Tightening emissions rules in Europe are forcing automakers to confront how they power their flagship performance models, but BMW M believes it can meet those regulations with updated versions of its twin-turbo straight-six and V8 engines. Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M, told Autocar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed “the challenge was not…

Among mid-size premium SUVs available in Australia, the Lexus NX is outsold only by the electric Tesla Model Y. Launched in 2022, the second-generation NX has really resonated with Australian buyers, proving more popular than rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. There’s a sprawling range of NXs on offer, with a choice of front- or…

The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from “well-placed sources within the company” that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle…

Australian drivers are ditching safety systems they find “annoying”, “distracting” and “too sensitive” – despite knowing they bring real-world benefits – according to a new report from insurance company, AAMI. The company’s latest annual Crash Index, which surveyed more than 480,000 AAMI insurance claimants over the past 12 months, revealed almost one in five drivers…

Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn’t released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup.…

Victoria Police says a man has been left without his BMW 3 Series after he was caught driving it without a bonnet… and sitting on a patio chair. Officers pulled over the 64-year-old Narre Warren South man on the afternoon of Monday, July 21 in Cranbourne North when they noticed it was missing its bonnet.…

The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It’s the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and…

China has already overtaken Korea to become Australia’s third largest supplier of new vehicles, and a new report says it’ll take the top spot by 2035. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) commissioned the Centre for International Economics (CIE) to analyse Australia’s past, current and future automotive trading partners. The CIE has projected Chinese-built vehicles…

The Lamborghini Revuelto needs no introduction. It’s the replacement for the Aventador and the first proper hybrid Lamborghini. Two equally difficult tasks. With plenty of customer examples of the Revuelto already around and the initial hype around the car having died down, we took the time to take Lamborghini’s flagship model for a full experience…