Chery sub-brand Jaecoo to launch in Australia with new J7 midsize SUV

China’s Chery – which re-launched in Australia in 2023 – has confirmed it’ll introduce its Jaecoo premium sub-brand here later this year

New Subaru Forester not here until 2025

Sixth-generation midsized SUV was expected this year, though return of turbo XT model is still looking good alongside already confirmed Toyota hybrid system

2024 Subaru Solterra pricing and features

Japanese brand's first EV launches in late February, but it's been priced to ignore cheaper rivals and instead battle AWD versions of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5

Solterra cost-cut not a reaction to bZ4X pricing, says Subaru

New AWD EV twins from Japan are close on price, but Subaru says it's more likely Toyota reacted to its pricing

Subaru WRX Club Spec returns

STI wing, Brembo brakes and more for latest special edition WRX that will be limited to 150 units.

2024 Lexus LBX pricing and features

Lexus Australia has confirmed local pricing for its new LBX baby SUV, which undercuts the cheapest models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: N Line confirmed, bigger battery & more

The popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will add a sportier N Line model this year, along with improved ride and insulation, a battery upgrade and styling tweaks

Wheels catch-up: New Triton & i30 Sedan N tested, Apple Car dead, next MG3 revealed

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2024 Hyundai Staria Hybrid van revealed, Australia ‘very keen’

Hyundai adds hybrid option shared with related Santa Fe and Kia Carnival to Staria van in Korea, local arm keen to expand hybrid line-up

Polestar secures $1.5b funding as Volvo reduces stake to 18%

Polestar gets a big boost with new funding and a longer-term commitment from parent Geely, now a direct shareholder

Volkswagen Scirocco could be reborn as electric sports car twinned with Porsche & Audi

According to a new report, Volkswagen is assessing proposals for a reborn electric Scirocco sports coupe twinned with the next Porsche 718 and Audi TT

Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses

A host of new fast and standard EV chargers will be available to students and the public alike

Efficiency standards: Toyota seeks LCV status for LandCruiser, will pay fines before buying carbon credits

Toyota Australia wants additional leeway for large SUVs like the LandCruiser under fuel-efficiency standards and isn’t keen on buying carbon credits from other brands

Report cards: Ford, Mercedes, Tesla lead new survey on EV sustainability & human rights

A coalition of integrity-focused groups has scored the world’s leading carmakers on their efforts to cut problematic supply out of EV manufacturing

2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid one step closer to Australia

The Kia Carnival Hybrid people mover has been approved for sale in Australia ahead of its launch later this year

2024 BMW X2 & iX2 pricing: Bigger new SUV gets electric brother

Coupe-style version of X1 expands in size and range to take on petrol and electric rivals in luxury SUV market

2024 Toyota bZ4X pricing and features: Tesla Model Y electric SUV rival lands in Australia

At long last Toyota enters world of BEVs with bZ4X priced from $66,000

2024 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV: What we know

Here's everything we know about Toyota Australia’s first all-electric vehicle

2025 McLaren Artura revealed with Spider drop-top, Australian pricing confirmed

McLaren Artura Spider unveiled as British brand’s first hybrid drop-top

2024 MG3 revealed: First new model in 13 years won’t be Australia’s cheapest new car

MG Australia has confirmed the all-new MG3 hatch will receive a 25 per cent price rise when it arrives in local showrooms later this year

WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video

The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe

Ford “almost pulled out of Australia” before Ranger, Everest success

Ford boss Jim Farley has revealed the brand considered leaving Australia – like Holden did – before the Ranger went on to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

Ford EV beats V8 AMG to set new Bathurst record

It was electric vs petrol power at Australia’s most famous track as Ford gunned to break the lap record at Mount Panorama

Hyundai i30 N, i20 N hot hatches axed in Europe, safe for Australia

Hyundai will stop making the i30 N hatch and i20 N for the European market but both models will continue in Australia for the immediate future