The reborn, electric-only Nissan Micra and a new-generation Leaf are due to go into production within the next 12 months or so, giving the Japanese brand more competitors in a growing market. In a presentation last week, Nissan detailed seven of its next models to launch, which included two hybrids, two ‘refreshed models’ and three […]
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 just look like hatchbacks on […]
The design of what could be BMW’s first electric M car has been previewed, with the covers coming off the new Neue Klasse-based Vision Driving Experience concept. Expected to influence what the electric M3 (rumoured to be named the iM3) will look like, the Vision Driving Experience (VDX) is a more hardcore version of the […]
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 the fast-growing carmaker worked to […]
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 cent increase over the year […]
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 mechanical upgrades. Chief among those […]
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 and McLaren. Maserati Australia has […]
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 March. Pre-orders have already opened […]
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 are delays delivering vehicles via […]
MG Motor Australia has confirmed it will stage the local public debuts of various new models in Melbourne early this April, but it’s stopped short of confirming which. The company’s chief commercial officer, Giles Belcher, has confirmed MG Motor Australia “will reveal multiple new vehicles” and that this will be “one of the first times […]
The Kia EV4 electric sedan has been officially teased in production form for the first time ahead of its unveiling later this month, as the Korean carmaker prepares to battle the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. Kia has released three images of the upcoming EV4, which is set to feature some of the design […]
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 originally meant to launch in […]
The Mitsubishi Outlander was Australia’s second best-selling SUV last year, and now a refresh could help the popular SUV further stand out in a crowded, high-volume segment. The refreshed Outlander lineup – including the previously revealed Outlander PHEV – is due in Australia during the third quarter (July-September) of 2025. Local pricing and specifications will […]
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 as the NRMA, RACV and […]
Amid an ever-tightening emissions net globally, BMW isn’t interested in replacing its sonorous V8 engines with more potent six-cylinder hybrid powertrains. That’s the claim from BMW’s head of development, Frank Weber, who told Automotive News the auto brand won’t follow its German arch-rival Mercedes-Benz in ditching V8s for higher-performance engines with fewer cylinders. “V8s are […]
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 seats and plenty of sophistication, […]
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 11:20pm on February 8, 2025, […]
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 for 2024, which includes most […]
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 side and score a great […]
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 are nothing new under the […]
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 type of content, so we […]
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 this ageing compact crossover still […]
Ford says fleet buyers are receptive to large electric vehicles (EVs), but for vehicles aimed at private buyers – at least in the US – the business case is a lot harder to make. “…For larger retail electric utilities, the economics are unresolvable,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley in a fourth-quarter earnings call. “These customers […]
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 compact crossover class, coming in […]
Alfa Romeo is celebrating its Italian heritage – what’s new? – with a trio of special editions. The Tributo Italiano treatment is being offered on the Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4, as well as the Giulia and Stelvio. Just 20 examples of the Tonale are coming to Australia, as well as 26 examples of the Giulia […]
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 back to 2015, though it […]
Deliveries of new cars in January were down slightly as 2025 is expected to be a softer year for sales, despite the glut of new brands entering the Australian market. According to VFACTS data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), augmented with Polestar and Tesla sales data from the Electric Vehicle Council, a […]
The BYD Shark 6 may have swum to Australia first, but it’s about to face some competition from another popular Chinese brand. Images of the local-spec 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV have been leaked and they appear to have been taken from the GWM Australia’s public website. Australian media were given the opportunity to drive […]
Ford appears to be edging ever closer to launching a dedicated off-road supercar, after the Blue Oval’s global CEO once again hinted at making an even higher performance Raptor. Speaking to Top Gear at the Ford Performance 2025 season launch in North Carolina, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the carmaker is considering making an off-road […]
The Victorian Government will provide investment towards a new manufacturing facility for a startup which could change the future of electric vehicle (EV) motors. Kite Magnetics was founded in 2021 after CEO Dr Richard Parsons co-developed its provisionally patented nanocrystalline motor/generator core technology, named Aeroperm, at Melbourne’s Monash University. Initially develop with aerospace in mind, […]
Officers from Victoria Police have seized a pair of high-performance Holdens, amid an epidemic of thefts of late-model Commodores. On Sunday, February 2, Frankton Crime Investigation Unit detectives attended a property in Baxter, following an investigation targeting organised motor vehicle theft and high-risk driving. The detectives seized an allegedly stolen Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) Senator […]
Australians in the market for an affordable new electric vehicle (EV) are truly spoilt for choice in 2025. There are more budget options than ever before, with new Chinese auto brands flooding the market and legacy carmakers responding by slashing prices on established models. We published a story on Australia’s cheapest EVs a few months […]
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 1400 vehicles reaching customers. This […]
BYD’s local distributor isn’t mincing words about the competitiveness of its Sealion 6 mid-sized SUV, and has gone after the segment’s best seller. “The thing is it’s a fantastic car. I’m happy to go on record: it’s a far better car than a Toyota RAV4,” the founder and executive chairman of BYD’s Australian distributor EVDirect, […]
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 factory-owned locations to be joined […]
The updated and renamed GWM Cannon ute will arrive on Australian soil with a higher entry price and a more potent turbo-diesel powertrain. Due in showrooms this February, the rebranded Cannon – formerly the Ute – is priced from $40,490 drive-away in Lux guise, a $4000 increase over the standard price of the outgoing base […]
For the fifth consecutive year, Toyota was the world’s best-selling carmaker in 2024, but it couldn’t match its record pace from the previous year. In 2024, the Toyota Motor Corporation – which includes the Lexus luxury brand, the Daihatsu small-car division and Hino trucks – sold 10,821,480 vehicles, down 3.7 per cent on its 2023 […]
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 market. It’s a sharp increase […]
With examples being shown off in Australian showrooms and right-hand drive test cars on local roads, you might think a local launch for BYD’s Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is imminent. That isn’t the case though, with a local launch some ways away according to the managing director and executive chairman of BYD’s local distributor, EVDirect. […]
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 – but pricing is yet […]
The humble manual transmission is quickly disappearing from new-car showrooms, but a top Porsche executive is intent on preserving the stick shift in the face of electrification. Excluding commercial vehicles and utes, just 24 new models are currently sold with a manual in Australia, after the manual Mazda 2 and Mitsubishi ASX were both recently […]
The first production Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will also likely be the most expensive, after it sold for an eye-watering US$3.7 million (A$5.92 million) at a US auction. Chevrolet’s new flagship sports car hasn’t reached showrooms yet, but NASCAR’s most successful team owner and car collector Rick Hendrick paid the exorbitant sum for the right to […]
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 other nameplates in the current […]
The Skoda Fabia has become cheaper for 2025, thanks to the addition of a new base-spec variant. When the current-generation Fabia arrived in Australia in 2022, it came only in flagship Monte Carlo guise. At nearly $40,000 drive-away it’s more expensive than the base Audi A1, while also being priced nearly identical to the closely […]
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 years have subsequently adjusted their […]
It’s official: the Mazda 6 is being discontinued in Australia. That’s right, the popular Japanese family sedan and wagon will no longer be available when current stocks run out, and that means yet another auto brand will exit the mainstream mid-sized passenger car segment. This is despite the fact the Mazda 6 remains the third […]
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 cent, with mid-sized SUVs accounting […]
Despite vehicles on the same platform failing to score top marks in ANCAP crash tests, Kia Australia is confident its new K4 – the replacement for the popular Cerato – should achieve a five-star result across most of the range. Speaking with media at the Australian media launch for the K4, Kia Australia’s general manager […]
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 with CarExpert, Andy Hoang, head […]
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 – or at least its Chinese-market version – appears to have been leaked online. A single image was published on Chinese social media network Weibo and re-shared by Japanese outlet Creative Trend, reportedly taken at a GAC Toyota dealer meeting in China. This is reportedly a Wildlander from the GAC Toyota […]
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, the American luxury brand’s first electric performance SUV, has been detailed and it boasts some heady performance figures. Its dual-motor electric powertrain pumps out 459kW of power and 880Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time of just 3.3 seconds in V-Mode or Velocity Max mode. That just shades the […]
The BMW M8 Coupe has been axed in the US, but the company’s local arm has stuck behind its flagship M range and the tamer 8 Series. “The BMW 8 Series and BMW M8 Competition variants continue to represent an important part of our model lineup, and there are no plans at this stage to […]
The Land Rover Defender will go electric, but not until towards the end of the decade due to limitations with the current-generation model. Speaking to UK magazine Autocar, JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) chief operating officer Lennard Hoornik said it’s not possible to turn the current Defender into an electric vehicle (EV), due to packaging […]
Subaru is set to reveal its next rugged Wilderness model, based on the new sixth-generation Forester. YouTube channel Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos last week posted a video focusing on the upcoming 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, but some eagle-eyed viewers spotted what appears to be an as-yet-unreleased model lurking in the background. The […]
The BYD Seal has gained a handful of new features in Australia for 2025, but the popular electric sedan misses out on desirable changes made to the Chinese-market model. Earlier this month, BYD announced it was cutting Seal prices by between $2808 and $3758, while also making standard across the range an electric sunshade for […]
Small car specialist Suzuki has unveiled more exciting versions of its most popular models, though we may not see them in showrooms. At the Bharat Mobility Expo in India, Maruti Suzuki – the brand’s subcontinental subsidiary – unveiled bolder versions of the five-door Jimny XL off-roader and the Swift hatchback. The Suzuki Jimny Conqueror Concept […]
A new Mazda CX-5 is coming, and now the company has confirmed when the next generation of the popular mid-sized SUV will be unveiled. Speaking to South African news outlet Moneyweb, Mazda South Africa managing director Craig Roberts revealed the third-generation CX-5 is due to debut between July and September, before going on sale there […]
The BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV has become even cheaper with a new entry-level Essential trim, priced from $42,990 before on-road costs. The Sealion 6 was already Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid (PHEV), as well as our market’s best-selling PHEV last year, and the new Essential brings the cost of entry down by […]
LSH Auto has recalled 112 Smart electric vehicles (EVs) across the #1 and #3 model lines in Australia, after a rear seatbelt buckle fault was discovered. “The rear double seatbelt buckles may have been incorrectly anchored. As a result, when the centre seatbelt is fastened the buckle could interfere with the left seatbelt buckle and […]
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 expensive. All six versions continue […]
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 RAV4. In fact, the Mitsubishi […]
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 tops out under $30,000 before […]
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 at all from ending local […]
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 the Ineos Grenadier that exclusively […]
Hyundai is offering up to $20,000 off the total cost of an Ioniq 6 electric sedan, and up to $5000 off the total cost of a Kona Electric SUV. The company is calling the discounts “deposit contributions”, and they work like a downpayment on the car by reducing the overall cost of a loan. Ioniq […]
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 end, while electric vehicle (EV) […]
The Jeep Wrangler has always been an icon. With a lineage that dates back to the original Willys Jeep of the 1940s, this boxy off-roader has looked much the same since the Wrangler model line started life in 1986. Now in fourth-generation JL-series form, which was released in 2017, it has received a mid-life makeover […]
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 slight downturn of less than […]
Tesla is known for being a little secretive when it comes to vehicle specifications, but a new Chinese government filing has spilled the beans on key details of the 2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ update. As part of Tesla’s application for Model Y certification in China, the carmaker confirmed the base RWD features the ‘3D6’ […]
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 HiLux updated and the freshly […]
Chinese brand Zeekr has already shown off some impressive new models in our market, with the Zeekr X small SUV and the Zeekr 009 luxury people mover already finding their way into buyer’s driveways. But this model – the mainstream-focused Zeekr 7X mid-sized electric SUV – is arguably the most important model the new tech-led […]
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 functionality, allowing you to unlock […]
New year… not so new GWM Haval Jolion. Well, that’s not strictly true, as GWM’s range of entry-level SUVs has been revised for 2025 to include a new Ultra petrol variant with more power and standard kit. Pricing is down too, at least until the end of January. However, the rest of the lineup remains […]
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 amount of its closest […]
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 vehicle manufacturers, but the regulations […]
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 Chinese marques will enter the […]
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 of the annual list of […]
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 braking (AEB) systems detecting pedestrians […]
The Chery Omoda E5 was already one of the most affordable electric SUVs in Australia, but a limited-time bonus has now made it even cheaper. From January 10, Chery is offering a $6000 bonus for buyers of the Omoda E5. It’s yet to announce an end date, only saying the bonus is available for a […]
As a flock of new Chinese brands gear up to stake their claim Down Under, a couple of the country’s more established brands locally are fighting for the title of Australia’s cheapest SUV. Chery returned to Australia in 2023, and in October 2024 introduced the Tiggo 4 Pro – a small SUV wearing a similarly small […]
BYD has fired back in the electric vehicle (EV) price war, with a new entry-level version of its Dolphin hatchback sliding under $30,000. The new Essential version of the Dolphin is priced from $29,990 before on-road costs – $6900 less expensive than the now mid-spec entry-level Dynamic – and has had some features removed to […]
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. Essentially all exterior trim has […]
Audi’s next-generation Q7 three-row SUV is right around the corner, and it’s been spied undergoing winter testing in Europe. Unlike the sightings CarExpert published in February and April of 2024, our photographers have now managed to capture the all-new Q7 in great detail – giving us our first look at the tail light signature. At the […]
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 overall. In 2024, hybrids accounted […]
The Zeekr X is the first model to come to Australia from this upstart Chinese premium auto brand, and it comes from a good pedigree. Zeekr X RWD shown This compact luxury crossover shares its underpinnings with small electric SUVs like the Volvo EX30 and Smart #1, and offers the choice of a couple of […]
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 can extend its reign as […]
Smart is back in Australia – but unless you’re a member of Mensa, some of the new technologies in the EV brand’s new small electric SUV range can make you feel dumb. I don’t think of myself as a genius, but I do reckon I know a thing or two about new cars, having driven […]
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, as well as a host […]
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 Foton – most will be […]
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 Le Mans, though it not […]
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 leave in 2024… William Stopford: […]
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 increase on the same month […]
If you thought 2024 was a big year in the automotive world, you’d better hold onto your hat in 2025. It’s now a given that at least another half a dozen new Chinese auto brands will arrive in Australia next year, and that they’ll increase to about 70 the total number of carmakers competing in […]
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 Year 2024, which enforced double […]
In our competitive new-car market, not every model can be a sales winner. For every hot-selling Toyota, there’s a much lower-volume Peugeot or Skoda in the shadows. Virtually none of these oft-forgotten vehicles are bad cars, and indeed some are very good but simply held back by a lack of buyer awareness or the declining […]
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 new or updated models to […]
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 next year, and we’re excited […]
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 by police officers. Until now, […]
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 spectrum, we lost a charming […]
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, further elevating the status of […]
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 the longest-running auto brand in […]
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 Rule killed off several popular […]
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 was a crop of upmarket […]
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 on a wide range of […]
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 on arrival, earning the praise […]
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 front bumper and bonnet, and […]
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 models we reviewed throughout the […]
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 of 108.7K subscribers from 2023. […]
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 SUVs are in the spotlight, […]
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 costs and later asked Polestar […]
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 stand out. Here, the members […]
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 to Boreham Motorworks, its Escort […]
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 responsible for approximately 50 per […]
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 Operation Dissent, following the first […]
This year brought many surprises and not all of them were pleasant ones. In the automotive space there were also plenty of things that happened in 2024 in Australia, and 2025 doesn’t look like being any different. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, here’s a rundown of what each member of the […]
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. CarExpert published almost 500 new […]
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 you what we liked best. […]
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 than a few new Chinese […]
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 VFACTS sales charts by volume, […]
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 Caltex for helping us cover […]
Chinese car giant Chery has detailed the latest electric vehicle (EV) for its iCar sub-brand which seemingly takes inspiration from a bunch of off-road ready 4x4s. Revealed in April, the iCar V23 is the brand’s third EV, and its design is reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, Suzuki Jimny, Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and Land Rover […]
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 petrol-powered ES variant offered in […]
The Toyota Corolla needs no introduction… Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in June, as there have been no major changes to pricing for specification in the past six months since publication, bar the discontinuation of petrol models. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most […]
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 powerful petrol engine and circa-$4200 […]
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 years Australia’s top-selling light car, […]
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 demand for the first plug-in […]
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 drive-away for Pearl White vehicles […]
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 Prius and the Chinese-market bZ3X. […]
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 last year. Rather than resting […]
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 hard not to be enamoured […]
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 everything from classic muscle cars […]
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 critics, while the CX-5 has […]
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 showcased a lineup of off-road-ready […]
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 sedan, which itself will be […]
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 Taycan. Not only is it […]
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 plenty of other considerations in […]
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 despite Volkswagen’s initial plans to […]
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 first model in Mercedes-AMG’s Mythos […]
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 (Seal, Dolphin etc.) and Dynasty […]
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 appeared in a government filing, […]
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 by a newer 3.0-litre twin-turbo […]
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 across the range, with drive-away […]
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 used to be. Under the […]
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 influential vehicles that have brought […]
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, we’ve taken a look at […]
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. The West Australian-based team, which […]
After doing this job for almost 20 years, press events typically all tend to feel similar and often have the vibe of one rolling into the other. But there are times when you break from the mundane and get the opportunity to do something seriously fun, and something you may never get the chance to […]
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 Red Ute stage vehicle is […]
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 2025, each priced from $52,020 […]
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 5 GT was always going […]
The fourth-generation BMW 1 Series has arrived Down Under, and unsurprisingly there’s a lot of interest surrounding the all-new replacement for the German brand’s smallest model. It brings with it updated aesthetics, as well as a decked-out suite of standard tech and equipment. All of that brings a compelling case for value alone, especially when […]
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: the figure includes plug-in hybrid […]
Many auto brands have jumped head-first into completely overhauling their top-sellers and icons, and fallen flat. Turbo Volkswagen, for example, has had issues with its latest Mk8 Golf, which lost the number one sales spot in Europe after 14 years in 2022; the current Land Rover Discovery was a big departure from its predecessors and […]
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 the summer holidays. Right across […]
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 Honda has always offered a […]
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 after now-former Nissan chief operating […]
The facelifted 2025 LDV D90 will go without the option of turbo-diesel power for now, as the brand moves to a petrol-only lineup for its sole SUV. The arrival of LDV’s updated D90 – which brings fresh looks, an expanded safety suite and more standard equipment – has come at the expense of the large […]
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 driving and also referencing certain […]
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, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo. That makes […]
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’ models for their makers and […]
Lexus offers many models in Australia, but few have the rich history of the RX large SUV. RX 350 F Sport It’s a nameplate that dates back decades, and one of the Japanese luxury brand’s best sellers in 2024. Positioned as a premium large SUV to rival European heavyweights, the Lexus RX comes in six […]
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 were updated mid-year. “The high […]
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 end of October this year, […]
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 – six days and 17 hours. […]
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 now eclipsed 250,000 D-Max sales […]
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. Deals on Mazda models are […]
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, easily the oldest in its […]
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, BYD’s managing director for Central […]
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 opinion, few dual-cab 4×4 ute […]
The original Volvo XC90 stuck around for 14 years, and on the basis of the excellent second-generation model’s showing, it would appear the MkII is going to do much the same. It first hit global markets in 2015 and arrived in Australia for the 2016 model year, with a significant update in 2020 bringing in […]
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, and it’s currently the second […]
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 dealer. It’s a similar story […]
Toyota is one of the few brands still investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, and it says it remains a firm part of its ‘multi-pathway’ solution to automotive decarbonisation. The Japanese carmaker has been developing hydrogen ICE technology alongside hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) technology for a while now. The former incorporates a traditional combustion […]
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 – said there are currently […]
The Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is set to enter 2025 unchanged, after a comprehensive facelift arrived late last year. The only change since the introduction of the facelifted ‘Highland’ model has been the addition of a new exterior finish called Quicksilver, which sets buyers back an additional $2600 over the standard Pearl White finish. […]
When you think of motorhomes, you probably think of confused travellers crawling along in the left lane. However, one tourist in New South Wales has challenged those preconceptions after he was caught allegedly travelling at 153km/h – 43km/h over the speed limit. Police officers from the Riverina Highway Patrol Wagga Wagga sighted the Fiat motorhome […]
Zeekr is launching here as an electric-only brand, but it has confirmed hybrids are in its future despite strong electric vehicle (EV) demand in China. While the Geely-owned brand was founded in 2021 as an electric-only brand, it recently took a controlling stake in fellow Geely brand Lynk & Co which specialises in hybrids. To […]
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 four predecessors not only in […]
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 “complex environmental chamber vehicle test” […]
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 high with a wheelbase of […]
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. This sleek, scissor-doored electric roadster is an MG! The MG Cyberster is the new performance flagship for the Chinese carmaker that has ambitions to not only expand beyond the mainstream car and SUV market segments locally, but also to become a top-three auto brand in Australia. It is also […]
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 next-generation Seltos is set to […]
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 “about $70,000?” WATCH: Paul’s video […]
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 – previews the new MAXFORCE engine […]
Although the new Audi A5 five-door liftback is being cheekily marketed as a “sedan” in many parts of the world, there’s now a true sedan in A5 range, but it’s unlikely to be sold outside of China. In July Audi launched the third-generation A5. As part of the brand’s model name realignment, the new combustion-engined […]
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 units. Other markets such as […]
Once upon a time, the rumbling of eight-cylinder engines could be heard right across Australia. In particular, a distinctly Aussie pair of V8s ruled our roads: the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. But those days are over, and both the aforementioned models are no more. Instead, the Australian automotive landscape is now ruled by SUVs […]
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 perfect solution with its Audi […]
Would you believe me us if we told you that Hyundai Australia has sold more than 20,000 examples of the i30 every year since 2009? Well you should, because it has. i30 Hatch i30 Sedan The i30 has been a consistent winner for the South Korean manufacturer in the small car segment, even managing to […]
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 the 14-second long clip, MrBeast […]
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 spent almost two years with […]
The Hyundai Inster will be priced from less than $40,000 across all variants when the all-new electric vehicle (EV) arrives in Australia early next year, according to leaked pricing first spotted on the Whirlpool online forum. As a sponsor of The Big Trip – a new TV show on the Seven Network – Hyundai is […]
German car giant the Volkswagen Group has raised its investment in US electric vehicle (EV) specialist Rivian, kickstarting their planned joint venture which will result in co-developed next-generation EV architecture and software. In June this year, Volkswagen announced plans to invest US$5 billion (A$7.6bn) in Rivian until 2026, a move that proved to be a […]
Cupra – the sporty Spanish subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group – has drip-fed the latest set of details for its upcoming Tavascan electric SUV for Australia. Due to arrive in Australian showrooms around February-March ahead of deliveries commencing in April (a few month after its initial October-December 2024 projection), the Cupra’s local outpost has confirmed […]
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 before, there are Taycan and […]
Volvo will reveal its first electric sedan early next year, and it’s set to come to Australia. “[The] ES90 will make its global debut in March, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden and is expected to hit Australian shores in late 2025,” the company says on its Australian website. The BMW i5-rivalling sedan is understood to be […]
Bentley has teased its first-ever electric vehicle, while also confirming it won’t be shifting to a purely electric lineup by 2030. These details were revealed late last week when the Volkswagen-owned British marque unveiled its Beyond 100+ strategic plan, a revision of the earlier Beyond 100 plan originally announced in 2020. Due in 2026 — […]
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 lane, violently braking in front […]
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, called the Elroq, was revealed […]
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) to Australian customers, an increase […]
