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2024 VW Crafter Kampervan review
Volkswagen Australia has teamed up with RV specialists Jayco to create a local take on the big campervan theme – because we can’t get the Crafter Grand California for our market.

2024 Honda Accord E:HEV RS hybrid review: Australian first drive
The Honda Accord goes fully hybrid with a smorgasbord of new tech, though a steep price and limited options continue to limit its appeal

How will Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard affect the new car market?
Set to begin in 2025, the NVES promises to cause massive upheaval to the local market.

2024 GWM Haval H6 Premium: Quick Review
Every new competitor is jumping into Australia’s busiest segment, including GWM which steps into the space with the H6 midsize SUV

2025 Mazda CX-5: Hybrid confirmed for third-gen midsize SUV
Mazda has officially confirmed its next CX-5 midsize SUV – expected to debut in 2025 – will be available with a hybrid powertrain

2025 Porsche 911 Hybrid first details: Laps Nordschleife faster than petrol version
Stuttgart says its hybrid model is properly fast and has confirmed it’ll make it global debut on May 28

Australian Government increases safety requirements for its fleet vehicles
5 stars and nothing older than a 2022 ANCAP test

2025 Kia EV6: Facelift revealed for Tesla Model Y rival with larger battery, new tech
A mid-life facelift for the Kia EV6 electric SUV sees the addition of a larger battery pack, more driving range, and long-awaited tech features

New Wagons coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025
Why it’s not all doom and gloom if you want a conventional wagon rather than a ubiquitous SUV

Kia Carnival Hybrid fuel consumption revealed – beats diesel and petrol models
Government website reveals how petrol-electric will be the fuel-miser of the Carnival people-mover range

Tailgating, running red lights & not indicating are Queenslanders’ biggest pet peeves
Ford’s recent study uncovers home truths about frustrations behind the wheel, with advice for learner drivers and their instructors.

Ford partners with Evie for home EV charging unit and $400 network credit
Ford Australia has partnered with EV charging network Evie on a home charger deal, along with $400 in public charging

2025 Toyota Camry: Australian line-up confirmed for hybrid-only sedan
The ninth-gen Toyota Camry will be offered in familiar Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL hybrid variants when it lands in Australia later this year, with price rises likely

Auction watch: Alfa Stelvio, Audi TT, Land Rover Defender and more!
More Grays goodness from this week’s lots

M-Hero 1: 800kW/1400Nm LandCruiser killer targets Australia
Dongfeng’s planned M-Hero sub-brand is set to come to Australia, starting with an electric off-roader with wild looks and wild performance

Mercedes-Matchbox G580 EQ could be yours for just 0.02% the price of a real one
Mercedes has partnered with Mattel on a very special replica of its recently revealed G580 electric G Wagen

Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition gains VZx flagship features
Special edition version of the plug-in-hybrid Formentor adopts copper wheels and notable cabin upgrades for a small premium

Cadillac won’t undercut luxury rivals on price; Lyriq launch timing firms
Fully-loaded Lyriq SUV is slated to launch in October, will carry a price similar to BMW, Mercedes and Audi rivals

2024 Volvo EX30 review: First Australian drive
Honey, I shrunk the Volvo! We get our first taste on local roads of the new baby SUV to see if it deserves to become the brand’s predicted best-seller

Mini family keeping it to three models for now
Countryman facelift next in line for Mini family

Nissan Leaf pricing: EOFY deal makes for sub-$40K drive-away EV
Nissan’s once-pioneering Leaf is now, for a brief time, one of the most affordable EVs available. Is it enough?

Cadillac softens stance on going EV only
Petrol engines may have a longer future at Cadillac than originally thought but the door remains shut for Australia…

Volvo EX30 will be brand’s best-seller as it steals customers, attracts younger buyers
Swedish brand says its smallest SUV will account for nearly one in three sales locally while taking its EV showroom ration to 70 percent by the end of the year

Volvo focused on $60-90K space as it turns down cheaper EX30 model
Volvo Australia rules out smaller-battery EX30 to keep range simplified and focused