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2023 Peugeot 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid to gain wagon option in Australia
Peugeot Australia has confirmed the 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid will gain a wagon option by June, ahead of a facelifted version due in the coming months

2023 Fiat 500e pricing and features
Fiat has confirmed pricing and features of its electric supermini that’s due in July

2024 Honda ZR-V: Australian launch confirmed for new medium SUV
Honda’s third SUV is gunning for the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 in Australia’s hotly contested medium-SUV segment.

Kia wait times in 2023: How long are Kia’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Kia in 2023

2023 Cupra Formentor Rojo limited edition announced
Seeing red: A passionate Cupra customer’s appeal for a brighter flagship Formentor VZx has proved successful – but it’ll be strictly limited

2024 Hyundai Kona revealed: Everything we know so far
The new electric-forward Hyundai Kona small SUV is due in the middle of this year, and it looks a whole lot sharper than before

Video: 2024 Hyundai Kona initial Australian details revealed
The second-generation Hyundai Kona will arrive in Australia from mid-year, with two grades across petrol, hybrid and all-electric powertrains

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift imagined
As Toyota’s global line-up takes on an even sportier look, we’ve come to wonder what that will mean for Australia-bound models like the popular Corolla Cross

City of Sydney opens first power pole charger, and it’s cheaper than parking meters!
Sydney is trying to become more electric vehicle-friendly as the Lord Mayor pledges to improve charging infrastructure

Toyota referred to consumer watchdog over ‘greenwashing’ complaint
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has made a complaint to the ACCC

Volkswagen’s reborn Scout brand to be made in South Carolina
VW Group’s revived Scout brand has selected a home to produce its classically charged off-road EVs

RACV urges Melburnians to have their say on the state of their roads
Whether you’re riding, driving or walking – RACV wants to know how Melbourne roads can be improved for you

Subaru Forester reaches significant Australian milestone
Over more than a quarter of a century, the faithful Subaru Forester has reached 300,000 Australian sales

Study finds inflation is increasing interest in EVs, but usual barriers remain
A Deloitte survey has revealed the consumer perceptions of electric vehicles, with expected and some surprising results

Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’
Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”

Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches
Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy

VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids

2023 Ford Ranger and Everest lose equipment as semiconductor chip shortage bites
The imminent ‘MY2023.5’ updates for the latest-generation Ford Ranger and Everest will introduce new features – but anti-theft tech has been omitted

US police forced to pay Volkswagen subscription to track stolen car
Illinois police needed to track the location of a stolen Volkswagen, but a representative insisted they needed to pay first

2023 Mazda CX-90 fuel-efficiency detailed ahead of Australian debut
The upcoming new Mazda CX-90 SUV, planned as a large premium seven-seater, boasts a best-in-class combined fuel consumption rating

2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal
Kia has confirmed its latest electric vehicle, the EV9 large SUV, will be unveiled in mid-March. Local deliveries are due later this year

Tesla details data privacy policy
As new cars become akin to ‘computers on wheels’, Tesla is outlining what data it collects and where it’s stored

Hundreds of Victorian EVs deregistered for not paying road user tax
Victorian EV and PHEV owners have been subject to a harsh consequence for not abiding by the contentious EV tax

Tesla and Musk sued by shareholders for misleading ‘full self-driving’ promises
Disgruntled US shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit for false and misleading Autopilot and FSD statements