William Stopford
The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025
These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota Prado GR Sport ruled out – for now
The Prado is not about to score the GR Sport treatment, despite Toyota offering it on everything from the Yaris Cross to the LandCruiser.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Sony-Honda reveals luxury electric SUV prototype
Afeela, the Sony/Honda EV joint venture, has revealed a concept previewing its second model, an SUV, at this year's CES in Las Vegas.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai Kona Electric prices slashed by $13,000
Hyundai Australia is finally engaging in the EV price wars, with the Kona Electric range now offered with discounts of up to $13,800.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai Inster deal sees $7000 slashed off baby EV
Amid increasing competition from China, Hyundai has lopped more than $7000 off the asking price of the entry-level Inster EV.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure
The majority of auto brands in Australia experienced declining sales in 2025, yet the total number of new cars sold remained about the same.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Sealion 6 replaced in China, new PHEV SUV not yet locked in for Australia
BYD Australia says there'll be no interruption to supply of the popular Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV, even though it's been axed in China.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
BYD Sealion 7 just outside top three in December sales tidal wave
The Model Y-rivalling BYD Sealion 7 posted a big sales month in December, beating out big names and narrowly missing out on a podium finish.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025
There were plenty of winners in 2025, but here are the models that suffered the biggest percentage drops in sales in Australia.
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William Stopford
Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed
Tesla remained on top for electric vehicle sales in Australia in 2025, but it'll want to keep a close eye on BYD in 2026...
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
More arrests made following Toyota LandCruiser and Prado theft spree
There have now been seven arrests related to an alleged crime syndicate targeting Toyota LandCruiser and Prado vehicles in Queensland.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Nissan teases widebody Nismo concept ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan and its Nismo motorsport division have teased a widebody concept believed to be based on the hybrid-powered Aura hatch, but what could it be?
7 Months Ago
CarExpert
Why Tesla’s Supercharger Network is still the benchmark for EV charging
SPONSORED: Tesla’s electric vehicle charging network is still the most complete and dependable EV fast-charging solution in Australia.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault teases move upmarket with new flagship on Chinese platform
Renault will soon reveal a flagship SUV to be made in South Korea, but it won't be based on an Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Renault Symbioz: Small SUV closer to Australia with hybrid power
The Renault Symbioz has received type approval in Australia, though it's unclear if or when the small mild-hybrid and hybrid SUV will arrive Down Under.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Hyundai Elexio price and specs: Aussie-tuned Chinese EV slots in under Ioniq 5
Hyundai is launching another rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 with the boxy Elexio sourced from China.
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