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Volvo boss says new battery-electric car is coming next year – and it could be the replacement for the EX40
Volvo has confirmed plans to introduce a more affordable electric vehicle in 2027, with reports suggesting it could replace the ageing EX40 SUV.
The Kia EV7 will be a new midsize all-electric SUV – and we’ve rendered what it could look like
A leaked internal document has revealed plans for a Kia EV7 electric SUV, and we’ve rendered what it could possibly look like when it gets revealed.
Dire warning that Australia’s new-car dealerships are at ‘crisis point’ due to huge boom in number of brands
New-car dealerships down under are in urgent need of protective measures as they face disaster, according to the Australian Automotive Dealer Association.
Aussie motorsport loses an icon: F1 legend Alan Jones dies aged 80 after a short battle with illness
Alan Jones, who won the 1980 F1 world championship, passed away just three days after his birthday.
VFACTS October 2026: Toyota HiLux beats the Ford Ranger to title of Australia’s favourite car as petrol sales take a hammering
The VFACTS October new-car sales figures are great news for Toyota, which also tops the list of best-selling brands, with MG also climbing up the ladder.
Honda NSX owned and loved by Ayrton Senna breaks record as it sells at auction
Ayrton Senna helped make the NSX an automotive icon and now his personal car has gone under the hammer.
Hongqi makes Chinese president Xi Jinping’s limo and it’s coming down under. Here’s what its immense luxury SUV will bring…
China’s oldest car brand Hongqi is preparing to launch in Australia, with local specifications for its first product revealed ahead of its arrival in 2027.
V8-powered BMW Alpina limousine breaks cover during testing. Here’s what we know about the first new model from the reborn brand…
The first roadgoing model from the next generation of Alpina cars will sit near the pinnacle of BMW’s car range.
Specs for BYD’s Denza N9 large SUV revealed: BEV heavyweight comes with massive power… and bulk
All 3180kg of the BYD Denza N9 could be headed down under.
Hyundai Kona and Tucson gain new BLK Editions with extra equipment and tough but classy styling
Hyundai has introduced new BLK Edition versions of its popular Kona and Tucson hybrid SUVs, bringing blacked-out styling and additional features.
Only 16 BMW Nürburgring anniversary specials are coming to Australia – here’s what they’ll cost
Just 16 examples of BMW’s special Nürburgring anniversary models are coming to Australia, with the first deliveries due in 2027.
Get a sneak peek at Mercedes-Benz’s latest tech including holograms, LED displays on windows and a new electric breakthrough
Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on three breakthroughs that should find their way to upcoming production vehicles.
Toyota joins the autonomous party with plans to build fully self-driving cars starting in 2027
Toyota will begin producing autonomous electric SUVs for Google’s Waymo in 2027, with plans to expand the driverless vehicles into international markets.
Football, meat pies, kangaroos and… BYDs? Giant newcomer drums up business in the most Aussie way possible
BYD has put pen to paper on another sponsorship with a footy team as it seeks to win Aussie hearts and minds.
Geely launches hyper-efficient new hybrid sedan that can run on methanol
A new Geely plug-in hybrid can travel up to 1880km on a single tank and charge, thanks to an engine capable of running on methanol or petrol.
Significantly updated Kia EV5 is revealed with a power boost and facelift
Kia’s updated EV5 electric SUV will bring more power, revised styling and improved driving dynamics when it arrives in Australia in 2027.
Legendary car designer loses his licence for speeding… after getting busted doing just 40km/h
Car designer Gerry McGovern, who penned cars like the incredibly divisive Jaguar Type 00, ran foul of the law recently.
Ford boss reveals new cut-price ute model is on the way – and it could be headed down under as an alternative to the Ranger
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the upcoming model should be 20 per cent cheaper to produce than the Ranger.
It’s official: Toyota is bringing back the Celica name
An official announcement from Toyota has confirmed that the Celica is being resurrected as development of a new mid-engine sports car continues.
Tesla sales surge 342 per cent year-on-year as EV demand grows
Tesla and Polestar have recorded a sharp increase in Australian deliveries according to the October 2026 sales report from the Electric Vehicle Council.
New Volkswagen T-Roc confirmed for Australia in early 2027
Volkswagen’s next-generation compact SUV will introduce mild-hybrid technology, fresh styling and upgraded safety and infotainment features.
Paul Walker’s 2 Fast 2 Furious car is brought back to life after ‘going missing for 20-odd years’
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution from 2 Fast 2 Furious was sitting in a barn before it was brought back into the light.
Memo to Nissan: Please build the Ronin concept off-roader with its GT-R twin turbos
Created for the world-famous SEMA car show, the Ronin Frontier features tech from the R35 GT-R.
Accessories don’t get much weirder than this: Deepal patents an in-car foot bath
Yes, you read that correctly: a foot bath. The flat-out bizarre feature has surfaced in patent filings in China.
