No, this isn’t an all-new Kia Stonic, it’s just had a very, very substantial nip and tuck. Yes, Kia’s smallest SUV in Australia has received a second facelift. This one much more substantial than the last, and it’s arriving in Australia now with mild-hybrid assistance and more technology than ever. Prices are up, but the…

Speaking to the folks at Toyota, I’m assured this isn’t arrogance. 2026 Toyota HiLux RogueBy now, you’ve no doubt read that the 2026 Toyota HiLux is essentially a major update of the outgoing version, rather than being an all-new vehicle. And it’s easy to assume that a certain level of arrogance could be at the…

Audi has sold a majority stake in famed automotive design firm Italdesign to UST, a Singapore-backed IT consulting firm with headquarters in California and India. Terms of the deal, including the price, have not been revealed, but Audi will retain a minority shareholding in Italdesign. It will also be “strategic partner” for the long term…

The Citroen ELO concept might not be able to fit all of the members of the Electric Light Orchestra, but it does pack a surprising amount of space for a city car. Citroen says the name isn’t a reference to the prog rock band, but rather uses the second letter from the words Rest, Play…

SPONSORED My life is a whirlwind, travelling around the country and across the world, for TV commentary and business commitments. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. But it also makes me appreciate the comforts of home a lot more. You know, the simple things… my friends, family, the beaches, and my car, a Mahindra…

Australia’s fleet of light vehicles is continuing to get cleaner as hybrid and electric vehicles grow in popularity. The National Transport Commission’s latest report, called Light Vehicle Emissions Intensity in Australia: Trends Over Time, looks at just over 17 million light vehicles registered and running on Australian roads as at January 2025. You can…

Ford Australia is recalling over 2600 examples of its Ranger ute, Everest SUV and F-150 pickup due to an issue that could lead to a vehicle fire. “Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the ARB Solis lights wiring harness causing corrosion,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, it could…

Independent automotive safety authority ANCAP has awarded maximum five-star ratings to the new-generation Toyota HiLux and Hyundai Palisade, and the incoming Denza B5 and GAC Aion V, but given the 2026 Mitsubishi ASX a four-star rating. The local auto safety-testing organisation crash-tested the new HiLux ute, Palisade large SUV and the large B5 off-road SUV,…

The Ford Transit has come in for a nationwide product safety recall to address a potential fire risk. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the main body wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing and become damaged. If this occurs, it could lead to a short circuit resulting in a vehicle fire,” said Ford in…

A Kia ad campaign has topped the list of television commercials (TVCs) that received the most complaints in 2025, and it wasn’t one featuring reckless driving – or one bursting at the seams with sporting celebrities. Instead, the TVC in question was for Kia’s EV5 and EV9 electric SUVs, which were touted as being “zombie-proof”.…