JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) has finally recommenced production after a cyber attack took down the British automaker’s IT systems on September 1. More than a month later on Wednesday (October 8), the company restarted its engine factory and battery plants in the West Midlands, and its stamping operations at the Castle Bromwich, Solihull and Halewood…

Lamborghini has issued a product safety recall for a small number of 2025 Urus SE vehicles. “Due to a supplier manufacturing defect, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been fastened to the cylinder head with sufficient torque. As a result, fuel may leak and, in the presence of an external ignition source, lead to…

Volkswagen Group Australia has issued a product safety recall for 646 vehicles from its 2025 Volkswagen Amarok dual-cab ute model line. It follows a recall last month for the same issue with a batch of Ford Ranger vehicles, with which the Amarok shares its core chassis and powertrain components. “Due to a software issue, the electromechanical…

The all-new 2026 Mitsubishi ASX has launched in Australia, where the small SUV range has been slimmed down to three grades and a single, more efficient turbocharged petrol engine. But despite the new ASX being based on the Renault Captur, Mitsubishi Australia has chosen not to offer the model with a hybrid powertrain at this…

Australians only have a limited time to get their hands on a new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Pajero Sport. At the launch of the new ASX, Mitsubishi Australia told media the company was expecting current stock of the small SUV and large off-road SUV to be exhausted within months. “Eclipse Cross should run out, and…

The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX is arriving into Australian showrooms in late 2025, with a slimmed-down range for the all-new Spanish-made small SUV. The price of entry into the ASX has jumped by more than $13,000 – however, the new entry-level ASX is the LS variant, whereas previously there were three more affordable grades below the…

Mazda Australia has issued a product safety recall for 1174 examples of its current-generation ND-series MX-5 sports car. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe may become damaged over time, caused by vibration and extended high RPM [revs per minute] usage,” said Mazda Australia in its recall notice. “If this occurs, fuel may leak potentially causing…

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is a bit of an outlier – hard to pin into any traditional category. While it is an off-road dual-cab 4×4 ute, it’s not necessarily the go-to for those who want a vehicle with the practicality of a five-seater, the cargo capacity of a tub, and something that has four-wheel…

SPONSORED There’s a smart new electric vehicle (EV) brand on sale Down Under… Indeed, IM Presented by MG Motor represents a significant step up in the premium EV segment for Australian buyers. Developed through a joint venture between SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and ZJ Hi Tech, this new sub-brand under the MG Motor Australia umbrella…