You’re looking at the oldest model in Cupra’s Australian lineup, and it won’t be long before you can no longer buy a new one. The Ateca first entered production in 2016, before the small SUV received a facelift in 2020, but the vehicle you see here is effectively almost a decade old. As with many…

In late September Porsche announced the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman would not be electric-only after all, but will be offered with petrol engines for ‘top’ variants. The next-generation 718 was originally designed to feature only electric propulsion, but as part of the ‘realignment’ of its EV plans, Porsche says it will add “top ICE…

BYD Australia has announced it will introduce the all-electric Atto 1 city hatch here next month, with the promise it will become the nation’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV). The BYD Atto 1 – sold as the Seagull in China and the Dolphin Surf in Europe – will land at the same time as the…

The BYD Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV has been locked in for Australia as one of four new models from the Chinese brand, with a local arrive scheduled for early 2026. At 4735mm, the Sealion 5 is slightly longer than the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan X-Trail, and also edges out the Mitsubishi Outlander…

Cupra Australia has announced yet another run-out offer, this time for the pre-update Leon V hatchback ahead of the facelifted model’s arrival later this month. Model year 2024 (MY24) stock of the Cupra Leon V – powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque – can now…

BYD has sold more electric vehicles (EVs) globally than any other automaker so far in 2025, overtaking Tesla as the world’s favourite EV brand. According to sales figures from each brand, BYD sold 388,000 more EVs between January 1 and September 30 than Tesla. BYD’s cumulative EV sales reached 1.61 million units at the end…

Mahindra appears to be gearing up to add a pair of electric coupe-style SUVs to its Australian range. CarExpert has discovered two recent Australian trademark applications for the XEV 9E and the BE 6, strongly suggesting the battery-powered models are just around the corner. Mahindra has already said it is prioritising electric vehicles for the…

A high-performance version of the next-generation Nissan Leaf could be on the cards if there’s sufficient demand for a high-performance version of the electric SUV, according to a US report. The third-generation Leaf is due to arrive in Australia in early 2026, based on the same underpinnings as the Nissan Ariya mid-size electric SUV that…

SPONSORED The MG QS is MG Motor Australia’s first entry into the highly competitive large SUV segment. It’s a bold newcomer offering sharp styling, a high level of standard equipment, and genuine seven-seat capability at an accessible price point. With two distinct variants available, the QS model range caters to different family needs while…