William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
Enhanced safety tech and new wheel and steering wheel designs mark the changes for the 2026 Kia Sorento, due here before the end of 2025.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
No price rises as GWM Australia picks up emissions credits
Australia’s most popular Chinese brand says it’s already ahead of emissions regulations – meaning no price rises for its local lineup.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
GWM wants to be a top-five auto brand in Australia ‘sustainably’
Australia's best-selling Chinese car brand is targeting long-term success rather than a rapid rise to the top of the sales charts.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Mercedes-AMG C43 almost $20k cheaper despite more power, equipment
Mercedes-AMG has given the C43 an extra 10kW of power and a glut of extra equipment, while slashing almost $20,000 from the price.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class flagship gets thousands in extra kit for $100 more
You can now get a Mercedes-Benz C300 with more kit than before for only $100 more, or the same price as a plug-in hybrid C350e.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
How brake lights on the front of cars could reduce crashes
A study has suggested green lights on the front of a vehicle to show when it’s braking could save lives and reduce injury.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
GWM has more new SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GWM will launch two new SUV models – the Haval H7 and Tank 500 PHEV – in Australia within a matter of months.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
GWM to triple EV lineup in Australia
Already hot for hybrids, the Chinese manufacturer said it will have three EVs in local showrooms before the end of next year.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport successor has boxy body, may drop Sport designation
The SUV that replaces the decade-old Mitsubishi Pajero Sport will be a blockier, more upright model and it could even bring back an old name.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Renault Master price and specs
The Renault Master is now available only in two lengths, with the shortest priced from $57,990 drive-away for a limited time.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Polestar boss says new Australian emissions regulations 'didn't kill the weekend'
The boss of electric vehicle brand Polestar says new emissions laws “didn’t kill the weekend” despite “scaremongering” from opponents.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 price and specs
Hyundai is bringing its new flagship electric SUV to Australia in just one fully loaded, dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Is it legal for auto brands to make you service your car at their dealers to keep your warranty?
Many auto brands now offer extended warranties in Australia on the condition of servicing with the manufacturer’s dealers, but is this legal?
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake: Sleek petrol, EV wagon a chance for Australia
The latest Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is longer, lower and wider, while packing a pair of electric powertrains with mild-hybrid ones to follow.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Mahindra studying its first hybrid models
The Indian automaker – which does not have a hybrid on sale anywhere – is looking to leverage the powertrain technology’s rise in popularity.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Tesla adds Grok AI assistant to its vehicles
Artificial Intelligence software from Elon Musk's 'X’ social media platform is now in all Tesla cars sold in the US; Australia may follow.
1 Year Ago