Damion Smy
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
The Japanese automaker will go all-in on cheaper hybrids as it ditches its previous target of 30 per cent EV sales by 2030.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
How emissions laws finally forced Nissan Australia to launch another EV
Nissan's local boss says the arrival of the battery-electric Ariya was held off until Australia’s new emissions laws were introduced.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Nissan Frontier Pro: Chinese-made PHEV ute could take on BYD Shark in Australia
Nissan's local division is considering the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid dual-cab ute to sit alongside the next-gen Navara due in 2026.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Nissan Navara: "We have to get it right" – local boss
Nissan's Australian director is well aware of what's at stake with its next-generation Navara dual-cab, promising to "get it right".
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Nissan Patrol will be made in Australia... or at least parts of it will
The next-generation Y63 Patrol will have Australian-made parts under its skin for both locally sold and left-hand drive versions offered overseas.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: Upgraded spec means price rises for petrol-powered models
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has subtly revised styling and improved specifications, but prices have been also been bumped up.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Genesis GV90: Flagship electric SUV spied
The Genesis GV90 will be the brand's fourth crossover, and will be an all-electric competitor to cars like the BMW X7.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Chery C5 price and specs
The Chery Omoda 5 has a new name and a new face. The small SUV also scores a new transmission and rear suspension. Meet the 2025 Chery C5.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault 4 concept hints at new AWD variant
The Renault 4 Savane 4x4 show car looks the business, adds all-wheel drive and is a strong chance for production.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Toyota RAV4: Rugged exterior teased just ahead of launch
Toyota has teased the exterior of the new RAV4, which seems like a gentle evolution that leans harder on its adventure heritage.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Chery launching yet another brand, this one at the expense of Chinese Land Rovers
JLR will end production of Jaguar- and Land Rover-branded vehicles in China to make room for a new brand established with partner Chery.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ Australian testing officially confirmed
In an Australian first, Tesla has confirmed its semi-autonomous Full Self-Driving tech is now tackling the streets of Melbourne.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Sydney parking space sells for record $600,000
Forget house prices! This landmark sum is nearly double the previous highest price paid for a parking spot in Australia.
7 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger Raptor scores supercharged Mustang V8 power – with a catch
If its circa-300kW twin-turbo V6 isn’t enough, you can now have a Ford Ranger Raptor powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
EV, hybrid servicing and repairs set to cost more, take longer under new laws
New rules requiring mechanics to undergo additional training to work on EVs and hybrids – even changing a wheel – could cause a backlog of repairs and push prices up for consumers.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
Mazda has given its new mid-size electric liftback a little more zoom-zoom, at least visually, but it's unclear whether the EZ-6 Sports Edition will come here.
7 Months Ago