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BMW iX4 coupe SUV is revealed with up to 828km of range, Australian pricing confirmed
BMW’s new iX4 electric SUV coupe will arrive in Australia in early 2027 with dual-motor all-wheel drive, ultra-fast charging and an impressive driving range.

Mini Countryman Untamed Edition: New special looks rugged but Australia will miss out on the best bits
Mini’s largest SUV is getting a more rugged model with the Countryman Untamed due down under early next year.

Nissan cuts the price of its Ariya EV by an incredible $20,000
The move from Nissan reduces the hip-pocket hit for the Ariya to as little as $42,990 driveaway.

Tesla slashes the price of Model 3 and Model Y cars by up to $3750
Tesla is offering discounts of up to $3750 on selected Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV inventory as it clears stock ahead of MY27 arrivals.

VFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing
VFACTS September figures show Australia’s new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.

Mazda prioritising EVs as CX-5 hybrid option takes a back seat
Mazda Australia no closer to confirming when a hybrid version of the CX-5 will finally make its way into showrooms.

Tesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth
Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped almost 20 per cent in September, with Model Y sales helping push their combined 2026 tally beyond 43,000.

Aston Martin prioritises luxury over performance with the new DBX GT – but it still packs 534kW of twin-turbo V8 power
Aston’s DBX GT might be a palace on wheels, but it’s still good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

Hyundai unveils specs and local timing for the next-gen Tucson SUV – but Aussies will miss out on the most rugged off-road variant and plenty more
The all-new Tucson SUV is coming down under in hybrid form only.

Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut
Changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced for the 2027 model year, including a cheaper Model Y Performance.

Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid gets cheaper with the new entry-level GXL
Toyota will expand the new RAV4 line-up with a more affordable GXL plug-in hybrid, joining the existing XSE and GR Sport PHEV variants.

BYD scores five-star ANCAP safety rating for new vehicle targeted at Aussie families
The new BYD M9 people mover has achieved a five-star safety rating under the new ANCAP system.

The wild Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance will be the brand’s most powerful EV when it lands in Australia in extremely limited numbers
The Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance is heading down under with 313kW and a claimed 4.4-second 0-100km/h time.

Hyundai to plug big gaps in its EV line-up with new Ioniq SUV models
Hyundai is targeting the small and medium SUV market with the upcoming models, which should wear Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 badges.

The Mazda CX-6e gets advanced self-driving tech
Mazda has upgraded the CX-6e’s autonomous abilities with tech that can handle a range of complex driving conditions.

Volkswagen broke Aussie sales records in 2015. Just 11 years later, it’s facing the greatest crisis in its history. Here’s how Vee Dub got it so badly wrong…
Volkswagen peaked in Australia in 2015. The 11 years since have been a nightmare for the once all-conquering brand.

Radical Lexus redesigns don’t push boundaries, they break them – and no, these pics aren’t CGI
A Lexus RZ 450e and RX 450h+ have been left looking like they were transformed by a designer on an acid trip.

Are grilles unnecessary and ‘dishonest’ on EVs? Designer for top Chinese brand says yes – and blasts rivals for using them
To grille or not to grille? A top designer for Xpeng is firmly in the latter camp.

XPENG L03 Aussie price and specs revealed as EV and hybrid SUV takes on Geely’s EX5
The cheapest Xpeng model to sell down under is also coming for the BYD Atto 3.

Nissan takes the covers off specs for the next-generation 2028 X-Trail
The Nissan X-Trail has a North American twin in the Rogue, which has just been unveiled ahead of its appearance in showrooms later this year.

New facelifted Geely EX5 is officially revealed in China: Here’s what’s new
The upcoming medium SUV from Geely has been seen in its home country.

Revealed: Australia’s top 10 most fuel-efficient SUVs as petrol and diesel prices shoot up again
SUVs remain wildly popular in Australia. But with petrol and diesel prices spiking, what’s your best bet for saving at the bowser? We’ve got you covered…

How you can save up to $7000 on a range of Chery models – but you’ll have to be quick
Chery is offering factory bonuses from $1500 to $7000 for a limited time only.

Hyundai to build thousands of Robotaxis as new way of selling EVs
The CEO of Hyundai has called autonomous taxis the “number one” way of profiting from its EVs.
