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Tesla reaches 100,000 vehicle-sales milestone in Australia
US electric car maker hits six figures in less time than it took Toyota to reach the same figure with its petrol-electric hybrids
2024 Mini Cooper pricing and features: Electric & petrol models detailed
Local versions of the three-door Cooper will see four models and a choice of powertrains including a hot John Cooper Works version.
2025 Kia K4 hatchback: Cerato replacement revealed
Hatch version of the new K4 sedan has been unveiled ahead of an expected Australian arrival in 2025
2025 Kia K4: First details for fastback sedan that ends Cerato nameplate
Cerato replacement is bigger and better-equipped, including tech borrowed from the EV9 electric SUV, though fewer surprises on the drivetrain side
Mazda CX-60: Some Australian owners to receive new suspension free of charge
No-cost dealer upgrade imminent to align early versions of the Mazda CX-60 with the latest production specification following ride quality concerns
How many Mazda CX-8s and CX-9s are left in stock in Australia?
Mazda Australia says it has “roughly” two months’ stock of the recently-discontinued CX-8 left, while there’s a small number of new CX-9s still available
A more powerful V8 Defender is coming!
Flagship Land Rover Defender Octa has a twin-turbo V8 and debuts trick hydraulic suspension
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross pricing and features: Minor facelift for light SUV
Hybrid-only Toyota Yaris Cross receives minor revisions, including additional tech and safety features, with small price rises
Genesis Magma: AMG & BMW M rival brand coming to Australia
High-performance EVs with bright orange paint and development work by a Le Mans legend confirmed for Australia
Mission X likely left-hand drive only as Aussies express interest in Porsche’s hypercar concept
Electric hypercar concept makes Australian public debut, though the car that would be Porsche’s fastest and most expensive model is likely to be ruled out for our roads
Petrol Porsche Macan set for longer life in Australia as EV replacement looms
The current-generation petrol Macan could continue well into 2025 as Porsche Australia revises plan to phase it out in late 2024 with introduction of much dearer next-generation electric model
2025 Hyundai i30 hatch facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed
Price rises are almost certain for the facelifted Hyundai i30 hatch, which will switch from Korean to European production with a new mild-hybrid engine
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard watered-down for utes, vans and off-road SUVs
Federal Government to weaken emissions targets for utes, vans and ladder-frame SUVs in proposed fuel-efficiency standard following industry feedback
What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?
Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards
2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.
Nissan Australia: Andrew Humberstone announced as new Oceania managing director
Outgoing Managing Director Adam Paterson to return to Nissan America
Auction watch: Bangle Z4, Continental GT, Evo wagon and more!
Another week, another round of auctions from Grays
Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia
Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade
2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow
Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed
2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia
Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up
Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
Lexus expands Encore program; adds full-service lease ‘usership’ option for LBX
Elevate allows Lexus owners to pay for Encore benefits while LBX introduces a full-service lease
Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed
Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance pricing: F1 Edition announced
At last, the F1 Edition announced in 2022 is now on sale in Australia
