Car News

  1. Home /
  2. Car News
News

Tesla self-driving starts testing in Australia – and even manages a hook turn

The brand’s mission on autonomous driving sees a hands-free Tesla navigating the streets of Melbourne – though the feature is not yet available for use by the public.

News

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander confirms pricing and specs for Australia

Mitsubishi has revealed pricing and specs for the popular Outlander medium SUV, upgraded with local input and available mid-year.

News

Toyota RAV4: More teasing images of the new model released ahead of worldwide reveal

A full reveal of the sixth generation Toyota RAV4 is hours away – meanwhile the brand is releasing more teaser images of the updated best-seller.

News

Is the Tesla Cybertruck already dead?

The future looks grim for the headline-grabbing Cybertruck, with unsold vehicles piling up on the back of Elon Musk’s controversial pivot into US politics and plummeting resale values.

News

Looking for a new car? Here’s our rundown of the big end-of-financial year discounts

Many car manufacturers have launched pre-end of financial year (EOFY) sales to keep sales momentum going, with big discounts available from multiple brands.

News

Why this suburban parking habit has attracted $28K worth of fines

Tension between trailer owners and residents is heating up once again, with one Sydney council swamped with complaints and handing out $28,000 in fines.

News

Apple CarPlay’s new version debuts in Aston Martin DBX

New generation of Apple CarPlay can now run across two screens and can control various in-car functions in the latest Aston Martin models.

News

Toyota bZ4X Touring revealed as electric off-road wagon headed for Australia

Toyota’s version of the recently-revealed Subaru Trailseeker unveiled with up to 280kW of power, confirmed for Australia in the first half of 2026.

News

Chery to launch new ‘Super Hybrid’ technology in Australia

Chery has announced that new ‘Super Hybrid’ variants of its Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 models will debut in Australia in July.

News

Skoda Elroq electric SUV priced for Australia

Australian price of Skoda’s new Elroq electric SUV revealed, offering up to 529km of range.

News

MG QS undercuts rivals as brand’s first seven-seat large SUV

The MG QS seven-seat SUV is now available to order ahead of imminent deliveries, with a sub $50K price.

News

Jeff Bezos-backed Slate already past 100,000 reservations for its bare bones budget electric pickup

The Amazon founder’s cheap pickup concept already seems to have found a receptive audience in the US – and there’s not been a vehicle built yet.

News

Formula 1 celebrates 75 years with colourised pictures of first race at Silverstone

The global sport is celebrating its 75th anniversary with rare photos and footage from the very first race at Silverstone in 1950, colourised to convey the atmosphere of the occasion…

News

Mahindra launches end-of-financial year special on XUV700 and Scorpio

Buyers can save $3000 from the asking price of the Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio SUVs in new end of financial year special deal.

Man using mobile phone whilst driving
News

Which Aussie state’s drivers are on the phone most while driving?

Phone use behind the wheel remains one of Australia’s most dangerous driving habits. But which state is the worst for it? The answer may surprise you.

News

2026 Toyota RAV4: New teaser images give a hint on what to expect from next week’s reveal

Australia’s best-selling passenger vehicle is set to receive a new version, with the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 due to go on sale in 2026. Here’s what we know so far.

News

GMC brand launched in Australia with Yukon Denali luxury SUV

GMC Yukon Denali large luxury SUV launched in Australia with a large V8 engine and post $150K price drive away.

News

Smart and BMW join forces to simplify novated leasing process for customers

News

BYD launches fourth model in its Sealion mid-sized SUV family

BYD has further expanded its Sealion family with the overseas launch of the Sealion 07 DM-i, a mid-to-large-size hybrid SUV.

News

Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport headlining 2025 upgrade for Australia

An updated Toyota Corolla Cross SUV will arrive in Australia later this year offering a tweaked design, more standard equipment and a range of new colours.

News

TUDOR unveils Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25” in high-speed tribute to motorsport heritage

News

Patrick Dempsey, actor and race-car driver, now the face of TAG Heuer Eyewear

The actor and lover of motorsport has an association with TAG Heuer going back a decade, but will now be the face of their eyewear offshoot.

News

Jaecoo reveals details on second model bound for Australia

Chery’s new luxury arm has announced local specifications for its second model: the J8 large SUV, with pricing starting at $49,990 drive away.

News

Are cars really about to become cheaper in Australia?

The possibility the Luxury Car Tax will be dropped in order to secure a new trade deal with the European Union could see $10,000 off the price of certain marques.