There’s a technical tie-up going on between Japanese automakers Suzuki and Toyota right now, although here we’re not seeing the fruits of those labours. Principally, that’s because Toyota – by far the bigger partner in this relationship – has historically taken the lead in this automotive dance and provided its vehicles to Suzuki for rebadging:…

The Ford E-Transit electric van is being recalled for an issue relating to its 12-volt battery. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the 12-volt battery vent may not operate as intended. As a result, under certain driving conditions such as high temperatures toxic gases may leak into the cabin,” the company says in its recall notice.…

New-car production lines in Europe could grind to a halt as soon as next week, as the industry scrambles to secure enough supply of semiconductor chips. According to the UK’s Autocar, the Volkswagen Group may be one of the worst hit, with the German auto giant admitting it only has enough computer chips “until the…

Honda’s CEO says the upcoming Acura RSX luxury electric vehicle (EV) could be made in right-hand drive for Japan, potentially opening the door for markets like Australia. Speaking at the Japanese brand’s press conference at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Toshihiro Mibe – Honda Motor Co’s director, president and representative – said the…

Mazda is experimenting with a carbon-capture system that can trap a portion of tailpipe emissions directly from a running engine – technology the company says could make combustion cars significantly cleaner while electric vehicles remain dependent on fossil-fuelled power grids. Speaking to Australian journalists at this week’s Tokyo motor show, Mazda CFO Jeff Guyton revealed…

Toyota Australia has said the ‘Baby’ LandCruiser FJwon’t make it to Australia in its current guise because its engine – shared with the HiLux – can’t meet upcoming emissions regulations, which may also see it dumped from the ute range. The chunky mini-FJ LandCruiser was revealed earlier this month as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny and Renault…

Few foreign companies have sold cars to compete in Japan’s kei class. The BYD Racco goes one step beyond by being specifically designed for the segment. Like others in its class, the Racco is a box on wheels that aims to maximise interior space within the strict space constraints. Its slab sides are alleviated by…

The Lexus LX700h is tipped to reach Australian showrooms, following the arrival of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in Australia early in 2026. “We’ve been looking at it, and we don’t have anything to confirm right now, but we may have things to confirm in the future,” Lexus Australia CEO, John Pappas, told CarExpert.…

There’s another three-letter acronym to remember in the Australian new-car market: GAC. The automaker hails from – where else? – China, and it’s launching here in November with three models at first. GAC Australia has now announced specification details for the first of these, the mid-size Aion V electric SUV. It says it’ll announce pricing…