Bentley has controversially killed off its fairly wild 12-cylinder W12 petrol engine as part of its move to an electrified future. And, while the Continental coupe and Flying Spur sedan ranges now offer plug-in hybrid drivetrains, the Bentayga Speed SUV range retains a V8 without electrification, and it now adds the option of an epic-sounding…

Will this all-new compact SUV be the best-selling Mahindra in Australia? The Indian industrial giant thinks so, and there are plenty of reasons to suggest the Mahindra XUV 3XO will be a game-changer for the Indian auto brand in this country. The XUV 3XO might be a small SUV but it’s a seriously big deal…

Polestar is working closely with fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo when it comes to its upcoming Polestar 7, which will be built at a Volvo plant and will use Volvo technology. The all-new small electric SUV will be launched in 2028 and produced at a new Volvo Cars factory in Kosice, Slovakia. Volvo has also confirmed…

Tesla may have experienced a sales slump in recent months, but it’s still Australia’s number one electric vehicle (EV) brand by a huge margin. According to data supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 14,156 EVs in the first half of 2025, placing it well…

The MG HS Hybrid+ will command only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV when it arrives here in September 2025. Due for sale here alongside the Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the Hybrid+ will be priced from $42,990 drive-away in Excite trim and $46,990 drive-away in Essence trim. The corresponding…

These last few weeks I have been driving around in the latest and greatest cars from a number of European and Japanese manufacturers, cars that cost anywhere between $50,000 to around $500,000. While they’re exceedingly lovely and do so many things well, it became clear to me as I kept losing my cool at…

Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network has long been a point of difference for the electric vehicle (EV) giant in Australia, but Chinese challenger Zeekr now intends to roll out its own charging network as part of an ambitious expansion plan. Zeekr already has extensive experience in managing EV chargers – it oversees a network of 860…

SPONSORED In a market where electrification is moving at full tilt but long-distance range anxiety still lingers, the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid brings a clever middle ground, offering electric vehicle (EV) purity for city drives, and petrol-powered reassurance for road trips. But there’s far more to this stylish mid-size SUV than just its clever…

Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated e-tron GT range, which is on sale now from $209,900 before on-road costs. The 2025 Audi e-tron GT, which is closely related to the Porsche Taycan, has received substantial upgrades to performance and driving range, as well as the introduction of a new RS e-tron…

Zeekr wants to offer more than just electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, with hybrid models firmly on the cards for a local launch. Just two models are currently offered Down Under – the 009 people mover and X compact SUV, both of which are EVs. The larger 7X electric SUV is due to arrive later…