” Boreham Motorworks unveiled the Escort Mk1 RS, marking the first time the nameplate has been used in more than two decades. According…

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to overturn California’s ban on new petrol and diesel light vehicles from showrooms by 2035, just months after the proposal was approved. In August 2022, California proposed the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in a bid to reduce carbon emissions, with transportation…

An ongoing police operation targeting illegally modified cars in New South Wales has led to 23 vehicles with alleged links to street racing and anti-social driving being defected. On December 18 and 19, officers from Illawarra Traffic and Highway Patrol teamed up with Transport for NSW compliance inspectors to continue…

Hyundai Australia has recalled 3566 examples of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles (EVs), due to a fault which could lead to a loss of power. “Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12-volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in…

It’s almost Christmas once again! And this year there were plenty of significant new model launches in Australia, and also many that were delayed. There were also several new auto brands that landed Down Under in 2024, so it’s no surprise there was unprecedented interest in our new model tests.…

Small SUVs continued to sell well in Australia throughout 2024, and that meant there were plenty of them for us to review. Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power As we continue recapping our 2024, we’re compiling the highest-rated cars from across Australia’s most popular new car segments into a list to show…

Another year has almost ticked by in the automotive world, so it’s time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly. This year brought some huge new model releases, including three all-new dual-cab 4×4 utes, as well as the axing of several established nameplates, the arrival of more…

As we continue to count down to the end of 2024, we’re giving you a year-in-review on the cars that took our fancy throughout the year. Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ Continuing on from last week’s mid-sized SUV review wrap-up, we’re moving on to 4×4 utes. It’s the second-largest segment on the…

Our epic drag racing series is back in action! You’re going to see some of the world’s most impressive supercars go head-to-head in drag races across the quarter mile at our regional airport base in Wyalkatchem, Western Australia. We need to give a massive shout out to our mates at…

Ineos Automotive has revealed its first local special project build – a one-off dual-cab tough-truck that showcases a range of adventure-ready equipment in partnership with a range of Australian accessory suppliers. The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster ‘Kaiju’ project is the ultimate overlander version of the British-engineered, French-built ute and it’s designed…

The Lexus ES range is going hybrid-only in Australia. Following the axing of petrol-powered variants of the UX small SUV earlier this year, Lexus Australia has now dropped the ES250 mid-sized sedan. This was a petrol-powered counterpart to the ES300h hybrid introduced to Australia in 2021. It was the only…

Volvo Cars Australia hasn’t given up on its trusty XC90 just yet, with the popular large SUV’s second facelift originally not intended for our market now confirmed for launch during the first half of 2025. Revealed in September, the 2025 Volvo XC90 is the third iteration of the second-generation model…

SPONSORED Equipped with the latest multimedia technology, safety equipment and engineering know-how, the LDV D90 is a lot more than just a good buy and a serious value for money proposition in the large SUV category. While the facelifted 2025 D90 range arrives this month with a new look, more…

MG’s first all-new compact hatch in 15 years has finally arrived in Australia, and it has steep expectations to meet. The outgoing MG 3 – which dates back to 2011 in China, was first released here in 2016, and is still available in runout while stocks last – was for many…

The first shipment of BYD’s highly anticipated Shark 6 ute to include customer vehicles is en route to Australia, ahead of local deliveries commencing in January 2025. Images out of China show a batch of vehicles preparing to board a ship bound for Australian shores, as BYD endeavours to meet…

SPONSORED Leapmotor is launching sharper drive-away deals for its new C10 mid-sized electric SUV. The Leapmotor C10 Style is now available from $47,500 drive-away nationwide and this attractive offer applies to stylish Pearl White vehicles, with premium paint finishes available at additional cost. Flagship C10 Design grades starts from $51,500…

The Toyota Urban Cruiser has been revealed as the Japanese giant’s latest electric vehicle (EV), but we’ve seen it before. That’s because it’s a lightly restyled version of the recently revealed Suzuki e Vitara, with a new ‘hammerhead’ front-end design to align it with recently launched Toyota models like the…

Cupra wants to lure more Australians into its tribe. The sporty Spanish spinoff brand from the Volkswagen Group sold more than 3700 cars in Australia in 2023, but it’s struggled to hit the same heights so far in 2024. To date, it’s down 30 per cent on the same point…

If you’re like us, you’ll routinely take note of the cars that appear in your favourite movies and TV shows. 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R – 2 Fast 2 Furious 1963 Aston Martin DB5 – Goldfinger SOURCE: IMCDB Some movies and shows are renowned for their cars, and as car lovers it’s…

The Tesla Cybertruck is already a dramatic-looking vehicle, and this year’s SEMA aftermarket show showed this electric ute is ripe for customisation. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association exhibition, is the world’s premier event for automotive customisation and aftermarket innovation. Held over November 5-8, the 2024 edition once again showcased…

Do you have $40,000 to spend on a new mid-sized family SUV? There’s a fair chance you’re considering either one or both of the MG HS and Mazda CX-5. MG HS Mazda CX-5 Why? Well the second-generation HS was launched just a few months ago, receiving a positive reception from…

At last month’s 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada, all eyes were on Toyota. With Ford stepping down from its prime position within the central hall a couple of years ago, Toyota seized the opportunity and jumped in to make a statement. Now firmly holding this coveted spot, Toyota…

BMW has released the first teaser images of the battery-powered iM3 super sedan, due to be released in 2028. Rumoured to produce more than 746kW (1000hp) from a quad-motor battery-electric powertrain, the camouflaged iM3 prototype was revealed with near-production bodywork It will be based on the all-new BMW i3 electric…

Have you found your passengers are getting bored while riding shotgun in your Porsche? Worry not, because the German brand is now offering YouTube on the in-car screens in five models. Already available on the Macan electric SUV, Porsche has now added YouTube integration to the 911, Cayenne, Panamera, and…

Toyota finally has a big truck on sale through official channels in Australia, and you’ve gotta really want one to justify the asking price. This large pickup costs more than most of its US-built, Australian-converted rivals, and that is one of its biggest challenges in this market. But there are…

Volkswagen is in the process of finally introducing a connected services platform to its Australian vehicles, with its commercial vehicle division getting the technology first. The first vehicles to receive the third-party Connected Cars-operated Goconnect system are the electric ID. Buzz people mover and ID. Buzz Cargo van. This is…

Mercedes-AMG is putting its unique SL-based PureSpeed concept into limited production, with the German carmaker now detailing the racing-inspired, windscreen-less roadster. Unveiled at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed previewed what will now become a limited-run model, with just 250 examples to be made in 2025. The…

As promised, BYD is quickly expanding its lineup of Sealion-badged vehicles, with the latest being an Atto 3-sized electric SUV. In China, the BYD brand offers a range of vehicles under the Dynasty series, and a similarly sprawling lineup of Ocean vehicles. In Australia, we get a mix of Ocean…

The facelifted BYD Dolphin has been revealed in a Chinese government filing, featuring subtly tweaked styling and a new electric motor option. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing has detailed the Dolphin’s minor changes, with photos showing its revised front- and rear-end styling. Given it has…

Ram Trucks Australia has confirmed it’ll bring the new twin-turbo, six-cylinder 1500 pickup to Australia in 2025 – more than 18 months after it was unveiled in North America. In November 2023, Ram unveiled the facelifted DT-generation 1500, resulting in its long-standing 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine being axed and replaced…

The Kia Picanto has become slightly more expensive for model year 2025, but it’s entering the new year comfortably holding onto the title of Australia’s cheapest car. The Korean city-car range opens with the Sport manual at $18,290 before on-road costs, or $21,190 drive-away. List pricing is up by $400…

A mid-spec, black on black Audi Q5 is one of the most understated premium SUVs you can buy right now. The second-generation Q5 was revealed back in 2016, and eight years on renewed rivals like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC make it a reminder of what mid-sized luxury SUVs…

Lexus is this year celebrating its 35th anniversary of, as it says, “being a disruptor in the luxury vehicle segment”, and there’s plenty to celebrate from that time. Lexus LC500 Convertible Its history might be short relative to some of its European contemporaries, but there have been a plethora of…

Australia’s 10 best-selling brands are just that because they have a range of affordable cars that appeal to mass-market buyers. But we’re sure you’ve wondered how expensive things can get, especially when talking about brands that aren’t known for luxury products and steep price tags. So to satisfy that itch,…

Arise Racing GT made its first visit to Australia’s greatest racetrack – Mt Panorama in Bathurst – in November and claimed the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia championship in its debut season. Now Arise has confirmed it’ll head back to ‘The Mountain’ in January in the search for more trophies.…

Australia loves the Moke. Robin Kennedy, chief commercial officer of Moke International, the British-based company responsible for this electric-powered take on a quirky British classic, says at least 20 per cent of the customer enquiries about the car come from Australia. “That’s more than we get from the United States,”…

Toyota Australia has kicked off its new partnership with children’s group The Wiggles by revealing a new electric vehicle called the Big Red Ute. WATCH: James Wong gets a walkaround of the new Toyota Big Red Ute featuring The Wiggles Set to make its on-stage debut this weekend, the Big…

The Mazda MX-5 lineup has been tweaked slightly for 2025, with a limited-run 35th Anniversary joining the range and the most affordable RF variant getting the axe. Mazda revealed the 35th Anniversary edition in October, and just 50 examples of the MX-5 GT-based convertible are coming to Australia from January…

Chery introduced more powerful, GT-badged versions of its Omoda 5 small SUV at the beginning of 2024, but they’ve already gotten the axe. The Omoda 5 GT and GT AWD are now in runout mode. We’ve contacted Chery Australia to confirm how much stock is remaining. Chery says the Omoda…

Carlos Tavares unexpectedly resigned early from his role as CEO of Stellantis this week due to having “different views” from the company’s board, and now a new report has shed light on what those views were. The Financial Times reports the “unanimous” move by the Stellantis board was in part…

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) claimed a major win today, reporting more than 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia so far this year – which would be a significant milestone for the takeup of battery-powered vehicles in this country. However, the lobby group failed to disclose a major caveat:…

Ford Australia has cancelled its plans to introduce the just revealed Puma Gen-E small electric SUV as part of its ongoing electrification strategy, following confirmation of the new Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid commercial van. Initially promised for a late-2024 launch in Australia, the new Puma Gen-E was meant to carry…

You don’t have to stay home to avoid agonising traffic this holiday season, but you might want to get in your car when your neighbours are still in their pyjamas. That’s according to Novated Lease Australia, which has released the findings from its research into traffic trends across Australia during…

SPONSORED The Honda HR-V e:HEV L was already my top pick in the busy small SUV segment when it launched here in 2022, but now there’s a new and even more affordable hybrid option, along with fresh design tweaks, improved tech and more advanced safety kit across the range. While…

Nissan’s chief financial officer is reportedly resigning, shortly after a report that said the company has 12 or 14 months to survive if it doesn’t find a new shareholder. Bloomberg reports Nissan CFO Stephen Ma will step down in the near future, according to an unnamed insider. His departure comes…

The Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab ute recently received an extensive generational overhaul, but it seems the closely related Pajero Sport large off-road SUV won’t be replaced for some time. The Japanese brand’s rival to the likes of the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X has been feeling its age for a while,…

Just how little can you spend and still get a new car with a three-pointed star, spinning propeller or four rings on the grille? At just over $36,000 before on-road costs, the most affordable Audi – the A1 30 TFSI – is around $20,000 cheaper than the least expensive BMW,…

Cars and music aren’t strange bedfellows. There’s a good chance you were listening to songs – either of your own choosing or via the radio – on your most recent journey. While they can represent two relatively niche interests, there’s plenty of crossover between the two, with countless songs about…

Nothing gets a car enthusiast’s tongue wagging like a simple, sexy sports car. The recipe is simple – two doors, pulsating performance and dramatic design, without excessive concessions to practicality. Sports cars are rarely volume sellers for the manufacturers that dare to make them, but they are brand building ‘halo’…

The Hyundai Venue enters 2024 unchanged, aside from a $500 price bump. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Venue, as there have been no major changes to pricing or specifications since it was published. We have updated the article with the most up to date…

The BMW 4 Series will soon be two-door only in Australia, as the carmaker has axed the five-door Gran Coupe liftback – but its electric equivalent has survived. Petrol-powered versions of the 4 Series Gran Coupe have been axed, leaving only coupe and convertible versions on sale, both of which…

In the small SUV world, Mazda continues to be a key player. The CX-30 is its primary candidate against the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Subaru Crosstrek, alongside which it continues to post respectable sales figures – even if all are lagging behind the MG ZS. To the…

Volkswagen has achieved yet another Guinness World Record in Australia and its latest special-edition model has been created to commemorate this. Earlier this year a team of three drivers, including one Australian, used a modified Amarok V6 Style to set a new record time for crossing Australia’s 10 deserts –…

Isuzu Ute Australia is celebrating a trio of milestones locally, headlined by the brand notching up more than 350,000 combined deliveries of its D-Max ute and MU-X SUV twins. Last month’s new-car sales data was released a handful of weeks ago, but Isuzu’s number-crunchers have since discovered the brand has…

Mazda Australia has announced a range of discounts across various models, with six nameplates scoring bonuses ranging from $200 to $1000. Models included in the 2024 Plate Clearance Bonus are the Mazda 2 hatch and sedan, Mazda 3 hatch and sedan, CX-30 SUV, CX-5 SUV, CX-90 SUV and BT-50 ute.…

We keep expecting the Mitsubishi ASX to expire, and year after year it keeps being renewed. It was launched back in 2010, back when Julia Gillard was our Prime Minister, and has had four facelifts since then – the most recent being in 2019. Yes, this is one old car,…

Chinese plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle specialist BYD is set to introduce a new generation of its Blade battery next year, tipped to deliver greater driving range and performance. “I think in the coming years, 2025, BYD will introduce the new generation of our remarkable Blade battery,” said Cao Shuang,…

The Mazda BT-50 continues to fly under the radar of most ute buyers in Australia, as evidenced by its position below the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, and Mitsubishi Triton in the sales race. That’s a shame, because the BT-50 makes a strong case for itself. In my humble…

Porsche-owned tuning house Manthey-Racing has unveiled what could be the hottest warranty-backed 911 GT3 RS yet, complete with enough downforce to exceed some dual-cab utes’ payload capacity. If you haven’t heard of Manthey-Racing, it is to Porsche what AMG is to Mercedes or M is to BMW, even if its…

An SUV could become Australia’s most popular new car for the first time ever this year, but Toyota concedes the final sales result is going to be close. The Toyota RAV4 has topped the sales chart in five of the 10 months for which VFACTS data is available in 2024,…

If you’ve ever tried to buy a Rolex, you’ll know that you can buy any Rolex except the one you actually want. No matter how nicely you ask, your spot on the waiting list is unlikely to ever come up if you haven’t bought a Rolex previously through the authorised…

If you’re in the market for a large SUV, there’s a strong chance you’ll be wanting one that can tow as much weight as possible without too much difficulty, given the three most popular examples of the genre in Australia last year were all seven-seat off-road wagons capable of hauling…

Porsche is well known for progressively rolling out sportier versions of its already cars and SUVs, but it has given mixed signals as to whether it’ll do the same with the new Macan Electric. Speaking with media, Jörg Kerner – vice president for the Macan product line at Porsche AG…

MG has a storied history, and in recent years it has established a strong presence in the Australian market, primarily by selling cheap cars with mass-market appeal. MG ZS Hybrid+ It’s currently ranked seventh in Australia’s new-vehicle sales chart, and while it isn’t on track to surpass its 2023 sales…

Hyundai doesn’t yet offer a traditional ute, but it could roll one out in Latin America based on a General Motors vehicle. Korean outlet Pulse reports Hyundai and GM plan to jointly develop pickup trucks for Latin America, following their joint announcement in September wherein the companies signed an agreement…

Toyota Australia has finally launched its first all-new LandCruiser Prado in 15 years and, as the replacement for Australia’s most popular large SUV until earlier this year when stocks ran out, it has a lot to live up to. The fifth-generation Prado 250 Series is a radical departure from its…

The electric version of the Genesis GV70 has received a facelift and enhancements under the skin, expected to bring greater driving range to the SUV. Revealed in the US, the Genesis Electrified GV70 adopts revised looks based on the facelift to the petrol-powered GV70 earlier this year, and it’ll arrive…

BYD’s luxury brand Denza has launched one of its most ambitious vehicles yet – an electric seven-seat SUV with 710kW of power, called the N9. Unveiled at the Guangzhou motor show, the electric N9 well and truly fits into the full-sized SUV category, measuring 5258mm long, 2030mm wide, and 1830mm…

Hyundai is reportedly cooperating with South Korean authorities after three people died while testing a vehicle in a facility operated by the carmaker. South Korean publication ET News reports two Hyundai researchers and a third person contracted to the company were found unconscious in a car that was undertaking a…

A learner driver in New South Wales has been hit with a licence suspension and a string of fines after doing more than double the speed limit and ploughing into an elderly woman’s garage. The 19-year-old male was allegedly detected travelling at 107km/h in a 50km/h zone by Auburn Highway…

The design language of Kia’s new electric vehicles (EVs) is continuing to trickle down to petrol-powered models, and the Seltos will be the next vehicle from the Korean brand to get a more EV-like look. We’ve seen this recently on the new K4 (Cerato replacement) and Sportage, and now the…

My partner drove the Toyota Camry SL hybrid tested here and didn’t want to give it back. She’s not a car person, but she is exposed to more new cars than most – and when I asked her what she thought it was worth, she answered with a guess of…

The Isuzu D-Max ute and MU-X SUV are set to have their flagship engines downsized, but that may not come at the expense of power and torque. A teaser video posted on social media by Isuzu Thailand – which produces the D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 for global markets –…

There may or may not have been a very significant presidential election recently, and it got us thinking. With great power comes great responsibility, and deciding on an appropriate mode of transport is among the many choices a world leader is required to make. As well as providing comfort and…

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series has much boxier, retro-inspired styling than its predecessor, though there’s one feature Australians are missing out on with the new-generation SUV. At its reveal the Japanese carmaker showed off a Prado 250 Series that features classic, round headlights, compared to the more modern-looking rectangular…

While many Australians may only know the Volkswagen Caddy exclusively as a commercial van, it’s also available as a rather practical people mover. Locally, the Caddy Maxi offers seven seats, and is available with two powertrains and two trim levels. On test here is the flagship Caddy Life Maxi with…

Servicing older European vehicles after their original factory warranty expires can be a worrying and sometimes expensive prospect for those who still enjoy driving their pride and joy, except if it’s an Audi. The iconic German luxury brand, known for its four-ring logo and quattro all-wheel drive system, offers the…

You might not realise it, but there are plenty of Geely products already on the road in Australia… but none of them until this one will have worn the actual Geely brand name on them. That’s because this Chinese auto giant also owns carmakers like Volvo, Polestar, smart, Zeekr and…

If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you’ll no doubt have heard of MrBeast. The mega-rich internet personality, otherwise known as Jimmy Donaldson, is famous for his videos of various high-stakes gameshow-style challenges, though one of his latest upload may well be the most cringeworthy yet for supercar fans. In…

Since its launch in 2021, the Genesis GV70 has been a standout choice in the super-competitive mid-sized luxury SUV segment. Signature Sport Now, with the midlife update, it has been further refined and given a new lease on life to take on the all-new BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Having…

BYD has smashed a Chinese production car record as it aims to take the fight to high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) from prestigious European manufacturers. The U9, manufactured and sold by BYD’s luxury EV subsidiary Yangwang, achieved a top speed of 391.94km/h during testing at a closed oval circuit in Germany…

GWM is not one to sit idly by, and the Tank 300 is a prime example of how an upstart carmaker can create waves in an automotive niche if it really wants to. Take the offroad-ready Jeep Wrangler, combine it with the luxurious yet rugged Mercedes-Benz G-Class, add a dash…

A fiery crash that killed four occupants of a Tesla Model Y in Canada has brought the company’s reliance on electronically opening doors to light once again, after the deceased were reportedly trapped in the burning car. As reported by the Toronto Star, the crash occurred last month on Lake…

The updated Porsche Taycan range has landed in Australia, priced from $175,100 plus on-road costs. UPDATE, 13/11/24: Porsche has announced the Taycan 4 sedan and Taycan GTS for the updated lineup. They’re due in the first half of 2025, and our original article from August has been updated accordingly. As…

Not even starting in last place could stop Arise Racing GT from claiming the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia championship at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst. It capped off a remarkable debut season for the team, with Chaz Mostert and Liam Talbot claiming the Pro-Am Sprint title from…

The driver of a car who intentionally brake-checked and reversed into another vehicle has been charged on multiple counts – all thanks to the victim’s dashcam. Last month, Ashpia Natasha was driving her Acura SUV on the Belt Parkway in Queens, New York City when a Honda Civic entered her…

Volvo Car Australia has recalled 47 vehicles across its S60, V60, XC60 and XC90 model lines due to a fault which can result in a loss of braking performance. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.…

The Skoda Karoq is getting on in years now. It’s one the Czech brand’s oldest models still on sale locally and it’s also currently the slowest-selling Skoda SUV. MY24 Sportline 4×4 pictured throughout This small-to-mid-sized SUV was first revealed in 2017 and received a facelift in 2021. An all-electric successor,…

The Ford Ranger looks set to become Australia’s best-selling new vehicle for 2024, barring a miracle for the Toyota RAV4 which has topped the sales charts in five out of 10 months so far this year. To the end of October, Ford has delivered 53,119 Rangers (both 4×2 and 4×4)…

Living large and in charge – that’s what driving the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 feels like. This long-bodied version of the luxurious off-roader first splashed onto the Australian market in late 2023, over a year after its rear-heavy silhouette divided people at its reveal in mid-2022, with some wags…