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Skoda Australia wins customer satisfaction award, two years running

Volkswagen Group’s Czech-born brand scores Customer Satisfaction award for both 2022 and 2023.

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2025 Mazda CX-80 7-seat SUV revealed, Australia confirmed

The Mazda CX-80 – a stretched take on the CX-60 with six or seven seats – is due in Australia in late 2024 as the final model in the brand’s rear-biased SUV quartet

Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package
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Limited Edition Ford Mustang is an awesome 60th birthday present

Retro styling and excellent wheels sees Mustang hark back to 1965

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All-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio to have massive power output

New-gen super SUV will get an all-electric platform with almost double the power

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ANCAP crash test scores for Honda CR-V, ZR-V & Civic in limbo

ANCAP says it is working with Honda to release safety scores for the CR-V, ZR-V and Civic, with test results available to use from its Euro NCAP counterpart

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2025 Nissan Qashqai facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Mid-life update for Nissan Qashqai introduces a revised exterior design, plush cabin materials, Google Built-In tech, and improved safety features

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First right-hand drive GMC Yukon hits Aussie roads

Local testing of GMC’s super-sized, eight-seat rival to the Toyota LandCruiser has begun ahead of a 2025 launch

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2025 Kia Carnival facelift pricing and features: car-based people mover detailed, up to $5390 dearer

The facelifted Kia Carnival people is now in Australian showrooms priced between $2670 and $5390 dearer than before

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2025 Mazda ‘EZ-6’ electric sedan teased for China ahead of reveal next week

An all-electric Mazda sedan, based on an existing Chinese-market vehicle, will debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week – though it’s unclear if it’ll be offered outside of China

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Survey reveals Australia’s historic vehicle owners spend nearly $10 billion annually

With an estimated 970,000 historic vehicles in Australia, owners are spending plenty and generating a positive economic impact.

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2025 Alfa Romeo M̴i̴l̴a̴n̴o̴ Junior revealed – UPDATE: Italy bans Milano name

Alfa Romeo has unveiled its sporty new compact SUV, and a fresh controversy just days later should ensure its name is never forgotten… (we’ll look forward to a brisk trade in Milano badges on eBay)

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BYD benefited from $5.6B in direct govt aid, more through wider industry support – study

A top economic institute claims Chinese giant BYD has so far received €3.4B in subsidies, while also benefiting from government support of auto industry suppliers

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PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU

Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher

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2024 Honda CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V prices slashed, Civic Type R up

Prices for some versions of the Honda CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V SUVs have fallen between $600 and $3100, while the Civic Type R hot hatch is $1000 dearer than before

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2024 BMW X3 & iX3: New photos, details, and everything we know

New photos and details for the upcoming BMW X3 have surfaced, so here’s all you need to know, including the anticipated iX3 electric SUV!

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2024 Mercedes-Benz C200 Night Edition arrives with limited-time drive-away price

The Mercedes-Benz C200 Night Edition, available for a limited time, offers more features for less dollars

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Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets

Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally

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2024 Toyota C-HR awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating

The new Toyota C-HR range has been put to the test by safety watchdog ANCAP, with all variants yielding strong results.

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New cars coming to Australia in April 2024

Here’s what’s scheduled to land in Australian new-car showrooms this month

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Mitsubishi Triton scores 5 star ANCAP result

New-gen Triton is the first dual-cab to get full marks under tougher testing rules

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2025 Mazda CX-80 three-row SUV teased ahead of April 18 reveal

Mazda to unveil the final model in its rear-biased SUV quartet – the CX-80 – next week ahead of an expected Australian launch in late 2024

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$1 million Peter Brock-owned ‘05’ Holden Group A Commodore fails to sell

A rare VK SS Group A Commodore – number ‘05’ of 500 – owned by Peter Brock has passed in at auction after it failed to reach half of its previous sale price.

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Cupra opens more showrooms in lead-up to new model launches

More new Cupra locations have opened in Australia as the local arm closes in on its second birthday and a number of model launches

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BYD’s new ‘blade’ battery promises 1000km+ range

Melbourne to Sydney on a single charge? BYD’s new ‘blade battery’ might just do it…