William Stopford
Affordable Chinese brand heading upmarket with new LandCruiser-size SUV
Leapmotor plans to offer everything from tiny city cars through to large, luxurious SUVs, and will soon launch new flagship models.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
European automakers, EU keen to create their own 'kei car' category
The European Union and European automakers may come together to create a new class of small, efficient and cheap car.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
KGM teases boxy new Ford Ranger rival to replace ex-SsangYong Musso
Korean brand KGM has teased what appears to be a replacement for its Musso ute, with tougher, more modern styling.
1 Year Ago
Alborz Fallah
Australia’s road toll climbs despite record speeding fines
Despite record revenue from traffic infringement enforcements, the Australian national road toll continues to grow.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Roadside assistance now available off-grid in Australia
Australian iPhone users can now call for roadside assistance if they strike trouble in areas without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
1 Year Ago
Ben Zachariah
Renault Sport may be revived to bridge gap to Alpine – report
Renault could be about to backflip on its decision to drop the RS badge – with new sporty models said to be on the way.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Diesel power not ruled out for Volkswagen's new Kia Sorento fighter
While Volkswagen has confirmed a plug-in hybrid Tayron for Australia, it has yet to lock in the 1000km-range turbo-diesel powertrain.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Diesel could be dead in a decade, says Toyota
The clock is ticking on diesel engines according to Toyota, which says could help Australia become a leader in hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Multiple Mazda models recalled
Certain Mazda CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 vehicles may have a software programming issue preventing the correct fuel level from being displayed.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Influx of brands to Australia poses threat to car industry, says Toyota
Toyota Australia says brands prioritising speed to market have got it all wrong and could tarnish the local industry as a result.
1 Year Ago
Ben Zachariah
Not all parking fines are the same – what you need to know
It could be a case of ‘catch me if you can’ when it comes to some parking fines – if you’re willing to take the gamble.
1 Year Ago
Ben Zachariah
Endangered, but not extinct: V8 and V12 engines to live on
Even though a ban on new combustion-powered vehicles is coming in Europe, Mercedes-Benz says it'll continue to make V8s and V12s for as long as there's customer demand.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Flush door handles: Volkswagen CEO hates them, China may ban them
Flush-fitting door handles certainly look cool, but Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer isn't a fan, and Chinese regulators may soon ban them.
1 Year Ago
Toby Hagon
Banned! The car that’s too quick for Aussie drag strips
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is not only the most powerful new car you can buy – it’s now also the fastest production car on the drag strip.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV just got cheaper
GWM is offering $2000 off Haval Jolion Hybrid vehicles, one of a raft of deals it's running until September 30, 2025.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2027 Ram 'Dakota': CEO confirms long-awaited Ford Ranger rival
Ram is launching a new mid-size ute in 2027 to take on the Ford Ranger in North America, and it's almost certain to be sold in Australia too.
1 Year Ago