Jordan Mulach
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Plug-in hybrid ute up to $5000 more expensive than V6 diesel
The Ford Ranger PHEV has been priced for Australia, and you'll pay a premium over the turbo-diesel dual-cab to get the hybrid technology.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
How to keep your car safe during Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred is expected to soon wreak havoc on Queensland and northern New South Wales. Here's how to keep your car safe.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 pushes past Isuzu D-Max in Australia's top 10 best-sellers
The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid was Australia's third best-selling ute and sixth best-selling vehicle overall in February 2025.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Audi A6 Avant revealed: Petrol and diesel wagon joins e-tron EV
The latest Audi A6 has been uncovered, first in Avant wagon guise with a choice of petrol and diesel engines.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS February 2025: Petrol, diesel and EV sales drop as PHEVs, hybrids surge
Electric vehicles slumped in February thanks to another bad month for Tesla, but BYD helped propel plug-in hybrids to new heights.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Mahindra XUV700 price and specs: Higher prices for updated SUV
Mahindra has increased prices across the XUV700 range in Australia, coinciding with the arrival of new interior trim and tech upgrades.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Tesla sales drop again in another rocky month for EV brand
Tesla sales have fallen for another month, with both of its electric vehicles experiencing double-digit sales declines.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Slow down! Experts call for more 30km/h speed limits in this Australian state
Victoria's infrastructure advisory body wants a speed limit reduction to 30km/h on more roads, a proposal welcomed by health experts.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Ford won't take on GM with a large American SUV in Australia
Ford Australia says it currently has no plans to add larger US-market SUVs to the local portfolio alongside the converted F-150 pickup truck.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Move over, Ford Ranger – Toyota thinks an SUV will become Australia's best seller
Toyota thinks SUVs could soon replace utes as Australia's most popular new vehicles as new entrants make the ute segment more 'fragmented'.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Seat-swapping P-plate mates busted by police
A pair of provisional drivers – allegedly with cocaine in their systems – were busted trading places in a van near a police testing site.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mazda BT-50 recalled
More than 900 Mazda BT-50s have been recalled, with the ute's left leaf spring bracket found to have insufficient welds.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Ford Australia surprised by demand for more rugged Everest
Ford's new Everest Tremor is seeing strong customer response, and the company says it could account for 10 per cent of sales for the SUV.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter EV recalled
Certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans may lose power while driving and may also roll away when put in park.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Nissan GT-R axed: Godzilla finally dead after almost 18 years
After just over 17 years in production, the Nissan GT-R is bowing out with twin-turbo petrol power – but an electric rebirth seems likely.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Jeep Grand Cherokee axed: Former Toyota Prado nemesis dead in Australia
After close to three decades on the Australian market and amid a continued sales slump, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been discontinued.
1 Year Ago