Derek Fung
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda steps down, replaced by Lexus and GR boss
After remaking Toyota to offer cars that were more fun to drive, and exciting to look at, Akio Toyoda is handing over the reins to Koji Sato.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia EV6: 1000 outstanding local orders for Korean EV
Kia says almost half of its EV6 allocation for 2023 will be dedicated to satisfy a hefty bank of backorders.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia EV9 confirmed for Australia, flagship EV here late-2023
Kia Australia will have its third EV before year's end. The EV9 three-row SUV will come Down Under in limited numbers late in 2023.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia Sportage Hybrid finally confirmed for Australia, coming 2024
Kia is finally taking on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, confirming the turbocharged Sportage HEV for an Australian introduction early in 2024.
3 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen design chief dumped for Bentley man
The Volkswagen Group has seen a lot of executive changes over the past year, now there's movement on the design front.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Porsche Vision 357 design concept reinterprets an icon
Porsche is teasing tomorrow's car designs by tapping into its glorious back catalogue, this time focusing on the 356.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Podcast: 7 Series and Evoque reviews, Volvo CEO interview
The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Lexus EV takes new approach to heating
Lexus calls its heating panels an example of 'omotenashi', meaning to wholeheartedly look after guests. But there are other benefits.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai i20 N facelift set for early 2024 launch
It may not have been in Australia long, but the Hyundai i20 N is already set for a mid-life update. It's expected to arrive here early next year.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Audi Q7, Q8 recalled
The Audi Q7 and Q8 SUVs have been recalled to fix a problem with the fuel delivery system.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Jaguar I-Pace EV update due in July
The updated Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover will arrive locally in July. It's now priced from $148,800 before on-road costs.
3 Years Ago
Derek Fung
BYD could buy Ford plant in Germany
Dramatic changes are coming for Ford of Europe, with a new design direction, a shift to EVs, and big reduction in manpower.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
LDV to launch new van in Australia this year
China's LDV is launching a new mid-size van locally in the fourth quarter of this year with ICE and electric options.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai Australia wait times: What’s the latest?
The Hyundai Kona, i20 N and i30 Hatch N have the longest wait times, with customers facing waits of upwards of 12 months.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Uber working on low-cost EVs with carmakers – report
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said the company is working with carmakers on low-cost EVs for ride-sharing and deliveries.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
2023 Porsche 911 Carrera spied
Porsche's updated sports car has been snapped testing in the snow, ahead of a likely reveal in 2023.
3 Years Ago