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Audi's iconic five-cylinder engine could be spared the axe

Audi's iconic five-cylinder engine could be spared the axe

In a reversal of fortunes, the legendary five-cylinder turbo engine may live beyond the current Audi RS3, which was previously slated to be its last hurrah.

Nissan Patrol Y62 V8 end date confirmed for Australia as V6-powered Y63 waits in the wings

Damion Smy

Nissan Patrol Y62 V8 end date confirmed for Australia as V6-powered Y63 waits in the wings

Your final chance to pick up a V8 Patrol has arrived, several months before the new twin-turbo V6-powered Y63 arrives here in late 2026.

2 Months Ago

William Stopford

Returning Chinese brand set to offer a second ute in Australia, and there's a Ford connection

Chinese ute specialist JMC's return to Australia could involve a pair of utes, with the poshly named Grand Avenue being the more upmarket of the two.

2 Months Ago

Damion Smy

BMW iX5 electric SUV revealed with brand’s largest-ever battery

The new-generation X5 SUV will offer petrol, diesel, hybrid and hydrogen options, as well as BMW’s biggest EV battery yet in the electric iX5.

2 Months Ago

Police dismantle HSV rebirthing scheme

Ben Zachariah

Police dismantle HSV rebirthing scheme

A total of 10 allegedly stolen vehicles have been recovered by Victoria Police as part of raids across Melbourne.

2 Months Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Off-Road SUV

CarExpert

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Off-Road SUV

The Land Rover Defender takes the pain out of off-roading, offering clever technology and excellent comfort.

2 Months Ago

Kia Carnival High Roof: Taller model now not just for 'limousines'

Derek Fung

Kia Carnival High Roof: Taller model now not just for 'limousines'

The Kia Carnival High Roof, which has just on sale in South korea, is designed for the vertically gifted.

2 Months Ago

Suzuki "flattered" by Chery using one of its model's names

William Stopford

Suzuki "flattered" by Chery using one of its model's names

If the name of Chery's new ute sounds familiar to you, that's because Suzuki used it first – and it welcomes its revival.

2 Months Ago

Damion Smy

Lucid Cosmos leaked: Patent images reveal US brand's Tesla Model Y rival

Revealed in patent drawings, the Lucid Cosmos is the most affordable Lucid yet, set to take on the Tesla Model Y.

2 Months Ago

2026 Suzuki Jimny Rhino brings unique appearance, merch – but it'll cost you

Max Davies

2026 Suzuki Jimny Rhino brings unique appearance, merch – but it'll cost you

The Suzuki Jimny Rhino is finally here, but it commands a hefty price increase over the five-door XL it's based on.

2 Months Ago

2027 Chery Stockman: New Chinese diesel PHEV ute gets a very Aussie name

William Stopford

2027 Chery Stockman: New Chinese diesel PHEV ute gets a very Aussie name

Chery's first ute in Australia will offer a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain and a very blokey name.

2 Months Ago

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 revealed with new V8 engines

Damion Smy

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 revealed with new V8 engines

The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup has been revealed with next-generation LS V8 engines, making it the most powerful ever.

2 Months Ago

Top 10 mid-size PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Tace Clifford

Top 10 mid-size PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Here are our picks of the best plug-in hybrid medium SUVs for growing Aussie families keen to lower their fuel costs.

2 Months Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury Large SUV

CarExpert

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury Large SUV

A new generation may be waiting in the wings, but the current BMW X5 is still the benchmark in its segment.

2 Months Ago

BYD targets overtaking Toyota as world’s biggest automaker "in five years"

Dave Kavermann

BYD targets overtaking Toyota as world’s biggest automaker "in five years"

BYD's chairman has laid down a bold claim about the company's future growth, ultimately aiming to be the world's biggest automaker in the near future.

2 Months Ago

Next petrol BMW M3 won't be a plug-in hybrid, may offer a manual option

Derek Fung

Next petrol BMW M3 won't be a plug-in hybrid, may offer a manual option

While an electric BMW M3 is just around the corner, the petrol-powered version will escape major electrification.

2 Months Ago

Would you pay $300k for "the real last HSV V8"?

William Stopford

Would you pay $300k for "the real last HSV V8"?

HSV wanted to put a V8-powered Ranger Raptor rival into production but only ended up building one. Now you can buy it.

2 Months Ago