William Stopford
Australia's most recalled vehicles in 2025 revealed
37 auto brands issued recall notices for vehicles in 2025, when over 300,000 owners were forced to return to a dealer.
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Ben Zachariah
GWM’s flat-eight engine could power cars – report
A new small-displacement eight-cylinder engine from GWM could be borrowed from its motorcycle to be used in cars.
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Alborz Fallah
SUVs versus cars: The rise and fall of Australia's most popular new vehicle types over the past decade
We track the declining popularity of passenger cars and the rise of SUVs in the Australian auto market between 2015 and 2025.
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Derek Fung
Kia EV2: Brand's smallest electric SUV yet debuts in Europe
The Kia EV2 is the brand's smallest electric SUV, and takes aim at Europe's affordable EV segment.
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Derek Fung
Jeep, Chrysler axe all plug-in hybrid models in the US after fire recall hiatus
One Chrysler and two Jeep PHEVs have been axed in the US, with the company opting to focus instead on hybrids and extended range EVs.
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James Wong
Skoda teases Kodiaq-sized EV to be revealed later this year
Skoda has confirmed two all-new electric SUVs for launch in 2026, including the entry-level Epiq and the production version of the Vision 7S.
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William Stopford
MG Australia gets new leadership as local boss exits top role after almost a decade
MG added a glut of new products last year but sales went backwards. Now, it's getting a pair of new executives to head up local operations.
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Alborz Fallah
Big auto brands are losing share as Australia's new-car market fragments
Nearly one in three new vehicles sold last year came from outside the 10 biggest brands, up from one in four back in 2015.
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William Stopford
Zeekr 8X breaks cover as a big, posh plug-in hybrid SUV
Zeekr's next SUV is a large plug-in hybrid offering over 300km of electric-only range and upwards of 1000kW of power.
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James Wong
Kia Carnival and Sorento lose V6 due to new Australian emissions regulations
Stricter emissions regulations in 2026 have led Kia to drop V6 versions of the Carnival people mover and Sorento SUV.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR revealed as even more hardcore hot hatch
A limited-edition GR Yaris developed with the help of Toyota’s boss has been announced, but it won’t be coming to Australia.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2026 Jaecoo J8: Family SUV to gain seven seats, PHEV powertrain
Omoda Jaecoo is set to enter the seven-seat SUV market with the potent J8 plug-in hybrid, due in Australia in the second half of 2026.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling rental cars in 2025 revealed
The Toyota RAV4 was not only Australia's best-selling SUV in 2025, it was also the best-seller among rental companies... but the Nissan X-Trail wasn't far behind.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen Touareg recalled for fire risk
Volkswagen is asking owners of plug-in hybrid Touaregs not to charge their vehicles or drive in electric-only mode until an update is carried out.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling hybrids in 2025 revealed
Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased again in 2025, but while Toyota remained the top hybrid brand, it only grew its sales modestly.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ford's new affordable electric ute to debut eyes-off driving in 2028
Instead of launching its new Level 3 autonomous driving system in a flagship car, Ford will debut the tech in its upcoming low-cost EV ute.
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