Lexus Australia has confirmed the NX450h+ AWD Luxury plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for Australian showrooms, scheduled to arrive in September 2025. The NX450h+ AWD Luxury will be the cheapest PHEV from the brand, starting from $84,500 before on-road costs and therefore undercutting the base Volvo XC60 Plus PHEV ($92,990) and BMW X3 xDrive30e ($104,800). It’ll sit…

Ford is recalling its Tourneo due to an issue with the people mover’s child locks. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the child lock feature on the dual power sliding door may not operate as intended,” the company says in its recall notice. “As a result, the sliding door may be opened from the inside using…

In a world increasingly obsessed with the future of mobility, it’s easy to overlook the intrinsic values of the past. But not at Lamborghini. Tucked away in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the beating heart of Lamborghini’s heritage program, Polo Storico, stands as a defiant reminder that history isn’t just for museums – it’s for roads like the…

Kia is recalling over 600 examples of itsSportage to address a potential fire risk. “Due to an incorrectly manufactured High-Pressure Fuel Pipe, poor sealing of the fuel system may occur resulting in a fuel leak,” the company says in its recall notice. “A fuel leak could increase the risk of a fire, causing injury or…

The 2025 Ford Mustang has been given range-wide price rises of $5000 on every model grade, covering the turbocharged four-cylinder coupe and the 5.0-litre V8 in both coupe and convertible body styles. The $5000 rise means the entry-level EcoBoost coupe – the most affordable Mustang offered in Australia – now has a manufacturer’s list price…

Mitsubishi Australia is just months away from launching its next-generation ASX SUV locally, and it justifies the move to rebadge a Renault as a means to lift the nameplate’s level of sophistication and attract new buyers. The upcoming ASX is a restyled Renault Captur, and though powertrains and pricing aren’t yet known, it’s expected to…

Mitsubishi has long prioritised plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) over pure electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but it says it would sell more EVs here if the country’s charging infrastructure was up to scratch. The Japanese brand has only ever sold one EV in Australia: the i-MiEV micro car between 2010 and 2012. It has since…

The Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) penalties officially came into effect on July 1, but Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s president and CEO Shaun Westcott claims they won’t force an uptick in electric vehicle (EV) sales. Designed to incentivise manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions across their vehicle lineups, the NVES commenced on January 1, 2025.…

When is big not quite big enough? Well, in the case of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, you can have the already-big GLE large SUV with up to three rows of seating and hulking exterior dimensions, or you can get the even larger GLS full-size SUV with three roomier rows. Measuring a whole 5020mm long, 2030mm…

The Volkswagen Amarok continues to be an underdog in Australia’s huge ute market, even if it shares its DNA with the country’s current head honcho. Its twin-under-the-skin is, of course, the Ford Ranger, which not only continues to be Australia’s top-selling ute, but also the country’s favourite new vehicle bar none, with no fewer than…