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Hyundai to kill off its only ute early in anticipation of something bigger - report

Hyundai to kill off its only ute early in anticipation of something bigger - report

Hyundai's first foray into the world of utes has not been a success, and the run of the Santa Cruz could be coming to a premature end.

VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest overall

William Stopford

VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest overall

Sales of new vehicles in Australia have grown for a third year in a row, though the market was only up by 0.3 per cent overall.

25 Days Ago

2026 Nissan Qashqai: Hybrid-only lineup brings big price hike

James Wong

2026 Nissan Qashqai: Hybrid-only lineup brings big price hike

The 2026 Nissan Qashqai is going e-Power only, and its admission price will be more than $10,000 higher than before.

25 Days Ago

Toyota Tarago people mover to return – report

Ben Zachariah

Toyota Tarago people mover to return – report

A fresh report suggests Toyota could be bringing back the Tarago – the model marketed as the ‘genius egg’ in its home country when it was new.

25 Days Ago

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO revealed as updated XUV700 with new look, same price

Damion Smy

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO revealed as updated XUV700 with new look, same price

An update for Australia’s cheapest seven-seat SUV has arrived with a new name, refreshed styling and unchanged pricing from its predecessor.

25 Days Ago

Josh Nevett

Is four enough? Chery pushes for yet another brand in Australia

Chery is gearing up to launch its trendy, EV-heavy iCaur brand in Australia next year, bringing the local total to four brands.

25 Days Ago

BMW rebrands Alpina after taking full control

Derek Fung

BMW rebrands Alpina after taking full control

As part of its 2022 purchase, BMW has now taken full control of Alpina, and it will be a standalone brand alongside BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce.

26 Days Ago

Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026

James Wong

Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026

The Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. VW has big plans to celebrate, but Australia isn't invited just yet...

26 Days Ago

Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3

Alborz Fallah

Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3

Tesla Model Y sales may have increased slightly in 2025, but the brand's sales took a big hit thanks to a slumping Model 3.

26 Days Ago

Lamborghini says AI is inevitable in car manufacturing – even for low-volume supercars

Damion Smy

Lamborghini says AI is inevitable in car manufacturing – even for low-volume supercars

The Italian exotic automaker says artificial intelligence will inevitably be used to make all cars, even low-volume models like its own – and it's already using the technology.

26 Days Ago

Move over, BYD: Australia has a new cheapest PHEV, but only for a limited time

William Stopford

Move over, BYD: Australia has a new cheapest PHEV, but only for a limited time

Chery now has Australia's most affordable plug-in hybrid, though discounted Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid pricing only applies until the end of February.

26 Days Ago

Mitsubishi Australia’s new boss inherits falling sales, faces rising Chinese rivals

Damion Smy

Mitsubishi Australia’s new boss inherits falling sales, faces rising Chinese rivals

The first Monday of 2026 sees a new boss of Mitsubishi officially take the reins, but what sort of business is he inheriting?

26 Days Ago

Cut costs, not corners: Tesla’s fleet advantage explained

CarExpert

Cut costs, not corners: Tesla’s fleet advantage explained

SPONSORED: Why choosing Tesla makes financial sense for Australian fleet vehicle operators.

26 Days Ago

NSW driver rings in new year with booze and coke-fuelled high-speed chase in a Kia Rio

CarExpert

NSW driver rings in new year with booze and coke-fuelled high-speed chase in a Kia Rio

One man's year got off to a bad start thanks to a poor decision to lead police on a high-speed chase under the influence.

26 Days Ago

Deepal's delayed electric BYD rival nears Australian launch

William Stopford

Deepal's delayed electric BYD rival nears Australian launch

Deepal is launching its third model in Australia this year, and it's set to be its most affordable yet.

26 Days Ago

Police add Ford Everest V6 to fleet

Ben Zachariah

Police add Ford Everest V6 to fleet

The Ford Everest Sport V6 is the latest vehicle to begin policing duties in Australia, with examples replacing the Toyota LandCruiser in Victoria.

26 Days Ago

Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed with physical buttons, fabric dashboard

Derek Fung

Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed with physical buttons, fabric dashboard

Volkswagen has previously promised the interior of the ID. Polo will be functional, as well as featuring a premium look and feel.

27 Days Ago