Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux EV and ‘game-changing’ hydrogen ute confirmed for Australia
The popular Toyota HiLux is losing its petrol engine but keeping diesel power while gaining both electric and hydrogen fuel-cell versions.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Xpeng G6 update closer to Australia as current model gets special deals
Xpeng is offering deals on its only vehicle in Australia as an updated version of the mid-size electric SUV appears to be around the corner.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Renault Twingo is an adorable, affordable EV but Aussies may miss out
Renault is launching an all-new electric Twingo that looks back to the very first generation of the popular city car.
11 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok EV and PHEV utes ruled out… for now
Volkswagen has confirmed electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Amarok ute aren’t coming in the current model – but never say never.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Subaru Solterra: Fresh-faced electric SUV priced for Australia
Subaru is bringing its facelifted Solterra EV to Australia with a raft of changes, including more range and power, but at a lower price.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift delayed, but hot N arriving sooner
The updated Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been delayed slightly for our market, though its new hot N flagship is arriving sooner than expected.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota targeting 40-year lifespan for its solid-state batteries
The automaker is chasing a four-decade lifespan for new solid-state batteries it says are on track for a 2027/28 introduction.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Acura RSX: Honda's new luxury EV could be made in RHD, so could it come to Australia?
The Acura RSX electric SUV could make it to Japan badged as a Honda, making for a potential RHD model that could come to Australia.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Ford E-Transit recalled for toxic gas leak risk
Ford is recalling its electric E-Transit van as a defective vent could see toxic gases leak into the cabin from the 12-volt battery.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Racco EV: China's biggest auto brand taking on Japanese on their home turf
The Racco is the smallest BYD to date, and it's designed specifically to crack the Japanese kei car segment.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 GAC Aion V: Australia's latest Chinese mid-size electric SUV detailed
There's another Chinese brand launching in Australia, and its mid-size electric SUV will take on rivals from MG, BYD, Deepal, Geely, Leapmotor and Xpeng.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Hyundai Elexio: Made-in-China EV confirmed for Australia – UPDATE
The Hyundai Elexio will slip into the company's Australian range to give buyers the option of a five-seat EV SUV above the Kona Electric.
11 Months Ago
Paul Maric
Mazda says EVs “don’t really save the planet”, urges rethink on well-to-wheel emissions
Do EVs really do enough to save the planet? Mazda doesn't think so, and it's calling for a rethink on life-cycle carbon footprints.
11 Months Ago
Paul Maric
Mazda keeps the rotary alive: Twin-rotor hybrid concept signals future sports revival
This sleek new Mazda concept car suggests the rotary engine will once again power the wheels of an RX sports coupe.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Honda Super-One: Kei-class EV confirmed for Australia
Honda's first electric vehicle in Australia, due here in 2026, won't be an SUV but rather a boxy, 3.6m-long urban runabout.
11 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Honda reveals its affordable electric SUV and it could come to Australia
The funky Honda 0 α prototype gives us our best look yet at what should become the Japanese brand’s cheapest electric SUV.
11 Months Ago