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…
MG says it will bring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its MG U9 dual-cab ute to Australian showrooms, giving the Chinese brand more ammunition to take on the top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. “We already have the plan. Middle of 2027 is our plan,” said MG Motor Australia boss Peter Ciao when asked…
Nissan has been accused of softening several of its SUVs in recent times, with the likes of the X-Trail and Pathfinder – and arguably even the Patrol – pivoting more towards family-oriented vehicles than rugged off-roaders (or soft-roaders, in the case of the X-Trail). While the Patrol still maintains its off-road credibility, Nissan now appears…
Two of the most important newcomers to Australia over the last 12 months are the latest mid-size SUVs from MG and Hyundai.
MG S5 EV Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Arriving in local showrooms during the last year are the second-generation Hyundai Kona and MG S5 EV. Both are fresh and new, with entry prices right in…
It’s hard to believe that the Aston Martin DBX – the firm’s first and only SUV – is knocking on for five years old. Now there’s a new S version to tempt buyers into spending more money. As you’d expect from the badge, the 2026 Aston Martin DBX S does indeed go a bit faster,…
Ford boss Jim Farley has told US media the market share of electric vehicles (EV) in North America could be cut in half following the end of federal incentives on September 30. The US$7500 ($A11,375) tax credit helped EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales jump by 22 per cent in the US last year,…
The US pickup market in Australia has grown significantly in recent years, with the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra joining the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 officially on sale locally. Now, aftermarket performance tuners are getting in on the game, with pickups from Shelby American and Harley-Davidson becoming available to Australian buyers – with official…
The range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee electric muscle car has reportedly been axed as Stellantis curtails its EV efforts, especially in North America, and re-embraces petrol power. Suppliers have told Mopar Insiders about Dodge’s decision to can the Banshee, which was to feature a 800V electrical system instead of the standard model’s 400V architecture.…
Lovers of mid-size wagons might want to take a Bex and have a good lie down, because a Reddit user has spotted the BYD Seal 06 DM-i wagon on the streets of Canberra. While the sedan version of the Seal 06 DM-i was photographed by an alert BYD fan in August, this may be the…

