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Newest family SUVs from Mazda, MG, BMW and Cupra awarded five-star ANCAP ratings
Mazda and MG have scored five-star safety ratings from ANCAP for latest models, while BMW gets a backdated rating for models sold from 2024.
Ford rehires humans in place of AI
Plans from Ford to use AI-assisted quality control have failed to meet expectations, with the company restoring 350 staffed positions at plants in North America.
Overhauled roadworks speed limits now in effect
Changes to laws in New South Wales from July 1, 2026 will see reduced speed limits at roadworks sites raised outside of working hours where safe to do so.
Hyundai committed to its last V6 in Australia despite emissions pressure
The last-remaining V6 in Hyundai’s Australian lineup will remain on sale for the foreseeable future despite pressure from new emissions standards.
Jaecoo J8 SHS now on sale in Australia with seven seats and plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Previously only offered as a five seater, the new Jaecoo J8 SHS model arrives with a seven-seat layout and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain making 315kW of power.
Chery C5 now available with powerful yet efficient hybrid drivetrain
In addition to petrol and electric options already available, the Chery C5 now offers a new hybrid drivetrain with a consumption rating of just 4.9L/100km.
Peugeot’s Australian future unclear as current importer ends distribution agreement
After almost 10 years as Peugeot’s official Australian importer, Inchcape has announced it will cease distribution of the French brand in Australia.
Mitsubishi doubles down on Pajero off-road credentials with retro tech inclusion
Mitsubishi strengthens ties with the Pajero and its off-road past by teasing a new feature set to star in the revived 2027 model.
Leapmotor B05 Australian pricing announced ahead of August arrival
Leapmotor’s new electric hatch arrives in August with sharp drive-away pricing, generous equipment and up to 482km of claimed driving range.
Supersized Denza B9 flagship model teased in China
BYD’s luxury arm, Denza, could soon have a new flagship large SUV model that even outstretches a Mercedes-Maybach GLS.
Century Batteries extends partnership with Australian Road Safety Foundation
Century Batteries and the Australian Road Safety Foundation have extended their partnership to help reduce road trauma and promote safer driving practices.
Ferrari Luce goes on sale in China; sells out immediately
Those predicting a sales disaster for the new Ferrari Luce may have been premature as the first 88-unit batch earmarked for China has already been snapped up.
BMW X5: Next-gen family hauler revealed with multi-power options
Fifth-generation luxury SUV will offer diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen drivetrains as BMW broadens its flagship family SUV.
Cupra Tavascan: New cheaper variant announced ahead of August release
Cupra will soon add a new variant and more choice to its Tavascan electric medium SUV, with a new V base model set to open the range.
Hyundai Inster Lounge: Plusher version of cute electric small SUV revealed
Like its larger Staria MPV sibling, a luxurious Lounge version of the Hyundai Inster small electric SUV has been revealed with more features.
MG expands ute range with limited-edition MGU9 Black Edition
New flagship variant adds exclusive styling and extra towing technology as MG broadens its dual-cab line-up in Australia.
Mazda’s Tesla Model Y rival bringing new customers to the brand
Mazda’s new CX-6e Tesla Model Y fighter is drawing plenty of new customers to the brand.
Hyundai adds hybrid drivetrain to Staria Lounge and Staria Load
Hyundai has launched Australia’s first hybrid van in the form of the Staria Load, as well as a luxurious hybrid Lounge variant of the Staria people mover.
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto reveals bargain production electric ute and SUV
Are you after a barebones bargain small electric ute that you can almost completely customise yourself? Well, new company Slate has just the ute for you.
Hyundai set to exit the small hatchback segment with replacement for i30 in doubt
The Hyundai i30 hatchback is set to be the next victim of the rise of SUV sales as its future beyond the current generation looks grim.
Mazda: ’Chinese built cars as good as Japanese’
The Japanese’s brand’s general manager in China said Mazdas built in China are as good as those manufactured in Japan.
BMW M3 Touring: High-performance wagon set to return for Neue Klasse era
Wagon fans concerned about a next-generation BMW M3 Touring have no reason to be as it’s set to return in BMW’s Neue Klass product era.
New Hyundai i30 Sedan previewed through South Korean market Avante
Debuting a funky design and improved hybrid drivetrain, the new Hyundai i30 Sedan has been revealed in South Korea in domestic Avante form.
A-Z of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed cars
Electric supercars, V8-powered sports cars and cutting-edge concepts will headline another star-studded Goodwood Festival of Speed this July.
