James Wong
2026 Kia Stonic gets major facelift, in Australia by year's end with mild-hybrid
Kia's entry-level SUV is getting a significant reskin before the end of 2025, with 48V mild-hybrid tech also confirmed for Australia.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz GLC and EQE recalled
Certain Mercedes-Benz GLC and EQE models may have defective steering coupling bolts that could come loose, resulting in a loss of steering control.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM Haval H6 gets even more hybrid, PHEV options to take on RAV4, Outlander
The GWM Haval H6 lineup now includes a more affordable plug-in hybrid variant and an all-wheel drive hybrid flagship.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Tesla Model Y recalled
Tesla Model Y windows may not stop closing even if a body part is in the way, but fortunately the issue can be fixed with a software update.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Audi Q5 Sportback: Initial details for Australia
The second installment of the Q5 Sportback will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025, likely with a very similar lineup to its SUV twin.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Audi: 'We'd be losing customers' without diesel in Australia
"Diesel is dead!" Well, not at Audi Australia, which says there's still plenty of demand Down Under in its SUV models.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Audi's next-generation large cars under a cloud of uncertainty for Australia
The new Audi A6 family – including the e-tron EV – remains under evaluation for Australia due to shrinking large passenger car sales.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Stellantis axes 'eyes off the road' autonomous driving system – report
Stellantis will reportedly not release its AutoDrive L3 autonomous driving system to the public even though it is 'ready to be deployed'.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
R35 Nissan GT-R: Mission accomplished
It was built to conquer the world – and the Porsche 911 Turbo. As production ends after 18 years, the R35 Nissan GT-R arguably did both.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Audi Q5 price and specs
Audi's "critical" SUV rival to the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC arrives with more stuff but for more money, with 48V tech across the range.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Nissan drops out of the global top 10 in sales
The Japanese brand has posted its lowest half-yearly ranking on the global sales chart since the global financial crisis.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Baby Land Rover Defender spied with electric drivetrain
The Land Rover Defender is set to spawn a smaller EV that will serve as the brand's new entry-level model.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Volvo ES90 price and specs
The new Volvo ES90 liftback will be offered in two trim levels but with just one electric powertrain. Local deliveries begin early next year.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Porsche considering adding fake engine sounds, gear shifts to EVs
Upcoming Porsche EVs could come with fake engine noises and gear changes to increase their emotional appeal.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda's cleaner, more efficient Octavia and Kodiaq delayed for Australia
Mild-hybrid versions of the Skoda Octavia and Kodiaq will arrive in Australia next year, as the automaker continues to electrify its lineup.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance revealed: Hot EV quicker, meaner-looking than before
The facelifted Tesla Model Y Performance is quicker than before, has more range, and more aggressive styling inside and out.
11 Months Ago