The next-generation Skoda Octavia has been teased via the Vision O concept, which shows the ‘Modern Solid’ design language the Czech automaker will apply across a ‘new era’ of models as it commits to making ‘Combi’ wagons. The Bohemian brand released a single, dimly lit side-profile image – and an accompanying 13-second social media clip…

As Suzuki Australia gears up to launch its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in 2026, the brand’s local boss says hybrids will continue to dominate over EVs in the coming years. The company’s general manager, Michael Pachota, says Suzuki Australia’s “electrification journey is starting”, just as the federal government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) begins to…

You’re looking at the second part of Chery’s two-pronged plug-in hybrid (PHEV) launch strategy in Australia: the new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seven-seat SUV. Under the bonnet, it’s identical to the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid that’s also now being released. That means it has a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a transmission-mounted electric…

Some of Australia’s best-selling models used as much as one-third more than their official claimed fuel consumption figures – and several breach their regulatory CO2 emissions limits – according to the results of the latest real-world test carried out by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). The AAA tested the fuel economy claims across 30 of…

MG is launching a pair of more premium electric vehicles (EVs) from another SAIC Motor brand, but this may be spun off into a separate premium arm in Australia, too. Established over four years ago as a joint venture between SAIC Motor and the Alibaba Group, with the latter providing much of the software, IM…

A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines,…

MG Motor Australia took a big step upmarket in introducing its battery-powered Cyberster convertible, and now it has introduced two additional premium electric vehicles (EVs)… though these are a bit more affordable. The L6 and LS6 from parent company SAIC Motor’s IM Motors brand have been rebranded as the MG IM5 and IM6 for our…

Is it another new Chinese electric car brand, or not? It’s a logical question to ponder about the IM6, which is a mid-size luxury electric SUV that is part of MG’s stable in Australia. Indeed, the brand is calling it “IM presented by MG Motor”, as if there is a clear understanding that new brands…

The Honda Prelude name will return to Australian showrooms for the first time in 25 years with its planned arrival in mid-2026, but it won’t sit alongside any direct rivals nor set sales charts on fire, according to the brand. The Prelude was previously a mainstay in a highly competitive sports car market which has…