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2027 Toyota HiLux GR Sport AI render: Will the more powerful flagship return?
Toyota’s next HiLux GR Sport remains unconfirmed, but clues suggest an evolution-led update with modest hardware gains, tougher visuals and pricing likely just above the new Rogue.
Toyota GR Yaris: Aero Performance Package launched to deliver even more rally inspiration
Toyota’s iconic rally-inspired hot hatch is now even more aggressive thanks to a new Aero Performance Package.
Five-star ANCAP scores for HiLux, Palisade and two Chinese newcomers; Mitsubishi ASX, four stars
Latest round of ANCAP testing sees five star safety scores for HiLux, Palisade, Denza B5 and Aion V while Mitsubishi ASX comes up short.
Lotus For Me: Sneak peek at Eletre SUV plug-in hybrid with 1000km range
Pictures of Lotus’ electric super SUV with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain, dubbed ‘For Me’, have been leaked online.
Toyota bZ4X facelift launches in Australia with new features and a $10k price cut
Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in Australia has been facelifted with a big price cut, more range, a freshened look and more standard features.
2026 Kia Seltos: Major update revealed for popular small SUV
The important second-generation Kia Seltos has been revealed ahead of a Q4 2026 Aussie release.
Travis Pastrana performs insane stunts in a tricked-up Subaru ute as part of new “Aussie Shred” film
Travis Pastrana has launched his latest Gymkhana video titled “Aussie Shred” set in various Australian locations.
Latest Apple CarPlay update adds customisable features
Next update adds a third widget on big screens and lets drivers turn off pinned message threads, continuing Apple’s slow-but-steady in-car refresh.
Stunning Genesis wagon concept could become a production reality
The stunning Genesis G90 Wingback concept has been designed, according to the brand’s chief, with one eye on the production line.
GWM Tank 300 to add plug-in hybrid drivetrain to petrol and diesel options in 2026
Yet another drivetrain option for the GWM Tank 300 will be added in the first quarter of next year, this time with a potentially large EV range.
DENZA sets Australian pricing for B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs
BYD’s new upmarket brand arrives with two off-road-leaning models, dual-motor 4WD and near-1000km claimed range.
MG7 Fastback lands in Australia with 170kW turbo power
Priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs, the new MG7 brings a sporty four-door shape, adjustable aero and a long standard equipment list to the mid-size sedan segment.
BMW’s #NextTech apprenticeship program tackles serious automotive skills shortage in Australia
The mentored scheme has enrolled 167 apprentices since 2021, kept more than 80 per cent through training, and will expand into motorcycle and body repair streams from 2026.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept: Glimpse of the future suggests return to electric sedans
Unveiled for Kia’s 80th anniversary, the four-door BEV previews the brand’s next design direction, digital-heavy cockpit ideas and the potential for long-range flagship hardware.
Lexus unveils LFA concept as a preview of its electric flagship sports car
New LFA Concept revives Lexus’ halo-coupe ambitions as a fully electric sports car, sharing development DNA with Toyota’s GR GT program and hinting at 2027 production.
Toyota reveals GR GT road car and GR GT3 racer in first public prototype look
New 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 platform underpins a hybrid flagship coupe and an FIA GT3 customer race car, both targeting a 2027 launch.
Aussie start-up releases first details of Porsche 911-based sportscar
Melbourne-based Zeigler/Bailey is aiming to sell 10 of its $1.6million Porsche 911-based sportscars annually.
Mahindra Scorpio: Upgraded 7-seat SUV gets new safety features, more equipment
The Mahindra Scorpio’s new Level 2 safety suite brings AEB, adaptive cruise and lane-keeping standard, alongside comfort extras, lifting the seven-seat SUV’s value despite a $2000 rise nationwide.
Maserati’s major milestone as it becomes the longest standing brand in Italy’s Motor Valley
Maserati this month marks the 111th anniversary since its founding by Alfieri Maserati and his brothers Ettore and Ernesto in Italy.
New driver’s licence question aimed at younger motorists, even before they can drive
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has recommended expanding education and a new question for would-be young drivers to address a major issue.
Kia teases sleek new electric sedan concept for coming reveal
Shadowy first look points to a cab-forward, Star Map-lit four-door that could preview an EV7 or EV8, signalling Kia’s return to the executive saloon space.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet starts testing ahead of world debut
A convertible version of Mercedes-Benz iconic G-Class has started testing in Austria ahead of its debut next year, and possible Australian sales.
Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg: Price; added features revealed for luxury large SUV
Volkswagen Australia has launched the Touareg Wolfsburg – a special version of its luxury large SUV to celebrate the final year of production.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric mid-size SUV has been updated with more features, a revised line-up and a larger battery as standard in base models.
