Derek Fung
Toyota MR2 may be delayed due to 'braking, steering, and driving' difficulties
The long-awaited successor to the Toyota MR2 may be delayed as the automaker sorts out the mid-engine platform's handling.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Suzuki Jimny deliveries halted in Australia
An ‘operational error’ has forced Australian Suzuki dealers to stop all deliveries of the five-door version of its popular off-road SUV.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia’s new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss
The distributor of some of Australia's smallest, most economical vehicles has criticised the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for a litany of reasons.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Get ready for price rises, warns Suzuki Queensland boss
Suzuki Queensland says it expects to increase prices should it incur emissions fines, and it says it won't be alone in doing so.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2026 Suzuki Jimny: Updated off-roader locked in for Australian launch
The three-door Suzuki Jimny is receiving a safety upgrade to match the five-door XL. The updated model is due on sale here in early 2026.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Suzuki Fronx price and specs
The Fronx is Suzuki's new entry-level SUV, but it's offered in just one highly specified trim priced at $28,990 before on-road costs.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
EVs banned by global shipping company due to fire hazard
A major transport company has told customers it will no longer allow EVs or PHEVs on its ships, citing fire risks from lithium-ion batteries.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
New Maserati supercar may bring back the manual gearbox
Maserati says it may bring back the manual transmission with a new supercar co-developed with Alfa Romeo.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Honda offers include eight-year warranty, thousands off hybrid SUVs
The Japanese brand is trimming several thousand dollars from the price of certain ZR-V and CR-V SUVs, while offering a longer warranty.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
'Budget' Tesla Model Y spied: How EV brand will get the price down
Goodbye glass roof and so long light bars. Here's what else Tesla has removed to bring costs down for its more affordable Model Y.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Nissan Ariya price and specs
More than three years after it entered production, the Nissan Ariya is arriving in local showrooms with a base price of under $60,000.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Nissan Ariya order books open in Australia six years after its global debut
After years of delays, Nissan Australia has started taking orders for its first electric SUV, the Tesla Model Y-rivalling Ariya.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Peugeot and Fiat parent steal design boss back from Renault
After a successful stint at Renault, Gilles Vidal is return to Stellantis to head up design for the automaker's European brands.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Cheaper Hyundai Ioniq 2 EV spied testing ahead of official reveal
Hyundai has been spied testing another small electric SUV, with this one set to slot between the Inster and Kona Electric and wear the Ioniq 2 badge.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
GWM upgrades its answer to the Toyota Prado – again
The GWM Tank 500 will offer one of two PHEV powertrains within three months, but the Chinese-market facelift is off-limits for now.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Petrol power is enjoying a resurgence at General Motors – report
General Motors was phasing out a raft of combustion-powered models in favour of EVs. Now, it's reportedly reversing course.
1 Year Ago