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Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs
A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced

2024 Toyota C-HR revealed: Hybrid-only small SUV here next year
Euro-built second-gen C-HR small SUV here next year with two hybrids – including an all-wheel-drive GR Sport flagship

2024 Hyundai Kona pricing and features: Petrol, hybrid, N Line
Hyundai has locked in pricing and features for the second-gen Kona, including the hybrid!

ANCAP: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, Land Rover Discovery Sport score 5-star safety rating
The two luxury medium SUVs have received full five-star safety ratings, but both showed weaknesses in some areas

Cupra Born EV drives demand for Spanish brand
Swell in Australian orders driven largely by BEV and plug-in hybrid vehicles

2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details
The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks

Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced
China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100

Hyundai EVs under the spotlight for brake regen safety, Ioniq 5 power loss
Consumer Reports has found most Hyundai group EVs don’t turn on the brake lights when using stronger regen braking modes.

2024 Mercedes-AMG E63: 520kW plug-in hybrid spied!
We’ve spied the plug-in hybrid AMG E63 S head of its 2024 release

Charging: How Tesla will stay profitable, even without top-selling EVs
Here’s how the popular American brand isn’t just earning money from making cars and selling carbon credits.

2024 Renault Rafale coupe SUV revealed, not ruled out for Australia
Renault’s new flagship – the hybrid-only Peugeot 408-rivalling Rafale coupe SUV – will be considered for Australia

Hyundai confirms electric ute, diesel Kia Tasman twin unlikely
Hyundai plans to sell two million EVs annually by 2030, with an electric ute confirmed in its latest roadmap

Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow
Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars

2024 Skoda Kodiaq imagined & teased alongside new Superb
The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq and Superb will debut later this year, with a local launch expected in 2024

VW to discontinue Arteon, focus on EV growth
The upmarket VW Arteon will no longer be produced globally, as the company aims to maximise profits.

Volvo is an SUV brand now… but the wagons are safe!
Scalable EV architecture – and a whole dose of lovely heritage – will be the saviour of Volvo’s estate cars

Recalls: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
New recall notices have been issued for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Volvo – an almost 100 per cent recycled car is “theoretically possible”
Volvo’s aiming for more and more recycled materials in its cars. How far can it go?

The new Volvo EX30 appears to have taken some notes from Tesla
The new baby electric SUV sweeps its functions into a central portrait screen – but with research to back up the decision

Alfa Romeo looks to Tonale to arrest its sales slide
Committed to ensuring the 123-year-old brand has longevity, Alfa Romeo is relying heavily on the new Tonale and facelifted Giulia & Stelvio.

Westpac offers free charging with EV loans
Big bank Westpac will offer free limited Chargefox charging with a new EV finance loan

Recall: 2022-23 Kia Sportage, Seltos & Niro affected by seat belt warning fault
More than 7000 Kia vehicles have been called back due to a software issue that could cause the seat belt warning not to illuminate

Nissan Qashqai E-Power: Corolla Cross hybrid rival here later this year
Nissan’s hybrid small SUV remains on track for 2023 to battle the supply-restricted Toyota Corolla Cross

Electric Toyota GR sports car in the works
The Japanese carmaker has confirmed that a high-performance all-electric GR model is in development, but it remains uncertain whether it will become a reality
