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Confirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
AMG has confirmed the rumours from the last 12 or so months: the four-cylinder hybrid in the C 63 will be dropped for a new six-cylinder engine.

ANCAP announces latest crash test results for Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Subaru, MG and Geely
A rash of brands have scored well in the latest round of ANCAP crash tests with five-star results for Geely, Leapmotor and Zeekr.

MG ZS Vibe returns to showrooms as Australia’s cheapest SUV
Australia has a new cheapest small SUV in the form of the MG ZS Vibe, which has returned to showrooms for the 2026 model year.

How BYD plans to further conquer the Aussie car market: ‘We’re faster than any other brand’
Having overtaken Tesla in the Australian new car market when it comes to EV sales, BYD Australia has its eye firmly on further growth, and not just with pure electric vehicles.

Geely EX5 to finally offer Android Auto through latest over-the-air update
Android smartphone mirroring tech will be available in the Geely EX5 thanks to a new over-the-air software update.

Nissan Navara pricing revealed: Australian-tuned ute to launch in March
The next-generation Nissan Navara will launch locally in March with a dual cab-only line-up, Australian-tuned suspension and more capability than before.

VFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan
The continued growth of cars manufactured in China shows no signs of abating.

Next-generation BMW 3 Series nears reveal as electric i3 takes shape
Production-ready prototypes signal a major shift as BMW prepares its most advanced mid-size sedan yet.

VFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline
Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.
Jeep updates Wrangler and Gladiator for 2026; adds 85th anniversary edition
Off-road staples gain practical upgrades and heritage touches as Jeep refreshes its local line-up.

This De Tomaso 662kW V12 revs to 12,300rpm and looks like something out of a sci-fi horror film
De Tomaso has released the first images of its bonkers V12 that will power its track-day only P900 hypercar.

VFACTS January 2026: Australian new car sales hold steady to start the year
Hybrids and plug-in vehicles gain ground as petrol sales continue to slide.

Block billionaire Adrian Portelli makes first move into fuel retail with Melbourne servo
Adrian Portelli’s long-teased petrol ambitions take shape in suburban Preston with an LMCT+ service station.

Federal Government partners with Hyundai and Kia to offer discounted loans on electric vehicles
The federal government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation is committing up to $60 million to help reduce the cost of Hyundai and Kia EVs.

Drivers urged to challenge AI camera fines as accuracy concerns grow
Lawyers warn automated systems may be misidentifying everyday objects as mobile phones.

Oh oh, Tesla: China’s move to ban flush door handles over safety concerns
New regulations will require mechanical door releases after incidents raised fears occupants could be trapped following crashes.

New speed camera roll-out defended amid ‘revenue raising’ accusations
Government says new enforcement sites target high-risk areas, not revenue.

Tesla reveals tweaks to names for popular models
Tesla has rolled out a revised model naming structure in Australia to align with other markets. Could it mean the Standard models are coming?

2026 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance: Classic beauties on display in a world-beating location
Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour will once again host a unique Concours d’Elegance event from Feb 27 to March 1.

What’s your dream car? New research reveals which rides Australians crave
The world’s most desired cars have been revealed through a survey of the most popular Google searches over the past five years.

Toyota’s new seven-seat SUV will be revealed any day – as new teaser image is released
Another image of Toyota’s soon-to-be-revealed electric three-row SUV has been released, this time showing the interior.

BMW updates X1 and X2 line-up for 2026 with new plug-in hybrid and tech changes
New X1 xDrive25e joins the range as petrol, hybrid and electric models receive technical revisions.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
Hybrid power, relentless speed and renewed focus on driver engagement place Ferrari’s latest flagship at the top of the tree.

GWM Tank 300: Plug-in hybrid version will land in Australia from March
A fourth drivetrain for the popular Tank 300 will launch locally in March with up to 300kW of power and 105km of electric driving range.