Is car detailing available for luxury cars?
car detailing Many car owners often wonder, is car detailing available for luxury cars, especially because high-end vehicles require specialized care to maintain their appearance and value. The answer is yes—professional car detailing services cater specifically to luxury cars, offering…
How long does a Curacao jetski tour last?
How Long Does a Curacao Jetski Tour Last? If you’re planning an exciting day on the water, you may be wondering, how long does a Curacao jetski tour last? The answer depends on the type of tour you choose, your…
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…
Renault Duster gets more powerful, more efficient hybrid option
A new hybrid powertrain has been confirmed for the Renault DusterSUV – a rival to the Suzuki Jimny and Subaru Crosstrek – in the UK, suggesting it could come to Australia. The hybrid powertrain from the Dacia Bigster – a…
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…
GWM Cannon ute gets hardcore V6 two-door tough-truck treatment
GWM has released a tough new short-wheelbase single-cab 4×4 version of its Cannon ute at the Chengdu motor show, complete with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre petrol V6 with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, producing 260kW of power and 500Nm of torque. Neither the…
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…
2026 Toyota RAV4: Local lineup detailed for hybrid, PHEV mid-size SUV
The local Toyota RAV4 lineup will grow considerably when the new-generation mid-size SUV arrives in Australia in the first half of 2026. Toyota Australia has confirmed the replacement for its best-selling model in 2024 will be offered in a total…
2026 GWM Cannon Ultra review
The GWM Cannon has long been gunning for Australia’s favourite utes, but so far this year it’s barely been nipping at their heels, let alone keeping them awake at night. GWM’s ute, which started life in 2020 as the GWM…
Watch: This police tool can rip an axle off a fleeing car, so should Aussie cops have it?
Police throughout the US are using what’s called the Grappler to end high-speed pursuits, and new footage shows just how effective it can be. The Livonia Police Department in the US state of Michigan shared this shocking footage of a…
2026 Audi SQ5 review: Quick drive
The Audi SQ5 is arguably the original performance SUV in the premium mid-size segment, and to this day it remains a popular choice both in Australia and around the world. Like the Q5 on which it’s based, the SQ5 had…
Chery reveals two new utes, but which will come to Australia?
Chery has unveiled two new dual-cab utes at the Chengdu motor show in China, featuring diesel-hybrid and electric power, ahead of the brand’s entrance into the Australian ute market as soon as 2026. The Rely KP2X and KP3X revealed could…
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…
2025 Toyota Corolla SX review
They say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, and Toyota seems to have taken that to heart with its evergreen Corolla. There’s good reason for that too, because even though the current 12th-generation model was released way back in…
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….
1972 Lamborghini Jarama S review
There are moments in my line of work that feel like pure time travel. You climb into a car that doesn’t just transport you physically, but mentally – back to an era when engineering decisions were made with instinct, when…
Lotus cuts workforce by 40 per cent, points to tariffs
Lotus has announced it will cut 550 jobs from its workforce across the UK, with the majority of layoffs to be made at the British automaker’s Hethel base in the south of England. Owned by Chinese auto giant Geely –…
Tesla launches Full Self Driving for right-hand drive markets
The time has finally come for Tesla’s Australian and New Zealand customers. Tesla has rolled out ‘Full Self Driving (supervised)’, the hands-off technology that allows a compatible Tesla vehicle to drive from door-to-door without driver intervention. While the technology has…
2026 Volvo ES90: Genre-busting luxury EV priced for Australia
The Volvo ES90 is launching in Australia as the brand’s first electric passenger car. Or is it? Volvo says the high-riding liftback blurs the line between sedan and SUV, offering the elegance of the former but the higher ride height…
2025 Mazda BT-50 GT review
The Mazda BT-50received a promising mid-life facelift earlier this year, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at the sales figures. Instead of spiking in line with improvements to the vehicle, BT-50 sales have stagnated this year, and it remains…
Suzuki Fronx gets drive-away deal ahead of first Australian deliveries
Suzuki Australia has announced drive-away pricing for its new Fronx light SUV, ahead of first customer deliveries commencing on September 1, 2025. The Fronx – available in a single grade, priced at $28,990 before on-road costs – is being offered…
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…
Mercedes-Benz shatters EV distance world record
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has set an electric vehicle (EV) world record for the distance travelled in a 24-hour period, beating the previous benchmark by more than 1500km after covering 5749km. The Concept AMG GT XX, which is powered by three…
2026 Audi Q3 Sportback ‘coupe SUV’ unveiled ahead of Australian launch
The Sportback ‘coupe’ variant of the third-generation Audi Q3 has been unveiled with a dash more sportiness in return for reduced practicality. Compared to the regular Q3 SUV, the Sportback has a roof line that curves down more aggressively after…
Bentley Continental Supersports to return with ‘pure’ V8 power
According to British publication Autocar, the first new Continental Supersports since 2017 will be powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 seen in the GT Speed, but it will ditch that vehicle’s transmission-mounted electric motor to become a ‘pure’ petrol…
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD review
For the first time in nearly a decade… there’s a new Mazda CX-5 on the way. No, this isn’t it. But the new model has been revealed and confirmed for Australia, where it’s due to land sometime in the second…
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 Porsche 911 Carrera T review
The facelifted 992.2-series Porsche 911 lineup has arrived with a new entry-level manual-only offering called the Carrera T. I mean, entry-level is relative, right? This machine still costs north of $300,000, but it is money well spent for those in…
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…
1990 Lamborghini Countach review | CarExpert
There are iconic cars… and then there’s the Lamborghini Countach. This wasn’t just a supercar – it was the poster child of excess, the wedge-shaped fantasy that defined a generation’s idea of speed, power, and outrageousness. Forget subtlety – this…
BMW 118: Premium hatch, reimagined
SPONSORED The new 2025 BMW 118 hatch punches well above its weight and delivers a truly premium experience in a compact, city-friendly footprint. It’s not often I drive a base model and feel like it’s the absolute sweet spot –…
2025 Nissan Ariya Nismo review: Quick drive
The sight of Nissan’s hallowed Nismo badge on the back of an electric SUV might irk a few traditional enthusiasts, but the Ariya Nismo spearheads a new era for the motorsport-inspired performance brand, and you better get used to it….
2026 Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed as performance-focused hybrid SUV
The Nissan X-Trail Nismo is the spiciest version of the popular mid-size SUV yet… but it’s not coming to Australia. Nissan Australia has confirmed the new range-topping X-Trail is exclusive to the Japanese market, where it’ll launch in September and…
2025 Bentley Bentayga review | CarExpert
Got the best part of a million bucks to spend on a new luxury SUV? Then the Bentley Bentayga will undoubtedly feature somewhere on your shortlist. Developed as a spiritual successor to the Mulsanne sedan, the Bentayga EWB takes the…
2026 GWM Ora EV gets new battery and tech for Australia, via factory that built Holdens
The GWM Ora electric hatch has been updated with a new battery and additional technology for Australia, coinciding with the switch to Thai production. The Ora is a rival to the BYD Dolphin and MG 4 electric hatchbacks, which are…
2025 BYD Shark 6 review
The BYD Shark 6 attracted plenty of headlines – and customers – when it became the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute to arrive in Australia earlier this year. Before its release, BYD generated lots of interest by drip-feeding information and…
Brazen thief steals million-dollar Ferrari in Melbourne
Victorian police are appealing for public assistance following the theft of four luxury cars including a million-dollar Ferrari 488 Pistain the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn North last Friday. Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives understand a man gained entry to a…
2025 Suzuki Swift Plus review
The Suzuki Swift is a stalwart in Australia’s light car segment. It seems like everyone has had one in their family, or at least had a friend or colleague that’s owned one. Suzuki has also grown its share of the…
Tough Australian-designed version of luxurious Nissan Patrol cousin revealed
One of two Infiniti QX80 concept vehicles revealed in the US over the weekend was designed and engineered by the Australian automotive engineering company that also helped create the hardcore Warrior versions of the Nissan Navara ute and Patrol large…
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…
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…
2025 Volvo XC90 review | CarExpert
The Volvo XC90 is here to stay, after we thought it was done and dusted amid the all-electric push from the Swedish brand at the tail-end of this decade. This is great news for customers in the market for a…
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…
2026 Nissan Leaf review: Quick drive
How do you grab attention for a new small electric vehicle (EV) in a sea of similar cars hitting the market from Asian manufacturers? Easy: you slap it with a badge that links it to the world’s first mass-produced EV,…
Australian Zeekr 7X pre-orders top 1000 in days after reveal of ‘aggressive’ pricing
More than 1000 pre-orders for the Zeekr 7X electric SUV have been received in the first seven days since it went on sale, with the brand set to break its previous 2025 sales target. Order books for the 7X opened…
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…
Ford: “Regulators got out ahead of customers” in EV transition
Ford says the move to electric vehicles (EVs) must be customer-driven, not pushed by regulators, as the automaker rolls out more EVs despite billions in losses. Speaking to British publication Autocar, Bill Ford – executive chairman of the automaker –…
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…
Another Chinese automaker drops an Australian distributor
Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It’s the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following…
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…
Suzuki QLD refunding deposits for cancelled Jimny orders as stop-sale continues
Suzuki Queensland has confirmed it will offer customers the chance to cancel orders – and refund their deposits – on its most popular model, the five-door Jimny XL off-roader. It comes after Suzuki Australia managing director Michael Pachota issued a…
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…
2025 Omoda 9 review | CarExpert
The first Omoda-branded model offered in Australia, the Omoda 9, is a mid-to-large five-seat ‘premium’ SUV whose headline acts are a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that outputs a big 395kW of power and pricing to compete with more expensive rivals….
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…
Australia doesn’t have too many car brands, says one of its newest arrivals
Australia has room for more car brands despite an influx of new automakers, according to Omoda Jaecoo’s chief operating officer, but parent company Chery isn’t imminently adding more to its local product offering. Speaking at the launch of the Omoda…
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…
Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y
The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs. That’s for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new…
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…
2025 Foton Tunland price and specs: Budget utes bring American looks for Chinese money
Foton is back, and it’s once again entering a market teeming with affordable Chinese utes, and once again under-cutting Australia’s most popular Thai-built models. Unlike last time, when the previous Tunland ute contended with what was known as Great Wall,…
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…
Honda won’t follow BYD, MG in bringing a luxury brand to Australia
Honda won’t bring in its premium Acura brand offered overseas to target a growing number of premium-pitched Chinese arrivals such as BYD’s Denza and MG’s IM Motors in Australia. Acura was established in 1986, three years before Toyota introduced Lexus…
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…
Honda Australia sets tight deadline for hybrids to account for 90 per cent of its sales
Honda Australia said 90 per cent of its local sales will consist of hybrid vehicles by mid-2026 – when the Prelude coupe is scheduled to return as a hybrid – compared to roughly half of its current volume. Hybrid models…
How much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini’s newest supercar?
The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario supercar still benefits from broader Volkswagen Group expertise – despite there no longer being an Audi equivalent – according to the raging bull brand’s chief technical officer, Dr Rouven Mohr. Due in Australian showrooms in the…
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)…
Australia’s road toll hits 15-year high
New figures showing Australia’s road toll reached a 15-year high in the 12 months to June 2025 is more evidence that the National Road Safety Strategy has failed, according to the country’s peak motoring body. The AAA’s quarterly Benchmarking the Progress…
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…
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…
Real-world testing shows Ford Ranger among emissions-breaching models
Some of Australia’s best-selling models used as much as one-third more than their official claimed fuel consumption figures – and several breach their regulatory CO2 emissions limits – according to the results of the latest real-world test carried out by…
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. …
Cupra Terramar PHEV here in November
The all-new Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV will add a ‘VZe’ 200kW plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant with over 100km of electric range before year’s end, finally giving the Volkswagen Group a PHEV in the mid-size SUV space in Australia. Cupra Australia…
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…
Australia isn’t ready for EVs, says Suzuki boss
Many Australians – particularly those in regional areas – simply aren’t ready for electric vehicles (EVs), argues the boss of Suzuki Auto Co, the Japanese brand’s distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales. “I just don’t think the Australian…
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…
Peugeot and Fiat parent steal design boss back from Renault
After five years at rival Renault, Gilles Vidal will become head of design for European brands for Stellantis from October 1. There he will oversee the design of cars, SUVs and vans from Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel/Vauxhall, Fiat/Abarth, Alfa Romeo,…
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…
Second Corvette EV concept debuts with California styling
The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the first electric Corvette concept, which debuted in April, came from…
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…
How Honda’s hybrid can save you time and money
SPONSORED It’s been a necessary evil since the birth of the automobile, but does anyone actually enjoy going to the petrol station? Treading on a sticky, diesel-coated forecourt is hardly a red carpet or even a warm welcome mat, and…
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…
Electric Fiat, Abarth 500e prices slashed by upwards of $20,000
Fiat has slashed thousands off the prices of its electric city car lineup amid slow sales. The Fiat 500e is now being offered for $38,990 drive-away nationwide, compared to $52,500 before on-road costs before. Taking into account on-road costs, the…
Audi Australia culls more passenger cars in increasingly SUV-heavy lineup
The Audi A7 Sportback and S8 limousine are the latest passenger models from the German luxury brand to become unavailable to order in Australia. Audi Australia has updated its website to confirm orders for the large five-door liftback and even…
Alpine still working on large electric SUVs despite shelving US return
Although Alpine isn’t returning to the US as initially envisaged, the company is still working on two larger electric SUVs, and an electric sedan. One SUV is thought to be a model designed to take on the Porsche Cayenne, while…
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,…
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…
Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 muscle truck coming back – report
The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from “well-placed sources within the company” that…
Peugeot, Ram parent posts A$4.1 billion loss, forecasts more tariff trouble
Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Dodge and many others, has posted a €2.3 billion (A$4.1 billion) loss for the first half of 2025. In the same period last year, the company €5.6 billion (A$10…
Range Rover Evoque recalled | CarExpert
JLR Australia is recalling over 2800 Range Rover Evoque mid-size SUVs as their passenger airbags may be defective. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could cause…
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…
2025 GWM Haval H7 price and specs
The GWM Haval H7 arrives in Australia in August, filling a very specific niche for the Chinese auto brand. Effectively, if you want a mid-size SUV that has a more rugged look than GWM’s Haval H6 and H6 GT, but…
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…
2025 Hyundai i30 N auto review
As an avid performance car fan, I can’t help but tip my hat to Hyundai and what it has achieved with its N performance sub-brand. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Hyundai i30 N, as…
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…
2025 Mini Countryman Electric review
It’s been just one year since the new Mini Countryman Electric landed in Australia, but plenty has changed in that short timeframe. The market for small electric SUVs has always been niche, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from lobbing their…
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 Hyundai Inster Cross review
The Hyundai Inster Cross is a more rugged take on the cutesy compact electric vehicle (EV), and we reckon it’s one of the coolest new cars on the market. Just take a look at those lines, those lights, those rims! …
Why JLR is doubling down on its ‘House of Brands’ strategy
In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands. According to Range Rover global managing director Martin Limpert, JLR’s “House of Brands” strategy – introduced…
2025 Jeep Wrangler gets price cuts after years of price increases
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is now the cheapest it has been since 2022 following a price cut, but the iconic hardcore off-roader is still a much pricier proposition than it used to be. In two-door guise, the Wrangler Rubicon is…
No price rises as GWM Australia picks up emissions credits
GWM Australia says its hybrid-heavy lineup has allowed it to start accumulating credits under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – meaning it won’t be forced to raise prices for Australian customers. Under the NVES, which came into effect on…
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 Hyundai Ioniq 9 price and specs
Hyundai’s most expensive vehicle yet in Australia is now on sale. The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a flagship three-row electric SUV, is coming here only in top-spec Calligraphy trim and wearing a price tag of $119,750 before on-road costs. The seven-seat…
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 Tesla Model Y gets range boost, new colour in Australia
Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV), the Tesla Model Y, now has a longer claimed range in Long Range guise, while there are now six exterior finishes to choose from. The dual-motor Long Range version of the popular mid-size electric SUV…
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,…
Deepal dealer deluge coming as Chinese brand plays catch up to BYD, Geely
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Deepal is opening five dealerships in July, and says it plans to double its retail footprint in Australia by the end of September this year. Deepal opened four dealerships in Australia when it launched here…
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…
Why the Mitsubishi Outlander’s Australian chassis tune took so long
Mitsubishi Australia launched its current-generation Outlander in 2021, but it has only just blessed its most popular model – and the nation’s third-best selling mid-size SUV – with a local chassis tune. At the launch of the upgraded Outlander, the…
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…
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…
Cut-price electric Kia Picanto replacement coming to take on BYD Seagull
Kia has confirmed it’s planning an affordable city-sized electric car – even smaller than the 2026 Kia EV2 already announced – and much would be a direct competitor to the BYD Seagull, Dacia Spring and Fiat 500e. Speaking to UK…
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,…
2026 Lexus NX450h+ Luxury: Cheaper PHEV priced for Australia
Lexus Australia has confirmed the NX450h+ AWD Luxury plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for Australian showrooms, scheduled to arrive in September 2025. The NX450h+ AWD Luxury will be the cheapest PHEV from the brand, starting from $84,500 before on-road costs and therefore…
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…
Leapmotor C10 REEV: The future-proof family SUV you didn’t see coming
SPONSORED In a market where electrification is moving at full tilt but long-distance range anxiety still lingers, the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid brings a clever middle ground, offering electric vehicle (EV) purity for city drives, and petrol-powered reassurance for…
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…
Used car prices are ‘ridiculous’, says MG boss
Australians are paying ‘ridiculous’ prices for used cars, says MG Motor Australia CEO, Peter Ciao. And he has a plan to correct the market, while encouraging more new-car buyers, with a three-pronged powertrain strategy that’s designed to challenge the status…
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…
2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L vs Nissan X-Trail ST-L comparison: Spec battle
The typical Australian family car is evolving all the time. Nothing signifies the changing demands better than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that…
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…
Diplomats in Australia owe $1.3 million in unpaid traffic fines – report
Unlike the rest of us, it seems people who work for the consulates of other countries in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have diplomatic immunity when it comes to traffic fines. According to The Epoch Times, staff of foreign embassies…
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…
Mercedes-AMG to phase out its controversial V8-replacing four-cylinder PHEV powertrain – report
The future of Mercedes-AMG’s downsized four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain is looking murkier than ever, and ironically it’s emissions regulations that could see it dropped in favour of a six or V8. “Technically, the four-cylinder is one of the most…
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…
Apple’s takeover of in-car screens hits stumbling block – report
Apple’s plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche…
2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L review
Families of Australia take note – the Mahindra XUV700 is the cheapest seven-seater in the country. Priced from just $39,990 drive-away, the updated XUV700 mid-size SUV is more affordable than base seven-seat versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander…
Cadillac bringing missing features to Australia
Cadillac will match its rival luxury brands in Australia with the introduction of increasingly commonplace features. The American premium auto brand commenced local customer deliveries of its debut model, the Lyriq electric SUV, earlier this year. From late 2025, the…
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…
Hyundai Kona N Line: Redefining small SUVs
SPONSORED: The small SUV segment is bursting at the seams. Every brand has a player, but few have struck the same chord with Aussie buyers as the Hyundai Kona – and after living with the latest generation, it’s obvious why….
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…
Maserati sale back on the cards as new CEO starts
Maserati owner Stellantis has a new CEO starting today, and there’s fresh speculation the company is looking to off-load the Italian brand as its sales continue to slide According to Reuters, Stellantis – which owns Maserati among a swathe of…
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…
Millions in parking fines to be refunded to motorists
A Melbourne council will refund up to $12 million worth of parking fines it incorrectly issued due to an ‘administration error’ dating back more than a decade. Starting in July, Merri-bek City Council will launch a Parking Fines Refund Scheme…
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 Audi RS6: V8 to live on alongside new EV
The 2026 Audi RS6 won’t ditch its V8 engine but it will gain a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system and be sold alongside the electric RS6 e-tron, marking the first time the Audi Sport division has offered both electric and combustion-powered…
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…
BYD Seal 06 mid-size PHEV sedan, wagon could battle Toyota Camry in Australia
The BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedan will be joined by a PHEV wagon in China late this month, and BYD Australia says the model line is an ideal candidate for local showrooms. Priced identically to the BYD Dolphin…
2026 Nissan Leaf gets over 600km of range, SUV shape
Nissan’s new crossover-shaped Leaf, which launches in Australia next year, will get a range that’s dramatically longer than its hatchback predecessor’s. The second-generation Leaf hatch had a range of only 385km on the WLTP cycle from its biggest 62kWh battery….
Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate
Queensland has killed off the previous Labor state government’s mandate to replace all eligible government passenger cars with zero-emissions vehicles by December 2026. In its place, the state’s Liberal National Party (LNP) government has released a new strategy that sets…
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,…
What it’ll take for GM’s clever hands-free driving system to come to Australia
General Motors has cited government regulations as the reason it can’t offer Super Cruise in Australia, but even if these were changed it wouldn’t be as simple as flipping a switch. Super Cruise is a Level 2+ autonomous driving technology…
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…
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…
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…
EOFY $2000 cashback on Peugeot 3008 Hybrid Fastback
French automaker Peugeot is offering $2000 cashback on its 3008 Hybrid Fastback until June 30, 2025. The incentive applies across the 3008 Hybrid Fastback range, which includes two model grades – Allure and Premium – starting at $52,990 before on-road…
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is Australia’s cheapest PHEV
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid SUV will start from $39,990 drive-away, making it Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) when it lands in showrooms next month. The five-seat Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid’s $39,990 national drive-away price undercuts the…
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV review
Move over BYD and look out GWM: it’s Ford’s turn to play with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The past year has seen two PHEV utes take centre stage in Australia, both produced by Chinese manufacturers. These vehicles are, of…
SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow
Victoria’s State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia’s ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from…
MG’s answer to Tesla, IM Motors, opens its order book in Australia
Order books for the first two “electric premium” models to become available in Australia from IM Motors – the luxury brand of Chinese automaker MG – are now open, with prices for both mid-size electric vehicles (EVs) announced today ahead…
2025 BYD Sealion 8 will be Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV in Australia
The BYD Sealion 8 has been confirmed for Australian showrooms with a choice of two plug-in hybrid powertrains, and the brand’s first three-row large SUV is to arrive here in the first quarter of 2026 (January-March). The Sealion 8 joins…
Google’s robotaxis targeted in LA riots, services cancelled
Waymo was called on to suspend its robotaxi service – at least partially – after its vehicles were deliberately targeted in the Los Angeles riots over the weekend. Several driverless Jaguar I-Pace electric robotaxis from Waymo – worth around US$100,000…
BMW X5 to gain range-extender EV option – report
The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of a range extender EV as this drivetrain continues to gain popularity, especially in China. Range extenders have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and…
Car insurance premiums are still increasing, just not as quickly
New data published by <a href="http://Canstar shows car insurance premiums have increased by 5.8 per cent or $122 this year – up from an average annual fee of $2104 in 2024 to $2226 in 2025. While that’s a much smaller…
2025 Toyota Kluger price and specs
The Toyota Kluger has gotten more expensive, but it has also gained more equipment. Effective from June 1, 2025, prices have been increased by up to $1490 across the large SUV lineup, with Toyota citing “increased costs and inflationary pressures…
Expert Insights: Q&A with FCAI chief executive Tony Weber
Australia’s first federally mandated automotive emissions legislation, known as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), is now upon us. The NVES officially began on January 1 and there’s now less than a month to go before auto brands start accruing…
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 GWM Haval H6: Updated RAV4 rival nears Australian launch, packing more power
A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged…
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…
Kia K4 Hatch to debut more efficient engine in Australia
The Kia K4 small car range is set to grow in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025, and the Korean brand’s local product boss has confirmed it will include the debut of a new, more efficient petrol engine option…
Mercedes-Benz admits its G-Class EV is a “complete flop” – report
The first all-electric version of one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic models reportedly isn’t selling well. Launched last week in Australia, the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology, as the G-Class electric vehicle (EV) is called, was revealed in 2024 as the…
Ram 1500 revives Hemi V8 as brand fixes “mistake”, Australian return unconfirmed
The Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six may produce more power and torque than the Hemi V8 it replaced, but it doesn’t have the same sound. Fret not, though – that distinctive burble is coming back. After dropping it…
Electric BMW M3 reveals its pumped up wheel arches
The first-ever BMW M3 EV has been spied on the street with more of its production body on show. It’s been clear for a while now the electric 3 Series — possibly badged i3 — and the M3 spin-off will…
Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV delayed to accommodate hybrid – report
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio may take an extended hiatus in Australia once stock of the existing model is exhausted, given the launch of the next-generation mid-size luxury SUV will reportedly be delayed until late 2026 in Europe. Such a delay…
Ford Ranger PHEV won’t be for tradies
If you’re thinking about buying a Ford Ranger PHEV and replacing the tub with a steel tray or work canopy, the Blue Oval has a word of advice: don’t. The first plug-in hybrid Ranger will only be available in four…
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…
Ford Super Mustang Mach-E will tackle 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Ford will tackle the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the Super Mustang Mach-E. Aside from a body shell that vaguely resembles the production car, there’s little in common between the Super Mustang Mach-E and the regular Mustang Mach-E….
No Autobahn in Gympie! Huge fine for BMW driver doing almost double the speed limit
A BMW X5 driver has been fined $1854 and hit with eight demerit points after an alleged 196km/h blast near Gympie in Queensland. Queensland Police Service shared footage of the 26-year-old driver of what appears to be a diesel-powered first-generation…
2025 MG S5 EV Essence 49 review
The MG S5 EV has arrived, and by golly has it made an impression. Not so much because of its appearance, which is arguably a touch too generic, but because it offers one of the cheapest entry-points into an electric…
The car brands that keep their sales figures secret in Australia
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports total new vehicle deliveries in Australia in its monthly VFACTS report. But this report doesn’t provide the full picture. VFACTS has been around since 1992 and the major players are largely all…
Toyota FJ Cruiser successor revealed in patent filing
The exterior of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been exposed in a patent filing in the Philippines. First discovered by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a striking resemblance to shadowy vehicle teased at the launch of the…