Category: Auto

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports total new vehicle deliveries in Australia in its monthly VFACTS report. But...

Australia and the MGA go way back. From 1957 to mid-1962 more than 2000 MGAs were assembled in factories at...

The upgraded 2025 Volvo XC90 is now on sale, bringing refreshed styling and more standard equipment, but slightly higher prices and one...

Mitsubishi says it intends to remain profitable in Australia while offering good-value products, but it won’t slash its prices to...

The Jeep Cherokee will return to US showrooms – but not Australian ones – after the brand confirmed production of...

Volkswagen Australia has launched the third-generation of the Tiguan, bringing new life to a mid-size SUV that has continued to...

A whole host of new functionality is coming to Android Auto, the smartphone mirroring system available in almost all new...

The Volkswagen Tiguan R has proven to be a sales success both here in Australia and around the world, but...

The 2025 BMW M2 CS has been revealed in full and confirmed for Australian release by the end of this...

It’s been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it’s about...

Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed...

The BMW X1 is the brand’s latest model to get a special Sport edition, bringing extra kit and a more...

The IM LS6 electric SUV is due to arrive in MG Australia showrooms mid-year, but a facelifted version has already...

BMW pulled the covers off the Speedtop at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como,...

The Ford Transit Custom has only ever been offered here with diesel power, but now the cargo van is getting...

Getting a driver’s licence in Australia doesn’t just vary in process – it also varies significantly in cost depending on...

The updated petrol-powered Mitsubishi Outlander has received retuned steering and suspension, plus new equipment, but all members of the range...

There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they’re all making big promises.But Australian consumers can...

The Australian Government is reportedly considering a gradual phase-out out the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) to minimise the impact on...

The Ford F-150 lineup is set to grow in Australia, with a new flagship trim level set to launch as...

At a press conference to discuss the company’s latest financial results, held a few hours before the launch of the...

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced customers will be able to score Woolworths Everyday Rewards loyalty points whenever they use...

Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Australia appear to have a strong future – courtesy of a focus on electric and hybrid...

Nissan’s local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws...

The Chery C5 replaces the Chery Omoda 5, wearing revised front-end styling and incorporating some key changes under the skin.Arriving...

We’re just a day-and-a-half from the launch of the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, and the automaker has provided some extra photos...

These cars may be especially niche in the Australian market, but we’ve had luxury electric SUVs on the mind as...

A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux...

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are now more popular in Australia than they’ve ever been, with a strong uptick in sales...

After it almost became extinct, extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology is undergoing a resurgence, and not just in the form...

The entry-level Tesla Model 3 RWD has received a bump in range for no extra money.It now has a claimed...

Six years after the concept was revealed, De Tomaso has finally revealed the production-ready version of its new P72 supercar.The...

MG is coming out of its chrysalis in 2025. The Chinese brand is readying a huge array of new arrivals...

Back in 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda made a bold promise – “no more boring cars.”It was considered...

Skoda Australia has confirmed preliminary details of its upcoming Elroq electric SUV, ahead of a sales launch in September.A pair...

If you’re in the market for a back-to-basics worksite workhorse, the Nissan Navara is probably on your shopping list.Despite first...

A group of employees from electric carmaker Tesla have written an open letter to company CEO Elon Musk demanding he...

Not long after the fourth-generation 1 Series hatch arrived in Australia, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan now completes BMW’s...

Tesla may be Australia’s number-one electric vehicle (EV) brand, but it has entered 2025 weakened as more rivals seem to...

Xiaomi has apologised to owners of its SU7 Ultra following a backlash when it limited the performance of the electric...

The Kia Carnival lineup has been expanded, with its hybrid powertrain now available in two additional model grades. This gives...

Many European cars hold icon status around the world, and while Australia is undeniably a ute and SUV market, there...

In this era of wall-to-wall screens, you’d be forgiven for thinking in-car displays are taking over automotive interiors, and that...

Steve Eum has all the hallmarks of a car designer, from his designer glasses to his casual business attire, complete...

Who would have thought a dual-cab ute from a mainstream Korean brand would be the most talked-about new vehicle of...

In a world where electric and hybrid technology is reshaping the way we travel, bold claims are everywhere. And few...

Ah, Tesla. That old chestnut. It’s been roughly a year since the latest updated Tesla model hit our shores in...

The Volvo XC70 is back, but this time around it’s a not jacked high-riding wagon, but a plug-in hybrid crossover....

Connectivity tech introduced by Mazda in 2024 and subsequently rolled out across various models isn’t part of the latest update...

While the Holden Captiva left the new car scene in 2018, the nameplate has soldiered on overseas, and is now...

Sales of some of the most expensive cars in Australia have soared in 2025, with April showing significant jumps for...

If a Type 992 is a little too common and sanitised, and you’ve got megabucks burning a hole in your...

The Audi A5 and S5 range has shrunk with the new-generation mid-size sedan and wagon. Gone – at least for...

When you think of the modern mid-size SUV, you probably think of growing families and mature drivers who appreciate grown...

Over 150 brands, more than 30,000,000 new cars sold each year, and a focus on fast development proves China means...

We’ve looked at several Chinese brands in our series of manufacturer guides over the past few months, and while GWM...

Cadillac will soon reveal the Optiq-V, which will be only the third SUV and the second electric vehicle to wear...

The Polestar 2 is a niche player in a fairly niche segment of the Australian auto market. The mid-size battery-electric...

A major freeway into Sydney was closed for around 10 hours today after a truck carrying metal debris lost its...

The third-generation Jeep Compass has been leaked ahead of its in the not-too-distant future. Photos of the Compass have appeared...

The hardcore Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has been forbidden fruit for Australian hot hatch buyers in the iconic hot hatch...

An updated Mazda CX-5 may be just months away, ahead of an all-new model next year, but there’s a lot...

Chery’s iCar brand has been confirmed for launch in Australia, where it will join the Chinese carmaker’s namesake brand, as...

The only constant in life is change, unless you’re talking about the Kia Seltos. Note: This is an updated version of...

Geely has blessed its Radar RD6 electric ute with the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, and there’s every...

An electric Cadillac SUV? In Australia? That’s big news, and quite the breath of fresh air in a market that’s...

Renault Australia has confirmed the first 500 examples of the wild new 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch sold out...

The Kia Sportage range finally has a hybrid option to go up against the Toyota RAV4. Note: This is an updated version of...

“What is it?” curious onlookers ask as they crowd around the low-slung sports car in the parking lot. Then comes...

At the 2025 Shanghai motor show, Volkwagen unveiled not one but three almost production-ready concept cars: the ID. Aura, ID....

Mazda has quietly reduced prices for its flagship CX-90 seven-seat SUV, which is otherwise unchanged for 2025. Prices have been...

The Slate Truck — a low-cost electric ute that can be converted, via a kit, into an SUV — is...

After launching only with sedans, Korean luxury brand Genesis has been busily rolling out SUVs – and its latest concept...

The MG Cyber X concept was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, and likely previews a production model for...

Dual-cab utes are the most popular vehicles on sale today in Australia, but if you’re after a workhorse that does...

As Australia’s population continues to grow, our cities have gotten both bigger and busier. Despite this, city cars have lost...

After six months, 10,000km and one new tyre, sadly it’s time to hand the little Nissan Qashqai e-Power back. Just...

Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a factory-backed full-size US pickup in 2025. In addition to...

Don’t worry. This is still CarExpert and not TruckExpert. Isuzu is currently in the process of launching a new-generation version...

The battle among Australia’s small SUVs will get a new entrant later this year from Chery’s spin-off brand, Omoda. The...

Australia’s new-vehicle market is becoming increasingly more efficient, as carmakers downsize the size of their engines – both in capacity...

The Kia Tasman is now available to order in Australia, ahead of first customer deliveries in July. Kia will first...

The sixth-generation Audi A6 sedan has been unveiled, trailing its Avant wagon sibling by a month-and-a-half. With a co-efficient of...

The GWM Cannon ute lineup has expanded in Australia, with two cab-chassis variants and a cut-price pickup coming to showrooms....

The seventh-generation Volkswagen Multivan is finally here. A model that we first tested overseas in late 2021, the all-new Multivan...

Volkswagen has taken in-car gaming to a new level by repurposing the arcade classic Pac-Man for modern audiences. The German...

Everybody knows the Goldilocks story – the one where she finds the sweet spot among three bowls of breakfast left...

Hybrid vehicles have come a long way in the past three decades, but not all models on sale provide the...

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC has been on sale in Australia for a couple of years now and, compared to the...

Skoda expects a sales recovery in Australia over the coming years as new products continue to hit the local market....

The arrival of the updated Mercedes-Benz V-Class caps off a big 12 months or so for people movers in Australia....

Australia is undoubtedly a ute-heavy market, with some models beating out SUV favourites to be the best-selling vehicles in the...

The new-generation Toyota Camry’s reputation preceded itself in our office. I’d already heard so many glowing descriptions of the new...

More than many rival brands, Genesis offers a wide range of interior colours in its vehicles and a fairly diverse...

The Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover has been unveiled ahead its in-the-flesh later this month at the Shanghai motor show. Mazda...

The Subaru Outback has always offered a wagon shape in a market dominated by more traditional SUVs. Now, the upcoming...

The Ford Ranger has been Australia’s best-selling ute, and the nation’s most popular new vehicle overall, for the past two...

A New South Wales learner driver has had their licence suspended after driving a rented Lamborghini Huracan unsupervised. On the...

The new-generation 2025 MG 3 hatchback range offers a number of choices for new-car buyers, but the decision whether to...

Against tightening emissions regulations and a global move towards electrified vehicles, Ford Australia says it’s ultimately the customer who decides...

The Chinese government is keen for some of its state-owned automakers to merge, specifically those which have struggled with the...

Registrations of interest are now open for the hulking new Foton Tunland V7 and V9 dual-cab 4×4 utes, which made...

Waiting for the new Nissan Patrol? Keep on waiting. While it was revealed last year and is already on sale...

It’s a term we use a lot in the automotive world, but to the average person in Australia ‘rebadging’ –...

It’s time for the heavy hitters. We’ve gone to the top shelf to put together one of our closest drag...

It’s been more than a decade since Australia last held an international motor show and, with the current state of...

CYVN, an “advanced mobility” investment company owned by Abu Dhabi, has completed its acquisition of McLaren Automotive from Mumtalakat, the...

Kia’s smallest and most attainable electric vehicle – the EV3 compact SUV – has just launched in Australia with a...

The Skoda Elroq RS, the most powerful model in the company’s new entry-level electric crossover range, has been unveiled at...

Genesis loves to tease us with an attractive two-door concept, and at this year’s Seoul motor show it has upped...

The interior of the sixth-generation Honda Prelude was revealed overnight, and it looks instantly familiar, yet a little different too....

Chinese auto manufacturer JAC Motors is gearing up to reveal an as-yet-unknown vehicle, which will make its global premiere this...

MG’s range seems to be growing as spectacularly as its sales figures, and the company’s burgeoning lineup is expanding yet...

‘Virginia is for lovers’ has long been the slogan of the US state, which also has some of the lowest...

You’d think that the rugged, affordable Romanian brand would be a natural fit for the Australian car market, but Ateco...

Peugeot will launch a hotted-up version of its all-electric e-208 compact hatch, and it’s set to revive the brand’s GTi...

In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in...

GWM’s spin-off brand Tank revealed the wild Tank 700 back in 2023, and according to Australian executives, it’s still planned...

The MG 5 is Australia’s cheapest sedan – that’s one way of looking at it. The other way is that it’s the...

Life is tough at the top. Note: This is an updated version of a review that first went live in...

There are few more striking SUVs on the road than the Toyota C-HR. Note: This is an updated version of a...

A new set of speed cameras in Tasmania caught nearly 80 times as many motorists breaking the speed limit than...

The BYD Sealion 6 range has been upgraded with revised, Australia-specific suspension tuning, but the big news is actually around...

Future Porsche models will get evolutionary – not revolutionary – cabin technology, with the German carmaker unveiling its latest interior...

The sixth-generation Nissan Micra has been revealed in production form, and will go on sale in Europe towards the end...

The Volvo V60 Cross Country crossover wagon and the related S60 sedan will be discontinued in Australia once current stocks...

With a federal election on the horizon, the Government’s focus for the budget centred around income tax cuts. As far...

When the new MG 4 EV was revealed last week, the logical assumption was that this was a replacement for...

The latest Honda CR-V has quickly become the Japanese brand’s best seller in Australia, though it’s not quite as popular...

Mitsubishi’s ASX-sized Xforce SUV now has the choice of hybrid power in South-East Asia, but it’s no closer to coming...

Kia has finally done away with the dreary non-turbo engine in lower-grade Stonic models, as well as adding a few expected safety features...

The flagship Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been given another price increase, but the V8-powered pickup’s equipment list is unchanged. General...

No, your eyes don’t deceive you – this is an original ‘E1’ Porsche Cayenne you see before you. While we...

Just under 90 per cent of all new Fords sold in Australia in 2024 were Rangers or Everests. The Ranger...

When is a Volkswagen Transporter not really a Volkswagen Transporter? Caravelle When Volkswagen gets into bed with Ford to produce...

Tesla may still be the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, but growing resentment for its CEO Elon Musk has...

The Lexus NX is the sweet spot for a lot of luxury SUV customers. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD will soon sell its smallest vehicle in the United Kingdom, and while that means...

Can you spot the difference? Toyota has given its Corolla Cross small SUV a very minor update for 2025. Like...

German carmaker Audi is looking to hybrids to extend the life of petrol-powered models, with a likely move away from...

The fourth-generation Suzuki Vitara has been with us now for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon....

Motorists travelling on two major New South Wales highways will soon be subject to speeding fines from average speed cameras,...

Jack is finally reviewing the JAC! How fitting! Chinese carmaker JAC has launched its first model in the Australian market,...

A Volkswagen Golf driver made a poorly timed lane change while driving on a Brisbane motorway, and other motorists also...

Toyota is no longer alone in the world of affordable hybrid hatches. For years the Japanese manufacturer boasted hybrid power...

Australia’s new car market houses an eclectic mix of automotive brands from all corners of the globe. There are the...

It’s finally here. Deliveries of the new-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado finally commenced late in 2024, several months after stock of...

“EVs don’t have the strength to tow our big caravan,” loudly explained the gentleman to his female companion at the...

Volkswagen is replacing the Tiguan Allspace with an entirely new model called the Tayron (pronounced tie-ron), and it will fulfil...

If you’re considering joining the electric vehicle revolution, there’s no doubt you’re doing some homework before charging forward. MG 4...

Electric vehicle (EV) prices are on the slide, and the Cupra Born is ‘Exhibit A’ of this developing trend. The...

Porsche’s new Macan is offered only with electric power, but the brand has confirmed it’s working on a more direct...

The Australian Government’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for certain electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) has cost taxpayers...

The Lexus RZ – the luxury triplet to the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra – has received mid-life updates including...

Not a week goes past without a new auto brand popping up in Australia – and that remarkable growth is...

The Mazda CX-5 lineup is getting a bit of a reshuffle, with features previously reserved for high-spec models filtering down...

The MG S5 EV is arriving soon as a replacement for the ZS EV, and government documents show there could...

The iconic Hemi V8 engine will reportedly be available once again in the Ram 1500 next year, following the return...

There’s so much drama going on with Nissan at the moment, but its X-Trail is the definition of drama-free. This...

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales are on the rise, but there’s not long left if you want to score significant savings....

Jeep just axed the Grand Cherokee, one of its longest-running nameplates in Australia and a model that once challenged the...

If you’re like me, there’s never a moment when the garage doesn’t have a project car on the go. While...

The last Ford Focus will roll down the production line in Germany in November 2025, bringing an end to a...

The latest Mitsubishi Outlander moved to a platform shared by the members of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. That move may prove...

The facelifted GR Yaris is here, and what a weapon it is. Take everything good about the previous GR Yaris...

Ever looked at a Suzuki Jimny and thought the one thing it needed was more wheels? Well you’re in luck,...

Volvo’s first electric vehicles (EVs) have been SUVs and people movers, but now it has revealed an electric sedan. Or...

The BYD Shark 6 is off to a strong start in Australia, outselling numerous established rivals and becoming the sixth...

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of the (breathes) Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology. It’s all in the long-winded name...

Mazda Australia has recalled 912 examples of the BT-50 due to a fault which could lead drivers to lose control...

The Honda ZR-V range now opens at $37,900 drive-away for 2025, thanks to a $2000 price cut. The rest of...

Ram Trucks Australia distributor Ateco Automotive has issued three recall notices for an assortment of Ram pickup trucks that may...

With car thefts at an all-time high in Victoria and presenting an ongoing issue in other Australian states and territories,...

Although BYD beat GWM to the punch by launching the Shark 6 as Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, the...

Discussions surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) almost always circle back to the issue of driving range, and the phenomenon of ‘range...

The upcoming Lamborghini Temerario super sports car features a new twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain. But how does it work, and how...

Stellantis – the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, among others – reported a significant profit decrease in...

In a world where most new mainstream vehicles are built to fit a mould, the Deepal E07 brings with it...

After rolling out a range of electric SUVs, Kia is now planning to launch an electric sedan in Australia. The...

Victoria Police has detailed the grim reality of the state’s car theft crisis, with thieves targeting vehicles from some of...

The MG Marvel R – the Chinese brand’s closest rival yet to the Tesla Model Y – has been spotted...

Kia Australia is recalling the first-generation Niro EV as it could lose power. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the high...

BYD has officially revealed its refreshed Atto 3 electric SUV in China, but it’s unclear when it’ll go on sale...

Xpeng Australia has extended the availability of one of the longest new-car warranties currently available in Australia, but it won’t...

Ford Australia and its new Supercars partner Triple Eight Race Engineering could team up to offer an official motorsport-themed Mustang...

With the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) scheme now officially in play as of January 1, some of...

After letting Ram and Chevrolet get the jump, Ford finally introduced a factory-backed right-hand drive F-150 in Australia in 2023. Note: This is an...

Understanding how much your car is worth is one thing, but then pricing it for a private sale is another...

It’s an undeniably strange feeling to clamber into the cabin of a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and see two pedals and an...

Right now, Holden signage is being taken down from dealerships across the nation and the last Holdens are being snatched...

Renault-owned performance brand Alpine has set an official reveal date for its newest model, set to be the next step...

Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) launched the tougher, Walkinshaw-engineered D-Max Blade ute in November, and now it appears to be planning...

The Tesla Cybertruck’s polarising design had raised questions about how it would perform in a crash. Now, some – but...

The Audi Q4 e-tron has only just landed in Australia, but the German brand has already flagged a potential expansion...

The Ineos Grenadier won’t be available in Australia with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) due to lack of “market demand”, despite...

China’s rise up the global automotive ranks has seen the nation become the largest vehicle exporter, but it’s not just...

January 2025 was the deadliest opening month on Australian roads since 2019, coming off the back of the worst year...

The next-generation Kia Seltos has been spied again, with the small Korean SUV wearing bolder styling reminiscent of the brand’s...

James is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Before joining CarExpert.com.au in 2020, James has worked at leading auto media outlets...