Damion Smy
Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of January 9 reveal
The return of an STI version of Subaru’s iconic WRX sports sedan has been teased on the brand’s social media channels.
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CarExpert
The biggest shocks and surprises for the CarExpert team in 2025
The automotive world never fails to surprise – even if it’s not always a delight – proven yet again by another trip around the sun.
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Honda Prelude Type R ruled out... for now
A hotter version of Honda's new coupe is not part of its current plans, but a spokesperson has left the door open for a new performance hero.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
China introduces “no fire, no explosion” EV battery standards
New “breakthrough” regulations targeting EV battery safety have been announced in China, where the majority of the world’s supply comes from.
6 Months Ago
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Chinese vacuum cleaner maker teases 1000hp electric supercar
A vacuum cleaner maker from China has shown the first images of its 1000hp+ supercar ahead of its unveiling in Las Vegas in January 2026.
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The CarExpert team's biggest disappointments of 2025
Low-effort launches and lacklustre motor shows – 2025 dished up enough disappointments to keep a crew of CarExpert critics crowing.
6 Months Ago
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Boxy new KGM Musso unveiled to take on HiLux and Ranger ahead of Australian launch
The South Korean brand has pulled the covers off its new Musso dual-cab ute ahead of its arrival in Australia in mid-2026.
6 Months Ago
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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport could get 6.7-litre LS6 V8 - report
A new, even bigger capacity V8 engine is reportedly on the way in what could be a Corvette first for Australia and New Zealand.
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Automakers missing NVES emissions targets to be named and shamed in 2026
A list of the car brands facing fines for falling short of NVES targets in 2025 will be published next year.
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Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout
A new Ford Ranger-sized ute will need to prove itself in the United States before the automaker ships it to Australia – or anywhere else.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
China bans Tesla-style door handles
Safety concerns have led to new regulations meaning retractable door handles will need mechanical latches both inside and out from 2027.
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GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled
The hybrid systems in three GWM models have been recalled due to a wiring issue which may lead to loss of performance.
6 Months Ago
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The cars axed in 2025 that we'll miss the most
More than a dozen modelss were discontinued in Australia in 2025. Which ones will we miss the most?
6 Months Ago
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How Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and Suzuki started out in Australia, and where they are now
Ever wondered how some of Australia's top auto brands started life here? Join us for the latest instalment of our then-versus-now series.
6 Months Ago
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Every car discontinued in Australia in 2025
Sports cars, luxury limos and slow-selling wagons – these are the passenger cars discontinued in Australia during 2025.
6 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ford doesn't want to be full-line manufacturer or purchase another automaker
Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, says the company will concentrate on what it's good at, but is also unafraid to move quickly and make mistakes.
6 Months Ago