The all-new BMW iX3 50 xDrive will launch Down Under mid-next year, but Aussies will be forced to wait until 2027 for additional versions of the popular electric SUV. Arguably BMW’s most important model in years, the iX3 is the first of the German automaker’s ‘Neue Klasse’ range – a fresh generation of vehicles that…

The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid has come in for a nationwide product safety recall to address a potential fire risk. “Due to a hardware defect, the high voltage battery may discharge whilst charging the vehicle. If this occurs, it could overheat leading to a vehicle fire,” says Bentley in its recall notice. “A vehicle fire could…

The iconic first-generation Honda NSX has been reimagined through a collaboration between two Italian automotive powerhouses, bringing a modern, motorsport-inspired twist to a legendary Japanese sports car. Developed by JAS Motorsport – an Italian racing team and engineering company – and designed by Pininfarina, the Tensei is a modern interpretation of the NSX intended to stay close…

Electric brand Zeekr has outsold fellow Geely-owned brand Volvo in Australia for the first time after the arrival of the 7X SUV – a Tesla Model Y rival – in local showrooms. November sales figures show Zeekr, which has been on sale here less than 12 months, delivered 727 vehicles compared to Volvo’s 629 –…

Kia has dropped a teaser for an aggressively styled concept car, and its apparent size suggests this could be the on-again, off-again all-electric replacement for the Stinger sports sedan. Taking the Korean brand’s Opposites United design language to its extreme, the concept – referred to only as The Kia Concept – has a dramatic cab-forward…

Victoria Police will conduct an additional 25,000 roadside drug tests every year, as part of a major investment that will also see it overhaul the testing equipment its officers use. It’s part of a $21.1 million investment in road policing and safety, funded by the Transport Accident Commission, with five key projects that will be…

The Mahindra Scorpio off-road SUV has received a suite of active safety and driver assist technology, bringing it in line with the more road-focused XUV 3XO small SUV and the XUV700 mid-size SUV with which it shares showroom space. The Scorpio range has been pared back to just a single Z8L+ variant with a seven-seat…

Ford is reportedly planning to release a new compact SUV for Europe, wearing the famous Bronco nameplate and fitted with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain – but it will be another Bronco that’s unlikely to be sold in Australia. The plan was first revealed by Autocar in September and now Automotive News Europe has cited…

The current Volkswagen Touareg is wrapping up production soon, and it’s being sent off with a new special edition. The 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition replaces the 210TDI R-Line, while all Touaregs – including the 170TDI, 210TDI Elegance, and the plug-in hybrid R flagship – pick up special ‘Final Edition’ interior appliques. It’s due in Australian showrooms…