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Chevrolet Silverado V8 probe expands to almost a million vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado V8 probe expands to almost a million vehicles

A recall to fix V8 engine failures in GM models such as the Chevrolet Silverado hasn’t prevented further failures, with a safety probe expanding to cover vehicles from outside the original recall.

Australian Government pledges to secure more fuel as part of $10 billion investment

William Stopford

Australian Government pledges to secure more fuel as part of $10 billion investment

Billions of dollars have been earmarked for the new Australian Fuel Security Reserve to increase domestic fuel supply amid shortages and price spikes.

4 Months Ago

2027 Omoda 4 small SUV to take on Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona in Australia

Dave Kavermann

2027 Omoda 4 small SUV to take on Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona in Australia

The new Omoda 4 small SUV is due in Australia next year, targeting young buyers with sharp pricing and bold styling.

4 Months Ago

Damion Smy

JAC mulling luxury EV brand to rival Denza, Zeekr in Australia

JAC Australia is looking at bringing one of the Chinese automaker’s premium electric vehicle sub-brands to local showrooms.

4 Months Ago

Australian distributor assures Xpeng owners amid court battle

Damion Smy

Australian distributor assures Xpeng owners amid court battle

The original importer of Xpeng models in Australia has assured owners it will continue supporting warranties and providing aftersales service.

4 Months Ago

Hyundai Ioniq V a possibility for Australia

Derek Fung

Hyundai Ioniq V a possibility for Australia

The Hyundai Ioniq V revealed in Beijing may not be a China-exclusive model, with the company studying sales in Australia, Asia and elsewhere.

4 Months Ago

Ford Bronco coming to Australia, but not the one you expected

Paul Maric

Ford Bronco coming to Australia, but not the one you expected

Ford Australia's first model from China will be an electrified member of the Bronco family, but it's not a rugged, body-on-frame off-roader.

4 Months Ago

Damion Smy

First JAC EV heading to Australia as Chinese brand looks beyond dual-cab utes

Could this be Australia’s new cheapest electric car? JAC is bringing a sample E30X hatch here, while also planning a Ford Everest rival.

4 Months Ago

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: New-generation sedan priced for Australia, including EVs

William Stopford

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: New-generation sedan priced for Australia, including EVs

The new mild-hybrid and electric Mercedes-Benz CLA is arriving imminently, with prices ranging from $66,500 to $91,300 before on-road costs.

4 Months Ago

William Stopford

Another Chinese luxury brand spied testing in Australia

Chinese premium brand Avatr may have Australia in mind for its next right-hand drive export market, with its 07 mid-size SUV spied testing.

4 Months Ago

First electric BMW M3 won’t cost a lot more than the petrol version – report

Marton Pettendy

First electric BMW M3 won’t cost a lot more than the petrol version – report

BMW M’s sales chief says the quad-motor, 1000hp sports sedan will be priced “in the same ballpark” as the next combustion-powered M3.

4 Months Ago

Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper

Damion Smy

Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper

A cab/chassis version of the Hunter PHEV ute has been confirmed for Australian showrooms, and is due before the end of 2026.

4 Months Ago

BYD, Tesla, MG and Skoda the latest brands to earn five-star safety ratings

William Stopford

BYD, Tesla, MG and Skoda the latest brands to earn five-star safety ratings

The new Tesla Model Y L, MG 4 EV Urban and BYD Seal 6 and updated Skoda Octavia have all earned five-star safety ratings.

4 Months Ago

Cadillac Lyriq EV prices cut with new drive-away offer

William Stopford

Cadillac Lyriq EV prices cut with new drive-away offer

Cadillac is offering a national drive-away price of $95,000 for its Lyriq electric SUV, while its list price makes it eligible for federal incentives.

4 Months Ago

Chery ute naming competition: Voting open, shortlist includes a dig at the BYD Shark

William Stopford

Chery ute naming competition: Voting open, shortlist includes a dig at the BYD Shark

Chery has asked Australians to pick a name for its new ute, and the shortlist includes some iconic Australian names.

4 Months Ago

Honda to delay next-generation ZR-V, Accord after expensive EV cancellations – report

Derek Fung

Honda to delay next-generation ZR-V, Accord after expensive EV cancellations – report

Replacements for a number of Honda and Acura models, including the Accord and ZR-V, have been delayed until 2030, at the earliest.

4 Months Ago

2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid prices: New ‘performance hybrid’ variants are the priciest, most powerful LandCruisers ever

William Stopford

2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid prices: New ‘performance hybrid’ variants are the priciest, most powerful LandCruisers ever

New V6 petrol-electric variants of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series go on sale mid-year, priced $8900 higher than their diesel counterparts.

4 Months Ago