Remember the days when you’d walk into a showroom, pick out your dream car and be asked a single, easy question: petrol or diesel? Those were simpler times. Since the turn of the century, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) have gained traction, with those powertrains spawning an array of sub-types – series hybrid, mild-hybrid, plug-in…

After detailing recommended retail prices for its first ute in April, Kia has now published a list of drive-away prices for the all-new dual-cab range. The 2025 Kia Tasman lineup will open at $42,990 before on-road costs or $46,490 drive-away for the entry-level S 4×2 dual-cab pickup. The range tops out at $77,990 drive-away for…

While the first Ferrari EV is still on track to debut this year, the automaker’s second all-electric model is being delayed to at least 2028. Sources at Maranello have told Reuters this second EV was initially due to be unveiled at the end of 2026, but its launch has just been pushed back for a…

GWM has overhauled its capped-price servicing program for Cannon ute models equipped with its 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. It now requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, up from 12 months or 10,000km and aligning it with the service schedule previously confirmed for the related Tank 300 diesel SUV – not to mention various ute…

The original Kia EV6 GT took the Korean automaker to new heights, promising supercar-like performance from a stonking 430kW dual-motor electric drivetrain in the brand’s pioneering dedicated electric SUV. But while it had various chassis and hardware revisions to cope with that power, it always felt like it was a very fast electric vehicle…

Electric automaker Tesla looks set to add both six- and seven-seat Model Ys – rumoured to include right-hand drive production for the first time – after a recent firmware update spilled the beans. Reports from Greentheonly on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform X confirmed a six-seat Model Y was shown as part of the…

The Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza have been given price rises accompanied by safety upgrades for model year 2025 (MY25), the latter enabling them to receive five-star ratings from safety authority ANCAP. The Crosstrek small SUV – Subaru Australia’s second-best selling model after the Forester SUV – and related Impreza hatchback have been given the same…

Polestar is recalling certain examples of its Polestar 2 electric fastback as they may suffer from a braking performance issue. “Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions if the vehicle’s one-pedal drive function is activated it may lead to a loss of braking performance,” the company says in its recall notice. A loss…

UPDATED 18/06/2025 1:30pm:The MG QS is now in Australian showrooms, following introductory pricing being announced and orders being opened on May 14. MG has also confirmed introductory pricing, previously set to end on May 31, has been extended. MG has launched its largest SUV yet in Australia, and its first model to offer three…

The BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedan will be joined by a PHEV wagon in China late this month, and BYD Australia says the model line is an ideal candidate for local showrooms. Priced identically to the BYD Dolphin electric hatch in China – which starts at $29,990 drive-away in Australia – the Seal…