Toyota says it could sell more cars in Australia, but can’t get enough vehicles to keep up with demand. The Japanese automaker has been at the top of the Australian sales charts every year since 2008, and last year it set an all-time sales record of 241,296 vehicles – more than double the volume of…

You’re looking at one of the biggest reasons plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are firmly on the map in Australia. While Mitsubishi deserves credit for pioneering and sticking with PHEV tech locally, BYD has really spearheaded the widespread uptake of plug-in hybrids Down Under. The BYD Sealion 6 mid-size SUV was released in 2024 and quickly…

One of Britain’s most prolific car manufacturers of the 20th century is set to make a return. Roughly three decades after the brand disappeared from UK roads, the Austin Motor Company is plotting its comeback – but rather than making modern, affordable vehicles for the masses, it’s taken inspiration from its history. The Austin Arrow…

The next-generation Toyota HiLux could make its global debut within a matter of weeks, according to an overseas media report. Thai website Car250 claims the new HiLux is set to launch at the Thailand Motor Expo, which will be held from November 28 to December 10, 2025. An Australian launch is expected to follow in…

The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is one step closer to an Australian launch, with the second-generation hydrogen-powered electric SUV receiving regulatory compliance from the federal government’s Department of Infrastructure. While details remain thin at this stage, Australian Design Rule certification documents discovered by CarExpert confirm the model will employ a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain – as with…

SPONSORED Most cars still operate like they’re stuck in the mechanical age – pedal pushes brakes, steering wheel turns front wheels, end of story. IM presented by MG Motor is a new-to-Australia premium auto brand that boasts a cutting-edge digital chassis, tossing that notion out the window in favour of something that sounds like science fiction…

New data released by Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency shows the number of cars being stolen has increased significantly over the past year. According to official figures, there were 28,482 motor vehicle thefts in the garden state in the 12 months to June 2025 – compared with just 20,477 the previous year. The statistics are even…

Luxury car maker Bentley has ditched plans to axe internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles by 2035, following the lead of fellow Volkswagen Group-owned brands Porsche and Audi. That means there will be petrol-powered versions of the next generation of Bentley models, including the Bentayga large SUV, the Continental GT coupe/convertible and the Flying Spur sedan,…

Issuing fines for mobile phone and seatbelt offences using artificial intelligence (AI) could be in breach of privacy laws, according to an investigation by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO). The sunshine state’s revenue from traffic fines tripled to $464.3 million last financial year, but a QAO report has raised concerns that the use of AI…