William Stopford
Volvo slashes pricing of EX30 and EX40 electric SUVs
Volvo has reduced prices of its smallest electric SUVs by between $7000 and $11,300 as it gets ready to launch the new EX60.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Toyota HiLux BEV: New electric ute priced for Australia
Toyota's new electric HiLux is pricier than the diesel range, but has come in cheaper than expected with a base price of $74,990 before on-roads.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota HiLux recalled
New-generation Toyota HiLux utes with bull or nudge bars fitted may have an incorrectly installed wiring harness that prevents the electric power steering from working.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalled
Just three A-Class vehicles are affected by a potential fault that could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle.
3 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
GAC won't confuse Australians with sub-brands
Several Chinese automakers are using sub-brands to expand in Australia, but GAC plans to keep things simple by maintaining a single brand identity.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Aston Martin DBX recalled
A mechanical defect in Aston Martin's only SUV could lead to a loss of steering control and reduced braking performance.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
Renault commits to EVs in Australia, promises further lineup expansion
Renault executives say they're planning to bring plenty of EVs to Australia, but it isn't clear which models or when.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Mazda CX-6e coming late 2026 with mid-$55,000 starting price
Mazda's China-sourced CX-6e will be its new EV rival to the popular Tesla Model Y when it arrives later this year, and it looks to be sharply priced.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Record fuel prices spark gouging probe as government threatens crackdown
Authorities say they will “come down like a tonne of bricks” on fuel price gouging amid record-high petrol and diesel prices.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Yet another Chinese car brand confirmed for Australia
After years of rumours, Chery's Jetour brand has now been confirmed for Australia, with a Sydney launch event set for May.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Fuel excise cut by Australian Government as petrol and diesel prices surge amid fuel crisis
Cheaper fuel is coming for at least three months after the government announced a national energy security plan to deal with the fuel crisis.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Maintenance delayed for one of Australia’s two remaining fuel refineries
A six-week shutdown of a Brisbane refinery has been pushed back from June to August, as the industry attempts to rectify widespread fuel shortages.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD reports first annual profit drop as EV battle reaches ‘knockout stage’
The Chinese brand’s profits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, despite knocking off Tesla as the world’s number-one EV maker.
3 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda needs to sell more EVs in Australia
Amid rising fuel prices, Skoda says it needs to increase its EV sales in Australia to meet tightening emissions targets.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Are cheaper European cars coming due to the Australia-EU free-trade agreement? Auto brands aren't sure yet
Australia’s free-trade agreement with Europe is good news, but brands are tempering expectations around what it may bring for new-car buyers.
3 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota Celica revival to be powered by 2.0-litre turbo hybrid – report
The first details are emerging about the first Toyota Celica in 20 years, which could be a turbo all-wheel drive bruiser.
3 Months Ago