The Mitsubishi Triton has received rally-inspired chassis upgrades, including new components from Yamaha, to improve its ride comfort and handling ability. The upgraded Thai-built ute reaches dealerships in Japan – where it’s only sold in top-spec GSR trim – from February 19. We’ve contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm whether these updates will arrive here. Mitsubishi…

The Cupra Born electric vehicle (EV) has been recalled for a battery issue that could lead to a vehicle fire. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective and could overheat,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, it could lead to a…

Fiat gets by in Australia with just two models – three if you count leftover stock of the now-axed petrol-powered 500 – but now it’s finally getting another vehicle. Sitting under the Fiat Professional banner and slotting in below the full-size Ducato van, the 2026 Fiat Scudo is a mid-size van aimed directly at the…

The hybrid Chery C5 SHS-H small crossover SUV has been launched overseas as a competitor to the GWM Haval Jolion, and it’s headed to Australia. While the hybrid SUV has been introduced in the UK as the Omoda 5, Chery Australia has said it will be sold here as part of parent company Chery’s model…

‘Black packs’ are a dime a dozen nowadays, between GWM’s Vantas, Hyundai’s Black Inks, and Ford and Mitsubishi’s aptly named Black Editions. Now, Mitsubishi has launched another Black Edition bringing more kit and, yes, various items finished in black. The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Black Edition is priced at $47,990 before on-road costs, and will…

The BMW iX3 is about to get stretched, with a new 'Long Wheelbase' version teased this week ahead of a public debut at the 2026 Beijing motor show in April. Scheduled to launch in China "and selected international markets" in the second half of 2026, the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase has had its... erm... wheelbase…

The collaboration between Volkswagen and Walkinshaw is back. After the success of its previous-generation W-Series utes, Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it will launch a new Amarok flagship engineered by Walkinshaw Automotive. Dubbed the W600, the new model is currently in pre-production development and is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms in the third quarter of…

Lamborghini has posted all-time record global sales in 2025, with 10,747 vehicles delivered worldwide, eclipsing the brand’s previous high set in 2024 by 60 units. It marks the fifth consecutive year Lamborghini has set a new annual sales record, having done so every year since 2021, and the third straight year it has sold more…

The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spied ahead of its expected unveiling later this year as a rival to the upcoming BMW i3, with a claimed range of up to 800km. The C-Class electric vehicle (EV) will be officially named ‘C-Class with EQ Technology’, following the naming strategy used for the electric GLC with EQ…

The Volvo EX60 has been revealed as a new mid-size electric SUV that serves as the battery-powered counterpart to the popular XC60. It slots in between the EX30 and EX40 small electric SUVs and the flagship EX90, and debuts the Sino-Scandinavian automaker’s new SPA3 dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform. The EX60 is expected to arrive…