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2026 Hyundai Kona: Expanded line-up brings new Elite trim and updated features
Three-tiered Kona range offers more value and choice, with a new Elite model, revised powertrains, and updated styling for its best-selling small SUV.

BMW unveils limited-run X5 Shadow Edition in Australia
BMW Australia launches the limited X5 Shadow Edition, blending bold styling, premium features and turbo-diesel power in a performance-inspired luxury SUV package.

2025 Kia Tasman Ute’s ANCAP Safety Rating revealed ahead of market launch
In testing, the Tasman showed strong performance, particularly in crash protection and collision avoidance scenarios.

One in five Aussie motorists turning driver safety systems off
The 2025 AAMI Crash Index has discovered ADAS systems in contemporary cars are too annoying for one in five drivers.

Tesla unveils retro‑futuristic diner, drive‑in and supercharger in LA
First announced seven years ago, Tesla has finally opened its futuristic 24-hour diner with supercharger stalls in Los Angeles.

2025 Jeep Gladiator: Pricing revealed for upgraded model arriving now
Available in its Rubicon variant, the MY25 Jeep Gladiator stays true to its famous shape but introduces upgrades in safety, comfort, and connectivity.

Renault Koleos Techno mid-size SUV arrives as revamped MY25 flagship
New-look MY25 Koleos Techno replaces Intens, introduces fresh alloy wheels and enhanced features in 4×2 and 4×4 formats.

Chinese carmakers surge in UK – while new report predicts they will soon dominate Aussie roads too
Brands such as BYD, Chery and MG are fast rising up the sales charts in the UK – while a new report predicts they will dominate new car sales in Australia by 2035.

GWM reveals all-new Haval H7 medium SUV in Australia
GWM tests the waters with a new five-seat hybrid medium SUV in a crowded segment of the Australian market.

Omoda 9: PHEV large SUV launching as Chery sub-brand’s first product in Australia
Chery sub-brand Omoda reveals its first product for Australia: the Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid large SUV, which will launch locally in August.

Toyota teases V8-Powered supercar with road debut expected within a year
A camouflaged prototype of the Japanese giant’s next supercar was recently seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

The future of charging? EV breakthrough as Rheinmetall’s flush-fit kerbside charger enters mass production
The German company has won awards for its neat kerbside EV charger – and now they could spread rapidly.

Why this filthy car has sparked a debate about $400 fines
The image of the dirt-covered SUV has led to renewed warnings for motorists, with potentially severe financial penalties.

Hyundai and Kia add Google integration to make their nav systems even smarter
Via over-the-air updates, infotainment systems in certain Kia and Hyundai cars will be able to access more detailed information on surrounding attractions directly from the car’s native sat-nav.

Mercedes-Benz expands plug-in hybrid line-up with launch of GLA 250 e in Australia
The compact SUV pairs a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine (120 kW) with an 11.5 kWh lithium-ion battery.

Kia Sorento: Refreshed 2026 version of the popular SUV unveiled with upgraded safety and styling
The new version introduces upgraded driver-assistance systems, new tech features, and premium design enhancements for the top-selling mid-size SUV.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake: First-ever electric wagon set to debut in 2026
Wagon life goes electric when Mercedes-Benz launches it CLA Shooting Brake in 2026.

2025 Jeep Wrangler: Cheaper Australian pricing revealed for off-road favourite
The Rubicon 2-Door and 4-Door variants of the Wrangler are now available with a price drop and new paint options.

Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class line-up with enhanced features and sharper pricing
Mercedes-Benz has announced revised pricing and upgraded standard kit for two of its significant C-Class models.

State’s first average speed cameras for cars show major impact on driver behaviour
During a trial, two locations now using average speed enforcement cameras showed a substantial mindset change by motorists.

Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift fetches near record price at auction
The 1992 Mazda RX-7 FD see in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift has been sold for a near-record price.

Hyundai IONIQ 9: Electric large SUV is now the brand’s top-priced car in Australia
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric large SUV has launched in Australia, with its single-grade offering the most expensive Hyundai ever sold locally.

Revealed: Car brands that Aussies are most likely to buy again
New research reveals that 65 per cent of Australians would likely buy their current car brand and model again when intending to buy a new car.

2026 Honda Prelude sneak peek: Set to return as a fresh chapter in Honda’s hybrid line-up
Last sold in Australia 25 years ago, the new Honda Prelude hybrid coupe has been seen in production guise in the UK, including drawing a crowd at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed.