Hyundai is recalling its new Inster electric vehicle (EV) as occupants may cut their hands reaching under the driver’s seat. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the retaining studs under the driver’s seat may not have a safety sealing cap installed during assembly,” the company says in its recall notice. “The exposed studs with sharp edges…

BMW is recalling more than 100 examples of its X3 mid-size SUV as its rear head restraints may not stay in place. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer head restraints of the rear row seats may not be manufactured correctly,” the company says in its recall notice. “As a result, they may move or…

Close to 10,000 examples of the Kia Cerato and Seltos have been recalled due to potential engine failure. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Kia’s naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. “The piston rings fitted to the engines of certain vehicles may not meet manufacturing specifications, and could cause engine failure and vehicle stalling,” the company…

Many Australians – particularly those in regional areas – simply aren’t ready for electric vehicles (EVs), argues the boss of Suzuki Auto Co, the Japanese brand’s distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales. “I just don’t think the Australian market wants them [EVs],” Suzuki Queensland general manager Paul Dillon told CarExpert. “Whilst the government…

The all-new Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV will add a ‘VZe’ 200kW plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant with over 100km of electric range before year’s end, finally giving the Volkswagen Group a PHEV in the mid-size SUV space in Australia. Cupra Australia head of product Jeff Shafer confirmed local-spec Terramar VZe vehicles are now in production at…

Nissan has confirmed it will close its CIVAC factory in Mexico, the company’s oldest plant outside of Japan, by March 2026. CIVAC, which is in the city of Cuernavaca around 80km south of Mexico City, currently produces the Versa sedan, as well as the ‘D23’ Navara, which is sold in Mexico as the NP300 two-door…

The first ever LDV Terron 9 dual-cab 4×4 ute is bigger than a Ford Ranger, cheaper than a Toyota HiLux and will spawn a near-identical twin in the upcoming MG U9 – so should you wait for the MG or go for the Terron 9, which is now in showrooms? Search for the meaning of…

The pint-sizeJimny is Suzuki Australia’s best-selling model, and the Japanese brand’s local boss says he wants to expand the boxy little off-road SUV’s range to include commercial vehicles like utes, panel vans, and even small trucks. “A Jimny ute would be awesome in Australia. A Jimmy anything is awesome in Australia,” Suzuki Australia general manager…

Cupra Australia’s most popular model won’t be getting updated until next year, with the brand’s local product boss confirming the facelifted Formentor has been delayed again until 2026. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the all-new Terramar mid-size SUV, Cupra Australia head of product Jeff Shafer said the updated crossover range will now land…