Damion Smy
2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS seven-seat SUV to take aim at Kia Sorento PHEV in Australia
Jaecoo’s first seven-seat SUV for Australian showrooms will arrive later this year with plug-in hybrid power.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: World's fastest production car confirmed for Australia – with a catch
One of just 30 examples of the 496km/h Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar to be produced globally has been secured for Australia.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia
GWM is expected to add another boxy SUV to its local lineup, but while the Haval H7 Plus looks like the Tank 300, it's a very different beast.
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Josh Nevett
Slow-selling Honda Civic and Accord safe in Australia
Despite slow sales, Honda won't cull the Civic and Accord in Australia as it rolls out new models and updates across its lineup.
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Derek Fung
Porsche to sell off stakes in Bugatti and Rimac
By the end of 2026 Bugatti will be an independent automaker, with Volkswagen's Porsche subsidiary selling its stake to venture capital firms.
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James Wong
Zeekr 8X and 9X 'could easily' spawn EVs, says chief engineer
The man who led the engineering of Zeekr's new SUVs says both could "easily" support EV drivetrains – though there are no current plans to do so.
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia
GWM will be the only brand in Australia to offer two separate plug-in hybrid utes. The Cannon Hi4-T will join the Cannon Alpha PHEV later in 2026.
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William Stopford
2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore
GWM’s upcoming Wey premium sub-brand has revealed a huge plug-in hybrid luxury SUV at the Beijing motor show today.
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Derek Fung
2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China
A new BYD Atto 3 has been launched in China with a longer, sharper body, and support for the company's flash charging system.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux vs Mitsubishi Triton: Australia’s last manual utes
The Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton are duking it out for the title of the last manual-transmission utes available in Australia.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
The Chinese cars from non-Chinese brands that we're most excited for
New Chinese cars are coming to Australia not just via Chinese brands like BYD, Chery and GWM, but also through much more familiar and established brands.
4 Months Ago
Paul Maric
Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch with Australian testing
After a 25-year hiatus, the Freelander brand has returned with a new global SUV lineup, and Australian roads are already being used to dial it in.
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Derek Fung
Stellantis to focus on Fiat, Peugeot, Jeep and Ram, but won't axe other brands – report
As part of its upcoming strategic plan, Stellantis won't axe any of its 14 brands, but will concentrate on four core marques.
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Derek Fung
Hyundai Ioniq V: Dramatically styled EV debuts in Beijing
Hyundai is developing new China-specific EV and EREV models, and the Ioniq V is the first model in this Chinese product offensive.
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Ben Zachariah
Vehicles of the Australian Defence Force
The Land Rover is arguably the best-known vehicle used by the ADF, but times have changed and there are now many interesting vehicles used.
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CarExpert
Hot Wheels offering the chance to immortalise your car
Ever wanted to see your own custom car turned into a Hot Wheels toy? That chance is coming soon, as the tour returns to Australia.
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