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Damion Smy
Jeep Gladiator 4xe PHEV cancelled, ute to stick with V6 and V8 engines
The Gladiator was set to be the next Jeep to gain a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but these plans have been scuttled at the 11th hour.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Geely Australia tight-lipped on RD6 EV/PHEV ute
Geely Australia appears to have backed off the RD6 electrified ute, as the Chinese brand contemplates the next steps of its product rollout.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Geely Australia open to local chassis tuning
Geely's local CEO says the Chinese brand is open to investing in an Australian ride and handling program in the future.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Tom Matano, chief designer of original Mazda MX-5, dies age 77
Tom Matano, one of the fathers of the original Mazda MX-5, as well as the final iteration of the RX-7, passed away over the weekend.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Warren Buffett bails on BYD – report
After 17 years and a $10 billion profit, Warren Buffett’s investment company has severed ties with electric car specialist BYD.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Ford Mustang recalled
Ford is recalling over 7000 Mustangs as water ingress could prevent their tail lights and other exterior lights from working.
4 Months Ago
CarExpert
The new, unusual solution to EV fires: High-speed battery ejection
New technology has been demonstrated in China that sees an electric vehicle's battery rapidly ejected to keep occupants safe from an imminent fire.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Essential: High-performance EV gets cheaper
The quickest and most powerful Hyundai has a new entry-level version in South Korea, but it’s not a whole lot cheaper…
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford Mustang hybrid back on the cards – report
The Mustang may follow in another iconic sports car, the Porsche 911, in going hybrid as emissions laws tighten globally.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Ford Everest Sport Bi-Turbo limited edition brings more kit, drive-away pricing
Ford's fanciest four-cylinder Everest is the new limited edition Sport, with a blacked-out look and a sharp drive-away price.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia K4 Hybrid coming in 2026
The Kia K4 Hatch is headed for Europe with a range of turbo and mild-hybrid engines, but a "full hybrid" is slated for 2026.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
‘Secret’ safety ratings released, revealing some of Australia's most dangerous roads
The release of road safety ratings is a win for motorists, says the Australian Automobile Association, and will save lives.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Chery launching its third auto brand in Australia in four years
A lot of new Chinese brands have been rolling into Australia, and it seems like a lot of them are owned by Chery. Here's another one.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
China's Zeekr eyes opulent PHEV flagship for Australia
Zeekr's first plug-in hybrid could join its current electric vehicle-only line up in 2026, with a second hybrid also in the pipeline.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
The design gimmick Hyundai is sick of
Hyundai will persist with highly differentiated designs across its model range, but light bars seemingly won't feature.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS: Seven-seat performance SUV priced for Australia
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq RS ups the grunt and the kit, but not the price. It's on sale from $69,990 before on-road costs.
4 Months Ago