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2025 Kia EV6: Facelift revealed for Tesla Model Y rival with larger battery, new tech
A mid-life facelift for the Kia EV6 electric SUV sees the addition of a larger battery pack, more driving range, and long-awaited tech features

New Wagons coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025
Why it’s not all doom and gloom if you want a conventional wagon rather than a ubiquitous SUV

Kia Carnival Hybrid fuel consumption revealed – beats diesel and petrol models
Government website reveals how petrol-electric will be the fuel-miser of the Carnival people-mover range

Tailgating, running red lights & not indicating are Queenslanders’ biggest pet peeves
Ford’s recent study uncovers home truths about frustrations behind the wheel, with advice for learner drivers and their instructors.

Ford partners with Evie for home EV charging unit and $400 network credit
Ford Australia has partnered with EV charging network Evie on a home charger deal, along with $400 in public charging

2025 Toyota Camry: Australian line-up confirmed for hybrid-only sedan
The ninth-gen Toyota Camry will be offered in familiar Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL hybrid variants when it lands in Australia later this year, with price rises likely

Auction watch: Alfa Stelvio, Audi TT, Land Rover Defender and more!
More Grays goodness from this week’s lots

M-Hero 1: 800kW/1400Nm LandCruiser killer targets Australia
Dongfeng’s planned M-Hero sub-brand is set to come to Australia, starting with an electric off-roader with wild looks and wild performance

Mercedes-Matchbox G580 EQ could be yours for just 0.02% the price of a real one
Mercedes has partnered with Mattel on a very special replica of its recently revealed G580 electric G Wagen

Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition gains VZx flagship features
Special edition version of the plug-in-hybrid Formentor adopts copper wheels and notable cabin upgrades for a small premium

Cadillac won’t undercut luxury rivals on price; Lyriq launch timing firms
Fully-loaded Lyriq SUV is slated to launch in October, will carry a price similar to BMW, Mercedes and Audi rivals

Mini family keeping it to three models for now
Countryman facelift next in line for Mini family

Nissan Leaf pricing: EOFY deal makes for sub-$40K drive-away EV
Nissan’s once-pioneering Leaf is now, for a brief time, one of the most affordable EVs available. Is it enough?

Cadillac softens stance on going EV only
Petrol engines may have a longer future at Cadillac than originally thought but the door remains shut for Australia…

Volvo EX30 will be brand’s best-seller as it steals customers, attracts younger buyers
Swedish brand says its smallest SUV will account for nearly one in three sales locally while taking its EV showroom ration to 70 percent by the end of the year

Volvo focused on $60-90K space as it turns down cheaper EX30 model
Volvo Australia rules out smaller-battery EX30 to keep range simplified and focused

Volvo EX30: Australian pricing and features for Swedish brand’s smallest (and quickest) model
Volvo’s smallest SUV and most affordable EV starts below $60,000 and comes in a choice of three variants

2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV (Seal U): Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival coming to Australia
BYD’s midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, due in Australia imminently, will swap the Seal U name for a new Sealion 6 badge

Kia EV3 small SUV: Everything you need to know
The upcoming Kia EV3 small electric SUV has been previewed, ahead of a global reveal set for May 23

Ford pinning hopes on EV breakthroughs and smaller cars to fend off financial trouble
With nearly $2 billion lost across the sales of 10,000 EVs, Ford is looking for a new plan.

2024 Ford Transit van range almost halved, prices up
The Ford Transit line-up has been pared back for its latest update, and while prices have increased again, there’s more payload and towing capability to make up for it

Electric car deals: Drive-away prices slashed for 2023 Peugeot E-2008 & 2023 BYD Atto 3 SUVs
Peugeot has slashed around $25,000 from its Spanish-built E-2008 – making it the same price as a Chinese rival – while the popular BYD Atto 3 is also on sale

Honda HR-V, ZR-V & CR-V: More affordable hybrid variants due in Australia soon
The Honda HR-V may soon have a new hybrid variant in Australia, with more affordable hybrid versions of the ZR-V and CR-V also set to follow

Ram Australia delivers its 30,000th pick-up
A production milestone reached as RAM faces increased competition from rivals in a segment expected to double in size in 2024.