Are hybrid cars available in affordable car rental Mumbai with driver?
hybrid cars available in affordable car rental Mumbai with driver As sustainability becomes increasingly important, many travelers today are looking for eco-friendly transportation options. This has led to a common question among customers: “Are hybrid cars available in affordable car…
Skoda details cheapest Australian EV yet
Less than a month after launching its new Elroq mid-size SUV, Skoda Australia has confirmed a stripped-back version with a smaller battery will join the range to become its cheapest electric vehicle (EV) yet. The Skoda Elroq 60 Select is…
Banned! The car that’s too quick for Aussie drag strips
“Holy moly”. The commentators at Sydney Dragway nicely summed up the quarter-mile run of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which is now officially the fastest showroom-spec car to take on the 400-metre stretch of sticky bitumen Down Under. They knew…
Mercedes-Benz exec denies plan to use BMW engines
Markus Schaefer, chief technology officer at Mercedes-Benz, has denied reports the automaker plans to use four-cylinder engines from luxury rival BMW. Reports emerged from Europe at the end of August indicating Mercedes-Benz was in high level talks with BMW to…
2026 Audi Q6 and SQ6 Sportback price and specs
Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron. The entry-level Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the same price ($99,900 before on-road costs) as its more…
2026 LDV Deliver 9 campervan released with sharp pricing
LDV is tapping into Australia’s love of the outdoors by offering a factory-built campervan based on the Deliver 9 commercial van. Priced from $89,990 drive-away, the 2026 LDV Deliver 9 campervan is the lowest-priced fully-fitted campervan offered by an automaker…
Electric Audi RS6 e-tron high performance wagon cancelled – report
Fans of preposterously powerful electric wagons should look away now because Audi has reportedly killed the RS6 e-tron. Sources within Audi have told Top Gear development of the RS6 e-tron has been stopped and the project cancelled. There are apparently…
BYD Shark 6 gets higher payload thanks to GVM upgrade
Ironman 4×4 already offers a range of upgrades for the popular BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, and now it has announced new kits that allow it to carry heavier loads. The aftermarket auto engineering company says it has…
1200hp RAM TRX vs Ferrari 296 GT3 race car drag race
Have you ever wondered whether a road car (albeit a highly modified one) can keep up with a GT3 race car across a quarter-mile drag race and rolling race? Well, wonder no more. We’ve lined up a beastly 1200hp RAM…
Hyundai Ioniq 3 EV hatch previewed with sporty concept
Hyundai’s latest concept car previews a production model that’ll fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The Hyundai Concept Three, revealed at the Munich motor show, “signals the brand’s planned expansion into the European compact EV market”….
2026 MG U9 ute pricing teased as Australian launch nears
MG Motor Australia’s first ute will be priced between $55,000 and $65,000 when it launches here before the end of 2025. The MG U9 will initially be offered in three dual-cab 4×4 pickup variants in Australia: the base Explore, mid-spec…
Nissan Patrol: Twin-turbo LandCruiser rival could come early
Nissan Australia says it’s “ready” for the next-generation ‘Y63’ Patrol 4WD SUV, opening the door to an earlier launch Down Under if it becomes available before the current late-2026 timing. Managing director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, told CarExpert the…
Polestar 5: Australian pricing revealed for Porsche Taycan-rivalling EV
Order books have opened for the flagship 2026 Polestar 5, which will start at $171,100 before on-road costs – the most expensive model from the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) brand yet. Developed from the Precept concept car, the Polestar 5…
Australia’s EV ‘tax’ one step closer as government works with states, territories
The Australian Government has confirmed it is working with states and territories to introduce a road user charge that will affect owners of electric vehicles (EVs). Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released a joint statement alongside the treasurers of Australia’s…
Volkswagen ID. Cross concept previews T-Cross-sized electric SUV
The Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept has been unveiled at the 2025 Munich motor show, and previews the brand’s city-friendly electric SUV that’s set to debut mid-next year. Painted a shade of green dubbed Urban Jungle, the ID. Cross features the…
2026 Tesla Model Y price and specs
The facelifted Tesla Model Y launched here earlier this year, and now the popular mid-size electric SUV range is being joined by a flagship Performance grade. First customer deliveries are scheduled for December, with pricing starting at $89,400 before on-road…
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaked days ahead of launch
The exterior of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology has appeared online a few days before its official unveiling on the September 7, European time. Its unclear how these promotional photos were obtained, but they have appeared on the…
Porsche may break a 94-year-old tradition with its next SUV
For the first time in its history, Porsche could send more power to the front wheels of a new model when it launches the belated successor for its original internal combustion engined (ICE) Macan. According to Autocar, the replacement for…
2025 Toyota GR Supra Track Edition review
The time has come, and the bell has tolled: Australian orders for the current-generation Toyota GR Supra have closed, at least for now. Introduced in 2019, the born-again A90-series GR Supra marked the long-awaited rebirth of one of Toyota’s most…
2026 Honda Prelude: Reborn hybrid sports coupe detailed ahead of Australian launch
The Honda Prelude is returning over 24 years later for a sixth generation, and we now know more about the revived sports coupe. It goes on sale in Japan today, ahead of an Australian launch midway through 2026. In markets…
2026 Ram 1500 Rebel review
The Ram 1500 full-size pickup was updated earlier this year, and the range is already expanding. Joining the V8-less dual-cab lineup is the Ram 1500 Rebel, an off-road-focussed variant that has long been touted for Australian release but has never…
Three decades of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter celebrated with rugged limited edition
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating three decades of its large Sprinter delivery van by releasing a limited edition that brings a claimed $25,000 worth of premium features. However, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 30th Anniversary Edition van won’t come cheap at $105,931 before on-road…
Volkswagen Tiguan and Tayron PHEVs confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it will introduce plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of its Tiguan and Tayron SUVs in the first half of 2026 as it looks to capitalise on the uptake of hybrid models. While full details are yet to…
VFACTS August 2025: Four Chinese brands in top 10
Australians took delivery of 100,539 new vehicles in August, up 2.2 per cent on the same month last year. There’s a major caveat here – these figures don’t include Tesla and Polestar, which report their sales figures to the Electric…
2026 Cupra Leon price and specs: Facelifted small car gets new wagon, hybrid options
The facelifted Cupra Leon is arriving in Australia soon, and the lineup looks as dramatically different as its unusual new headlights. The hot Leon Hatch VZx is the only carryover variant in the updated lineup, still packing a turbocharged 2.0-litre…
Mercedes-Benz dumping two controversial EVs – report
Mercedes-Benz will reportedly drop the electric EQE sedan and related EQE SUV in 2026, abandoning previous plans for a mid-life facelift for both as it revises its electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Autocar reports the two electric models will be indirectly,…
BYD Sealion 6 gets new long-range flagship
That was fast. Just weeks after announcing an Extended Range version of its Sealion 6 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, BYD has confirmed another addition to its lineup. The BYD Sealion 6 Premium Extended Range takes the new, longer-range battery and…
GWM Haval H6 gets even more hybrid, PHEV options to take on RAV4, Outlander
The hybrid-heavy 2025 GWM Haval H6 mid-size SUV lineup has gained even more electrified options. The plug-in hybrid powertrain launched in Australia this year is now available in the entry-level Lux trim, while the familiar hybrid powertrain can now be…
2026 Audi Q5 price and specs
The third-generation Audi Q5 has landed in Australia, boasting exclusively 48V mild-hybrid powertrains at launch with plug-in hybrid power on the way. Cost of entry is up by nearly $7600 over the outgoing model to $81,000 before on-road costs, though…
R35 Nissan GT-R: Mission accomplished
Nissan was taking a massive risk. The Skyline GT-R had earned its place in performance car legend with its giant-killing tech after the arrival of the 1989 R32 which, for many Australians, was their first taste of the devastating capability…
Porsche considering adding fake engine sounds, gear shifts to EVs
Porsche has built an electric Cayenne prototype with fake engine sounds and gear shifts, and it’s winning over skeptics inside the company. Sascha Niesen, manager of Porsche’s prototype fleet, told The Drive the prototype has eight virtual gears and uses…
2026 Volvo ES90 price and specs
The Volvo ES90 electric liftback is available to order now, ahead of first customer deliveries beginning in early 2026. Volvo says it’s a cross between a sedan, fastback and SUV, but its Australian website simply classifies it as a sedan….
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance revealed: Hot EV quicker, meaner-looking than before
The facelifted Tesla Model Y Performance has been revealed, and it’s the quickest and most aggressive-looking version of the brand’s mid-size electric SUV so far. The hot crossover SUV has been revealed for Europe and the Middle East, where customer…
Traffic pollution kills more people than car crashes in Australia – study
Air pollution from motor vehicles results in more deaths in Australia than the national road toll, a new study led by the University of Tasmania has found. The first research to investigate the issue in Australia examined traffic-related air pollution,…
2026 Porsche Macan adds new tech, more towing capacity
Porsche Cars Australia has confirmed a range of new tech features for the Macan Electric as part of a running model year change. Due to hit local Porsche Centres “by the end of the year”, the model year 2026 (MY26)…
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R getting Audi RS3’s five-cylinder engine – report
The fastest, most powerful Volkswagen Golf R yet is set to hit showrooms in 2027, with the flagship hot hatch reportedly set to use the turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine from the Audi RS3 and RSQ3 performance models. While the current…
Quirky Firefly electric hatch from China’s Nio nears Australian launch
The Firefly electric hatchback from Nio has been approved for sale in Australia, but we don’t yet know who will distribute it or when it will launch. Unusually, Australian Design Rule certification documents have been published for the Firefly by…
Leapmotor B10 electric SUV spied in Australia, ready to take on BYD Atto 3
The Leapmotor B10 electric SUV has been spied on Australian roads ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this year, where it’ll take on the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Chery E5 and Hyundai Kona Electric. A camouflaged…
Sayonara Godzilla: Final R35 Nissan GT-R rolls off the line
The final R35 Nissan GT-R has rolled off the production line at Nissan’s Tochigi plant in Japan, closing out a lengthy 18-year production run for the iconic Japanese super coupe. After announcing the end of production back in March, Nissan…
Mazda CX-60 RWD slashes entry price by $5000
The Mazda CX-60 range is growing again, with the introduction of a new naturally aspirated G25 RWD powertrain seeing the entry point to the mid-size SUV range dropping to $47,990 drive-away. Available in the existing Pure, Evolve and Touring trim…
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalled in Australia
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06is being recalled in Australia following a stop-sale order in the US for both the Z06 and the ZR1, which is not sold here. “General Motors is voluntarily recalling model year 2023-2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06s to resolve…
Ford F-150 recalled | CarExpert
Ford is recalling everyF-150 pickup truck it has sold in Australia, due to the potential for vehicles to lose power, or move while parked. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear wheel hub bolts may become loose or break causing…
2025 Ram 1500 price and specs
UPDATED 24/08/25 08:00am:We’ve updated this article, which was originally published on March 21, 2025, to include pricing and specifications for the new Ram 1500 Rebel announced earlier this week. The Ram 1500 has swapped its Hemi V8 engine for a…
How cars help bring happiness to Australians
Cars are more than just appliances – for many of us they’re a retreat, a bedroom, and even a friend. That’s according to a new study from Youi, which looked at how Australians use their cars and how they feel…
2025 BYD Sealion 6 price and specs
UPDATED 23/08/2025 08:00am:We’ve updated this article to include the new Dynamic Extended Range announced this month. The lineup of the BYD Sealion 6, Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, has continued to evolve during 2025. After slashing the price of…
Chinese electric ute goes to toil in Australian mines
The JAC T9 EV isn’t on sale in Australia yet, but the electric dual-cab ute is being pressed into duty in some of our country’s harshest conditions. Warrikal – which provides maintenance and project services to various tier-one mining companies…
California mulling its own EV incentives after Trump dumps federal tax credits
California is considering giving electric vehicle (EV) buyers cash incentives after the United States federal government drops its incentives from September 2025. A California Air Resources Board (CARB) report proposed funding “to replace expiring federal tax credits and expand access to…
Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Australia are facing a new road-user charge, one of 10 key tax changes proposed by the federal government during a three-day economic summit in Canberra. The road user charge was one of the “10 key…
2026 Polestar 2 gets more range, faster charging for no extra cost
The Polestar 2 has received a range of updates for model year 2026 (MY26), but it hasn’t become any more expensive. The updated electric liftback range is now available to order, ahead of first customer deliveries in November. The entry-level…
EV fast chargers pose health threat as ‘pollutant hot spots’, but there’s a solution
Electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations pose a health threat to motorists, attracting significantly higher levels of pollution in a concentrated area, according to a new study in the US. The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) research found air around…
Mercedes-Benz spied testing an EV sedan that doesn’t look like a spaceship
Mercedes-Benz’s current electric passenger cars have failed to fire, particularly in markets like Australia where the German luxury brand is currently offering discounts of tens of thousands of dollars to shift remaining stock. So, for its next crack at an…
How Honda is making car maintanence affordable again
SPONSORED The cost of living crisis is having an impact on how Australians maintain their vehicles. As rising prices for basic goods and groceries force households to adjust their spending habits, car owners are delaying regular services to save money…
2026 Tesla Model Y L: Order books open for six-seat SUV
The Tesla Model Y L has gone on sale in China, a version of the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) with a longer body and a six-seat layout. The Model Y L, with L for ‘Long’, adds 150mm to the…
Ford boss hates Australia’s favourite type of new car
Ford Motor Company president and CEO Jim Farley has declared his disdain for ‘two-row crossovers’ – such as the Toyota RAV4, Australia’s best-selling SUV – and has indicated the similarly sized Ford Escape is about to be axed globally. The…
GWM hits major sales milestone in Australia
GWM has now sold 200,000 vehicles in Australia, achieving the milestone late last week after more than 16 years of operating locally. The 200,000th vehicle was a Fossil Grey Tank 300 sold in Victoria by South Morang GWM Haval. It…
2025 Chery E5 review | CarExpert
Chery’s first new-generation model in Australia quickly became its first all-electric vehicle in Australia too. The Chery E5 (formerly called the Omoda E5) is the all-electric version of Chery’s distinctively styled C5 (formerly the Omoda 5) small SUV, which spearheaded…
Honda says it’s no longer a ‘volume brand’
Honda says it’s not a ‘volume brand’, but it’s not using its upmarket status as a reason not to grow sales in Australia, where it says the CR-V has the potential to topple the Toyota RAV4 from its throne. The…
Some auto brands will leave Australia, predicts Suzuki Queensland boss
The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. “I think there’ll definitely be brands that don’t make…
Honda Australia not worried about Chinese competition
Honda Australiasays it has what it takes to compete with the growing number of Chinese brands in our market, as it looks to rebuild after several tough sales years. While Honda is pitched – and priced – as a more…
2026 KGM Rexton price and specs: Former SsangYong SUV gets more kit for more money
The seven-seat KGM Rexton large SUV has finally received additional safety tech in Australia, years after these features were added in its home market. The move to electrically assisted power steering means the Korean Ford Everest rival now has lane-keep…
Jaecoo J5: Chinese Hyundai Kona rival locked in for Australian launch
The Jaecoo J5 SUV has been confirmed for an Australian launch by the end of 2025 as the Omoda Jaecoo brand’s smallest, most affordable model locally. Speaking to CarExpert, Shawn Xu – vice chairman of Chery International and CEO of Omoda…
Hemi V8-powered Charger all but confirmed
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has provided the strongest hint yet that the rumours are correct: the new-generation Dodge Charger muscle car will follow the Ram 1500 in returning to Hemi V8 power. Replacing both the previous V6- and V8-powered Challenger…
Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV price slashed by over $30,000 in runout sale
Jeep still has examples of its flagship Grand Cherokee in Australia, and it’s offering major discounts to clear stock of the discontinued large SUV. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is now being offered for $77,760…
Ram teases HiLux competitor with Chinese roots
Ram has teased a body-on-frame ute to take on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but the new model may be exclusive to Latin America. The company posted a teaser video (bottom) on its social media accounts for several South…
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5: More kit and more models complete EV SUV range
Volkswagen is giving its ID.4 and ID.5 duo more features as the full range of mid-size electric SUVs becomes available locally. The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX and ID.5 Pro join the entry-level ID.4 Pro and flagship ID.5 GTX that reached local…
Mercedes-Benz EVs discounted by up to almost $70,000
It’s no secret Mercedes-Benz’s family of Electric Vehicle Architecture-based models – the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUV – have failed to fire. Now, Mercedes-Benz is offering huge discounts across the range of curvaceous large and extra-large sedans and…
BMW and Mercedes-Benz set duelling electric SUV reveals
The BMW iX3 SUV – the first of the German brand’s ‘Neue Klasse’ electric vehicles (EVs) – will be revealed in full at the Munich motor show commencing on September 8, 2025, just a day after arch-rival Mercedes-Benzpulls the covers…
New Jaguar CEO insists controversial rebirth will happen amid falling profits
Incoming Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) CEO PB Balaji has stated the radical new direction of Jaguar will continue as planned, even as the automaker saw a dramatic fall in profits due to the tariff uncertainty in the US. During an…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition breaks cover with an incredible 2220kW of power
While Tesla continues to talk up the long-awaited second-generation Roadster it revealed in concept form almost eight years ago, China’s most powerful electric supercar is about to get even more powerful. That’s right, if you thought BYD’s Yangwang U9 was…
Toyota estimates tariffs will cost it A$15 billion this financial year
With the tariff situation in the US seemingly calming down a bit, Toyota has finally offered some insight on how much it will hurt the company’s bottom line. Toyota estimates tariffs in the US will cost it ¥1.4 trillion ($14.5…
Renault “well-positioned” to meet new Australian emissions regulations
Penalties under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) are now in effect, but Renault Australia says it isn’t worried about being able to meet any mandated targets. The French brand only sells two electric vehicles (EV) in Australia, the Megane…
My first taste of Goodwood brought to you by Aston Martin
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a mainstay bucket list item for car enthusiasts of all ages, as is getting a ride-along in an exotic supercar with a seasoned racing driver behind the wheel. On a recent holiday to Europe…
MG’s first Toyota Kluger rival will come with a big service bill
One of Australia’s most budget-friendly seven-seat SUVs isn’t so kind on buyers come service time, with a single round of capped-price maintenance to set owners back nearly $3000. The vehicle in question is the new MG QS, a large SUV…
Renault says it’s a challenger brand, but won’t chase Chinese brands with its pricing
Renault may be off the radar of many Australian buyers, but its local boss insists the brand won’t slash prices to shift the status quo. Talks of budget-minded Renaults were sparked at the local launch for the new Duster small…
MG to expand its small EV lineup in Australia with a second MG 4
MG Motor Australia has locked in the new MG 4 electric hatchback revealed in China earlier this year for local release, but it won’t replace the existing MG 4. Instead, MG will position the more softly styled, front-wheel drive hatch…
2026 Zeekr 7X price and specs
Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the…
Volkswagen Touareg: Flagship SUV on the chopping block – report
After nearly two and a half decades on sale, the Volkswagen Touareg may cease to exist in the very near future, according to a new report out of the UK. Autocar says ‘insiders’ have told the publication that production of…
Porsche Macan: Petrol successor to launch by 2028, possibly with a new name
With production of the first-generation Porsche Macan set to finish up in 2026, the luxury sports car brand will be without a petrol engine offering in its best-selling model globally. Porsche has already stopped making petrol-powered Macans for Europe and…
2025 Nissan Patrol prices hiked by $5000
All versions of the Nissan Patrolare now $5000 more expensive than before, following a range-wide price increase from August 1. As of this month, the entry-level Ti variant is priced at $95,600, the mid-range Ti-L at $107,100 and hardcore Warrior…
Jaguar Land Rover appoints Tata executive as new CEO
Come November 1 PB Balaji will become the first executive from parent company Tata Motors to lead Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The automakers confirmed Mr Balaji will replace Adrian Mardell, who announced late last week he would retire by the…
Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: New mid-size SUV gets modern twist on brand’s classic face
Mercedes-Benz is having another crack at the mid-size luxury electric SUV segment, with the GLC with EQ Technology teased ahead of its reveal next month. The battery-electric version of the German premium brand’s best-seller will debut at the Munich motor…
Hyundai won’t sell cheap EVs to compete with Chinese brands
Hyundai won’t be drawn into an electric vehicle (EV) price war in Australia. The Korean manufacturer currently offers six electric models in Australia – the Inster, Ioniq 9, Kona Electric, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 5 N – the cheapest of which (Inster) starts…
2026 MG 4 spied: Two-car strategy firming for small EV segment
MG could release a second small electric hatchback in Australia, giving it yet another rival for the likes of the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. Images taken by CarExpert reader Lindsay in Canberra show a camouflaged, right-hand drive version of…
2025 Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 150kW review
The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German marque’s range since the mid-1990s, and continued the lineage of the brand’s mid-size premium sedan offering that dates right back to the ’70s. But in 2024, after five generations of…
Suzuki’s flagship SUV hanging on, but for how much longer?
Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia’s largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there’s still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR)…
2025 MG IM5: Quick drive
The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG. Parent company SAIC Motor established IM Motors in 2020, in a joint venture with Alibaba and ZJ Hi Tech. IM Motors is…
Cupra “pushing really hard” for connected services in Australia
Cupra Australia says it’s “pushing really hard” with its Spanish global parent to bring factory-backed connected services Down Under, in direct response to customer feedback. Speaking with CarExpert, head of product for Cupra Australia – Jeff Shafer – said the…
Seven things we love about the Mahindra XUV700
SPONSORED Almost every mainstream automaker has a mid-size SUV in their showrooms these days, because medium SUVs are the most popular new-vehicle type. But there’s only a handful that offer growing Australian families on a tight budget the added flexibility…
1200hp RAM TRX vs Aston Martin DBX707 drag race
Our drag racing series has fired up again and this time we’re bringing out the heavy hitters. Going up head-to-head this time around is a twin-turbo supercharged 1200hp RAM TRX up against the go fast Aston Martin DBX707. We need…
2025 MG IM6 price and specs
MG Motor Australia took a big step upmarket in introducing its battery-powered Cyberster convertible, and now it has introduced two additional premium electric vehicles (EVs)… though these are a bit more affordable. The L6 and LS6 from parent company SAIC…
2026 Honda Prelude has no direct competition, say Australian bosses
The Honda Prelude name will return to Australian showrooms for the first time in 25 years with its planned arrival in mid-2026, but it won’t sit alongside any direct rivals nor set sales charts on fire, according to the brand. …
2025 LDV Terron 9 review
The first ever LDV Terron 9 dual-cab 4×4 ute is bigger than a Ford Ranger, cheaper than a Toyota HiLux and will spawn a near-identical twin in the upcoming MG U9 – so should you wait for the MG or…
A Suzuki Jimny ute “would be awesome”, says small-car brand’s local chief
The pint-sizeJimny is Suzuki Australia’s best-selling model, and the Japanese brand’s local boss says he wants to expand the boxy little off-road SUV’s range to include commercial vehicles like utes, panel vans, and even small trucks. “A Jimny ute would…
Suzuki Jimny deliveries halted in Australia
Suzuki Australia has issued a stop-delivery order for the Suzuki Jimny five-door with immediate effect, with dealers across the country instructed by the automaker to cease all deliveries of the iconic compact off-roader until further advice from the automaker’s head…
2025 Suzuki Fronx price and specs
Around two and a half years after it was revealed, the Suzuki Fronx is now arriving in Australia. With the Ignis felled by Australian Design Rules (ADRs), the Fronx assumes the position of Suzuki’s entry-level SUV. It’s a replacement of…
Cheaper Hyundai Ioniq 2 EV spied testing ahead of official reveal
Hyundai already has a small electric SUV with the Kona Electric, but it’s working on another that’s set to go on sale in 2026. According to UK publication Autocar, Hyundai has confirmed it will reveal an unnamed electric crossover in…
Petrol power is enjoying a resurgence at General Motors – report
General Motors was increasingly going down the path of having V8-powered full-size pickups and SUVs, but using electric power for almost everything else. Its Buick and Cadillac brands, for example, had goals of going electric-only by 2030, while myriad combustion-powered…
2025 MG 5 price and specs
The MG 5 has received a range of safety upgrades for model year 2025 (MY25), but the small sedan is now offered exclusively in top-spec Essence trim. Technically, MG is still advertising the MY24 MG 5 on its website, indicating…
Why Chery Australia is bringing its Toyota Kluger rival with only PHEV power
Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo…
2025 Mini Countryman S All4 review
The Mini Countryman S is a fun little SUV. And little it may be, but this smartly packaged small SUV is practical in ways that you mightn’t expect. The fun factor is there, the design is extroverted, and it has…
2025 Omoda 9 price and specs
Chery says its spinoff brand Omoda Jaecoo is a step up from its namesake brand, and at the top of the hierarchy is the Omoda 9. Priced at $61,990 before on-road costs, this medium-to-large five-seat crossover SUV is the priciest…
2025 KGM Torres review | CarExpert
“What is that?”, I hear you ask. It’s the KGM Torres of course, though that probably doesn’t help clear things up. First of all, KGM (or KG Mobility) is the new name for what was once SsangYong, the South Korean…
Another Chinese brand wants to help keep sedans alive in Australia
Chery wants to introduce sedans to Australia, even as their popularity dwindles in an increasingly SUV-hungry market. Sedans, at least those built by Japanese, Korean and European brands, have been slowly disappearing from Australia as sales decline and customers shift…
2025 Volkswagen Tayron prices: Kia Sorento rival starts from under $50,000
The Volkswagen Tayron, a larger sibling to the new-generation Tiguan mid-size SUV that’s available with a third row of seating, will start at $48,290 before on-road costs when it arrives here in September. That price is for the 110TSI Life,…
Tesla posts biggest quarterly decline in over a decade, says it’ll still be world’s “most valuable company”
Tesla has announced its biggest revenue decline since 2014 and its third consecutive quarter of falling profits, with the company expecting growth to come from its robotaxi and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses instead of from selling cars alone. The electric…
2025 Lexus NX350h Sports Luxury FWD review
Among mid-size premium SUVs available in Australia, the Lexus NX is outsold only by the electric Tesla Model Y. Launched in 2022, the second-generation NX has really resonated with Australian buyers, proving more popular than rivals from Audi, BMW and…
Man caught driving without bonnet and driver’s seat now without car
Victoria Police says a man has been left without his BMW 3 Series after he was caught driving it without a bonnet… and sitting on a patio chair. Officers pulled over the 64-year-old Narre Warren South man on the afternoon…
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak review
The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid model range has arrived, and it has to be said – four variants of this petrol-electric dual-cab 4×4 ute is certainly quite generous. Sadly though, you’ll have to be very generous with your budget to…
2025 Jeep Gladiator price and specs: Only one variant left, but it’s cheaper than before
The Jeep Gladiator has received a raft of updates for model year 2025 (MY25), but the dual-cab 4×4 ute has actually received a price cut. There are two caveats here: the price-leading Night Eagle variant is now dead, leaving only…
2025 Peugeot 5008 review | CarExpert
The Peugeot 5008 is Australia’s only seven-seater from France, and it has a whole heap of Euro panache to its styling and execution. Now available in upgraded ‘third-generation’ guise, the exterior is abundantly extraverted, and the interior is wow moment…
Subaru Australia says customers will decide its powertrains, not government
As manufacturers in Australia prepare to meet the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), Subaru says it’ll let its customers decide when and how its more efficient vehicles will be introduced. The NVES is designed to incentivise manufacturers to reduce…
2026 Volvo XC60 price and specs
The Volvo XC60 has received a facelift for 2026, bringing freshened styling, new tech, and slight price increases. Available now, the updated mid-size luxury SUV lineup opens at $74,990 before on-road costs, with all XC60 variants receiving price increases of…
We take on Iceland in the Ford Ranger PHEV
If you can survive in Iceland, you can survive anywhere. That applies to people… and cars. So, what better place to launch a go-anywhere dual-cab ute? That’s exactly how Ford saw it, as the American manufacturer invited us to fly…
2026 Aston Martin Vantage S revealed with 500kW V8 – UPDATE
UPDATED 19/07/2025 7:30am: Aston Martin advises the new Vantage S will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2026, and is now open for orders, priced at $420,000 before on-road costs for the coupe, and $445,000 plus on-roads for…
Expert Insights: Q&A with Premcar CEO Bernie Quinn
He may not be your typical automotive industry executive, but Bernie Quinn has assembled some formidable feathers in his cap during a near 30-year engineering career that has produced some of this country’s most iconic vehicles. These days he’s the…
GWM says PHEVs key to EV transition in Australia
GWM says the expansion of its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) lineup is key to Australians transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), but it’s not getting rid of petrol engines anytime soon. The Chinese brand currently offers a couple of plug-in hybrid (PHEV)…
2025 Ford Everest Sport V6 review
Even in the face of stiffening competition and threatening emissions regulations, Ford continues to kick goals with its Ranger-based, locally developed Everest large SUV. Recently named Australia’s best off-road SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards, the Everest was the…
2025 Renault Master price and specs
Renault’s largest commercial van now has a smaller model lineup. The 2025 Renault Master range has been simplified to just medium- and long-wheelbase variants, with the previous Extra LWB option removed. Both MWB and LWB variants of the large delivery…
Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h
A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a “one of a kind” 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of…
Hyundai: More petrol N performance cars coming, and they’ll be affordable
Hyundai may have just revealed its second electric N performance vehicle, but that doesn’t mean petrol power is dead at its go-fast division. “We are not limiting ourselves into EV,” Hyundai N boss Joon Park told UK outlet Car. “But…
2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV X review: Long-term conclusion
Our three-month tenure with Honda’s smallest SUV has come to an end, and returning the HR-V e:HEV X has left us with plenty to unpack. Unlike typical long-term car reviews where one journalist is gifted the majority of seat time,…
Mahindra almost ready to reveal how many cars it sells in Australia
Mahindra Australia is planning on adding its name to the industry-standard monthly sales report from 2026 as it looks to become a top 15 brand here by 2030. The automaker currently doesn’t publish its sales figures in the Federal Chamber…
2026 KGM Actyon review | CarExpert
So long, Ssangyong. Hwan-yeong KGM! The new auto brand that replaces the ‘other Korean automaker’ is here, with KGM launching its first model – one that bears an old name from SsangYong’s, er, heyday? Look, if you’ve never seen an…
Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport get blacked-out flagships
JLR has revealed special editions of its flagship Defender OCTA, Range Rover Sport SVandRange Rover SV luxury-performance SUVs, and you can get them in any colour you want – so long as it’s Narvik Black. All three special-edition SUVs –…
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 review
What a tease. I got the keys to this Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – complete with the Z07 Performance Package – one unrelentingly rainy week, one in which I had no track time scheduled. So here I was in this wild-looking,…
Ford F-150 pickup cops another stop-sale in Australia
Ford Australia has issued a stop-sale on the F-150full-size pickup, pausing both new sales and the delivery of already ordered vehicles from customers. There has been no recall, and CarExpert understands the stop-sale is not a safety issue, with no…
2025 LDV D90 review | CarExpert
For a long time now the LDV D90 has been a quiet achiever for the Chinese brand. The large seven-seat off-road SUV has been popular with those looking for a cut-price alternative to models like the Toyota Prado and Ford…
2025 Alfa Romeo Junior price and specs: New EV, mild-hybrid small SUV joins range
Alfa Romeo is launching its first electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, but the compact Junior crossover SUV will also be offered here with a mild-hybrid petrol powertrain. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida and Elettrica are being released in Australia…
GWM Tank 500, Cannon Alpha owners getting safety system, drivability upgrades
The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes…
Australia’s best-selling PHEVs halfway through 2025: BYD dominates
Despite a long history producing plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), BYD only started selling them in Australia in 2024 – and already it’s far and away the market leader. In the first half of 2025, total PHEV deliveries in Australia were…
From Countach to Combat: The Lamborghini LM002 and Gaddafi’s unrealised battle plan
Powered by a V12 engine from the Countach, boasting a top speed of more than 200km/h, the Lamborghini LM002 4×4 wasn’t just the world’s first super SUV, it also came dangerously close to becoming the late Muammar Gaddafi’s ultimate desert…
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray R Launch Edition confirmed for Australia
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray R Launch Edition is set to arrive in Australia and New Zealand from January 2026, priced from $235,000 before on-road costs. New Zealand pricing has been set at $NZ245,000 (A$225,400) plus on-roads. General Motors Specialty Vehicles…
2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line review
The Kia EV5 GT-Line is the most highly-specified version of the brand’s popular new mid-size electric SUV. It offers more gear than the other EV5 variants, and has a different powertrain, too – it’s the only EV5 with all-wheel drive,…
Australia’s best-selling hybrids halfway through 2025
Toyota is still by far Australia’s hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit…
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS review | CarExpert
When is big not quite big enough? Well, in the case of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, you can have the already-big GLE large SUV with up to three rows of seating and hulking exterior dimensions, or you can get the…
Which brands offer the best new car warranties in Australia?
UPDATED 06/07/2025 8:00am: This article has been updated to reflect revisions to MG’s standard and extended warranty offerings from July 1, and well as an extension of Honda’s extended warranty for cvertain models. UPDATED 09/06/2025 10:00am: This article has been…
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 review
The Volkswagen Amarok continues to be an underdog in Australia’s huge ute market, even if it shares its DNA with the country’s current head honcho. Its twin-under-the-skin is, of course, the Ford Ranger, which not only continues to be Australia’s…
Why the Genesis GV70 is a CarExpert Choice winner
The Genesis GV70 may be the fledgling luxury brand’s best-selling model in Australia, but it doesn’t sell in the same volumes as rivals from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz – and we reckon that ought to change. We chose the…
2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed review: Quick drive
Bentley has controversially killed off its fairly wild 12-cylinder W12 petrol engine as part of its move to an electrified future. And, while the Continental coupe and Flying Spur sedan ranges now offer plug-in hybrid drivetrains, the Bentayga Speed SUV…
2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L review
Will this all-new compact SUV be the best-selling Mahindra in Australia? The Indian industrial giant thinks so, and there are plenty of reasons to suggest the Mahindra XUV 3XO will be a game-changer for the Indian auto brand in this…
2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO price and specs
The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO, the Indian automaker’s new small crossover SUV, is about to enter a fierce showroom battle with cut-price rivals including the Chery Tiggo 4 as well as the hot-selling Mazda CX-3. Mahindra thinks it will become…
2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection brings extra value
BMW Australia will bolster its fourth-generation 1 Series hatch lineup with a special edition, bringing standard metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof. The 2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection is priced at $64,900 drive-away nationally, and is available to order now…
2025 Hyundai Tucson review | CarExpert
Hyundai is finally taking the fight to Australia’s favourite SUV, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, as there have been no major changes to the model since it…
Tesla posts best Australian sales in 12 months
Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month for new-vehicle registrations so far this year. However, Tesla deliveries…
2025 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor review
Can we stop talking about that missing rear window now, please? The Polestar 4 made headlines when it launched back in 2023 without a rear window, replaced by a roof-mounted camera built into the sloping coupe tailgate. It sparked conversations…
Chinese brands duke it out for title of Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV
The 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is arriving this month with sharp, sub-$30,000 pricing… and it’ll run headfirst into another identically priced small hybrid SUV from China. Pricing published on Chery’s Australian website shows the Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban will…
2025 Audi Q7 review | CarExpert
Australians aren’t afraid to splurge on family transport, especially those in affluent areas like the eastern suburbs of Melbourne where I live. BMW X5s and Mercedes-Benz GLEs, in addition to their smaller counterparts, are an hourly if minute-ly sight on…
Tesla claims world-first autonomous car delivery
Electric car maker Tesla has carried out what it claims is the world’s first autonomous delivery of a new car. Footage posted on social media platform X by the US automaker shows a silver 2025 Tesla Model Y apparently being…
2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review
The old MG 3 was cheap and fairly handsome to look at, so it’s no surprise it sold like gangbusters. That was despite its moaning and gutless powertrain, a lack of driver assist technology and generally concerning level of safety…
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Small SUV
The Chery Tiggo 4 has been named Australia’s best affordable small SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS, which were finalists for the title. The Tiggo 4 represents stunning value…
Lotus denies plans to close UK factory
British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant…
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury Sports Car
The Chevrolet Corvette has been named Australia’s best luxury sports car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Porsche 911 and BMW M4 for the title, with both German performance cars being named finalists. While the 911…
2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS vs BYD Sealion 6 Essential comparison: Spec battle
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV is the ideal solution for Australian families on a one-car budget. Until recently though, with the exception of the popular Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Haval H6 GT PHEV and MG H6 Plus EV, the fuel-saving…
World’s largest EV maker BYD slows production – report
BYD has reportedly reduced production at its Chinese factories after significant price cuts have seen slower growth than planned in the company’s home market. According to Automotive News, BYD – which overtook Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle…
2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review
The modern reincarnation of the Land Rover Defender has proven to be a smash hit globally, as well as in Australia. While the wider Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) portfolio has been floundering Down Under of late, the Defender continues to…
Volvo XC60 overtakes iconic 240 as brand’s best-ever seller
The Volvo XC60 SUV has now surpassed 2.7 million global sales, earning it the title of the “best-selling Volvo ever” and overtaking the iconic Volvo 240 that debuted in the 1970s. Since the original debuted in 2008, the XC60 has…
Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept previews performance brand’s electric future
At first glance the Mercedes-AMG GT XX is just another piece of concept car eye-candy. The active aero wheels with moveable blades between the spokes that close to reduce drag at speed and open to provide brake cooling when needed,…
2026 Land Rover Defender prices: Upgrade brings more V8 options, new tech
UPDATE, 25/06/2025 3:30pm: Land Rover has confirmed pricing for the updated 2026 Defender lineup. We’ve updated this article with a list of prices. The Land Rover Defender is receiving a range of updates for model year 2026, ranging from larger…
2025 Toyota Prado GXL review
It’s now been six months since Toyota’s long-awaited, fifth-generation 250 Series LandCruiser Prado replaced the top-selling, 15-year-old 150 Series, allowing enough time for the dust to settle. Despite early complaints about high prices and concerns that the gap to its…
Cadillac’s more affordable, Australia-bound EV getting major power bump – report
Deliveries of the Cadillac Optiq only started in the US earlier this year and it isn’t launching in Australia until 2026, but already the mid-size electric SUV is in line for a major update. GM Authority reports the Optiq will…
2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS review
Darwin’s theory of evolution doesn’t just apply to the natural world. You can also use its basic principle of ‘only the toughest survive’ against the rapid changes across the automotive landscape too. A perfect case study is the latest, 11th-generation…
2026 Volvo XC60 prices: Refreshed SUV gets tech upgrade
The facelifted 2026 Volvo XC60 SUV range has been priced for Australia, headlined by refreshed looks and the brand’s latest infotainment interface. As before the local XC60 lineup will be a four-strong affair, starting with the Plus B5 Bright (from…
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive review
The new-generation BMW X3 lineup is here, and the range-topping variant is the X3 M50 xDrive. This six-cylinder sweetheart is the most powerful version in the mid-size premium SUV model range – for now, at least – and it’s also…
Ford might develop future engines with outside firms, says executive
A senior Ford executive thinks customers no longer separate brands based on their petrol and diesel engines, and this might lead to the automaker developing new engines with suppliers or, maybe, rivals. According to Automotive News John Lawler, Ford’s vice…
2025 Hyundai Staria Load Premium review
Hyundai’s commercial hauler has polarising looks, but its practicality is hard to debate. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Hyundai Staria Load, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was…
Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha
Ford says its new Ranger PHEV ute is the ‘best tool for the job’, despite it failing to match key rivals on battery capacity, power, and electric driving range. Launched in the Australian market last month ahead of imminent customer…
2025 GAC GS8 review | CarExpert
Pros Cons Comfortable, refined and dynamic Interior trims look a bit cheap Distinctive exterior styling Engine undernourished for 2.0-tonne SUV Loaded with bells and whistles Transmission lazy in Comfort mode Among the horde of Chinese brands set to storm the…
2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling
If the Tank 500 has a bit too much chrome for your liking, GWM has the solution. The 2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta takes the flagship Ultra trim level and replaces all of its chrome exterior accents with black finishes….
2025 Kia Picanto Sport review
The Kia Picanto is the cheapest new car you can buy in Australia right now. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Kia Picanto, as there have been no major changes to pricing or specification since…
2026 Ford Territory revealed: Familiar name for fresh-faced SUV
A new Ford Territory is scheduled to land showrooms in South America, Southeast Asia and South Africa from next month, the famous Australian name now applied to a Chinese-made SUV. There are no plans to bring the Territory to local…
2025 Kia EV6 GT review: Quick drive
The original Kia EV6 GT took the Korean automaker to new heights, promising supercar-like performance from a stonking 430kW dual-motor electric drivetrain in the brand’s pioneering dedicated electric SUV. But while it had various chassis and hardware revisions to cope…
Polestar 2 recalled | CarExpert
Polestar is recalling certain examples of its Polestar 2 electric fastback as they may suffer from a braking performance issue. “Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions if the vehicle’s one-pedal drive function is activated it may lead…
2025 Toyota Yaris review | CarExpert
Toyota is making life hard for its tiniest tot, the humble Yaris. Launched back in 2020, the fourth-generation Yaris has been subject to price hikes just about every year since, despite the emergence of competitive new players in the light…
2026 Skoda Elroq RS review: Quick drive
Skoda’s RS models have been providing surprising delight for 50 years now. Few, if any, of the motor racing fraternity saw the oh-so-cute rear-engined 110, 130 and 200 RS models coming back in the mid-1970s, but with class wins in…
Faraday Future resurfaces in music legend’s latest video
“Faraday Future? I don’t know her!” some of you might say. But the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) startup is back in the spotlight after featuring in a ne music video from its latest high-profile customer. Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer,…
Value-hungry Aussies will benefit from even more auto brands, says BYD
Australia is already home to more automotive brands than any other country, making it one of the world’s most competitive auto markets as well as one of the smallest, but Chinese giant BYD says value-focused local consumers will benefit from…
2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid: Everything we know
The first Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2026, with few details officially confirmed. However the Japanese automaker has opened orders for the ‘Land Cruiser Hybrid’ in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and already sells the…
2026 Jeep Cherokee spied: A better look at forbidden hybrid SUV for Australia
Last month, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee was teased in a pair of official images, which revealed the crisp styling of the SUV brand’s revived mid-size SUV. Now, CarExpert has spied a development prototype just outside of Detroit, which has given…
Toyota says its hybrids have saved nine million EVs worth of CO2
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has reinforced his company’s commitment to prioritising hybrid vehicles (HEVs) over battery-electric vehicles (EVs or BEVs), outlining that hybrids are its ideal way forward in terms of reducing total CO2 emissions. Speaking through an interpreter in…
Peugeot e-208 GTi unveiled: French hot hatch goes electric
Peugeot is wading into the electric hot hatch battle with the GTi badge now affixed to the e-208 city hatch. Under the bonnet there’s a more powerful French-made electric motor with 209kW and 345Nm driving the front wheels. That’s quite…
2026 BMW iX3: Next-gen luxury EV to offer 800km of range
BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation ‘Neue Klasse’ electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear…
2026 BMW XM: Brash PHEV SUV gets $34k price cut in Australia
The updated2026 BMW XMplug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM…
2025 Honda Civic review | CarExpert
The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a different role for the Japanese brand than it once did, transitioning from a no-frills and…
2025 BYD Denza D9 review: Quick drive
Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers. The luxury offshoot of Chinese mega brand BYD is looking at bringing the D9 people mover to Australia as a luxury offering with…
‘Very powerful’ Alfa Romeo special editions coming with Prada input
Alfa Romeo has announced a partnership that its boss says will spawn a series of lighter and “more powerful” special-edition Quadrifoglio model variants, with the first to be unveiled in early 2026. The unique road cars will come from Alfa…
Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is a V8-powered last hurrah for Australia
The 2026 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is an Australian-exclusive farewell to V8 power from the British brand, and only 60 examples of the special-edition large luxury SUV will come to local showrooms as the historic automaker transitions to…
2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS vs Toyota Camry SL: Spec Battle
The traditional family car has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Today, SUVs have taken over from conventional three-box sedans as the default option for Australian new car consumers. 2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS 2025 Toyota Camry SL….
Three men lose their licences for speeding in the same 80km/h zone around the same time
The King’s Birthday long weekend (for all states and territories except Queensland and Western Australia) got off to a bad start for three males who had their licences suspended within about an hour of each other following three separate incidents…
2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S review
The Subaru Crosstrek is a very popular compact SUV that offers a point of difference over like-priced rivals. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Subaru Crosstrek, as there have been no major changes for 2025….
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs
UPDATED 08/06/2025 8:00am:We’ve updated this article, first published in December 2024, with recently announced higher pricing for Santa Fe Hybrid models. The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived here in 2024 at first with hybrid power, with a petrol engine joining…
2025 Mitsubishi ASX ES Street review
The end is nigh for the long-lived Mitsubishi ASX. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Mitsubishi ASX, as there have been no major changes since it was published.We have updated key details such as pricing…
What is Omoda Jaecoo, and how is this new brand different to Chery?
You may have noticed Omoda Jaecoo showrooms are starting to pop up around the country, but just what is this unfamiliar auto brand? Effectively, it’s a sister brand to Chinese brand Chery, and while Omoda Jaecoo vehicles will be sold…
2025 Omoda C9 review: Quick drive
Chery, the massive Chinese automotive manufacturing conglomerate, has already made inroads into our market by launching a variety of vehicles under its own banner. Now, it’s rolling out its Omoda Jaecoo brand, which it’s calling a step above its namesake…
Donald Trump says Elon Musk ‘went crazy’ over US EV subsidy cuts
The relationship between the world’s richest man and the leader of the United States has rapidly and publicly deteriorated, and the latter says a dispute over electric vehicle (EV) subsidies is at the heart of it. “Elon [Musk] was “wearing…
2025 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ review
You’re looking at Isuzu’s top-selling vehicle in Australia, and there’s a good reason it holds that distinction. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Isuzu D-Max, as there have been no major changes to pricing or…
MG 4 prices set to rise in Australia – again
MG Australia will increase the price of its MG 4 EV hatch by as much as $3000 from July 1, 2025 – depending on model grade – with the entry-level model set to cost $7000 more than it did in…
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review
Hyundai’s boxy fifth-generation Santa Fe arrived in Australia in mid-2024, but the petrol variant we’re testing here has only been available for half that time. That’s because the new seven-seat large SUV was launched exclusively with hybrid power, and was…
Subaru teases what could be a new WRX
When the latest Subaru WRX was launched back in 2022, the Japanese automaker said there wouldn’t be a high-performance STI version in the current generation. True to its word, the closest Subaru has got to offering a new WRX STI…
2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed revealed as British brand’s fastest SUV yet
It seems the axing of Bentley’s legendary twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 last year wasn’t all bad news, since the V8 that replaces it in the upgraded 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed makes the British brand’s flagship SUV even quicker, faster, lighter and…