As we inch closer to the launch of Skoda’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia, the Czech manufacturer has now locked in pricing for the Kodiaq large SUV that will debut the technology locally. Set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026, the Kodiaq Select PHEV will be the first Skoda PHEV sold in…
The Kia Tasman has had a tumultuous start in Australia. Kia’s first ute was supposed to be a game-changing moment for the South Korean auto brand, but the reception to its – frankly – polarising appearance has meant sales haven’t surged in the way that Kia was probably hoping. But that might be more of…
After an absence of around a decade, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is set to go topless again. The German luxury automaker has released official “spy” photos of the born-again G-Class Cabriolet undergoing road tests in Austria, presumably not too far from the Magna Steyr facilities where it will be produced alongside its four-door hardtop sibling. …
HondaAustralia has posted its best monthly sales result since June, with its ZR-V crossover SUV having one of its best months yet. The brand was up 139.3 per cent on last November, admittedly a disappointing month for the brand in 2024. The ZR-V was up 266.9 per cent on last November to 433 units, with…
SPONSORED Servicing has never been a fun aspect of running a fleet. Downtime, delays, and invoices for things you didn’t even know could wear out. It’s enough to make anyone question the process. Tesla has turned that script on its head by fusing tech, connectivity and good old-fashioned customer-first thinking. The EV brand has created…
The Audi Q5 is once again bringing Sportback. Horrendous music reference aside, the third-generation luxury SUV range ushers in the second-generation Q5 Sportback, following a successful first go at a mid-size SUV ‘coupe’. The 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback lineup is a little different this time around, however, in that it mirrors the SUV range spec…
The future of BMW is here, and it looks a little like this – the new iX3. Despite sporting a familiar name, the 2026 iX3 couldn’t be more different to its predecessor. Sure, it’s still a mid-sized electric SUV with five seats and a big boot, but it’s also the first of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’…
BMW has vowed to continue its controversial subscription model, but has no plans to introduce paid performance and electric vehicle (EV) driving range upgrades. The German manufacturer first introduced subscription features including heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and BMW Drive Recorder through its ConnectedDrive store back in 2022. The move drew backlash…
Have you ever felt like the technology in your new car is so distracting that it’s actually unsafe? The advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) division of German automotive giant BMW agrees, and is actively pushing ‘intense’ internal discussions to more evenly balance technological innovation with welfare. Infotainment touchscreens are a key building block of…

