The Volkswagen ID. Polo electric hatch has been spied testing ahead of its global launch later this year, with the hot GTI – the brand’s first GTI-badged electric vehicle (EV) – also spotted in prototype form. The ID. Polo is one of six new Volkswagen EVs set for launch in 2026. Caught on camera with…

Subaru Australia says it decided not to call the incoming Trailseeker electric crossover SUV the E-Outback like it'll be known in Europe because, simply, "it's not the Outback". The general manager for Subaru's local arm, Scott Lawrence, told CarExpert that while the Trailseeker is similar in size and body style to the Outback, it will…

Subaru Australia says while there are currently "no plans" for an electric Outback, a hybrid model is "under discussion" with its global parent. "Let's talk hybrid, because that's probably the only powertrain left [other than EV], I think at this point there's no plan for a BEV version of the Outback. Hybridisation, there's discussion with…

The Subaru Tribeca may finally get a spiritual successor in Australia, with the Japanese brand's local boss hinting at internal discussions around getting a seven-seat model Down Under. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the all-new Outback, Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence said a seven-seater is "high on the agenda". "We're working super…

For decades now, Australians have been familiar with the SsangYong Musso name. What began as a value alternative to other off-road SUVs of the 1990s – winning many over with the promise of a diesel engine (licensed) from Mercedes-Benz – was later reborn as a dual-cab ute. SsangYong’s reputation struggled due to quality issues with…

After arriving exclusively in flagship dual-motor GTX specification in mid-2025, the Volkswagen ID.5 has since been joined by a ‘Pro’ entry variant in Australia, cutting the price of entry by a whole $10,000. The 2026 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro joins the identically specified ID.4 Pro in Volkswagen’s long-awaited mid-size electric SUV range, offering the style-focused 'coupe'…

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class reportedly won’t be a traditionally shaped front-wheel drive hatchback. Jörg Burzer, the German automaker’s chief technology officer and also the man in charge of development and procurement, gave Automobilwoche some cryptic clues about the design of the fifth-generation A-Class, telling the trade publication the new car will be a “very attractive…

BYD is now a top 10 brand in Australia, and to crack the top five, it’s not only expanding its model lineup and its dealer network but also looking to fleet sales. “For us, one of the key markets of opportunity is fleet. It’s pretty simple: 35 per cent of all new vehicle sales are…

The third-generation Mazda CX-5 may have a more high-tech interior, but it has also received a number of measures aimed at keeping its production costs down. Mazda chief financial officer Jeffrey Guyton detailed some of these changes to Automotive News. Per the report, Mazda cut significant cost (and weight) from the steel body structure by…

You might have thought getting the designer of the iPhone to design the interior of a new car would have resulted in a Tesla-like cabin with almost everything controlled via a touchscreen. You’d be wrong. iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive runs creative collective LoveFrom with Australian Marc Newson, with the firm collaborating with Ferrari on…