William Stopford
Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt
Kia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
China’s Skywell isn’t aiming for the stars in Australian EV sales race
Skywell is set to become one of the many Chinese car brands launching in Australia in the near future, but it doesn't want to take on Tesla.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade price and specs
Isuzu's new beefed-up ute is gearing up to hit the market, co-developed by Australian automotive powerhouse Walkinshaw.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
McLaren could get a new owner with EV experience
McLaren looks set to change hands again, less than a year after its current Bahraini owners took full control of the British brand.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen announces pay cuts as profits fall
Volkswagen has asked its German workers to accept a 10 per cent pay reduction in a bid to cut costs and protect itself into the future.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab
Kia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?
Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Ford’s Ranger-sized electric ute to be a “game changer” – CEO
Ford's upcoming electric pickup is expected to share similar dimensions to the Ranger, and the brand's is CEO already hyping it up.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Europe locks in tougher tariffs on Chinese EVs
Europe is only slightly reducing some of its aggressive tariffs on EVs imported from China, risking retribution from the Asian nation.
2 Years Ago
Josh Nevett
Why the BYD Shark 6 ute isn't going electric
BYD says it isn't planning an electric version of the Shark 6, arguing that plug-in hybrid powertrains are ideal for ute applications.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Hyundai’s next hydrogen fuel-cell SUV previewed
Hyundai's successor to the Nexo FCEV is due in the first half of 2025. It's claimed to be more powerful and showcases a new design language.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
Porsche 911 Turbo going hybrid, GT3 could go turbo
Porsche is reportedly set make the 911 faster and cleaner, with the Turbo going hybrid, and the GT3 gaining turbos or hybrid tech.
2 Years Ago
Josh Nevett
2026 BYD Shark 6 upgrade will see it match HiLux, Ranger towing capacity
BYD will launch a version of the Shark 6 ute with an uprated 3500kg braked towing capacity in 2026, bringing it into line with key rivals.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
2025 Skoda Kodiaq is a 195kW go-fast family SUV
The new Skoda Kodiaq RS gets a power and torque boost as well as a major tech bump. It's slated to land in Australia around July of 2025.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yet
Kia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?
If Kia builds a Tasman-based SUV to take on the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X, its local arm wants to bring it here.
2 Years Ago