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Damion Smy
2026 BMW XM: Brash PHEV SUV gets $34k price cut in Australia
The refreshed BMW XM has been confirmed for Australia in a single model grade, which receives a huge price cut and faster charging.
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
Xiaomi SU7 smashes Nürburgring EV lap record – this time for real
China's Xiaomi has officially set a new electric vehicle lap record at Germany's famed Green Hell, toppling Porsche and Rimac in the process.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Australia product boss "would love" the K4 Wagon, but it might be too niche
A wagon-bodied Kia K4 is on the way, but it's unlikely for Australia due to low demand despite the brand's local product chief wanting it.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Queensland government raked in almost $500 million in traffic fines last year
Australia's harshest traffic fines have seen the Sunshine State almost triple its revenue from fining drivers, despite fewer offences.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Geely's first model in Australia gets its first running updates over the air
The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is receiving its first OTA software update in Australia, with more to come later this year.
10 Months Ago
CarExpert
SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow
Recent heavy snowfall in the Victorian High Country stranded several motorists heading to state’s most popular ski field.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian testing to play critical role in global BYD model development
Local vehicle testing will help define BYD models sold not just in Australia but globally, says the Chinese automaker.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo leaked
The Nissan Patrol Nismo has emerged, unofficially, in the Middle East with plenty of red trim signifying a sportier outlook on life.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ineos may use Chery platform for smaller SUV – report
Ineos Automotive could use Chery's iCar EV and range-extender architecture to bring the small Fusilier SUV to market.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
MG's answer to Tesla, IM Motors, opens its order book in Australia
Australians can now reserve their IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV, and both new mid-size luxury EVs will be priced from $60,990 drive-away.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Seagull could become Australia’s cheapest EV after strategy switch
The city-sized EV previously ruled out is back on the cards for Australia after added tech and BYD's takeover of local distribution.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Only four per cent of Aussies take their SUV off-road
New data reveals Australia’s obsession with ‘adventure ready’ SUVs doesn’t mean we’re actually taking them off-road.
10 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Aussie-bred Ford Ranger Raptor super ute set a Production 4WD record on its way to its third straight win in the outback torture test.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2025 BYD Sealion 8 will be Chinese brand's first seven-seat SUV in Australia
The brand’s first large SUV will use plug-in hybrid power to take on the Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80 PHEVs head-on.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2025 BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV confirmed for Australia
The Atto 2 is locked in for Australia, where BYD will enter the hotly contested small SUV segment with what could be its cheapest EV yet.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
Prototypes of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have left drivers speechless after being put through the wringer in an exhaustive 24/7 test regime.
10 Months Ago