Australia’s new-vehicle market had a steady start for the year with a total of 87,753 vehicles delivered in January, an increase of just 0.1 per cent. Private sales were essentially flat and business and government sales were down, leaving rental companies to save the day – sales to these organisations were up by 47 per…

After Jeep cut Wrangler prices last year, making the remaining Rubicon variants the cheapest they had been since 2022, it has raised them again. The 2026 Jeep Wrangler now opens at $81,990 before on-road costs in two-door guise and $84,990 before on-road costs in four-door form, both representing $2000 increases over the equivalent 2025 models.…

The Jeep Gladiator has received a $2000 price increase, but there have been some minor tweaks made and new features added to the dual-cab 4×4 pickup. Available only in rugged Rubicon trim with a naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine, the 2026 Gladiator Rubicon is priced at $84,990 before on-road costs. For 2026 the Gladiator receives…

The boss of Chinese-owned Swedish brand Volvo has said consumers can expect electric vehicles (EVs) to cost less than equivalent petrol and diesel vehicles around 2030–31. “I think if you look five years ahead, I would say an electric car will most probably be lower in cost than a combustion car,” the automaker’s CEO, Håkan…

Kia has released a new entry-level hybrid version of its Sportage mid-size crossover SUV, with a sub-$45,000 price tag that makes it more affordable than both of its chief rivals. The new 2026 Kia Sportage S HEV (hybrid) has been priced at $44,450 before on-road costs, undercutting the cheapest version of the upcoming new-generation 2026…

The Audi A2 name is set to return on the tailgate of a new electric hatchback that will sit below the Audi Q4 e-tron in terms of size and price in the German luxury marque’s lineup. According to Autocar, the new electric hatch will replace the A1 hatchback and Q2 small SUV – both of…

If you are a mere mortal, haven’t bought dozens of Ferraris in the last few years, and can’t get access to the likes of the Ferrari F80, the new 849 Testarossa is as close as you will get to the pinnacle of what the famed Italian performance car brand offers. It’s no surprise that…

Toyota’s flagship electric SUV isn’t far away from launch, with the Japanese automaker releasing images of the new car’s interior before its debut on February 10 in the US. The teaser vehicle has a seven-seat layout with second-row captain’s chairs, and is presumably a top-of-the-range model. White leather and leatherette adorns the seats, steering wheel,…

Yet another boxy Chinese off-roader has touched down in Australia, though it’s unclear if it’ll reach showrooms. Photos sent to CarExpert by reader Rory shows what appears to be a 212 T01 in Alice Springs, potentially undergoing hot-weather testing as its maker undergoes a global push. The 212 brand is part of Qingdao-based BAW, previously…