Like boy bands in the 1990s, there’s another new Chinese automotive brand aiming to break out with its own distinctive look and feel. And that’s Lepas, a fashion-focused, luxurious brand from the Chery group. Due to launch in Australia later this year with a range of vivid family-friendly SUVs, starting with the spacious L8 five-seat…

Subaru Australia has confirmed its electric Trailseeker SUV for Australia, with showrooms arrivals set for the second quarter (April to June) of 2026. The Trailseeker was revealed in the United States in early 2025, and its confirmation for Australia follows the local arrival of the heavily updated Solterra EV, making it the brand’s second electric-only…

The MG ZS lineup has expanded downwards for model year 2026 (MY26), with a new base grade that slashes the cost of entry to the small crossover SUV by $2000. Powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the new entry-level Vibe is priced at $22,990 drive-away. MG is calling this a “celebration offer”,…

A heavily camouflaged version of the next-generation Hyundai Tucson has been spied testing ahead of its expected global launch later this year, and an unconfirmed Australian launch in 2027. The Tucson was Hyundai’s second best-selling model in Australia, behind only the Kona, in 2025. This trend continued into January 2026, when its Toyota RAV4 key…

Independent auto safety authority ANCAP has released its latest batch of scores, with eight new models receiving maximum five-star ratings – including three from brands new to Australia. Five-star ratings have been awarded to the Geely Starray, Kia EV4, Leapmotor B10, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe, MG HS, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4XandZeekr 7X. They’re all based on…

The Kia EV4 GT Sedan has quietly been revealed for the Korean domestic market, following its hatchback sibling that debuted at last month's Brussels motor show. Launched in its home region alongside the smaller EV3 GT and larger EV5 GT SUVs, the EV4 GT for Korea features the same 215kW/468Nm dual-motor electric drivetrain as the…

On his third anniversary in the job Koji Sato will step aside CEO of Toyota to be replaced by the current chief financial officer Kenta Kon. Sato-san (above) will remain with the company and on its board, but will shift across to the newly created role of chief industry officer. He was recently appointed as…

Senior executives from BYD Australia have let slip of a new off-roader undergoing testing in Queensland – and signs are pointing to a new Hyundai Santa Fe competitor. At a media event this week, chief operating officer Stephen Collins revealed the company now has five full-time engineers in Australia, who are working closely with dozens…

BYD has confirmed it will be launching up to eight new models in Australia before the end of 2026. At a media event, BYD Australia’s chief operating officer, Stephen Collins, said the company has “a number of new models – I think it’s around seven or eight new models – coming this year”. “We’re not…