Earlier this week it emerged that the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD patrol cars employed by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) could overheat during extreme driving, and now new concerns have been raised about the vehicle’s limited weight-carrying capacity. An internal QPS vehicle weight guideline document, detailed by 7News Brisbane, reveals that a RAV4 Hybrid loaded with two…

GWM International president Parker Shi has gone wildly off script at an event in Melbourne, lauding US President Donald Trump and recalling how he told dealers not to call his cars ‘shit’. Speaking about the Chinese automaker’s strategy at its 2025 Tech Day – attended by dealers, media and other invited guests –…

Cupra’s top-selling model will be updated in Australia around March 2026, and the Spanish brand’s local product boss has confirmed initial lineup details including the engine variants we can expect. The 2026 Cupra Formentor range has been delayed several times for Australia, and will arrive at the end of the first quarter of next year,…

When was the last time you thought about Alfa Romeo? Unless you’re an owner, or a prospective buyer, it has probably been quite a while. And that’s a shame, because the historic Italian auto brand is steeped in heritage and boasts a colourful portfolio of gorgeous, iconic models and race cars, including but not limited…

The Nissan X-Trail hybrid might spawn Ford or Dodge versions in North America. Sources have told Automotive News, Nissan is speaking to other automakers about producing a vehicle based on the upcoming Rogue hybrid for them. One source claims Nissan is in discussions with both Ford and Stellantis, parent of Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and…

Renault has teased the upcoming electric Twingo E-Tech, and it looks as though it won’t deviate too much to the concept unveiled at the end of 2023. Set to be unveiled in full on November 6, European time, order books are now being opened to European buyers. Pricing will start from under €20,000 (A$35,000), meaning…

The Nissan X-Trail hybrid might spawn Ford or Dodge versions in North America. Sources have told Automotive News, Nissan is speaking to other automakers about producing a vehicle based on the upcoming Rogue hybrid for them. One source claims Nissan is in discussions with both Ford and Stellantis, parent of Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and…

BMW Australia has issued a product safety recall for more than 15,000 vehicles across its X3, X4, Z4, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series and 6 Series model lines. First discovered in BMW-powered four-cylinder Toyota Supra vehicles sold in the US, the problem relates to potentially faulty starter motors attached to the turbocharged ‘B48’ 2.0-litre…

The hot turbocharged five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 has been revived for the sporty crossover’s mid-life facelift – and this time it’s coming to Australia. Powered by a 287kW/480Nm 2.5-litre turbo-five engine shared with the high-performance Audi RS3 and RSQ3, the Formentor VZ5 is once again a limited-run flagship for the Spanish brand, though this time…