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William Stopford
Kia's Hyundai Palisade cousin remains shut out of Australia
Australia has missed out on the three-row Kia Telluride SUV since the current model launched in 2019, and it's set to miss out on its replacement, too.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia isn’t sure about PHEV utes
Kia's Tasman could receive battery power during its lifecycle, but the company has cast doubt on whether it'll launch a plug-in hybrid.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia
The Kia Tasman won't require AdBlue in Australia as local-market vehicles are designed to meet less stringent emissions standards.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia's other ute could miss the boat to Australia
Kia is working on a dedicated electric ute, but planned US production means it's likely off the table for Australia.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms
Kia says local engineering companies have already approached it about making a more offroad-ready version of the Tasman ute.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
The Toyota RAV-X is a tough SUV concept
Australia’s most popular SUV gets the Dakar treatment at SEMA, but don't expect to see the RAV-X at your local Toyota dealer any time soon.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro undercuts rivals with runout deal
Chinese mid-sized SUV undercuts its key rivals, at least until the end of the year, following generous discount for the 2024 Tiggo 7 Pro.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
VFACTS October 2024: Toyota RAV4 still on top as HiLux closes gap to Ranger
The Toyota RAV4 has won the sales race in five of the 10 months of 2024, but that may not be enough to defeat the Ford Ranger.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Nissan Juke Hybrid still under study for Australia
Nissan is still evaluating the prospects of a Yaris Cross Hybrid rival, with the Juke Hybrid crossover under consideration for Australia.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Toyota Celica, MR2 revival one step closer
Toyota has subtly hinted at a range of new performance models, headlined by modern takes on the MR2 and Celica sports cars.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for 'ADVNTR'
Kia America has shown off a rugged EV9 electric off-roader concept alongside a futuristic camper van based on the Concept PV5 electric van.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
New Toyota HiLux not due until 2026 – report
The new Toyota HiLux is reportedly coming in 2026 – not 2025 as expected – and it could be a update of the current ute rather than all-new.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2026 Kia EV2 spied: EV hatch will take on Volkswagen ID.2
The Kia EV2 is a new, boxy electric vehicle that has been developed with the European market front of mind.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
China’s Chery aims upmarket with new Jaecoo SUVs
Jaecoo is coming to Australia in 2025, and has revealed a new small SUV called the J5 to slot in under its previously revealed J7.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2026 Lexus ES: Hybrid luxury sedan spied with refreshed styling
A facelifted Lexus ES has been spied in China, but will it feature the company's new-generation hybrid powertrain?
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota GR86 goes turbo and all-wheel drive - but not for production
Toyota has finally given the GR86 turbo power, but this is only a tribute to iconic racers from the brand and won't be sold to the public.
1 Year Ago