An upgraded BYD Shark 6 dual-cab – featuring 3.5-tonne braked towing and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with more grunt – is nearing an Australian launch. The more capable plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute has now appeared in Australian Government certification documents, indicating a local launch isn’t far off – though timing has yet to be confirmed.…

Kia has released a new entry-level hybrid version of its Sportage mid-size crossover SUV, with a sub-$45,000 price tag that makes it more affordable than both of its chief rivals. The new 2026 Kia Sportage S HEV (hybrid) has been priced at $44,450 before on-road costs, undercutting the cheapest version of the upcoming new-generation 2026…

The all-new 2026 Nissan Navara has been priced from $53,348 before on-road costs – $2620 more than the equivalent version of the outgoing model, and higher than the Mitsubishi Triton on which it’s based – ahead of first customer deliveries from March 1, 2026. In a significant push upmarket, the new-generation Navara will be available…

The new Nissan Navara, a retuned and lightly restyled Mitsubishi Triton, has been priced for Australia. It’s due in Nissan Australia showrooms in March 2026. Nissan has collaborated with Premcar, which created tougher Warrior versions of the outgoing Navara, to develop, test and tune the new ute’s suspension. CarExpert can save you thousands on a…

Geely EX5 owners will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update this week that will deliver a long-awaited feature for the Chinese auto brand’s debut model in Australia: Android Auto. The OTA update started being delivered to owners on February 4, 2026, and the rollout will continue until February 9. The update can be downloaded to…

The current third-generation Renault Kangoo is now subject to a nationwide product safety recall due to missing covers on its rear door striker plates, which may injure people entering or exiting the vehicle. The recall affects all petrol variants of the latest Kangoo III compact delivery van – Renault’s smallest commercial vehicle – which arrived…

The first Jaguar to hit showrooms since the brand stopped making cars as part of its reinvention will be a 5.2m-long large electric sedan, featuring all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering and producing over 735kW of power. Jaguar has confirmed the previously rumoured output of more than 1000PS (735kW) for its new GT, which is scheduled…

The new 7X mid-size electric SUV may be capturing more attention at local Zeekr showrooms, but its little sibling is getting an update that may stop it from being overlooked. The 2026 Zeekr X has appeared in Australian Government certification documents, with a choice of 250kW single-motor rear-wheel drive and 365kW dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.…

Smart is offering significant price cuts on 2024-build examples of the Smart #1and Smart #3 as it looks to clear stock ahead of the arrival of 2026 vehicles in local showrooms. The price of the 2024 build Smart #1 Pro+ has been cut to $47,990 drive-away, including a $3500 ‘plate bonus’ and additional discounts. That…

Electric vehicle (EV) brand Xpeng has previewed its new flagship SUV, and its latest model to include a combustion engine. The Xpeng GX is the Chinese brand’s “flagship AI luxury six-seater SUV”, it says, and it rides on the Chinese brand’s new SEPA 3.0 Physical AI architecture. While it hasn’t released any powertrain details yet,…