Derek Fung
China to ban yoke-style steering wheels – report
Unlike flush-fitting electric door handles, yoke-style steering wheels aren't quite mainstream, and, if China has its way, will never be.
4 Months Ago
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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.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Geely, Kia, Leapmotor and Zeekr among brands to score five-star safety ratings
There's not a dud to be found in the latest batch of vehicles assessed by safety authority ANCAP, with all scoring five stars.
5 Months Ago
Gautam Sharma
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed with stars in its eyes – and a new V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received the most comprehensive mid-life makeover in the history of the flagship limousine.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV spied with retro grille but modern body
The first electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spied wearing polarising front-end styling, ahead of its expected reveal later this year.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
'Baby' Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen EV spied ahead of 2027 launch
Though the electric Mercedes-Benz G580 hasn't been a hit, the luxury brand is nevertheless going ahead with an electric version of the upcoming 'baby' G.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting AMG-style flat-plane crank V8 in 2026 overhaul
The updated S-Class will be powered by a flat-plane crank V8, previously reserved for flagship AMG Black Series performance models.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025
These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025
There were plenty of winners in 2025, but here are the models that suffered the biggest percentage drops in sales in Australia.
6 Months Ago
Max Davies
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
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener quits
The designer credited with rejuvenating Mercedes-Benz’s modern design language is leaving the German automaker after almost 30 years.
6 Months Ago
Gautam Sharma
Bigger, less boxy 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB debuts
German brand reveals more spacious seven-seat SUV underpinned by new MMA platform and armed with efficient powertrains and Superscreen HMI.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet being readied as a 'special edition'
With the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet, drivers can tackle the great outdoors (or the boulevard) while being exposed to the elements.
7 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB interior revealed before its debut next month
Mercedes-Benz is putting the final touches on its second-generation GLB mid-size SUV, ahead of its Australian release in 2026.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB recalled for fire risk
Certain Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB electric SUVs may have a software issue that could result in their batteries short-circuiting and sparking a fire.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota, Chery among brands unable to meet fuel economy claims in real-world testing
The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
8 Months Ago
