Damion Smy
Volkswagen Golf-sized Leapmotor B05 EV hatch set for Munich reveal
Leapmotor is leaping into a growing segment, with plans to reveal a rival to the likes of the MG 4 and Cupra Born at next month's Munich motor show.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list
Australian electric car drivers could soon be paying more as part of new tax reforms laid out by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
One of Honda's joint-venture partners in China is getting ready to bail
Dongfeng, one of Honda's joint-venture partners in China, has put its half share of their engine company up for sale.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Polestar 2 gets more range, faster charging for no extra cost
The base Polestar 2 gets more range and faster charging, while other updates across the range include new options and a revised colour palette.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford Ranger Black Edition returns for $1000 less
The limited-run Ranger Black Edition returns to local showrooms at a lower price, escaping the price hike across the rest of the MY26 lineup.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed as performance-focused hybrid SUV
There's no extra power, but the Japan-exclusive Nissan X-Trail Nismo gets a retuned all-wheel drive system, steering and suspension.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Nissan X-Trail facelift brings more tech, rugged-looking Rock Creek
The Nissan X-Trail has been refreshed in Japan with new technology and styling tweaks inside and out, though it's unclear when these updates will come to Australia.
4 Months Ago
Elle Baillieu
Honda HR-V e:HEV: A small SUV with big city smarts
SPONSORED: Honda's 'High-riding Revolutionary Vehicle' is one of the OG small SUVs, and the latest hybrid version packs plenty of smarts.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Nissan Ariya electric SUV charges into Australia with special offers
Nissan is offering a free three-phase onboard charger and a free home charger for eligible buyers of its upcoming Ariya electric SUV.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Wild new Cupra Tindaya concept teased – without a steering wheel
The Spanish brand says its latest concept car will preview the edgy new look of its next-generation models, both inside and out.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
New Raptor revealed with 330kW PHEV powertrain, but it’s not a Ford Ranger
Ford's iconic off-road nameplate has been applied to a high-output plug-in hybrid Chinese SUV – and it could land here under another name.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
EV fast chargers pose health threat as ‘pollutant hot spots’, but there's a solution
Dangerous air particles around EV fast-charging stations pose a health threat, according to new research – but the vehicles aren't the problem.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Ram 1500 Rebel prices: Off-road-ready pickup arrives to tackle Silverado ZR2
The Rebel is a more off-road-ready version of the turbo six-powered Ram 1500, finally launched in Australia to take on the V8-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2.
4 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Pedestrian deaths are driving up the road toll
A sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities has helped push Australia’s road toll to its highest level in 15 years.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz spied testing an EV sedan that doesn't look like a spaceship
The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class looks rather normal, as part of a move away from wildly styled electric passenger cars first previewed by the new CLA.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Nissan X-Trail Nismo teased ahead of imminent debut
Nissan is giving its X-Trail mid-size SUV a sporty Nismo makeover, and the covers are set to come off on August 21.
4 Months Ago