Derek Fung
Toyota to launch extended-range EVs in China next year
Extended-range electric vehicles will reportedly join Toyota's lineup in China starting next year.
28 Days Ago
William Stopford
2027 Hyundai Tucson: More powerful petrol, rugged XRT variants detailed ahead of Australian launch
Hyundai will offer a more powerful turbo-petrol engine in its new-generation Tucson, which will also come with various new safety features.
28 Days Ago
Damion Smy
GWM says Australia isn’t ready for electric utes
As it adds a new diesel engine and more plug-in hybrids across its Cannon range, GWM says Aussies aren’t ready for an all-electric ute just yet.
29 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
Rolls-Royce's ultra-exclusive EV begins global testing
Rolls-Royce has commenced extensive testing of its limited-run Project Nightingale, an electric two-seater of which just 100 units will be produced.
29 Days Ago
William Stopford
Zeekr confirms a world-first for Australia
Zeekr says its opening of a world-first body repair centre in Sydney is proof it's committed to our market as it rapidly grows its share here.
29 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Chinese luxury brand Hongqi targets Range Rover in Australia
The local boss of Hongqi, which will be known as HQ in Australia, says the brand will take market share from established luxury players including Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover and BMW.
29 Days Ago
William Stopford
Affordable Chinese GM models firming for Australian launch
GM's more budget-friendly Wuling brand, part of a joint venture with MG parent SAIC, appears to be heading to Australia.
29 Days Ago
Damion Smy
2027 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit Custom prices cut
Price cuts apply across the electrified Transit Custom range, while the E-Transit Custom gains a larger battery and all versions add onboard power.
29 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Land Rover Defender pickup revealed
But this one is for military only, as JLR develops the first Defender pickup for public consumption.
29 Days Ago
William Stopford
2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid
The new Nissan X-Trail is likely still a while away from an Australian launch, but its Rogue twin has been detailed in the US.
29 Days Ago
James Wong
Porsche Cayenne Electric bringing new customers to the performance car brand
Porsche's first electric Cayenne is pitched as a new-generation large SUV that happens to be an EV, but most of its customers are new to the brand.
29 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Volvo appoints Skoda boss as its new CEO
Volvo's new boss will have a year to mull over how the luxury brand tackles the differing rates of EV adoption in the US, China and Europe.
29 Days Ago
William Stopford
Don't expect a wagon resurgence, says Chinese automaker’s design boss
Chery's global design chief is looking at what will come next after SUVs, but he doesn't expect buyers to return en masse to wagons.
30 Days Ago
Damion Smy
China's oldest auto brand locks in range of electric luxury SUVs for Australia, sedan set to follow
HQ (aka Hongqi) will reveal its first Australian model, the E-HS9 SUV, next month, but has confirmed two more SUVs and foreshadowed a sedan for its local lineup.
30 Days Ago
William Stopford
GWM plans major expansion of its small EV range, including sedan, more budget-friendly hatch
An Uber-friendly sedan and a sub-$30,000 hatch could join the expanding GWM Ora 5 EV lineup in Australia.
1 Month Ago
Marton Pettendy
Queensland doubles drug-driving fines as NSW relaxes medicinal cannabis laws
Queenslanders caught driving with cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine in their system will soon face much higher fines and longer driving bans.
1 Month Ago