William Stopford
Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV locked in for Australia
Zeekr's first plug-in hybrid vehicle for Australia is set to be the large 8X luxury SUV, which offers up to 1030kW of power.
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Marton Pettendy
Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute
The upcoming JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid ute is undergoing local chassis development led by Multimatic’s Michael Barber.
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William Stopford
Over 100 NSW service stations run out of diesel, and some have no fuel at all
Dozens of service stations in New South Wales have run out of fuel, while over 100 still have petrol but their diesel supply has run dry.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be joined by an in-house developed hybrid powertrain, rather than another one borrowed from Toyota.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
No fuel rationing in Australia yet, but consider working from home – Bowen
The Australian Government isn't sounding alarms about Australia's fuel supply yet, but it says recommendations to work from home are sound.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Mazda CX-5: How emissions laws strangled new SUV's engine
Mazda Australia has explained why the new CX-5's petrol engine makes less grunt, and why we're not taking Europe's mild-hybrid version.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Mazda isn't rushing to add more PHEVs despite new emissions regulations
Mazda says it has enough medium-to-large plug-in hybrid SUVs to satisfy the market, and is focusing on EVs to meet new emissions regulations.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
'You get what you pay for': Renault Australia boss snubs cheap Chinese cars
Renault Australia says it can "survive" in the local market despite posting significantly lower sales than many more budget-friendly brands.
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William Stopford
Kia K4 recalled
Almost 5000 Kia K4s are being recalled as the rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly.
3 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BMW tuner AC Schnitzer will shutdown by end of 2026
The current incarnation of BMW tuner AC Schnitzer will be shut down by end of the 2026, but the brand may live on in new hands.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
We test Bridgestone’s new Potenza RE005 performance tyre
The new Bridgestone RE005 has been designed for enthusiasts, but can it topple the segment leader? Ben Zachariah travelled to Thailand to find out.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Five models that could turn around Jeep Australia's sales slide
An opulent full-size SUV, a hybrid mid-sizer, a lairy V8 off-roader... Jeep has some interesting models overseas, though sadly most are only left-hand drive.
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CarExpert
Seven things we like about the new MG7
SPONSORED: There’s plenty to like about the new MG7 – a new sports sedan in a once-popular sector of the Aussie auto market.
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Derek Fung
It's official now: Jaguar Land Rover confirms design boss is leaving
Three months after reports indicated he had been sacked, Jaguar Land Rover's design chief has confirmed he will be leaving the automaker.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Voices grow for biodiesel use, but technology has moved on
Decades of government inaction on biofuels have left Australia vulnerable, yet there are green shoots of hope – if we act now.
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William Stopford
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross price and specs
It lives in the shadow of the hot-selling Toyota RAV4, but the recently refreshed Corolla Cross is better equipped than before and can be had in GR Sport trim.
3 Months Ago