What is the best season for Jetski rental Curacao?
What is the Best Season for Jetski Rental Curacao? Curacao, with its turquoise waters and sun-kissed beaches, is a haven for water sports enthusiasts. Among the most exciting activities, jetskiing offers the perfect combination of speed, adventure, and scenic exploration. Many travelers wonder: “What is the best season for Jetski rental Curacao?” Understanding the island’s […]
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book luxury sedan car rental with driver Mumbai For those who value comfort, class, and convenience, traveling in a luxury car is an experience that adds elegance to every journey. Many travelers visiting or living in Mumbai often ask, can I book luxury sedan car rental with driver Mumbai? The answer is a definite yes. […]
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 EV hatch previewed with sporty concept
Hyundai’s latest concept car previews a production model that’ll fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The Hyundai Concept Three, revealed at the Munich motor show, “signals the brand’s planned expansion into the European compact EV market”. A showroom-ready version is expected to enter production in Türkiye in 2026. An aggressively styled […]
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Nissan Patrol: Twin-turbo LandCruiser rival could come early
Nissan Australia says it’s “ready” for the next-generation ‘Y63’ Patrol 4WD SUV, opening the door to an earlier launch Down Under if it becomes available before the current late-2026 timing. Managing director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, told CarExpert the Japanese brand’s local arm is working hard to satisfy its strong order bank of the […]
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2026 MG U9 ute pricing teased as Australian launch nears
MG Motor Australia’s first ute will be priced between $55,000 and $65,000 when it launches here before the end of 2025. The MG U9 will initially be offered in three dual-cab 4×4 pickup variants in Australia: the base Explore, mid-spec Explore X, and flagship Explore Pro. MG Motor Australia hasn’t confirmed whether the price range […]
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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 states and territories, providing a rough outline of what a road user charge needs to […]
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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 the combustion-powered Macan, codenamed ‘M1’, will share its Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) underpinnings with the […]
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Ford Ranger stop-sale as 100,000 vehicles are recalled in the US
US Ford dealers have been issued with a stop-sale order for the Ford Ranger after its fifth recall in four months. A recall notice for 100,900 vehicles has been issued for all Rangers made between 2024 and 2026 due to the potential for their side curtain airbags to split and lose pressure when deployed in […]
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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 been sold here by official importer Ram Trucks Australia – until now. As with the […]
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Kia Australia hits million sales milestone with Tasman ute
About 37 years after its cars first hit local roads, Kia Australia has just sold its millionth vehicle Down Under. The millionth Kia registered in Australia was a Denim Blue Tasman X-Pro dual-cab 4×4 ute, delivered by Queensland dealership Motorama Kia Moorooka to small business owners Andrea and James Allendorf of Internal Demolitions. It took […]
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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 be confirmed, Volkswagen Australia head of product for passenger vehicles, Arjun Nidigallu, told CarExpert that […]
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Aston Martin Vanquish recalled | CarExpert
Aston Martin is recalling its current Vanquish sports car in Australia, due to a software problem that could impact braking performance. “A software error may cause the vacuum pump to malfunction. As a result, braking assistance could be reduced, requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance,” said Aston Martin Lagonda in […]
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2026 Cupra Leon price and specs: Facelifted small car gets new wagon, hybrid options
The facelifted Cupra Leon is arriving in Australia soon, and the lineup looks as dramatically different as its unusual new headlights. The hot Leon Hatch VZx is the only carryover variant in the updated lineup, still packing a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque. It’s priced at $64,990 […]
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalled due to fire risk
Following its voluntary recall announcement last week, General Motors Australia and New Zealand (GM ANZ) has today issued an official product safety recall notice for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 due to the potential for a vehicle fire caused by a badly designed fuel filler. “Due to a design defect, fuel spilled into the fuel filler […]
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BYD Sealion 6 gets new long-range flagship
That was fast. Just weeks after announcing an Extended Range version of its Sealion 6 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, BYD has confirmed another addition to its lineup. The BYD Sealion 6 Premium Extended Range takes the new, longer-range battery and combines it with all-wheel drive and the top-spec trim level to create a new flagship […]
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Tesla Model Y recalled | CarExpert
Tesla is recalling over 7000 examples of its top-selling Model Y but, as with most recalls from the brand, this is being resolved with an over-the-air update. “Due to a software issue, the driver side window’s automatic protection system may not operate as intended and result in the window closing with excessive force on any […]
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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 Audi says the base model alone has “over $10,000 of extra value” without accounting for […]
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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 of the almighty GT-R – so much so that our media coined the term ‘Godzilla’ […]
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Porsche considering adding fake engine sounds, gear shifts to EVs
Porsche has built an electric Cayenne prototype with fake engine sounds and gear shifts, and it’s winning over skeptics inside the company. Sascha Niesen, manager of Porsche’s prototype fleet, told The Drive the prototype has eight virtual gears and uses sounds sampled from a Cayenne V8. The company’s engineers recorded the V8’s exterior exhaust note, […]
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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. It’s also now Volvo’s only model with a sedan-like shape on the Australian market, following […]
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2026 Tesla Model Y Performance revealed: Hot EV quicker, meaner-looking than before
The facelifted Tesla Model Y Performance has been revealed, and it’s the quickest and most aggressive-looking version of the brand’s mid-size electric SUV so far. The hot crossover SUV has been revealed for Europe and the Middle East, where customer deliveries will begin in September. Australian release timing has yet to be announced; unlike those […]
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Traffic pollution kills more people than car crashes in Australia – study
Air pollution from motor vehicles results in more deaths in Australia than the national road toll, a new study led by the University of Tasmania has found. The first research to investigate the issue in Australia examined traffic-related air pollution, abbreviated to TRAP, across the country to determine the mortality rate caused by particulate matter […]
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2026 Porsche Macan adds new tech, more towing capacity
Porsche Cars Australia has confirmed a range of new tech features for the Macan Electric as part of a running model year change. Due to hit local Porsche Centres “by the end of the year”, the model year 2026 (MY26) Macan adds several new tech items as standard or optional equipment – including a new […]
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Hotter Volkswagen Golf R getting Audi RS3’s five-cylinder engine – report
The fastest, most powerful Volkswagen Golf R yet is set to hit showrooms in 2027, with the flagship hot hatch reportedly set to use the turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine from the Audi RS3 and RSQ3 performance models. While the current Golf R and its predecessors have used 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engines, according to Autocar, the […]
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Quirky Firefly electric hatch from China’s Nio nears Australian launch
The Firefly electric hatchback from Nio has been approved for sale in Australia, but we don’t yet know who will distribute it or when it will launch. Unusually, Australian Design Rule certification documents have been published for the Firefly by the Australian Government before a local launch has even been announced. This follows local trademark […]
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Leapmotor B10 electric SUV spied in Australia, ready to take on BYD Atto 3
The Leapmotor B10 electric SUV has been spied on Australian roads ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this year, where it’ll take on the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Chery E5 and Hyundai Kona Electric. A camouflaged B10 in right-hand drive was spied parked in Sydney wearing Victorian number plates, suggesting it […]
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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 has now produced the final R35 GT-R – a Premium Edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight […]
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Chevrolet Camaro recalled | CarExpert
Premoso – the subsidiary of Walkinshaw Group that operated Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) – is recalling the supercharged V8-powered Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 previously sold through HSV showrooms. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission control valve may lose pressure,” the company says in its recall notice “As a result, changing gears may become more difficult […]
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalled in Australia
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06is being recalled in Australia following a stop-sale order in the US for both the Z06 and the ZR1, which is not sold here. “General Motors is voluntarily recalling model year 2023-2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06s to resolve an excess fuel spillage issue during refuelling,” a spokesperson for General Motors Australia and New […]
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Ford F-150 recalled | CarExpert
Ford is recalling everyF-150 pickup truck it has sold in Australia, due to the potential for vehicles to lose power, or move while parked. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear wheel hub bolts may become loose or break causing damage to the wheel axle and axle hub splines over time,” Ford Australia says in […]
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2025 Ram 1500 price and specs
UPDATED 24/08/25 08:00am:We’ve updated this article, which was originally published on March 21, 2025, to include pricing and specifications for the new Ram 1500 Rebel announced earlier this week. The Ram 1500 has swapped its Hemi V8 engine for a twin-turbo ‘Hurricane’ six-cylinder, with the heavily updated and better-equipped pickup due to arrive in Australia […]
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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 about them. The Youi Car Confessions study, conducted by Dentsu Intelligence, surveyed 2020 Australians over […]
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2025 BYD Sealion 6 price and specs
UPDATED 23/08/2025 08:00am:We’ve updated this article to include the new Dynamic Extended Range announced this month. The lineup of the BYD Sealion 6, Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, has continued to evolve during 2025. After slashing the price of the base Dynamic variant in January by $3000 to $45,990 before on-road costs, making it […]
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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 – is this month commencing a six-month field evaluation of the Chinese electric ute. The […]
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California mulling its own EV incentives after Trump dumps federal tax credits
California is considering giving electric vehicle (EV) buyers cash incentives after the United States federal government drops its incentives from September 2025. A California Air Resources Board (CARB) report proposed funding “to replace expiring federal tax credits and expand access to ZEVs [zero emission vehicles] for low-income consumers and small businesses”. US President Donald Trump included […]
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Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Australia are facing a new road-user charge, one of 10 key tax changes proposed by the federal government during a three-day economic summit in Canberra. The road user charge was one of the “10 key areas” of tax reform led by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers, with plans to introduce road […]
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2026 Polestar 2 gets more range, faster charging for no extra cost
The Polestar 2 has received a range of updates for model year 2026 (MY26), but it hasn’t become any more expensive. The updated electric liftback range is now available to order, ahead of first customer deliveries in November. The entry-level ‘Standard range Single motor’ variant has received the most substantial updates, despite remaining priced at […]
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EV fast chargers pose health threat as ‘pollutant hot spots’, but there’s a solution
Electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations pose a health threat to motorists, attracting significantly higher levels of pollution in a concentrated area, according to a new study in the US. The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) research found air around EV fast-charging stations carried double the levels of fine particulate matter – linked to terminal […]
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Mercedes-Benz spied testing an EV sedan that doesn’t look like a spaceship
Mercedes-Benz’s current electric passenger cars have failed to fire, particularly in markets like Australia where the German luxury brand is currently offering discounts of tens of thousands of dollars to shift remaining stock. So, for its next crack at an electric passenger car – expected to wear the C-Class with EQ Technology nameplate – Mercedes-Benz […]
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How Honda is making car maintanence affordable again
SPONSORED The cost of living crisis is having an impact on how Australians maintain their vehicles. As rising prices for basic goods and groceries force households to adjust their spending habits, car owners are delaying regular services to save money according to a survey conducting last year on behalf of insurance provider, Youi. The 2024 […]
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2026 Tesla Model Y L: Order books open for six-seat SUV
The Tesla Model Y L has gone on sale in China, a version of the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) with a longer body and a six-seat layout. The Model Y L, with L for ‘Long’, adds 150mm to the standard five-seat Model Y Long Range AWD version’s 2890mm wheelbase but is 184mm longer overall, […]
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Ford boss hates Australia’s favourite type of new car
Ford Motor Company president and CEO Jim Farley has declared his disdain for ‘two-row crossovers’ – such as the Toyota RAV4, Australia’s best-selling SUV – and has indicated the similarly sized Ford Escape is about to be axed globally. The Blue Oval brand will use the same Louisville, Kentucky, plant in the US to build […]
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GWM hits major sales milestone in Australia
GWM has now sold 200,000 vehicles in Australia, achieving the milestone late last week after more than 16 years of operating locally. The 200,000th vehicle was a Fossil Grey Tank 300 sold in Victoria by South Morang GWM Haval. It comes only 27 months after the 100,000th GWM was sold in Australia in March 2023, […]
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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 the Chinese brand’s return to the Australian market in 2023. Aiming straight at the likes […]
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Honda says it’s no longer a ‘volume brand’
Honda says it’s not a ‘volume brand’, but it’s not using its upmarket status as a reason not to grow sales in Australia, where it says the CR-V has the potential to topple the Toyota RAV4 from its throne. The Japanese brand’s local sales in the first seven months of 2025 have put Honda on […]
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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 it [in Australia]. I think there’ll be brands in China that won’t last – they’re […]
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Honda Australia not worried about Chinese competition
Honda Australiasays it has what it takes to compete with the growing number of Chinese brands in our market, as it looks to rebuild after several tough sales years. While Honda is pitched – and priced – as a more premium brand than many Japanese rivals, it’s facing increased competition from new brands from China. […]
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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 assist, and it’s also picked up adaptive cruise control – something revealed for Korean-market models […]
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Jaecoo J5: Chinese Hyundai Kona rival locked in for Australian launch
The Jaecoo J5 SUV has been confirmed for an Australian launch by the end of 2025 as the Omoda Jaecoo brand’s smallest, most affordable model locally. Speaking to CarExpert, Shawn Xu – vice chairman of Chery International and CEO of Omoda Jaecoo – confirmed the Jaecoo J5, a small SUV similar in size to the Kia […]
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Hemi V8-powered Charger all but confirmed
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has provided the strongest hint yet that the rumours are correct: the new-generation Dodge Charger muscle car will follow the Ram 1500 in returning to Hemi V8 power. Replacing both the previous V6- and V8-powered Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, the new Charger launched as an electric vehicle (EV) in North […]
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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 before on-roads, which is $33,090 less than its previous list price of $110,850 plus on-roads. […]
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Ram teases HiLux competitor with Chinese roots
Ram has teased a body-on-frame ute to take on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but the new model may be exclusive to Latin America. The company posted a teaser video (bottom) on its social media accounts for several South American markets, including Argentina and Brazil. In it we’re treated to shadowy shots of the […]
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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 showrooms in July. They’re arriving here as model year 2025.5 (MY25.5) vehicles, and all MY25.5 […]
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Mercedes-Benz EVs discounted by up to almost $70,000
It’s no secret Mercedes-Benz’s family of Electric Vehicle Architecture-based models – the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUV – have failed to fire. Now, Mercedes-Benz is offering huge discounts across the range of curvaceous large and extra-large sedans and SUVs with savings of between $23,814 and $69,839 based on a Victorian postcode. The company […]
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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 of its all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology. BMW has called the iX3 “one of […]
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2026 Zeekr 7X price and specs
Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save […]
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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 the German brand’s luxury SUV will cease in 2026, leaving the new Tayron SUV to […]
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Porsche Macan: Petrol successor to launch by 2028, possibly with a new name
With production of the first-generation Porsche Macan set to finish up in 2026, the luxury sports car brand will be without a petrol engine offering in its best-selling model globally. Porsche has already stopped making petrol-powered Macans for Europe and Australia, but they remain on sale, for now, in North America and elsewhere. The second-generation […]
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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 flagship at $110,660. All prices exclude on-road costs. The price rise follows the release of […]
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Jaguar Land Rover appoints Tata executive as new CEO
Come November 1 PB Balaji will become the first executive from parent company Tata Motors to lead Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The automakers confirmed Mr Balaji will replace Adrian Mardell, who announced late last week he would retire by the end of the year. Mr Balaji has been chief financial officer at Tata Motors, and […]
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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 show (aka IAA Mobility) on September 7, 2025. Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser image showing […]
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Hyundai won’t sell cheap EVs to compete with Chinese brands
Hyundai won’t be drawn into an electric vehicle (EV) price war in Australia. The Korean manufacturer currently offers six electric models in Australia – the Inster, Ioniq 9, Kona Electric, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 5 N – the cheapest of which (Inster) starts at $39,000 before on-road costs. At the other end of the spectrum, the new Ioniq […]
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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 the new MG 4 previewed in China in March. “We have taken our evaluation of […]
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2025 Audi A5 Sedan TFSI 150kW review
The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German marque’s range since the mid-1990s, and continued the lineage of the brand’s mid-size premium sedan offering that dates right back to the ’70s. But in 2024, after five generations of a very popular nameplate, Audi decided to throw out the A4 name and make the […]
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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) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected […]
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2025 MG IM5: Quick drive
The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG. Parent company SAIC Motor established IM Motors in 2020, in a joint venture with Alibaba and ZJ Hi Tech. IM Motors is SAIC Motor’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, targeting the likes of Zeekr. Like that formerly […]
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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 lack of connected services in the brand’s vehicles locally is something his team is directly […]
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Seven things we love about the Mahindra XUV700
SPONSORED Almost every mainstream automaker has a mid-size SUV in their showrooms these days, because medium SUVs are the most popular new-vehicle type. But there’s only a handful that offer growing Australian families on a tight budget the added flexibility of three-row seating, including the Mahindra XUV700. Here are seven things we love about it. […]
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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 to give a massive shoutout to our mates at eBay for helping us cover the […]
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2025 MG IM6 price and specs
MG Motor Australia took a big step upmarket in introducing its battery-powered Cyberster convertible, and now it has introduced two additional premium electric vehicles (EVs)… though these are a bit more affordable. The L6 and LS6 from parent company SAIC Motor’s IM Motors brand have been rebranded as the MG IM5 and IM6 for our […]
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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. The Prelude was previously a mainstay in a highly competitive sports car market which has […]
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2025 LDV Terron 9 review
The first ever LDV Terron 9 dual-cab 4×4 ute is bigger than a Ford Ranger, cheaper than a Toyota HiLux and will spawn a near-identical twin in the upcoming MG U9 – so should you wait for the MG or go for the Terron 9, which is now in showrooms? Search for the meaning of […]
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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 be awesome in Australia. A Jimmy anything is awesome in Australia,” Suzuki Australia general manager […]
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Toyota MR2 may be delayed due to ‘braking, steering, and driving’ difficulties
The return of the Toyota MR2 may be delayed as the company is having troubles sorting out the driving dynamics of its mid-engine Yaris race car. Toyota unveiled the GR Yaris M Concept (top and below)at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon in January, which featured the company’s new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mounted behind […]
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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 office in Japan. Attracting a cult-like following, the Jimny is Suzuki Australia’s best-selling model, more […]
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GWM upgrades its answer to the Toyota Prado – again
GWM has upgraded its Tank 500 yet again, with the launch of a facelifted version of the large SUV in China last week, but it won’t be available in Australia any time soon. The updated 2026 GWM Tank 500 brings minor styling enhancements plus a range of new luxury and safety equipment little more than […]
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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 the next few months which will hit Europe showrooms in late 2026. The unnamed crossover […]
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2025 MG 5 price and specs
The MG 5 has received a range of safety upgrades for model year 2025 (MY25), but the small sedan is now offered exclusively in top-spec Essence trim. Technically, MG is still advertising the MY24 MG 5 on its website, indicating there’s still stock of the pre-update model. However, while the MY24 MG 5 lineup opened […]
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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 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of […]
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2025 Mini Countryman S All4 review
The Mini Countryman S is a fun little SUV. And little it may be, but this smartly packaged small SUV is practical in ways that you mightn’t expect. The fun factor is there, the design is extroverted, and it has plenty of the trademark attributes you’d expect of a vehicle from this brand. But is […]
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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 model ever offered by Chery in Australia. It’s arriving in local showrooms in early August, […]
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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 500e is almost $20,000 cheaper in Victoria. The Abarth 500e Scorpionissima has been slashed to […]
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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 larger four-door sedan are now closed. While the A7 is at the end of its […]
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GWM teases Ferrari-fighting supercar | CarExpert
GWM is set to unveil its first supercar as it looks to muscle in on Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren turf. Company chairman Wei Jiajun posted an image of what appears to be a low-slung, two-door sports car on social media to celebrate the automaker’s 35th anniversary. The vehicle under a silk cover sits below the […]
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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, which costs $4300 more than the entry-level 110TSI Life version of the Tiguan Allspace it […]
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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 Mercedes-Benz. There’s a sprawling range of NXs on offer, with a choice of front- or […]
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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 the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle […]
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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak review
The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid model range has arrived, and it has to be said – four variants of this petrol-electric dual-cab 4×4 ute is certainly quite generous. Sadly though, you’ll have to be very generous with your budget to get into a Ranger PHEV, especially if you’re considering a top-spec model. That’s what we […]
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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 hot gases to escape from the airbag and result in insufficient protection to the passenger. […]
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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 after wow moment. But unfortunately, some of those wows are bad ones. Mainly, in the […]
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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 one not quite as rugged as the body-on-frame Tank 300, the Haval H7 is for […]
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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 between $600 and $1900. The upgraded XC60 is distinguished from the pre-facelift model by a […]
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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 all the way from Melbourne to Reykjavik, Iceland to experience the new Ranger PHEV. Sold […]
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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 there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have […]
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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 there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have […]
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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 CEO of Premcar, which most people recognise as the engineering company that helped transform the […]
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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 latest battery-powered creations on our shores, with several fresh models arriving from all corners of […]
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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) models – the GWM Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute and Haval H6 GT SUV – as […]
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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! It’s a cracking looking thing and, if you want to, you can get it with […]
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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 in 2023 – will not only shape product portfolios but also sharpen how consumers perceive […]
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2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
The 2026 Kia Sorento has been revealed in Korea, bringing a range of feature enhancements including smarter safety technology. Kia Australia has confirmed the updated large SUV is due to arrive here during the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2025. “Any potential feature upgrades will be confirmed in due course,” a company spokesperson added. […]
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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 now priced at $79,990 before on-road costs, down from $82,590. The Rubicon four-door is now […]
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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 best seller in its segment last year and last month, and continues to easily be […]
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Polestar boss says new Australian emissions regulations ‘didn’t kill the weekend’
Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard says the ‘scaremongering’ that took place ahead of the implementation of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has failed. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025, and limits the overall carbon-dioxide emissions across a brand’s lineup – with automakers facing financial penalties if they exceed the targets. Penalties […]
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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 this is some kind of tendency after we launched Ioniq 5 N, because Ioniq 5 […]
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Hot Holdens star at UK Festival of Speed
A pair of legendary Holden race cars have starred at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, knocking off rivals including the Ford Mustang GTD, TWR Supercat and Porsche 911 GT3 R in the final of the timed shoot-out. The fastest Holden was the 2008 Holden Racing Team (HRT) VE Commodore driving by current British Touring Car […]
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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, this HR-V was shared between myself and deputy marketplace editor Josh Nevett – the two […]
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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 of Automotive Industries’ monthly VFACTS report, which covers the majority of the Australian automotive industry, […]
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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 original Ssangyong Actyon, image search it and then come back to behold this new-generation model… […]
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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 – based on the flagship variants of their respective model ranges – feature interiors and exteriors […]
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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, track-ready supercar, and I couldn’t unleash its full potential. It was like having a bag […]
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Tesla arch-rival Polestar achieves sales record
Polestar has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year increase in global sales for the first six months of 2025, giving the electric vehicle (EV) brand its highest ever sales figure for the first half of a year. The sales surge included a 23 per cent increase in Australia, powered by the introduction of the brand’s […]
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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 Everest with a heap of space and spec. Until recently, it also had a diesel […]
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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 Japanese auto brand said the delay in undertaking its most comprehensive product development program since […]
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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 were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test […]
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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 up 210.2 per cent on the first six months of 2024, to 25,613 – that’s […]
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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 (GMSV) announced the special-edition Corvette as a prelude to the upgraded 2026 model year Corvette […]
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From Countach to Combat: The Lamborghini LM002 and Gaddafi’s unrealised battle plan
Powered by a V12 engine from the Countach, boasting a top speed of more than 200km/h, the Lamborghini LM002 4×4 wasn’t just the world’s first super SUV, it also came dangerously close to becoming the late Muammar Gaddafi’s ultimate desert patrol weapon. Lamborghini was struggling financially in the 1970s, and its usual business of building […]
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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, and it scores the bigger battery as well. Plus it has a distinct look, with […]
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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 undercutting the base Volvo XC60 Plus PHEV ($92,990) and BMW X3 xDrive30e ($104,800). It’ll sit […]
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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 even larger GLS full-size SUV with three roomier rows. Measuring a whole 5020mm long, 2030mm […]
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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 updated to reflect recent changes to the warranties offered by Hyundai, BYD, Xpeng and Leapmotor, […]
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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 top-selling ute, but also the country’s favourite new vehicle bar none, with no fewer than […]
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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 GV70 as Australia’s best mid-size luxury SUV in our inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards, ahead […]
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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 range retains a V8 without electrification, and it now adds the option of an epic-sounding […]
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Why the West has lost to China
These last few weeks I have been driving around in the latest and greatest cars from a number of European and Japanese manufacturers, cars that cost anywhere between $50,000 to around $500,000. While they’re exceedingly lovely and do so many things well, it became clear to me as I kept losing my cool at the […]
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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 its best-selling vehicle in Australia, at least until it rolls out models in new segments […]
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VFACTS: Australia’s best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and […]
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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 was published. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most […]
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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 has essentially replaced the station wagon as the default choice for suburban runabouts. Both cost […]
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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 about safety and styling alike, but the world has moved on to crazier things since, […]
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MG’s first ute to get shorter warranty
MG Motor Australia has announced shorter warranty periods for its upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute compared to its passenger car lineup, which is backed by one of the longest new-vehicle warranties in Australia – but owners must now complete scheduled services at MG dealers to receive a full 10-year warranty. The U9 was confirmed for […]
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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 my local streets. No doubt that’s helped by the fact some of the premium auto […]
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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 driven autonomously from the Texas factory where it was made to its new owner’s premises. […]
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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 performance, and a pervasive sense of cheapness, down to the strong petrochemical smell of its […]
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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 in a growing segment. It’s not just Australia’s cheapest SUV, it’s one of the most […]
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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 in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to […]
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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 is available in a dizzying array of variants and the M4 is offered in three, […]
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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 powertrain technology has been largely out of reach for many buyers and reserved mostly for […]
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2025 Toyota GR Supra Track Edition priced for Australia
The 2025 Toyota GR Supra Track Edition has been priced at $105,295 before on-road costs ahead of its arrival in Toyota Australia dealerships next month. That makes the more focussed, manual-only Supra $19,000 more expensive than the entry-level Supra GT manual ($86,295 before on-roads) and $9000 pricier than the Supra GTS manual ($96,295) on which […]
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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 sell in strong numbers – it currently accounts for over half of all Land Rover […]
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Ford Ranger’s entry-level engines appear safe in Australia – for now
Ford Australia says it has “no news” on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre ‘Panther’ turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre ‘Puma’ turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when […]
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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 – both staples of Aussie family life. And that’s not to say Mahindra’s offering skimps […]
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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross price, spec details leaked
Key details of the updated 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross lineup, including pricing, has been leaked online. A dealer bulletin shared on the Toyota Corolla Cross Owners Australia group on Facebook reveals the entire lineup will receive a $960 price hike, while also detailing some of the spec changes coming to the small crossover SUV. Toyota […]
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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 more luxurious Lexus GX sibling was too small, the Prado has managed to cement itself […]
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Cadillac’s more affordable, Australia-bound EV getting major power bump – report
Deliveries of the Cadillac Optiq only started in the US earlier this year and it isn’t launching in Australia until 2026, but already the mid-size electric SUV is in line for a major update. GM Authority reports the Optiq will get a new entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant for 2026, bringing more power – if […]
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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 Honda Accord and how it has weathered the erosion of the traditional mid-size sedan segment […]
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2025 Peugeot 5008 price and specs
UPDATED 23/06/2025 2:00pm: Peugeot’s third-generation 5008 has officially gone on sale, and the French brand has released more specification details on the seven-seat SUV after announcing pricing in March 2025. We’ve updated this article and pulled it forward. The third-generation Peugeot 5008 is now on sale in Australia, priced from $55,990 before on-road costs. The […]
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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 the most expensive. So is it worth considering? And does it offer ‘M’ levels of […]
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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 chair overseeing strategy, partnerships and alliances, told the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, “I don’t think […]
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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 published. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most up […]
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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 deliveries, plug-in hybrid versions of the Ranger are propelled by the combination of a 2.3-litre […]
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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 Australian market this year is GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group), which has lofty ambitions of being […]
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Lamborghinis, McLaren seized in NSW counterfeiting ring bust
Three men have been arrested after allegedly racking up nearly $10 million by selling counterfeit luxury goods on social media, and several high-end vehicles in their possession have been seized. A total of nine vehicles were seized in Sydney as part of Strike Force Alcova, with the cars having a combined value of approximately $3 […]
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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 its publication. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most […]
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2026 Ford Territory revealed: Familiar name for fresh-faced SUV
A new Ford Territory is scheduled to land showrooms in South America, Southeast Asia and South Africa from next month, the famous Australian name now applied to a Chinese-made SUV. There are no plans to bring the Territory to local showrooms, and the updated model is not related – apart from its name – to […]
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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 with that power, it always felt like it was a very fast electric vehicle (EV) […]
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Polestar 2 recalled | CarExpert
Polestar is recalling certain examples of its Polestar 2 electric fastback as they may suffer from a braking performance issue. “Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions if the vehicle’s one-pedal drive function is activated it may lead to a loss of braking performance,” the company says in its recall notice. A loss […]
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2025 Toyota Yaris review | CarExpert
Toyota is making life hard for its tiniest tot, the humble Yaris. Launched back in 2020, the fourth-generation Yaris has been subject to price hikes just about every year since, despite the emergence of competitive new players in the light car space. The new Suzuki Swift and MG 3 both offer hybrid powertrains, while the […]
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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 local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the […]
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2026 Skoda Elroq RS review: Quick drive
Skoda’s RS models have been providing surprising delight for 50 years now. Few, if any, of the motor racing fraternity saw the oh-so-cute rear-engined 110, 130 and 200 RS models coming back in the mid-1970s, but with class wins in the European Touring Car Championship and the 1977 Monte Carlo rally, the little Iron Curtain […]
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Global Renault boss quits for role at Gucci
Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo, who has been credited with putting the French automaker back on its feet, has quit after five years in the top job, with a successor yet to be announced. The automaker confirmed the news in an official statement after news reports from French news outlet Le Figaro leaked the […]
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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 even more of them as brand loyalty disappears amid the cost of living crisis. “Australia […]
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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 related Lexus LX700h in the UAE and the US. Toyota offers two LandCruiser Hybrid model […]
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2026 Jeep Cherokee spied: A better look at forbidden hybrid SUV for Australia
Last month, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee was teased in a pair of official images, which revealed the crisp styling of the SUV brand’s revived mid-size SUV. Now, CarExpert has spied a development prototype just outside of Detroit, which has given us a better look at the new hybrid-powered Toyota RAV4 rival. Official imagery didn’t show […]
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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 a recent interview with Automotive News, Toyoda-san said Toyota is as committed to reducing the […]
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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 a big step up from the regular e-208’s 115kW motor. To help the GTi make […]
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Jaecoo J7 SHS: A new hybrid SUV with urban style and long-distance capability
SPONSORED Meet the Jaecoo J7, a new mid-size SUV shaped by the design philosophy “From Classic, Beyond Classic”. It aims to blend rugged off-road style with refined urban sophistication. And this SHS version – a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) – finished in Lunar Silver nails that balance to a tee. Jaecoo may be a fresh […]
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand’s high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider […]
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Xiaomi SU7 smashes Nürburgring EV lap record – this time for real
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany’s infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets. Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the […]
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2025 Honda Civic review | CarExpert
The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a different role for the Japanese brand than it once did, transitioning from a no-frills and affordable entry model into an ultra-efficient alternative to base-level luxury hatchbacks. It’s an interesting repositioning […]
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Only four per cent of Aussies take their SUV off-road
A study by Continental Tyres has revealed only four per cent of Australians take their SUVs off-road – despite buying them for their ‘outdoor’ appeal. Australians buy more SUVs than any other vehicle type, with higher-riding five-door wagons having overtaken conventional sedans and hatchbacks as the most popular body type in 2017 – and every […]
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‘Very powerful’ Alfa Romeo special editions coming with Prada input
Alfa Romeo has announced a partnership that its boss says will spawn a series of lighter and “more powerful” special-edition Quadrifoglio model variants, with the first to be unveiled in early 2026. The unique road cars will come from Alfa Romeo’s new technology sharing partnership with Luna Rossa, an Italian challenger for the 38thAmerica’s Cup […]
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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is a V8-powered last hurrah for Australia
The 2026 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is an Australian-exclusive farewell to V8 power from the British brand, and only 60 examples of the special-edition large luxury SUV will come to local showrooms as the historic automaker transitions to electric-only power from 2026. Jaguar offered just 24 examples of its final V8-powered F-Type in […]
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2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS vs Toyota Camry SL: Spec Battle
The traditional family car has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Today, SUVs have taken over from conventional three-box sedans as the default option for Australian new car consumers. 2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS 2025 Toyota Camry SL. Consequently – and even long after the demise of keystone vehicles like the Holden Commodore […]
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Three men lose their licences for speeding in the same 80km/h zone around the same time
The King’s Birthday long weekend (for all states and territories except Queensland and Western Australia) got off to a bad start for three males who had their licences suspended within about an hour of each other following three separate incidents on the same section of road near Sydney, New South Wales on Friday night. According […]
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S review
The Subaru Crosstrek is a very popular compact SUV that offers a point of difference over like-priced rivals. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Subaru Crosstrek, as there have been no major changes for 2025. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most up to […]
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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 the range in December. From May 1, 2025, hybrid versions have gotten more expensive, with […]
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2025 Mitsubishi ASX ES Street review
The end is nigh for the long-lived Mitsubishi ASX. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the Mitsubishi ASX, as there have been no major changes since it was published.We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most up to date information available. Read the latest price and […]
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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 in separate showrooms, some dealerships will offer both Chery and Omoda Jaecoo franchises. There’s some […]
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2025 Omoda C9 review: Quick drive
Chery, the massive Chinese automotive manufacturing conglomerate, has already made inroads into our market by launching a variety of vehicles under its own banner. Now, it’s rolling out its Omoda Jaecoo brand, which it’s calling a step above its namesake brand. And while Omoda Jaecoo showrooms only have Jaecoo-badged SUVs for now, they’ll be joined […]
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Donald Trump says Elon Musk ‘went crazy’ over US EV subsidy cuts
The relationship between the world’s richest man and the leader of the United States has rapidly and publicly deteriorated, and the latter says a dispute over electric vehicle (EV) subsidies is at the heart of it. “Elon [Musk] was “wearing thin,” I asked him to leave. I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone […]
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2025 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ review
You’re looking at Isuzu’s top-selling vehicle in Australia, and there’s a good reason it holds that distinction. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Isuzu D-Max, as there have been no major changes to pricing or specification since its publication. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with […]
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Fire causes another ship carrying EVs to be abandoned at sea
A ship carrying cars from China – including electric vehicles (EVs) – has been abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after its 22-strong crew couldn’t contain a fire that broke out on board. The 46,800-ton Morning Midas had left Yantai in China on May 26 heading for Mexico with 3048 vehicles including 70 […]
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review
Hyundai’s boxy fifth-generation Santa Fe arrived in Australia in mid-2024, but the petrol variant we’re testing here has only been available for half that time. That’s because the new seven-seat large SUV was launched exclusively with hybrid power, and was followed in December last year by a purely petrol-powered version sporting a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged […]
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Subaru teases what could be a new WRX
When the latest Subaru WRX was launched back in 2022, the Japanese automaker said there wouldn’t be a high-performance STI version in the current generation. True to its word, the closest Subaru has got to offering a new WRX STI since then is the WRX tS Spec B flagship (pictured below), offering a manual gearbox, […]
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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 more agile than before. Revealed overnight ahead of first Australian customer deliveries in the third […]
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Is Tesla’s sales slump in Australia over?
Tesla Australia has posted its strongest month of deliveries so far this year, and its first month without a year-on-year decline. According to figures shared by Tesla to the Electric Vehicle Council, the US electric vehicle (EV) brand delivered 3897 vehicles in May 2025, up 9.25 per cent on May 2024. However, following successive year-on-year […]
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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 X5 being pulled over in Tansey on the afternoon of May 28, 2025. Hundreds of […]
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2025 Toyota Kluger: Prices up across hybrid large SUV range
Prices for the Toyota Kluger have increased by up to $1490 across the lineup effective from June 1, 2025, representing a jump of almost $8000 since the current generation was introduced in 2021. The entry level seven-seat Kluger GX has increased from $60,290 before on-road costs to $62,410 before on-roads, an increase of $1490. The […]
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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 SUV… since the old ZS EV, which this car essentially replaces. With assertive pricing for […]
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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 included today, while the list of auto brands includes everything from Abarth to Zeekr. Even […]
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2025 Frontline MGA review: Quick drive
Australia and the MGA go way back. From 1957 to mid-1962 more than 2000 MGAs were assembled in factories at Enfield and Zetland in Sydney. In a streetscape then dominated by chunky Holden sedans and blocky Bedford trucks, the British sports car was a sensation, turning heads like Ferraris or Lamborghinis do today. Under its […]
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2025 Volvo XC90 price and specs: Updated style, more kit and higher prices
The upgraded 2025 Volvo XC90 is now on sale, bringing refreshed styling and more standard equipment, but slightly higher prices and one less model variant. The entry-level Ultra B5 Bright version of the large SUV is priced at $104,990 before on-road costs, up $3252 on its predecessor. It features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid […]
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2025 Toyota Fortuner GXL review
The Toyota Fortuner is still alive and kicking in Australia, despite being axed in other markets. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2021 Toyota Fortuner Crusade This diesel-powered four-wheel drive SUV comes with seven seats as standard, is more off-road-capable than many of its competitors, and it has the famed Toyota badge – which is […]
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Jackasses cop 60-plus charges for alleged car thefts in Jackass Flat and other parts of Victoria
Two alleged car thieves in regional Victoria have been charged with more than 60 offences between them, after they were allegedly involved in more than 20 incidents between April 29 and May 28, 2025. Victoria Police alleges the incidents occurred across multiple suburbs in the Bendigo region, including Castlemaine, Epsom, Flora Hill, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, […]
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GM invests $1.4 billion in new V8 following mass recall
General Motors (GM) has confirmed a second North American factory will begin making its new sixth-generation small-block V8, at the Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, from 2027. In start contrast to a broader global automotive industry that’s investing heavily in electric powertrains a statement, GM said the US$888 million (A$1.377 billion) cost to build […]
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2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Long-range PHEV priced from $52,990 drive-away
MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for its two-variant MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV range, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in September. “Tuned specifically for Australia driving habits,” the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation MG HS launched in September 2024 will compete with existing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUVs, as well […]
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SsangYong name axed in Australia
KGM SsangYong will formally be known as KGM Australia from June 1, 2025, accompanied by a new slogan – the same day the 2026 KGM Actyon goes on sale here. It will be the first time the SsangYong name will be missing from local showrooms since the Mercedes-Benz-powered SsangYong Musso SUV – now the name […]
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Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they’ve never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn’t said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. “We’ve confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian […]
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