German automaker Mercedes-Benz has set an electric vehicle (EV) world record for the distance travelled in a 24-hour period, beating the previous benchmark by more than 1500km after covering 5749km. The Concept AMG GT XX, which is powered by three high-performance axial-flux electric motors, set the new record distance at the 12.5km Nardo Ring test…

MG will launch 13 ‘new energy vehicles’ globally by mid-2027 to counter slowing sales of older petrol models in export markets including Australia – spearheaded by the new second-generation MG 4 electric hatch. Chinese news publication 21st Century News reported word from MG general manager Chen Cui, saying the company will go ‘all in’ on…

The Big Dog is in the yard: GWM’s new Haval H7 has just landed in Australia. In keeping with interestingly named (if not corny-sounding) Chinese-market GWM models like the Good Cat and Cool Dog, which are boringly rebranded as the Ora and Haval H3 for export markets, the Haval H7 is the export name for…

The cavalcade of Toyota HiLux spy photos and leaks continues, with the next-generation ute spied again ahead of an expected reveal later this year and a local launch likely in early 2026. In these images from Instagram account autonetmagz, we can see a single-cab pickup testing in Thailand where the HiLux is built. While this…

Premoso – the subsidiary of Walkinshaw Group that operated Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) – is recalling the supercharged V8-powered Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 previously sold through HSV showrooms. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission control valve may lose pressure,” the company says in its recall notice “As a result, changing gears may become more difficult…

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe lineup has received a $400 price increase across the large SUV range, but also an upgrade to Digital Key 2 and bigger 18-inch alloy wheels for the entry-level model grade. Now priced at $53,400 before on-road costs, the entry-level Santa Fe continues to be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder…

The Haval H9 Warrior Edition has been revealed, showing off its off-road equipment upgrades and sinister black cosmetic treatment ahead of its debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in China. While the original Haval H9, a seven-seat large off-road SUV to rival the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, was sold in Australia between 2015 and…

The Sportback ‘coupe’ variant of the third-generation Audi Q3 has been unveiled with a dash more sportiness in return for reduced practicality. Compared to the regular Q3 SUV, the Sportback has a roof line that curves down more aggressively after the A-pillar, and is 29mm lower. Boot space with the rear seats folded down is…