Sam Charlwood

A procession of new Chinese entrants are threatening the business of legacy carmakers, but Toyota Australia says it has the secret sauce.

Local market leader urges rethink on the rollout of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, and says the current timeline as too ambitious.

Toyota has given the best indication yet that it won’t simply persist with a carryover engine and platform for its next-gen HiLux due in 2026.

Toyota is taking a long-term approach to the acceptance of its polarising four-cylinder workhorse, as V8 deliveries continue through 2025.

Toyota has pledged to stick with shorter servicing intervals on certain models, citing Australia's unique environment and harsh conditions.

Toyota Australia believes the RAV4 could become the nation’s top-selling new vehicle this year, thanks to high demand and freer-flowing stock.

But Australia’s dominant auto brand remains bullish about its own prospects as incoming Chinese marques circle.

Xpeng officially becomes first to market with its flying car, but getting behind the ‘wheel’ of the X2 is a completely different story.

Xpeng's local distributor believes there will be a high attrition rate among the swathe of new Chinese competitors.

Fledgling Chinese brand Deepal says it’s eyeing off a “fully fledged product lineup” for the Australian market, with the S05 electric SUV likely the next cab off the rank.

The new Deepal S07 mid-sized electric SUV undercuts the top-selling Tesla Model Y and fellow Chinese newcomer, the Xpeng G6, on price.

Audi has an updated plug-in hybrid A3 with over 100km of range, and it's under consideration for an Australian launch.