Porsche has lodged a patent application for a W18 petrol engine – a highly complex “space optimised” internal combustion engine which could be used in a range of upcoming high-performance models, perhaps including a new hypercar. A patent filing first lodged in April 2024 then published last week and now uncovered by Motor1 reveals detailed…

Kia Australia has told CarExpert the recent expansion of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (HEV) powertrain availability across its Sorento lineup will not lead to the end of diesel power for the large SUV – nor other models in its lineup. The Korean auto brand recently introduced more hybrid versions of the Sorento – Kia’s…

Chery Automobile has unveiled an interesting new multifunctional SUV concept car called the ‘6=1’, which is claimed to be equal parts urban commuter, rugged lifestyle vehicle, and tool of trade, thanks to a removable rear canopy – and it’s destined for production in 2026. It’s clear the Chinese automaker is aiming for mould-breaking versatility here,…

The 2026 BMW i3 – the first battery-electric 3 Series and the first sedan to be based on the German automaker’s ‘Neue Klasse’ 800-volt electric architecture – will reportedly offer up to 800km of range on a single battery charge. If the report by British publication Autocar proves correct, the BMW i3 will offer more…

The Porsche Panamera has come in for a nationwide product safety recall due to a potential side airbag issue. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the wiring harness between the door pressure sensor and the airbag control unit has an incorrect connector pin allocation,” says Porsche in its recall notice. “An incorrectly assigned sensor can delay…

The Toyota LandCruiser FJ has been revealed as a baby version of the Japanese auto giant’s legendary LandCruiser to take on the popular Suzuki Jimny and Renault Duster, and featuring exterior design elements from the FJ Cruiser large off-road SUV sold in Australia between 2011 and 2016. Previewed as far back as 2022 by the…

Hot on the heels of global premieres for the all-new Omoda 4 small SUV, and the larger Omoda 5 hybrid and Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid SUVs at Chery Automobile headquarters in Wuhu this week, Omoda has now unveiled its most dynamic creation yet – the Omoda O4 Ultra. Draped in striking limited-edition Electro Yellow paint…

The two-seat, rear-wheel drive, scissor-doored 2026 Maserati MCPura sports car has been priced from $450,000 before on-road costs ahead of its arrival in Australia early next year – less than the MC20 it replaces. Maserati Australia has announced the $450k starting price for the upgraded MCPura Coupe, while the MCPura Cielo (convertible) will cost $520,000…

The second-generation Hyundai Venue has been spied completely undisguised on the streets of South Korea. These images were captured by Instagram user casper_i.vory, and published by The Korean Car Blog. For the new model, Hyundai has kept the basic silhouette, but there’s a new body with a modern design language. At the front, the Venue…