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How Toyota, Ford and Kia got their start in Australia, and where they are now

Ever wondered how your favourite auto brands started life Down Under? Wonder no more: here's an Australian automotive then versus now.

More speed camera sites, seatbelt detection tech coming to Australian state

Jordan Mulach

More speed camera sites, seatbelt detection tech coming to Australian state

As the NSW road toll continues to rise, the state is doubling the number of mobile speed camera sites and turning on its seatbelt detection software.

1 Year Ago

Demerit points wiped for more than 1.2 million NSW motorists

Jordan Mulach

Demerit points wiped for more than 1.2 million NSW motorists

NSW's road toll rose last year, but the state is nevertheless extending a trial where demerit points are wiped from drivers' records if they haven't reoffended.

1 Year Ago

Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed

James Wong

Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

1 Year Ago

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia

Jordan Mulach

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia

Tesla has continued to significantly reduce prices of its best-selling Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles, now cheaper than ever in Australia.

1 Year Ago

Jordan Mulach

Kia Seltos recalled

Almost 300 Kia Seltos SUVs are fitted with side curtain airbags which could inflate without warning, leading to a recall.

1 Year Ago

SsangYong Korando deals: $1000 drive-away savings available

Max Davies

SsangYong Korando deals: $1000 drive-away savings available

SsangYong's "Bloody Big Sale" includes $1000 off the drive-away pricing for its Korando SUV. Only available for a limited time.

1 Year Ago

Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia

James Wong

Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia

sThe new Volkswagen Crafter is due in the coming months, complete with a tech overhaul in line with the brand's latest passenger models.

1 Year Ago

Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk

Jordan Mulach

Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk

Two separate battery faults have led to the recall of nine electric Mini Coopers, with owners warned they could be at risk of a vehicle fire.

1 Year Ago

Toyota's performance division eyes hot SUV

Josh Nevett

Toyota's performance division eyes hot SUV

The head of Toyota Gazoo Racing says he wants to introduce a high-performance SUV for buyers who need something more practical than its hot hatches and coupes.

1 Year Ago

Josh Nevett

Toyota GR boss steering clear of EVs

The boss of Toyota Gazoo Racing says he wants to keep building internal combustion-powered performance cars for as long as possible.

1 Year Ago

Toyota making it easier to buy GR performance models

Josh Nevett

Toyota making it easier to buy GR performance models

Toyota Australia is shifting its sales structure for GR models to a first-in, first-out system from July onwards.

1 Year Ago

Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic on the cards for road-going rally car

Josh Nevett

Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic on the cards for road-going rally car

Customer demand could see the Toyota GR Corolla join its smaller GR Yaris sibling in receiving an optional automatic transmission.

1 Year Ago

You can now order a Toyota GR Yaris again

Josh Nevett

You can now order a Toyota GR Yaris again

Toyota Australia has re-opened orders for the GR Yaris, ahead of the updated model hitting our shores by early next year.

1 Year Ago

Derek Fung

Volkswagen settles Dieselgate lawsuit in Italy

Volkswagen's losses from the Dieselgate emissions cheating scheme continue to pile up, with the automaker settling with Italian owners.

1 Year Ago

Lamborghini says goodbye V10, hello twin-turbo V8 hybrid

Jordan Mulach

Lamborghini says goodbye V10, hello twin-turbo V8 hybrid

Lamborghini’s next supercar will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 which can spin up to 10,000rpm – and run on electric-only power.

1 Year Ago

It turns out even more EV renters have been charged for petrol

Dev Singh

It turns out even more EV renters have been charged for petrol

US rental giant Hertz has charged a fee to “refuel” electric vehicles multiple times, with more affected customers coming forward.

1 Year Ago

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All NewsPage 293

How Toyota, Ford and Kia got their start in Australia, and where they are now

More speed camera sites, seatbelt detection tech coming to Australian state

Demerit points wiped for more than 1.2 million NSW motorists

Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia

Kia Seltos recalled

SsangYong Korando deals: $1000 drive-away savings available

Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia

Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk

Toyota's performance division eyes hot SUV

Toyota GR boss steering clear of EVs

Toyota making it easier to buy GR performance models

Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic on the cards for road-going rally car

You can now order a Toyota GR Yaris again

Volkswagen settles Dieselgate lawsuit in Italy

Lamborghini says goodbye V10, hello twin-turbo V8 hybrid

It turns out even more EV renters have been charged for petrol