Max Davies
2026 Honda ZR-V price and specs: Cheaper hybrids join the fray
Honda is continuing to expand its hybrid offerings in Australia, with two new e:HEV variants joining the lightly updated ZR-V mid-size SUV range.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Suzuki e Vitara priced from $46,990 drive-away – over $10k more than BYD Atto 2
Early-bird discounts for the first 100 customers may not be enough to make Suzuki’s first electric SUV price-competitive with rivals.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
China suspends robotaxi permits after mass outage
Around 100 autonomous cars were stranded for hours in Wuhan, China, prompting a nationwide pause on new approvals and a ban for one company.
4 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor won't just export carbon copies of the models it sells in China
The Chinese EV brand says its export-market cars are being developed with input from Stellantis engineers – and Australia could get its own tune if the business case stacks up.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Jeep, Ram sales surge pushes Stellantis back into profit
After heavy financial losses, strong North American demand and new models have helped Stellantis return to profit.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM Australia fixed chassis tuning that was "not good", and its updates are going global
The fruit of GWM's Australian-led efforts to improve the ride and handling of its vehicles will be enjoyed by other markets as well.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Edition R+ brings lairier looks for less
A new special-edition version of the warmed-up C43 adds an AMG styling kit for the first time, but reduces the price tag by more than $4000.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
New Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale option confirmed for Australia
Tweaked suspension, shift strategies and subtle design changes form a package designed to make Ferrari’s SUV sharper through corners.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM Ora EV hatch dead, being replaced by identically priced SUV
It might look almost identical, but the GWM Ora 5 is larger than the oft-overlooked hatchback it's replacing mid-year and yet it costs the same.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Jeep Avenger facelift with illuminated grille unveiled
The facelifted Jeep Avenger has made its public debut in Rio de Janeiro, but details about the updated car will come later.
4 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor wants to take on BYD and Chery with just one brand
The Stellantis-backed brand says it sees other Chinese brands as its real rivals in Australia, but for now it won’t copy their multi-brand strategy.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Geely previews next-generation Galaxy concept and 745kW off-road platform
China's Geely has showcased its new design language and hybrid technologies, plus a 1000hp tri-motor 4WD platform at Auto China 2026.
4 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor fixes one of its most annoying 'features'
The Chinese brand says new export-market models will get a physical key, while existing models are expected to follow with a model-year update.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford follows GM in boosting its 2026 financial forecast after tariff refunds
The second US auto giant in as many days has lifted its earnings outlook, with tariff refunds providing a much-needed boost.
4 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor D19 flagship SUV could be headed to Australia
The Chinese brand’s new top-shelf SUV is likely for local release, with Leapmotor's export-market localisation program set to finish within 12 months.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc Hybrid revealed, Australian plans unclear
The German brand has revealed early details of its new hybrid system, which will debut in the Volkswagen Golf hatch and T-Roc small SUV.
4 Months Ago