The MG HS Hybrid+ will command only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV when it arrives here in September 2025. Due for sale here alongside the Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the Hybrid+ will be priced from $42,990 drive-away in Excite trim and $46,990 drive-away in Essence trim. The corresponding…

These last few weeks I have been driving around in the latest and greatest cars from a number of European and Japanese manufacturers, cars that cost anywhere between $50,000 to around $500,000. While they’re exceedingly lovely and do so many things well, it became clear to me as I kept losing my cool at…

Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network has long been a point of difference for the electric vehicle (EV) giant in Australia, but Chinese challenger Zeekr now intends to roll out its own charging network as part of an ambitious expansion plan. Zeekr already has extensive experience in managing EV chargers – it oversees a network of 860…

SPONSORED In a market where electrification is moving at full tilt but long-distance range anxiety still lingers, the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid brings a clever middle ground, offering electric vehicle (EV) purity for city drives, and petrol-powered reassurance for road trips. But there’s far more to this stylish mid-size SUV than just its clever…

Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron…

Zeekr wants to offer more than just electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, with hybrid models firmly on the cards for a local launch. Just two models are currently offered Down Under – the 009 people mover and X compact SUV, both of which are EVs. The larger 7X electric SUV is due to arrive later…

The bahnstorming Volkswagen Touareg R has been signed up by the Western Australia Police Force for use as an emergency response vehicle, following the retirement of its traditional Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon pursuit vehicles. “Today, we’re rolling out our new patrol fleet! Boosting frontline power, safety, and performance. Say hello to the Volkswagen Touareg…

There’s a new CEO in charge at Stellantis, and he’s bringing back the racing department that developed the supercharged Hellcat V8. Antonio Filosa, who took charge of the French-Italian-American automotive conglomerate in late June, has been slowly announcing his executive and senior management team. He has promoted Tim Kuniskis, currently head of Ram, to oversee…

The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO will start at $23,490 drive-away nationally, undercutting the Chery Tiggo 4 SUV’s $23,990 drive-away price by $500 to become Australia’s cheapest SUV. The new benchmark price is for the entry-level 3XO AX5L, with the higher-spec 3XO AX7L priced at $26,490 drive-away. The price advantage is temporary, though, with Mahindra confirming…

The new Mahindra XUV 3XO may lose the title of Australia’s most affordable SUV next year after it receives upgrades to meet more stringent 2026 protocols from safety authority ANCAP. Speaking at the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO – a city-sized five-door compact SUV to rival the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mazda CX-3 –…