The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO, the Indian automaker’s new small crossover SUV, is about to enter a fierce showroom battle with cut-price rivals including the Chery Tiggo 4 as well as the hot-selling Mazda CX-3. Mahindra thinks it will become its best-selling vehicle in Australia, at least until it rolls out models in new segments…

We now have sales figures for the first half of 2025, following the release of June sales reports by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). While several auto brands including Cadillac, Deepal, GMC, Ineos, Mahindra, Smart and Xpeng are yet to publicise their sales figures, the FCAI and…

BMW Australia will bolster its fourth-generation 1 Series hatch lineup with a special edition, bringing standard metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof. The 2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection is priced at $64,900 drive-away nationally, and is available to order now ahead of first customer deliveries later this quarter (July-September). The standard 118 M Sport, in…

Zeekr Australia wants to spice up the local people mover market by launching the ultra-luxurious 009 Grand Down Under, although its arrival is contingent on as-yet unconfirmed right-hand drive production. The standard 009 went on sale in Australia late last year, offered in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road…

Australians are paying ‘ridiculous’ prices for used cars, says MG Motor Australia CEO, Peter Ciao. And he has a plan to correct the market, while encouraging more new-car buyers, with a three-pronged powertrain strategy that’s designed to challenge the status quo. “For me, the used car price in Australia is ridiculous. It’s too high,” Ciao…

BYD has become the first Chinese brand to crack the list of top-five best-selling auto brands in Australia. The Chinese automaker, which exclusively sells electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles, delivered 8156 new vehicles in June 2025 – a staggering 367.9 per cent increase over June 2024. It beat its existing monthly sales record…

GWM continues to be one of Australia’s fastest growing auto brands – and the nation’s favourite Chinese brand – posting its best-ever monthly sales result in June and a new record for half-year sales today. The automaker was the country’s seventh best selling brand last month, and now holds the same rank in the year-to-date…

New-vehicle deliveries increased in June 2025, despite market-leading Toyota stumbling slightly, and Chinese brands were the growth powerhouses. A total of 127,437 new vehicles were registered in June, up 6.5 per cent on June 2024, according to figures published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council. Compared to June…

Gorden Wagener, chief designer at Mercedes-Benz, has gone in to bat for the EQS, saying its tepid sales may be due to marketing, positioning and timing. Regarding its controversial streamlined shape, Mr Wagener told Autocar, “I think the EQS is probably 10 years too early.” The design chief also believes the EQS shouldn’t have been…

Hyundai is finally taking the fight to Australia’s favourite SUV, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most…