James Wong
Subaru Australia wants a seven-seater SUV
Could Subaru make another Ascent into the three-row SUV market? The brand's local director says such a vehicle is "high on the agenda" for Australia.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Why Subaru's new EV won't wear the Outback badge in Australia
Subaru Australia decided not to call the Trailseeker EV the E-Outback as the two cars are fundamentally different, argues the local boss.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen will reveal the production ID. Polo EV this year, and the prototypes it's testing in the meantime are less disguised than ever.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV
GWM is launching its largest, most luxurious SUV yet in China under its premium Wey brand, but it's unclear if it'll come to Australia.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
ANCAP calls for Australian ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others
The boss of Australia’s automotive safety body has called for new laws in China to be adopted here without delay.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained
Demand for advanced semiconductors by AI, and the phasing out of older computer chips, is mounting pressure – and costs – on the auto industry.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won't get
The Across SUV adds new badges to Toyota's best-seller but it won’t threaten the RAV4’s Australian sales crown.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
iPhone designer thinks touchscreens shouldn't be used for key car controls
The car industry got carried away with touchscreens, says the designer of the iPhone and the Ferrari Luce's interior, and they're the "wrong" tech for key vehicle controls.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Mazda CX-5 receives raft of cost-cutting measures
Mazda has made some changes with its new CX-5, some of which you may see and touch, that are aimed at keeping its production costs down.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD eyes fleets as next step to growing Australian sales
BYD wants to be a top three brand in Australia, and an increased focus on attracting fleet buyers is key to achieving this goal.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Next Mercedes-Benz A-Class to channel some of the spirit of the original – report
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class will reportedly have SUV and people mover elements rather being a straight-up hatchback.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford posts biggest loss since the Global Financial Crisis
Tariffs and EV costs have seen Ford post one of its largest-ever losses, but it’s not all bad news for the US automaker.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2027 Toyota Highlander is the electric Kluger that Australia can't have
The Highlander – sold here as the Kluger – has gone electric-only in the US, but Toyota Australia has no plans to ditch the hybrid Kluger.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Police issue warning against popular 4x4 accessory
Blocking out the sun on your SUV could attract a fine of almost $400, but there are a few ways you can avoid being penalised.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 revealed for buyers who want a hot six
No, there's no V8, but the newest member of the Mercedes-AMG GLC range packs a six with an "emotional soundtrack".
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD sues US government over Trump tariffs blocking Chinese EVs – report
The Chinese automaker is claiming import tariffs locking it out of the United States are not legally valid.
4 Months Ago