Bridgestone

JAC Hunter launches as Australia’s cheapest but also most powerful PHEV ute

Another plug-in hybrid ute has joined the market in the form of the JAC Hunter. But it’s also the most powerful of the genre, and capable of towing 3500kg.

2027 Land Rover Defender updated with new variants, new equipment

Land Rover has given the Defender range one of its most comprehensive updates since the new-generation model first appeared in 2019, but don’t expect a sudden departure from established themes.

Kia adds new top-spec grade to EV3 small electric SUV line-up

Those looking for an all-wheel drive electric small SUV now have another option in the Kia EV3, which now offers an AWD version of the top-spec GT-Line.

Volkswagen plans to cull model range, trim production, and shrink workforce

Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch drastic action to ensure its survival as restructuring efforts are revealed.

Denza reveals price for Z sports car: Porsche 911 GTS price, 911 Turbo-obliterating performance

BYD’s luxury Denza brand has finally lifted the lid on the Denza Z sports car, with performance and pricing that put traditional rivals on notice.

MG unveils tiny electric city car and Purosangue-styled SUV concepts at Goodwood

MG has used the Goodwood Festival of Speed to showcase two new concepts that preview upcoming production cars that will become bookends of the brand’s future line-up.

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45: Next-generation rocketship revealed with 500kW of power

Affalterbach’s smallest high-performance car is now one of its fastest, as the new CLA 45 makes a huge 500kW after switching to electric power.

Reviews

Toyota RAV4 PHEV review: Fashionably late to the plug-in hybrid party

The arrival of plug-in hybrid tech brings even more choice for buyers of Australia’s best-selling SUV, but has Toyota left its run too late?

Dacia Striker revealed as hybrid wagon rival to Skoda Octavia and Subaru Outback

There’s a new wagon from an unlikely source: Renault’s value brand Dacia. Called the Striker, it aims straight at the Skoda Octavia and Subaru Outback.

BYD Sealion 7 and Seal depart Chinese market to focus on exports, no change for Australia

The BYD Sealion 7, the most popular product BYD sells in Australia, and its Seal sibling are no longer available in their Chinese home market.