William Stopford
MG's new premium EVs may not be MGs for long
For now, new premium EVs from China's IM Motors are sold through MG showrooms and wear an MG badge. At some point, that may change.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 MG IM6 price and specs
MG Motor Australia's growing electric vehicle (EV) lineup now includes the IM6, a mid-size SUV with premium aspirations but sharp pricing.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Honda Prelude has no direct competition, say Australian bosses
Honda says the new, sixth-generation Prelude can't be pigeonholed into a single vehicle category, saying it will have broader appeal.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Born VZ: EV hot hatch coming early 2026, more affordable options could follow
Cupra's hot RWD EV hatchback has been delayed (again) to early next year. The return of cheaper models is being planned too.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford posts $77.6 billion record revenue amid tariff losses
The US automaker has fared best of all since tariffs were introduced, but forecast an even higher $4.66 billion cost because of them.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Honda Prelude: Reborn coupe confirmed for Australia
The Prelude name will return to Australia for the first time in almost 25 years with a new hybrid sixth-generation coupe.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
BMW X3 recalled
BMW is recalling 113 examples of its new-generation X3 as its outer rear head restraints may move or detach in the event of an accident.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai Inster recalled
Missing caps on retaining studs in certain Hyundai Insters may result in injury to people reaching under the driver's seat.
11 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
GWM becomes a permanent resident at former GM Holden proving ground
The Chinese brand will locally develop its models at the Lang Lang test facility owned by Vietnamese automaker VinFast.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Leon Sportstourer PHEV here in October with 120km EV range
Cupra Australia will launch the Leon Sportstourer wagon later this year. A 200kW PHEV will come first, followed by a 245kW AWD hero in 2026.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG S6 EV breaks cover as new Tesla Model Y rival
The MG S6 EV is the brand's new mid-size electric SUV, slotting in above the MG S5 EV and offering up to 266kW of power.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Terramar PHEV here in November
Cupra will beat VW to the punch with a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV Down Under, with the all-new Terramar VZe slated for a November arrival.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Nissan to close the first factory it opened overseas
Nissan's first factory outside of Japan will be closing down in 2026 as the company seeks to close seven of its 17 car plants.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
A Suzuki Jimny ute "would be awesome", says small-car brand's local chief
Suzuki Australia has its hand raised for a ute and other commercial vehicles based on the beloved Jimny, but will its head office listen?
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Formentor: Updated top-seller delayed to 2026
The local launch of the facelifted Cupra Formentor range has been pushed back until next year, nearly 12 months after it was initially due.
11 Months Ago