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2023 Lexus LC pricing: More kit for flagship coupe and convertible
An updated Lexus LC coupe and convertible has arrived in Australia with more tech and safety features – but with price rises of up to $18,380

Mercedes-AMG reportedly set to revive V8 for next C63 and E63
Mercedes-Benz sources claim the V8 engine could return to the AMG C63 and E63 with electrical assistance by 2026. Georg Kacher reports…

2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Petrol or electric power, near-production concept debuting next month
As the Mercedes-Benz A-Class faces the axe, the next CLA becomes the new entry point. Georg Kacher reports…

2024 Porsche 911 S/T revealed, priced for Australia
The Porsche 911 S/T is a GT3 RS masquerading as a Touring body with retro design cues and a manual ‘box

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door pricing and features
AMG has locked in Australian pricing for its four-door plug-in hybrid flagship

Mazda says Australian EV adoption is headed for a slowdown
Mazda’s local chief expects EVs won’t achieve dominance before the end of this decade – at the earliest

2023 MG 5 pricing and features: Australia’s cheapest sedan
MG’s petrol sedan has taken its time to reach Australia, but it is now on sale with a headline starting price of $24,990 drive-away

MG could share parts with Audi in expanded EV push
MG’s parent company and Audi will collaborate on developing EVs, as the German luxury brand aims to catch-up with the market – especially in China

Carmakers partner for new North American EV charging network, Australia still left out
Seven major automakers have teamed up to establish a North American EV charging network similar to Europe’s Ionity, but Australia is still left behind

2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses

2024 Skoda Scala and Kamiq update: You’ll need a second look
Skoda’s small car siblings have been given a facelift, with bolder grilles, eco-friendly interior materials, and fan speed buttons

2023 BMW X3 Sport Collection pricing: Limited-run variant added
A limited-edition variant has been added to the BMW X3 line-up, based on the mid-spec xDrive30i

Volkswagen trademarks electric GT⚡ logo: What could it be for?
Volkswagen has submitted a new GTI logo trademark in Germany – and it’s electrifying

Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren
More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models

VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

2024 Hyundai Palisade details revealed in dealer bulletin
A leaked dealer bulletin has revealed the Hyundai Palisade large SUV will receive a blacked-out flagship, a new Calligraphy variant, and more features – but price rises are likely

‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz
Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?

2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing

Continental introduces UltraContact NXT, its most sustainable tyre to date
With a heavy use of recycled materials, the UltraContact NXT is a low-impact tyre designed for EVs and hybrids

2024 Mazda CX-5 update confirmed, no news for Australia
A minor update for Mazda’s popular CX-5 mid-size SUV has been detailed overseas, providing clues for future changes in Australia

Mazda MX-30 safe for Australia with minor update and price rises, axed in the US
An updated Mazda MX-30 has launched in Australia – in existing mild-hybrid and all-electric forms – as the funky small SUV is axed from the brand’s US line-up due to slow sales

2024 Honda CR-V: Australian pricing
Honda has confirmed Australian CR-V pricing and trim range

Mini is slapping a smartwatch on the dash of its new Cooper, and I’m into it
BMW’s ‘budget’ brand, Mini, is doubling down on the iconic round display with a fully frisbee’d screen and graphics that look like they’ve come straight from my Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Video-game tech targets younger Mustang buyers
Unreal Engine 3D creation tool used for legendary computer driving games comes to Ford’s muscle car.