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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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?
1 Year 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.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Suzuki Australia won't start price war with Chinese rivals
Suzuki's "undeniably reliable, quality" cars will keep it a step ahead of increasing competition, says the Japanese brand's Australian boss.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5: Higher prices, more equipment for new mid-size luxury SUV
The third-generation Audi Q5 is set to land in Australia next month, with a starting price $7600 higher than the outgoing model's.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
‘Record-setting’ new 400km/h Tesla Roadster still on the way
Five years after it started taking deposits – and with a production version yet to be shown – Tesla says its Roadster is still on the way.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
2026 Cupra Leon Hatch due in October with mild-hybrid, long-range PHEV to follow
Spain's renewed take on the VW Golf will offer both mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid tech when it arrives Down Under later this year.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Multiple Peugeot models recalled for fire risk
Peugeots with the brand's new mild-hybrid powertrain may have a loose connection between the fuel pump and rail, posing a fire risk.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia isn’t ready for EVs, says Suzuki distributor boss
Suzuki owners aren't cutting-edge, early adopter buyers says the boss of the brand's Queensland distributor, arguing most buyers don't want EVs.
1 Year Ago