William Stopford
Chinese brand improving Australian parts supply, but says there’s a “disconnect in expectations”
Xpeng's local distributor has said the wait time for parts out of China for its G6 mid-size SUV is continuing to shrink.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Supercars, MPVs, sports wagons: Everything this Chinese luxury brand wants for Australia
If the Denza B5 and B8 off-road SUVs do well in Australia, a world of other Chinese premium products could become available in our market.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault to build EVs for Ford in Europe, collaborate on vans
As part of a new partnership, It looks like Renault will begin producing electric Fiesta- and Puma-class cars for Ford starting in 2028.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai i30 N hot hatch sticking around, could get hybrid power – report
Hyundai's long-running hot hatch is reportedly getting a lifeline, even after being axed in the European market where it's built.
10 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market
Petrol and diesel are losing share as electrified cars approach 30 per cent of Australia’s new-car market, even with Tesla sales falling.
10 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Century: Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand may be sold by Lexus in Australia
Toyota's sales boss is “quietly hopeful” of Century launching in Australia, with Lexus potentially responsible for the ultra-luxury brand.
10 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Crime wave: Toyota acknowledges security issues
Toyota Australia has revealed it's working on a solution for the spate of vehicle thefts targeting LandCruisers across the country.
10 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Toyota Tacoma ute: Australian future still in play
A rumoured new HiLux sharing its platform with the Tacoma never eventuated, but that means more options are open for Toyota Australia.
10 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Toyota HiLux Hybrid being considered, but some variants ruled out
Toyota has prioritised hybrids over electric cars in the past, but in the case of the HiLux, it's the other way around.
10 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Nearly four in five Australians report road rage, as Christmas driving stress spikes
Christmas congestion is pushing Australian roads to boiling point, with drivers reporting road rage and many left worried or intimidated.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T: PHEV off-road SUV coming to Australia soon
The GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T will arrive in Australia early in 2026, bringing plug-in hybrid power to an off-roader already offered with petrol, diesel and hybrid options.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Denza says its Chinese origins won't hurt it as it aims to push past Lexus, Land Rover
Denza wants to be a top-five luxury brand in Australia, with volume targets that could see it push past Land Rover, Audi and potentially even Lexus.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia won't hit its lofty sales target in 2025
Kia Australia concedes it won't hit its previously projected goal of 90,000 sales this year, though it should still post growth over 2024.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Smart #6: City car brand launches Toyota Camry-size PHEV sedan
Smart was once a byword for pint-sized cars that could squeeze into the tiniest parking space, something the new #6 sedan will struggle to do.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Denza B5, B8 prices: BYD's luxury brand offers Lexus rivals for Toyota money
BYD's Denza is launching here with much higher prices than its sister brand, but all of its models slide in under $100k before on-roads.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Denza B8 price and specs
Even the priciest B8, the flagship from BYD's incoming premium brand Denza, slides in just under $100,000 before on-road costs.
10 Months Ago