The Toyota GR GT supercar has been confirmed to make its world debut on December 5, ahead of its global public premiere at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January, partially ending speculation around whether the all-new high-performance coupe would be launched under the Lexus or Toyota brands. Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Akio Toyoda,…

The 2026 Jaecoo J5 has been confirmed for Australian release with the choice of three powertrains – petrol, hybrid and electric – but the all-new small SUV will arrive here later than expected in February next year. Previously due for local launch by the end of this year, the J5 will slot in under the…

The MG HS Hybrid+ has just arrived in Australian showrooms, commanding only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV. UPDATE, 15/10/2025 – Customer deliveries of the MG HS Hybrid+ have begun. We’ve updated this article with revised pricing, service information, and colours, and mentioned a pair of offers currently available for new…

The 2026 Nissan Navara will make its world debut in just over a month – on November 19, 2025 – ahead of the all-new ute’s scheduled arrival in Australian and New Zealand showrooms in the first half of 2026. Nissan’s long-awaited new-generation Navara will replace the current D23 model, which was introduced in 2015 and…

A tougher, off-road focused version of the popular Mitsubishi Outlander will go into production in late 2026, targeting buyers in the US – but it could also join the Australian lineup. The Outlander is the Japanese auto brand’s best-selling model in both North America and Australia, where it outsells rivals such as the Nissan X-Trail…

I ended my 2022 review of the 992-series Porsche 911 GT3 with this thought: “I can tell you, categorically, the ‘992’ 911 GT3 is the most complete naturally aspirated Porsche GT road car I’ve ever driven, and I can’t even begin to imagine a better one. But we all know the next one will indeed…

There’s still no successor to the second-generation Fabia RS, but the new limited edition Skoda Fabia 130 adds some extra spuds and a dash of sporty spice to the Czech city hatch stew. Under the bonnet there’s a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine similar to the one currently employed locally in the 110TSI Monte Carlo.…

Mazda has announced it will reveal a new ‘Vision‘ concept car at the 2025 Tokyo motor show – now known as the Japan Mobility Show – later this month, raising hopes it could preview a long-lamented successor for hallowed rotary-powered sports cars like the RX-7 and RX-8. A single, cropped teaser image (pictured above) was…

The striking Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic concept car has been unveiled as the German luxury automaker heads into what it boldly describes as “a new era of iconic design” following a series of self-described boring vehicles. The Vision Iconic show car packages a wild, Art-deco design theme with electric vehicle (EV) technology, as well as solar-power…