Category: Auto
Is mobile car detailing worth the cost?
mobile car detailing Maintaining a clean and well-maintained car is important for both appearance and value, but many car owners wonder if professional services are […]
Are gift cards available for Jetski Curacao rentals?
Are Gift Cards Available for Jetski Curacao Rentals? Curacao is a popular destination for adventure seekers, and a jetski adventure is one of the most […]
Hyundai Ioniq 3 EV hatch previewed with sporty concept
Hyundai’s latest concept car previews a production model that’ll fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The Hyundai Concept Three, revealed at […]
Nissan Patrol: Twin-turbo LandCruiser rival could come early
Nissan Australia says it’s “ready” for the next-generation ‘Y63’ Patrol 4WD SUV, opening the door to an earlier launch Down Under if it becomes available […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025 Toyota GR Supra Track Edition review
The time has come, and the bell has tolled: Australian orders for the current-generation Toyota GR Supra have closed, at least for now. Introduced in […]
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country pricing: Baby EV gets rugged makeover
Volvo Car Australia has opened orders for the new EX30 Cross Country, with pricing for the little adventure-ready electric crossover SUV starting from $69,990 before […]
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 […]
Three decades of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter celebrated with rugged limited edition
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating three decades of its large Sprinter delivery van by releasing a limited edition that brings a claimed $25,000 worth of premium features. […]
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 […]
VFACTS August 2025: Four Chinese brands in top 10
Australians took delivery of 100,539 new vehicles in August, up 2.2 per cent on the same month last year. There’s a major caveat here – […]
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 […]
Ford Mustang and Mustang Mach-E recalled
Ford is recalling over 400 examples of its Mustang and Mustang Mach-E as their headlights mightn’t work properly. “Due to a programming issue, the Light […]
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 […]
2026 Kia Stonic gets major facelift, in Australia by year’s end with mild-hybrid
The Kia Stonic city crossover SUV has been given a substantial reskin and technology upgrade, ahead of an Australian launch during the fourth quarter of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
BYD Shark 6 drive-away deal brings thousands in savings for some buyers
The BYD Shark 6 is continuing to prove a strong seller in Australia, where it’s yet to be offered with a nationwide drive-away price – […]
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 […]
2025 Toyota HiAce price and specs: Tech upgrade, price hikes for top-selling van
The Toyota HiAce has received a slew of new features, ranging from more safety technology to a new digital instrument cluster. The extra equipment comes […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ford Mustang gets another price increase
The price of the Ford Mustang will rise by $1000 for the 2026 model year, with the entry-level Mustang EcoBoost listed at $72,990 before on-road […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nissan Z getting twin-turbo, manual luxury sedan cousin – report
Manual transmissions and sedans are dying breeds, right? Tell that to Japanese luxury brand Infiniti. Automotive News reports Nissan’s ailing luxury brand is getting a […]
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 […]
Honda HR-V e:HEV: A small SUV with big city smarts
SPONSORED If Melbourne’s CBD was a car, it’d be something small enough to dart through laneways but clever enough to hold a week’s worth of […]
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 […]
Leapmotor posts first half-yearly profit, targets one million sales in 2026
Stellantis Group’s Chinese partner Leapmotor turned around a loss in the first half of last year to post a ¥30 million (A$6.5m) profit for the […]
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 […]
Geely adds a feature almost every new car in Australia already has
The Geely EX5 is one of a handful of new cars on sale without smartphone mirroring, but it’s now getting it… with a catch. From […]
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 […]
Toyota Supra dead in Australia, will live on in Supercars
Customer orders for the current Toyota GR Supra will close later this month in Australia, before the current-generation sports coupe is axed. However, Toyota has […]
Honda says it’s no longer a ‘volume brand’
Honda says it’s not a ‘volume brand’, but it’s not using its upmarket status as a reason not to grow sales in Australia, where it […]
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 […]
Honda Australia not worried about Chinese competition
Honda Australiasays it has what it takes to compete with the growing number of Chinese brands in our market, as it looks to rebuild after […]
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 […]
Jaecoo J5: Chinese Hyundai Kona rival locked in for Australian launch
The Jaecoo J5 SUV has been confirmed for an Australian launch by the end of 2025 as the Omoda Jaecoo brand’s smallest, most affordable model […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ford Ranger-sized ute to debut Blue Oval’s new affordable EV platform
Ford is making bold claims about its new electric vehicle (EV) platform, which will debut underneath an all-new dual-cab electric ute for global consumption, with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid review
You’re looking at the second part of Chery’s two-pronged plug-in hybrid (PHEV) launch strategy in Australia: the new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seven-seat SUV. Under […]
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 […]
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Close to 10,000 examples of the Kia Cerato and Seltos have been recalled due to potential engine failure. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Kia’s […]
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 […]
Multiple Peugeot models recalled for fire risk
Peugeot is recalling mild-hybrid versions of its 308, 408, 2008, 3008 and 5008 due to a fuel leak that could pose a fire risk. “Due […]
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 […]
2025 Nissan Ariya price and specs
The Nissan Ariya is finally coming to Australia, where the Japanese brand’s long-awaited mid-size electric SUV will be released in early September. Nissan will offer […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025 MG 5 price and specs
The MG 5 has received a range of safety upgrades for model year 2025 (MY25), but the small sedan is now offered exclusively in top-spec […]
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 […]
Australian-developed electric Mini Moke now available
Australians can now buy a street-legal, all-electric Mini Moke, courtesy of Melbourne-based electric vehicle (EV) conversion company Jaunt Motors, but you’ll have to pay handsomely […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lamborghini says software is the key to future performance
The Lamborghini Temerario may grab headlines with its 10,000rpm twin-turbo V8 and aggressive aero, but according to the brand’s chief technical officer, Dr. Ing. Rouven […]
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 […]
2025 Audi e-tron GT review
Just like his suit, Iron Man’s car eventually needs upgrades. Pictured: RS e-tron GT performance The achingly beautiful Audi e-tron GT could perhaps lay claim […]
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 […]
Kerbside EV charging coming to Victoria as Aussie firm’s network continues to grow
RACV Commercial Energy Solutions and electric vehicle (EV) charging company EVX are partnering up to bring kerbside EV chargers to Victoria, with the first two […]
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 […]
2025 Renault Koleos price and specs: Ageing mid-size SUV gets tweaked flagship
The Renault Koleos has received minor tweaks for model year 2025 (MY25), with the flagship trim level receiving a name change and cosmetic tweaks to […]
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 […]
Why the Hyundai Santa Fe is a CarExpert Choice winner
The design of the fifth-generationHyundai Santa Fe might be polarising and it’s certainly distinctive, but it’s not the reason we named it Australia’s best affordable […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 Aston Martin Vantage S revealed with 500kW V8 – UPDATE
UPDATED 19/07/2025 7:30am: Aston Martin advises the new Vantage S will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2026, and is now open for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peugeot parent ends hydrogen fuel cell development
Stellantis is giving up on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, with the French-Italian-American automaker ending development of the technology and halting production of fuel cell-powered vans. […]
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause
The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it’s pausing customer orders […]
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA review: Quick drive
With its new third-generation CLA, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the electric vehicle (EV) boat way out from the shore (at least in terms of range and […]
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 […]
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport successor has boxy body, may drop Sport designation
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been spied again, this time with a production-ready body and underpinnings likely borrowed from the latest Triton. […]
2025 Renault Master price and specs
Renault’s largest commercial van now has a smaller model lineup. The 2025 Renault Master range has been simplified to just medium- and long-wheelbase variants, with […]
Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h
A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a “one of a kind” […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renault Boreal: Global version of Dacia Bigster revealed
The Dacia Bigster — the budget brand’s largest SUV to date — has been given a glow up and transformed into the Renault Boreal for […]
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for ‘comparable’ hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a […]
Maserati could offer a V8 engine again
Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn’t closing the door on […]
2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has been revealed and it’s coming to Australia in 2026, bringing a familiar yet more modern design inside and out, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honda cuts EV development budget by 30 per cent – report
Honda is the latest automaker to scale back its electric vehicle (EV) plans, with some of the money saved going to hybrid drivetrain development instead. […]
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. […]
Fiat 500 Hybrid: Electric hatch re-engineered for petrol engine, manual transmission
The second-generation Fiat 500 has finally been given a petrol-powered successor, but its journey to production is twistier than the Stelvio pass. That’s because the […]
Australia’s best-selling hybrids halfway through 2025
Toyota is still by far Australia’s hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Mitsubishi Grandis returns, but it’s no longer a people mover
Many automakers are busy delving into their archives and digging grand names for the past, attaching them to new vehicles, and tapping into our sepia-tinged […]
Australia’s best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025
Tesla may have experienced a sales slump in recent months, but it’s still Australia’s number one electric vehicle (EV) brand by a huge margin. According […]
Australia’s cheapest SUV could cop price rise due to new safety standards
The new Mahindra XUV 3XO may lose the title of Australia’s most affordable SUV next year after it receives upgrades to meet more stringent 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla posts best Australian sales in 12 months
Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in […]
Nissan asks suppliers if it can delay payments
Off the back of huge losses, Nissan is facing a cash crunch, and is now resorting to delaying tactics. According to emails seen by Reuters, […]
2026 Mazda CX-5 teased, reveal date set for next-generation mid-size SUV
Mazda’s next-generation mid-size SUV, set to offer hybrid power for the first time, is being revealed imminently. The third-generation Mazda CX-5 will be revealed on […]
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 […]
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition arrives alongside price cuts across the MY25 ute lineup
Pricing for the Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition has been announced along with national drive-away pricing across the updated MY25 Volkswagen Amarok dual-cab ute lineup, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World’s largest EV maker BYD slows production – report
BYD has reportedly reduced production at its Chinese factories after significant price cuts have seen slower growth than planned in the company’s home market. According […]
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 […]
Volvo XC60 overtakes iconic 240 as brand’s best-ever seller
The Volvo XC60 SUV has now surpassed 2.7 million global sales, earning it the title of the “best-selling Volvo ever” and overtaking the iconic Volvo […]
Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept previews performance brand’s electric future
At first glance the Mercedes-AMG GT XX is just another piece of concept car eye-candy. The active aero wheels with moveable blades between the spokes […]
2025 Skoda Superb Sportline review
The final large passenger car flying the Volkswagen Group flag in Australia has just entered a new generation, but it doesn’t wear a Volkswagen badge […]
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 […]
Cadillac’s more affordable, Australia-bound EV getting major power bump – report
Deliveries of the Cadillac Optiq only started in the US earlier this year and it isn’t launching in Australia until 2026, but already the mid-size […]
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 […]
2026 Volvo XC60 prices: Refreshed SUV gets tech upgrade
The facelifted 2026 Volvo XC60 SUV range has been priced for Australia, headlined by refreshed looks and the brand’s latest infotainment interface. As before the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling
If the Tank 500 has a bit too much chrome for your liking, GWM has the solution. The 2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta takes the […]
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 […]
2025 Skoda Superb: Large liftback, wagon slide under $70,000
Skoda’s fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline […]
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 […]
Polestar 2 recalled | CarExpert
Polestar is recalling certain examples of its Polestar 2 electric fastback as they may suffer from a braking performance issue. “Due to a software issue, […]
2025 Toyota Yaris review | CarExpert
Toyota is making life hard for its tiniest tot, the humble Yaris. Launched back in 2020, the fourth-generation Yaris has been subject to price hikes […]
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in […]
2026 Skoda Elroq RS review: Quick drive
Skoda’s RS models have been providing surprising delight for 50 years now. Few, if any, of the motor racing fraternity saw the oh-so-cute rear-engined 110, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 Jeep Cherokee spied: A better look at forbidden hybrid SUV for Australia
Last month, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee was teased in a pair of official images, which revealed the crisp styling of the SUV brand’s revived mid-size […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 price and specs
Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior […]
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival […]
Lamborghini commits to combustion power “as long as possible”
Lamborghini will use petrol engines for as long as it can as part of its unique selling point in delivering an emotive driving experience, according […]
2025 Honda Civic review | CarExpert
The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a […]
2025 BYD Denza D9 review: Quick drive
Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers. The luxury offshoot of Chinese mega brand BYD […]
‘Very powerful’ Alfa Romeo special editions coming with Prada input
Alfa Romeo has announced a partnership that its boss says will spawn a series of lighter and “more powerful” special-edition Quadrifoglio model variants, with the […]
Hoons turn iconic Australian bridge into dangerous fireworks display
A motorist has captured footage of people in several cars letting off fireworks while driving over a major Brisbane bridge, nearly causing an accident in […]
2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS vs Toyota Camry SL: Spec Battle
The traditional family car has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Today, SUVs have taken over from conventional three-box sedans as the default […]
Polestar offers end of financial year discounts of up to $29,000
Polestar is offering sizeable end of year discounts across its three-model electric vehicle (EV) lineup until June 30, 2025 or while stocks last. A free […]
2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S review
The Subaru Crosstrek is a very popular compact SUV that offers a point of difference over like-priced rivals. Note: This article is based on our most […]
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 […]
2025 Mitsubishi ASX ES Street review
The end is nigh for the long-lived Mitsubishi ASX. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Mitsubishi ASX, as there have […]
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 […]
2025 Omoda C9 review: Quick drive
Chery, the massive Chinese automotive manufacturing conglomerate, has already made inroads into our market by launching a variety of vehicles under its own banner. Now, […]
Donald Trump says Elon Musk ‘went crazy’ over US EV subsidy cuts
The relationship between the world’s richest man and the leader of the United States has rapidly and publicly deteriorated, and the latter says a dispute […]
2025 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ review
You’re looking at Isuzu’s top-selling vehicle in Australia, and there’s a good reason it holds that distinction. Note: This is a revised version of our recent […]
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 […]
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review
Hyundai’s boxy fifth-generation Santa Fe arrived in Australia in mid-2024, but the petrol variant we’re testing here has only been available for half that time. […]
Ford Mustang posts best sales in almost seven years
The Ford Mustang has reclaimed its previously long-held position at the top of the sales charts to once again be Australia’s most popular sports car. […]
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 […]
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 […]
All the new SUVs coming to Australia from Chery and Omoda Jaecoo in 2025
It can be hard keeping track of all the new vehicles coming to Australia from China, let alone those from its leading vehicle exporter Chery. […]
