William Stopford
GWM Tank 500 diesel debuts, but Australians will have to wait
The Tank 500 large SUV is gaining diesel power in Thailand this year, but GWM's Australian arm is waiting for a more powerful engine.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
The end of cheap Chinese cars? Government vows to end price wars
The Chinese government wants consumers to pay more for new cars as it looks to combat hyper-competitive price wars at home.
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William Stopford
2025 Jeep Gladiator price and specs: Only one variant left, but it's cheaper than before
The facelifted MY25 Jeep Gladiator offers more standard kit, but while the Rubicon is cheaper than before it's now the only grade remaining.
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Damion Smy
Tesla loses billion-dollar revenue source as US ditches fuel economy fines
Elon Musk’s EV company has lost a significant income stream due to the end of US penalties for automakers that exceed fuel economy standards.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Next Chevrolet Camaro to follow the ‘formula'... if it happens
GM says it has the ‘formula’ for a new Camaro, but its president says the shrinking sports car market means it’s not a sure thing – yet.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Volvo XC90: Another generation confirmed for popular large SUV
There will be a petrol-engined third-generation Volvo XC90, and it could feature a long range plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Renault Koleos price and specs: Ageing mid-size SUV gets tweaked flagship
New wheels are the headline act in a very modest MY25 Renault Koleos update, but there are deals on offer for the French brand's oldest SUV.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 GWM Haval H7 price and specs
The GWM Haval H7 is a more distinctively styled take on the Haval H6 mid-size SUV, available exclusively as a front-wheel drive hybrid.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Hyundai Palisade: V6 and diesel to be axed in favour of four-cylinder and hybrid
New powertrains for the second-generation Palisade large SUV have been revealed in ADR documents, confirming the V6’s and diesel's demise.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe drops troublesome transmission
A model-year update for the Hyundai Santa Fe large SUV will bring a switch back to a conventional automatic transmission, in the US at least.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV
Chery is launching its largest vehicle yet in Australia, a three-row plug-in hybrid crossover SUV to take on rivals from Kia and Mazda... and likely at a much lower price.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australian car manufacturing could and should return, says local CEO
A period of unfavourable exchange rates killed local car manufacturing, says Premcar's CEO, but it's ripe for a revival.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Subaru Australia says customers will decide its powertrains, not government
The introduction of Australia's NVES means brands will be penalised for 'dirty' vehicles, but Subaru says it isn't concerned.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Fake Chinese police car driver busted in Sydney for illegal weapons, impersonating police
Police have charged the 21-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class wearing Chinese ‘Poilce’ lettering with a range of offences.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz A-Class to live on a little longer
The smallest Mercedes-Benz has been given a lifeline until 2028, staying in showrooms two years longer than originally planned.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Omoda 9: Chery group's priciest model yet in Australia is a 395kW PHEV SUV
The Omoda 9 is quicker and more powerful than any Chery- or Jaecoo-badged vehicle ever offered in Australia, but it's also more expensive.
1 Year Ago