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Tesla reveals tweaks to names for popular models
Tesla has rolled out a revised model naming structure in Australia to align with other markets. Could it mean the Standard models are coming?

2026 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance: Classic beauties on display in a world-beating location
Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour will once again host a unique Concours d’Elegance event from Feb 27 to March 1.

What’s your dream car? New research reveals which rides Australians crave
The world’s most desired cars have been revealed through a survey of the most popular Google searches over the past five years.

Toyota’s new seven-seat SUV will be revealed any day – as new teaser image is released
Another image of Toyota’s soon-to-be-revealed electric three-row SUV has been released, this time showing the interior.

BMW updates X1 and X2 line-up for 2026 with new plug-in hybrid and tech changes
New X1 xDrive25e joins the range as petrol, hybrid and electric models receive technical revisions.

GWM Tank 300: Plug-in hybrid version will land in Australia from March
A fourth drivetrain for the popular Tank 300 will launch locally in March with up to 300kW of power and 105km of electric driving range.

KGM Actyon Hybrid: Latest electrified mid-size SUV launches in Australia
Australian mid-size hybrid SUV buyers have yet another option to choose from with the arrival of the KGM Actyon Hybrid.

Toyota is the world’s leading carmaker… again
Toyota has again been crowned the world’s biggest carmaker, ending 2025 on top of the new car sales race for the sixth year in a row.

New road markings quietly influencing how Australians drive
Rumble strips roll out near ACT roundabouts as authorities look to slow traffic without signs or bumps.

MG teases new electric sedan as MG7 EV speculation grows
Blurred preview hints at a sleek four-door EV aimed at China – and potentially Australia.

New hypercar alert: Rimac reveals first Nevera R ‘Founder’s Edition’ on ice
Ultra-rare electric hypercar makes public debut on frozen lake as deliveries begin.

F1’s 2026 season shapes up amid Hollywood buzz and major on-track changes
Oscar nominations for Formula One film coincide with secretive early testing and a sweeping technical reset.

Kia Australia boss: ‘We’ll gouge market share from any brand we can’
Kia Australia boss says the influx of Chinese brands into Australia won’t hinder Kia’s growing market share.

Mazda CX-5 notches major milestone with five million sales worldwide
The popular mid-size SUV becomes Mazda’s third model to pass the mark as a new generation takes shape.

BMW boosts range for iX1 and iX2 as small EV battle heats up
Efficiency tweaks deliver longer driving distances without changing performance or charging times.

Mercedes-Benz unveils updated S-Class with new tech and revised V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received a comprehensive update with a lot of new tech and even an overhauled V8 engine.

Tesla will kill the Model S and Model X to make way for robot production
Production of Tesla’s trailblazing Model S and Model X will end later in 2026 to make way for the company’s new Optimus robots.

Geely EX2 tops China’s sales charts ahead of Australian launch
Compact electric hatch becomes China’s best-selling car as local arrival is locked in for 2026.

Major study launched to discover why driver-assist tech is not reducing our road toll
Real-world testing aims to understand how Australians use – or more commonly, ignore – ADAS technology.

MG4 Urban: International pricing revealed as potential guide for its Australian arrival
Newer, cheaper MG4 Urban priced thousands less than the regular MG4, with both expected to soon go on sale in Australia.

Latest in class action against Isuzu Australia over emissions claims
Owners of D-Max and MU-X allege defeat devices led to excess pollution and seek compensation.

Ineos Grenadier reveals special Black Edition amid updated 2026 model release
Stealth styling arrives just as the rugged 4×4 receives subtle but meaningful updates for 2026.

EVs outsell petrol vehicles in Europe for the first time – and Australia is mirroring the shift
Battery-powered and electrified vehicles have hit a milestone in key markets both in Europe and Australia, show December 2025 figures.

Genesis X Skorpio Concept pushes the brand into extreme off-road territory
High-powered desert racer signals a bold new direction for Genesis design and engineering.