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Hyundai’s rugged XRT off-road range set to expand with more models
Hyundai Australia launches XRT Pro sub-brand with a alone Palisade variant but more models set to follow

Mini expands Paul Smith Edition range in Australia with convertible and five-door variants
Mini Paul Smith Edition fans now have two more bodystyles to choose from, and the prices aren’t bad either.

Bizarre Holden created from a one-tonner ute wins design competition
Former metal sculptor Tony Bonner took a Holden HJ one-tonner and turned it into something completely unrecognisable.

BYD boss opens up about plans for a new ‘workhorse’ ute for Australia
It’s been rumoured that the BYD Shark 6 will get a smaller companion for the Aussie market.

The legendary Jensen Interceptor is reborn as a 716kW V8 track weapon – and road cars are coming
The last Jensen Interceptor rolled off the line in 1976. Now it’s back in the form of an uncompromising, hand-built circuit beast.

20km Holden VL Walkinshaw emerges after three decades in hiding
An extraordinarily original HSV VL SS Group A with just 20km on the odometer has surfaced in Adelaide – and offers have already topped $500,000.

Volkswagen Group confirms plan for massive model cull and 100,000 job cuts
VW will halve its model range, dramatically reduce variants and cut global production capacity as it battles rising costs and intensifying Chinese competition.

Driver gets billed $580 to charge his EV at a Hyundai dealership after making a crucial mistake
The charge cost the driver more than $13 per minute, and he got a shock when he checked to see if there’d been a mistake.

Lepas reveals specs for its first model in Australia, the L6 EV SUV
Chery’s Lepas is due down under from October with the L6 EV, which offers up to 440km of range.

Qantas joins with Mercedes-Benz to trial airport transfers for First passengers in Sydney
Selected Qantas First customers will be driven airside between Sydney Airport’s international and domestic terminals in a new Mercedes-Maybach transfer trial.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB pricing and specs: Baby seven-seater SUV gets cheaper
The new Mercedes-Benz GLB has launched locally with both mild-hybrid petrol and fully electric variants and an EV range of up to 570km on the WLTP cycle.

Ferrari’s most controversial car, the Luce EV, gets a whopping Aussie price tag
The word “divisive” doesn’t do the reaction to the Luce EV any justice. Now it’s headed down under…

Revealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world’s biggest EV battery life study
Austrian firm Aviloo conducted more than 50,0000 tests into battery life, with Tesla finishing towards the rear of the 20-car field.

Mazda CX-6e review: All-electric SUV’s tech can’t quite match its impressive styling and features
Our friends at AutoExpress have got to grips with the all-electric SUV from Mazda, finding its gorgeous looks aren’t quite matched by its tech.

Australian pricing and specs show the new Mitsubishi Pajero will be very competitive with its rivals
Hot on the heels of the latest Pajero officially breaking cover, the pricing announcement has revealed the SUV will be priced to take on the likes of the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.

Mazda boss flags ‘unprecedented’ changes to SUV line-up as sales struggle
A new report from Japan has suggested that the range of large SUVs from Mazda will receive large updates aimed at fixing their lacklustre sales.

VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues
Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

New motor gives updated Tesla Model Y more grunt – and its range is up, too
Information gleaned from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows the effect of the new TL2 electric motor on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.

China cracks down on how giants like BYD operate in markets like Australia – and it’s good news for established brands
Overseas sales are crucial for the biggest operators in China. Now the brands’ stunning foreign success has seen a new set of rules introduced.

New stats reveal the insane amount of money Aussie EV owners are saving
A recent report has cast new light on the spike in EV ownership that was fuelled by the war on Iran.

Polestar 4 axes its most controversial feature with new SUV version
The Polestar 4 family has expanded with a more practical SUV variant, adding extra boot space, more range and – finally – a conventional rear window.

Geely to reveal two new SUVs at Everything Electric Show along with a preview of the Emgrand L EM-i PHEV sedan
Geely will add a plug-in hybrid sedan to its growing Australian range in early 2027, with two mystery SUVs also set for reveal this month

Toyota’s solution to sky-high diesel prices? Run your HiLux on vegetable oil
Toyota has unveiled a very left-field answer to the ongoing problem of shocking prices for diesel.

Tesla Model Y powers another surge in August 2026 EV deliveries
Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped 148 per cent year-on-year in August in latest Electric Vehicle Council report.
