The Queensland government pocketed $464.3 million in fines from motorists in the 2024 financial year, despite the number of infringements reducing – and the cost of fines is about to go up again in July. According to The Courier Mail, nearly $465 million was added to the state’s coffers in 2023-2024, almost three times the…

Victoria’s State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia’s ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after…

The Ineos Fusilier may actually come to life after all, but with a little help from Chinese automaker Chery. According to Autocar, Ineos has opened discussions with Chery about using the Chery’s iCar battery-electric (EV) and range-extender electric vehicle (EREV) platform architecture for the stalled Fusilier project. Ineos unveiled the Fusilier concept in February 2024…

Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability,…

The ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol has yet to go on sale in Australia, but the Nismo variant is close to being released in the Middle East. These photos seen here were published by user Nissan111Patrol on Instagram, and show the Patrol Nismo being unloaded in the United Arab Emirates. Hundreds of new car deals are available…

The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a different role for the Japanese brand than it once did, transitioning from a no-frills and affordable entry model into an ultra-efficient alternative to base-level luxury hatchbacks. It’s an interesting repositioning…

Order books for the first two “electric premium” models to become available in Australia from IM Motors – the luxury brand of Chinese automaker MG – are now open, with prices for both mid-size electric vehicles (EVs) announced today ahead of first customer deliveries later this year. The IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV…

In China, this model is known as the Fangchengbao Formula Leopard Bao 5, which just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? In Australia, though, this luxury off-road SUV is highly likely to be marketed under BYD luxury brand Denza, and branded with the B5 badge. Naming quirks aside, this is a mid-to-large, five-seat, four-wheel drive…

The Fangchengbao Formula Leopard Bao 8 is a huge three-row SUV with 4WD underpinnings and a high-tech plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. In Australia, this model is expected to be marketed under BYD’s luxury offshoot Denza, and branded with the B8 badge. So, not the Fangchengbao Bao 8, but the Denza B8. This large three-row SUV…

The popularity of the BYD Shark 6 won’t be significantly impacted by the imminent release of the Ford Ranger PHEV, which combines similar plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) powertrain technology with Australia’s favourite dual-cab ute for the first time, says the local arm of the Chinese car manufacturer. On sale now priced from $71,990 before on-road…