German executive sedans are niche vehicles in Australia, but the BMW 5 Series continues to be one of the best. Edgy, angular exterior styling is what defines the current-generation G60-series executive sedan, which arrived locally roughly two years ago. Not much has changed since then, which means this is still the most diverse 5 Series…

The 2026 Opel Astra range has made its public debut at the Brussels motor show, shortly after being revealed online by the Stellantis-owned German brand. Like the related Peugeot 308, the Opel (and Vauxhall) Astra gets a refreshed design with some choice technology and trim updates to keep the compact hatch and wagon range competitive…

Taste is subjective. We can quantify things like performance, interior space and efficiency with data, but ugly is just that: ugly. We can’t really measure ugliness, but we know it when we see it. And much like beauty, ugliness is in the eye of the beholder. The CarExpert team will often have spirited discussions about…

Australia’s new‑vehicle market hit a new record of 1,241,037 sales in 2025, but behind the breakdown of combustion-powered, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, there is data that shows which buyer group was most attracted to which vehicle type. At a high level, buyers are splitting into four distinct camps: battery-electric vehicles (EVs), plug‑in hybrids (PHEVs), hybrids (HEVs),…

Porsche had a rough 2025, and that’s reflected in the sales figures the company has just released. The luxury sports car maker sold 279,449 cars last year, down 10 per cent from 2024’s 310,718 units. Just two years earlier Porsche notched its best sales numbers ever (320,221). Combined with falling profitability, and a course correction…

Mitsubishi Australia has introduced two new accessory packs for its Triton dual-cab ute, intended to make its range of genuine accessories easier to digest for fleet and lifestyle buyers. Designated as special-edition models, both packs are now available. One is the Triton GLX-R Special Edition with Tradie Accessory Pack, priced at $58,490 before on-road costs, which…

Automakers from all over the world have been tapping China as a production source for years, but we’re now seeing a major shift. The first Chinese-built model from a non-Chinese brand in Australia was the 2004 Volkswagen Polo Classic, but it took a while for such vehicles to be common on our roads. Then,…

The Volkswagen T-Roc R has been spied testing ahead of its official unveiling later this year – and its potential Australian showroom arrival in 2028 – as the new performance hero of the second-generation T-Roc small SUV lineup. Regular versions of the new T-Roc – which will continue to rival the Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Corolla…

The Jensen Interceptor could be making a comeback after UK-based Jensen International Automotive (JIA) issued a teaser image announcing plans to build a V8-powered GT car in “ultra limited numbers”. There’s no word yet on when production will begin, nor on pricing or export plans to markets including Australia. Jensen is best known for the…

An electric version of the Mercedes-Benz ‘Baby G-Wagen’ has been spied during cold-weather testing in Europe, despite reports the automaker has privately labelled the larger electric G-Class a “complete flop” since its 2024 introduction. Expected to be unveiled late this year ahead of a likely 2027 launch, the ‘Baby G-Wagen’ – its official name has…