William Stopford
Xpeng reveals its next attack on the Tesla Model Y
The G7 isn't just a political forum, it's a sleek new mid-sized electric SUV from Chinese brand Xpeng to take on the Tesla Model Y.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Subaru WRX tS manual one step closer to Australia
Subaru could soon add the option of a six-speed manual transmission to its flagship WRX tS sedan, the only variant that's currently CVT-only.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Isuzu Ute Australia: New sales record, top 10 finish with just two models
Isuzu enjoyed a strong 2024 in the Australian sales race, spurred on by impressive growth from its seven-seat SUV in particular.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Chery fights MG, BYD for title of Australia's cheapest electric SUV
Chery has taken $6000 off the price of its Omoda E5 electric SUV, now starting from $36,990 for a limited time.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' facelift leaked, and it doesn't just look like a Model 3
Tesla is giving its top-selling Model Y a fresh new look, with the so-called Juniper update set to launch this year.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Price wars! Chinese brands duke it out for title of Australia's cheapest SUV
The battle for Australia's cheapest SUV is on, and in the ring are two Chinese brands as other Asian brands watch from the sidelines.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Is Honda looking to take on the Toyota LandCruiser with a rebadged Nissan Patrol?
Honda says there's one benefit offered by its mooted merger with Nissan: the opportunity to sell some of the latter's large SUVs.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia electrifies Australian Open fleet with hybrids, EVs
For the first time in 24 years Kia is bringing an entirely electrified fleet to the Australian Open, including a mix of EV and hybrid models.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Father of Holden Monaro, VE Commodore retiring from GM after over 40 years
From Melbourne to Detroit, Australian Michael Simcoe has climbed the ranks in General Motors design. Now he's retiring after 42 years.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
BYD's electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why?
The Yangwang U9 has the unique ability to jump, even while driving autonomously. We're not sure such a skill is useful for a car.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Look out, LDV! Geely bringing electric vans to Australia
More Geely brands are coming to Australia, with electric commercial vehicle specialist Farizon the latest announcement.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Labor government promotes Chinese PHEV ute as new laws threaten turbo-diesel rivals
The boss of BYD's local distributor has appeared on Facebook alongside the federal energy minister, touting more than 5000 customer orders for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 ute.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2026 Toyota HiLux: ‘New-generation’ ute spied
A new Toyota HiLux has been spied testing in Thailand, but it has some key similarities with the current model.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Skoda Enyaq: Electric SUV gets greater range, fresh looks
Skoda has given its Enyaq electric SUV a new face and greater driving range. It's due in Australia later this year.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD is bringing Australia's first EV under $30,000
A new entry-level BYD Dolphin sees it slide under $30,000 before on-road costs, while the Atto 3 now starts from less than $40,000.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S: More power, higher price for updated sports car
Porsche has given the Carrera S a power boost on par with the old GTS, but it'll cost more to buy the mid-range 911.
1 Year Ago