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Is chauffeur uniformed in luxury car rental Mumbai with driver?

chauffeur uniformed in luxury car rental Mumbai with driver When hiring a luxury car rental Mumbai with driver, one of the details that reflects the professionalism and quality of the […]

Affordable Chinese brand heading upmarket with new LandCruiser-size SUV

Chinese startup Leapmotor is best known for cut-price small and mid-size models including the C10 medium SUV it launched here with last year, but it’s planning to launch larger and […]

The CarExpert team’s favourite reveals from the Munich motor show

Who said motor shows – at least those outside of China – were dead? This year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich featured a host of major reveals, not only from […]

‘Made in China’ no longer a dirty term, says boss of new auto brand in Australia

The Chinese car industry has come a long, long way since the first vehicles from Chinese brands started arriving here in 2009, and the stigma that came from these lacklustre […]

2026 LDV Deliver 9 campervan released with sharp pricing

LDV is tapping into Australia’s love of the outdoors by offering a factory-built campervan based on the Deliver 9 commercial van. Priced from $89,990 drive-away, the 2026 LDV Deliver 9 […]

2026 Suzuki Jimny XL review

Depending on what you’re after from a small SUV, the Suzuki Jimny XL may be your best option on the new car market… or one of the absolute worst ones. […]

BYD Shark 6 gets higher payload thanks to GVM upgrade

Ironman 4×4 already offers a range of upgrades for the popular BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, and now it has announced new kits that allow it to carry […]

2026 MG ZS Essence Turbo review

Everybody knows the Goldilocks story – the one where she finds the sweet spot among three bowls of breakfast left by a family of bears. Note: This is a revised version […]

1200hp RAM TRX vs Ferrari 296 GT3 race car drag race

Have you ever wondered whether a road car (albeit a highly modified one) can keep up with a GT3 race car across a quarter-mile drag race and rolling race? Well, […]

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 […]

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. […]

BMW’s biggest leap yet — Inside the Neue Klasse revolution

BMW has described its new Neue Klasse platform as the single biggest investment in the company’s history, a clean-sheet electric vehicle architecture designed to carry the German brand into 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 (EVs). Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers […]

Volkswagen ID. Cross concept previews T-Cross-sized electric SUV

The Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept has been unveiled at the 2025 Munich motor show, and previews the brand’s city-friendly electric SUV that’s set to debut mid-next year. Painted a shade […]

2026 Tesla Model Y price and specs

The facelifted Tesla Model Y launched here earlier this year, and now the popular mid-size electric SUV range is being joined by a flagship Performance grade. First customer deliveries are […]

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaked days ahead of launch

The exterior of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology has appeared online a few days before its official unveiling on the September 7, European time. Its unclear how these […]

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 […]

2026 BMW iX3: Clean-sheet mid-size electric SUV lands in Australia next year

The BMW iX3 is as close to all-new as a new vehicle can be, with the mid-size electric SUV debuting a new platform with a new battery and a dramatically […]

Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s everything you need to know

Having lived with electric vehicles (EVs) for the better part of seven years now, I’ve learned the ins and outs, and the myths and the realities. In this article, we’ll […]

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 […]

Volkswagen Polo going electric, GTI EV confirmed

Volkswagen has confirmed its next all-electric ID model will wear a familiar name – confirming the ID. Polo for global launch in 2026, including a go-fast ID. Polo GTI electric […]

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 […]

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e PHEV lands in Australia with over 100km of electric range

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4MATIC has landed in local showrooms from $99,900 before on-road costs with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain offering a claimed 112km of electric driving range under […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ford planning 1000hp off-road ‘supercar for gravel’

Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the automaker is making an off-road “supercar for gravel”, arguing the traditional on-road supercar market is “completely over-served”. Speaking on the Hot Pursuit podcast […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Renault Duster targeted at Jimny, Crosstrek buyers

The Dacia Duster is a popular vehicle overseas thanks to its unique looks and rugged feel, aspects Renault Australia hopes will win over buyers considering other small SUVs. “We see […]

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. […]

Volkswagen ID. Buzz to drive logistics giant Down Under

Volkswagen Group Australia has announced a partnership with fellow German giant Jungheinrich, as part of the intralogistics giant’s network expansion into Melbourne’s south-east. Jungheinrich Australia managing director Axel Knigge was […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Not every brand in Australia needs a ute, says Honda

Honda Australia says it doesn’t need to join the flurry of brands adding dual-cab utes to their Australian lineups – not right now, anyway. The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux […]

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 […]

Honda confirms futuristic 0 Series EVs for Australia

Honda Australiahas confirmed plans to bring the futuristic 0 Series electric vehicle (EV) lineup to Australian showrooms, which will follow the launch of the brand’s first EV Down Under in […]

How much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini’s newest supercar?

The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario supercar still benefits from broader Volkswagen Group expertise – despite there no longer being an Audi equivalent – according to the raging bull brand’s chief technical […]

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 […]

Australia’s road toll hits 15-year high

New figures showing Australia’s road toll reached a 15-year high in the 12 months to June 2025 is more evidence that the National Road Safety Strategy has failed, according to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Renault appoints procurement chief as new CEO as it announces A$19.9 billion loss

A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and […]

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 […]

Cupra Terramar PHEV here in November

The all-new Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV will add a ‘VZe’ 200kW plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant with over 100km of electric range before year’s end, finally giving the Volkswagen Group a […]

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, […]

Australia isn’t ready for EVs, says Suzuki boss

Many Australians – particularly those in regional areas – simply aren’t ready for electric vehicles (EVs), argues the boss of Suzuki Auto Co, the Japanese brand’s distributor in Queensland and […]

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 […]

Peugeot and Fiat parent steal design boss back from Renault

After five years at rival Renault, Gilles Vidal will become head of design for European brands for Stellantis from October 1. There he will oversee the design of cars, SUVs […]

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 […]

Second Corvette EV concept debuts with California styling

The second of three electric Chevrolet Corvette concepts has surfaced, although GM is very keen to point out that this car in no way previews a Corvette EV. While the […]

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 […]

How Honda’s hybrid can save you time and money

SPONSORED It’s been a necessary evil since the birth of the automobile, but does anyone actually enjoy going to the petrol station? Treading on a sticky, diesel-coated forecourt is hardly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alpine still working on large electric SUVs despite shelving US return

Although Alpine isn’t returning to the US as initially envisaged, the company is still working on two larger electric SUVs, and an electric sedan. One SUV is thought to be […]

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 […]

BMW M to stick with six- and eight-cylinder engines

Tightening emissions rules in Europe are forcing automakers to confront how they power their flagship performance models, but BMW M believes it can meet those regulations with updated versions of […]

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 […]

Peugeot, Ram parent posts A$4.1 billion loss, forecasts more tariff trouble

Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Dodge and many others, has posted a €2.3 billion (A$4.1 billion) loss for the first half of 2025. In […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 large SUV in the inaugural 2025 […]

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 […]

Why the Hyundai i30 Sedan is a CarExpert Choice winner

When it came time to name our best affordable small car in the 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards, there was really only one option. The new Kia K4 is a compelling […]

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 […]

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. In a statement, Jean-Philippe Imparato, […]

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 for the 70 Series… but […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Our spy photography agency snapped […]

2025 Renault Master price and specs

Renault’s largest commercial van now has a smaller model lineup. The 2025 Renault Master range has been simplified to just medium- and long-wheelbase variants, with the previous Extra LWB option […]

Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h

A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a “one of a kind” 2018 Ford Mustang before running […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it’s not […]

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 ever offering one again. “We […]

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 a familiar engine under the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Honda cuts EV development budget by 30 per cent – report

Honda is the latest automaker to scale back its electric vehicle plans, with some of the money saved going to hybrid drivetrain development instead. According to The Nikkei, Honda has […]

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 […]

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 […]

Australia’s best-selling hybrids halfway through 2025

Toyota is still by far Australia’s hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 to data supplied by the […]

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 […]

2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection brings extra value

BMW Australia will bolster its fourth-generation 1 Series hatch lineup with a special edition, bringing standard metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof. The 2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection is priced […]

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 […]

Tesla posts best Australian sales in 12 months

Tesla had a solid month for deliveries last month. According to figures shared with the Electric Vehicle Council, Tesla delivered 4589 vehicles in Australia in June, marking its biggest month […]

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, Nissan asked suppliers in the […]

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 Thursday, July 10 at 6:00pm […]

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 […]

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, bringing the cost of every […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

World’s largest EV maker BYD slows production – report

BYD has reportedly reduced production at its Chinese factories after significant price cuts have seen slower growth than planned in the company’s home market. According to Automotive News, BYD – […]

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 […]

Volvo XC60 overtakes iconic 240 as brand’s best-ever seller

The Volvo XC60 SUV has now surpassed 2.7 million global sales, earning it the title of the “best-selling Volvo ever” and overtaking the iconic Volvo 240 that debuted in the […]

Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept previews performance brand’s electric future

At first glance the Mercedes-AMG GT XX is just another piece of concept car eye-candy. The active aero wheels with moveable blades between the spokes that close to reduce drag […]

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 – enter the new Skoda […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2026 Volvo XC60 prices: Refreshed SUV gets tech upgrade

The facelifted 2026 Volvo XC60 SUV range has been priced for Australia, headlined by refreshed looks and the brand’s latest infotainment interface. As before the local XC60 lineup will be […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling

If the Tank 500 has a bit too much chrome for your liking, GWM has the solution. The 2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta takes the flagship Ultra trim level and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

Faraday Future resurfaces in music legend’s latest video

“Faraday Future? I don’t know her!” some of you might say. But the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) startup is back in the spotlight after featuring in a ne music video […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 tech in a new, long-wheelbase […]

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 […]

2026 BMW XM: Brash PHEV SUV gets $34k price cut in Australia

The updated 2026 BMW XM plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier […]

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 […]

2025 BYD Denza D9 review: Quick drive

Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers. The luxury offshoot of Chinese mega brand BYD is looking at bringing the […]

‘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 […]

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 the process. The video, reposted […]

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 […]

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 Plus Pack upgrade is now […]

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 […]

Expert Insights: Q&A with FCAI chief executive Tony Weber

Australia’s first federally mandated automotive emissions legislation, known as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), is now upon us. The NVES officially began on January 1 and there’s now less […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Ram 1500 revives Hemi V8 as brand fixes “mistake”, Australian return unconfirmed

The Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six may produce more power and torque than the Hemi V8 it replaced, but it doesn’t have the same sound. Fret not, though […]

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 […]

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. The Mustang coupe and convertible […]

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 […]

Leapmotor tweaks driver assist systems for Australian models after customer feedback

Leapmotor Australia says it will continue to work on improving the advanced driver assist systems for Australian models after complaints from both media and customers. The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV […]

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 […]

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. After announcing the Jaecoo brand […]