The Nissan Ariya is finally on its way to Australia almost five years after it was revealed, with first examples of the mid-size electric SUV having been loaded onto a ship bound for our shores. After opening its order book on July 25, Nissan Australia has now shared images of Australia-bound Ariya vehicles ahead of…

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) will launch three new cars including Aion EVs (electric vehicles) in Australia this October under a factory-led program – and there’s a BYD Shark-rivalling dual-cab electrified ute in the pipeline, too. Jason Pecotic has been appointed chief operating officer of GAC Australia. He posted online a callout looking for local dealers…

Chinese car brand GAC has cancelled a deal to distribute its cars in Australia through local company AGA Auto, stepping in to establish its own operations instead. It’s the second Chinese manufacturer to take over Australian distribution this year following BYD’s July 1 takeover from local company EVDirect. Guangzhou-based GAC sells petrol, hybrid and electric…

IM Motors could add hybrid models to its Australian lineup following the introduction of a new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain offering up to 1500km of total driving range – including an 450km electric-only range – in China. The ‘Stellar super range-extender’ hybrid system from MG’s luxury IM brand combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol…

The latest expansion of Tesla’s robotaxi operation – which kicked off in the US in July – has been used to show the middle finger to the automaker’s rivals. The now roughly 85-square-mile (137km) geofenced area where the company’s electric robotaxis – which are modified Model Y SUVs – can operate was adjusted earlier this…

Settling in behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Valhalla feels a bit like you’re getting ready to race a Le Mans hypercar. You sit inboard, nestled up against a narrow centre console, snugged in hip-hugging seats that place your backside 25mm lower to the ground than in any other mid-engine supercar. The firewall…

It’s no secret Mercedes-Benz’s family of Electric Vehicle Architecture-based models – the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUV – have failed to fire. Now, Mercedes-Benz is offering huge discounts across the range of curvaceous large and extra-large sedans and SUVs with savings of between $23,814 and $69,839 based on a Victorian postcode. The…

The next car to bear the Chevrolet Camaro name could an electric SUV designed to go head-to-head with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. According to a Motor Trend, Chevrolet will launch a new “coupe SUV” to take on the Mustang Mach-E, and it could well be known as the Camaro EV. If this report proves to…