The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it’s pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with “more certainty around delivery times for existing…

Polestar is recalling its flagship model, the Polestar 3 large electric SUV, as moisture could prevent the vehicle from restarting. “Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the bumper wiring harness causing corrosion,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could result in reduced efficiency of the power assisted steering and a loss…

The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it’s unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol…

In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands. According to Range Rover global managing director Martin Limpert, JLR’s “House of Brands” strategy – introduced in 2023 – will not only shape product portfolios but also sharpen how consumers…

Nissan is in financial hot water, but it is hoping to lower the temperature a tad by dumping two factories in its homeland. The Oppama factory was opened in 1961, and has concentrated on building small cars. During its long history the plant has produced the Bluebird, Pulsar, Sylphy, Primera, Serena, Juke, Leaf, Tiida, March/Micra,…

The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German luxury marque’s lineup since 1994, but it’s dead… for now. Yes, the long-running A4 nameplate was culled in Audi’s recent lineup shuffle, which makes all-electric model names even-numbered and combustion- and hybrid-powered nameplates odd-numbered. It has since backtracked, but the mid-size passenger slot had already…

In the world of luxury there are two known truths: you can’t buy heritage, and you can’t buy brand credibility. Both attributes come with time and consistency. It’s much the same in the high-end of the automotive world, where it’s as much about being part of that brand’s story as the product itself. It’s…

An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it’s scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn’t…

Ford is set to re-introduce passenger cars to its European lineup, with the company reportedly telling its dealers it has new one in the works. According to Automotive News Europe, a directive from Ford CEO Jim Farley has been issued to develop passenger cars – distinct from SUVs – at Ford of Europe. Ford of…

Tesla has teased the long-awaited, more practical version of its top-selling Model Y, while information on the six-seat version of the mid-size electric SUV has simultaneously been revealed in a Chinese government filing. The Tesla Model YL will sit above the Model Y, riding a longer wheelbase that frees up room for a third row…