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Damion Smy
The cute solution to road rage: Xpeng P7 lets you throw emojis at other drivers
China’s Xpeng has added a new feature to thwart road rage from the driver’s seat of its P7 electric sedan.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Ram Dakota previewed with concept, not likely for Australia
Ram has revealed another HiLux rival for Latin America, but it's understood the brand's local arm will wait for a long-awaited global ute.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
MG Australia mulling premium extended-range electric SUV for 2026
As its first two electric models arrive in Australia, IM Motors is already looking at an electrified, LandCruiser-sized SUV for 2026.
8 Months Ago
CarExpert
Looks legit! Driver busted for shonky cardboard number plates
A driver who had their plates confiscated for driving at more than 45km/h over the speed limit had a solution: make her own using cardboard.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford: "Regulators got out ahead of customers" in EV transition
Bill Ford has said missteps in the switch to electric vehicles are because regulators have pushed for EVs before enough customers were ready.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford admits it needs to lift its passenger car game
Bill Ford says the automaker needs to offer more passenger cars after a focus on pickups, vans and SUVs has left enthusiasts hanging.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Tesla opens the Southern Hemisphere's largest Supercharger site in NSW
A new rapid-charging station for 20 vehicles has opened and is accessible for both Tesla and non-Tesla EVs.
8 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
National parks are becoming a dumping ground for used car tyres
Hundreds of discarded car tyres have been recovered from Queensland’s Springbrook and Isla Gorge national parks in recent weeks.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ram teases HiLux competitor with Chinese roots
Ram is close to launching a ute to take on the Toyota HiLux and Volkswagen Amarok, but this model might be for Latin America only.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5: More kit and more models complete EV SUV range
Volkswagen is adding a couple of niceties to its electric SUVs for model year 2025.5, but buyers of older stock still get a sweetener thrown in.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz says 2035 ICE ban could ‘collapse’ European auto industry
A deadline for the sale of petrol and diesel engines could be the death knell of Europe's car industry, said the boss of Mercedes-Benz.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
New off-road BMW SUV to take on Mercedes G-Wagen – report
German rivals will tackle each other off-road for the first time as BMW plans a direct competitor to the rock-solid Mercedes-Benz.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Another Chinese automaker drops an Australian distributor
A deal to distribute hybrids and electric cars from Chinese brand GAC has been cancelled, with the automaker taking over instead.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
China's GAC confirms Australian launch and top 10 goal, plans BYD Shark rival
GAC will import and distribute its petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles in Australia with full factory support, including a dual-cab ute.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Nissan Ariya: First examples of Japanese Tesla Model Y rival en route to Australia
After entering production in October 2021, the first Nissan Ariya mid-size electric SUVs are finally coming here almost four years later.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
MG’s IM Motors launches 1500km ‘super range-extender’ hybrid system
New super range extending hybrid tech offers rapid charging and greater fuel economy – and it’s a strong chance for Australia.
8 Months Ago