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The CarExpert team's predictions for 2026
Will 2026 be another year of the SUV, or will utes close the gap? And what about the impact of emissions regulations on them and EVs?
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Every new model coming to Australia in 2026 and beyond
Here's the low-down on new models set for Australian showrooms over the next 12 months.
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The new models the CarExpert team is most excited for in 2026
There are a lot of exciting new models to look forward to in 2026, but here are the ones that we're most excited to drive.
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MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026
Deliveries of Australia-bound MG4 models have commenced in China, including a world-first semi-solid-state battery variant.
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BYD, Geely crack global top 10 as Chinese new-car sales overtake Japan - report
Sales of Chinese cars will surpass those from Japan this year for the first time, according to forecasts ahead of 2026.
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Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of January 9 reveal
The return of an STI version of Subaru’s iconic WRX sports sedan has been teased on the brand’s social media channels.
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The biggest shocks and surprises for the CarExpert team in 2025
The automotive world never fails to surprise – even if it’s not always a delight – proven yet again by another trip around the sun.
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Honda Prelude Type R ruled out... for now
A hotter version of Honda's new coupe is not part of its current plans, but a spokesperson has left the door open for a new performance hero.
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China introduces “no fire, no explosion” EV battery standards
New “breakthrough” regulations targeting EV battery safety have been announced in China, where the majority of the world’s supply comes from.
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Chinese vacuum cleaner maker teases 1000hp electric supercar
A vacuum cleaner maker from China has shown the first images of its 1000hp+ supercar ahead of its unveiling in Las Vegas in January 2026.
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The CarExpert team's biggest disappointments of 2025
Low-effort launches and lacklustre motor shows – 2025 dished up enough disappointments to keep a crew of CarExpert critics crowing.
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Boxy new KGM Musso unveiled to take on HiLux and Ranger ahead of Australian launch
The South Korean brand has pulled the covers off its new Musso dual-cab ute ahead of its arrival in Australia in mid-2026.
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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport could get 6.7-litre LS6 V8 - report
A new, even bigger capacity V8 engine is reportedly on the way in what could be a Corvette first for Australia and New Zealand.
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Automakers missing NVES emissions targets to be named and shamed in 2026
A list of the car brands facing fines for falling short of NVES targets in 2025 will be published next year.
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Damion Smy
Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout
A new Ford Ranger-sized ute will need to prove itself in the United States before the automaker ships it to Australia – or anywhere else.
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China bans Tesla-style door handles
Safety concerns have led to new regulations meaning retractable door handles will need mechanical latches both inside and out from 2027.
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