Hyundai Motor Group boss Euisun Chung has given rare public praise to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, crediting him with forcing the global automotive industry to change course and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. When asked who he most respected in the industry in an interview with Automotive News, the Hyundai Motor Group boss gave…

The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R large performance SUV has been confirmed as the latest Edition R variant from the German brand, joining similar versions of the mid-size C43 sedan and GLC 43 SUV in Australian showrooms. The warmed-up version of the seven-seat GLE – sitting below only the flagship GLE 63 AMG – is priced…

The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R large performance SUV has been confirmed as the latest Edition R variant from the German brand, joining similar versions of the mid-size C43 sedan and GLC 43 SUV in Australian showrooms. The warmed-up version of the seven-seat GLE – sitting below only the flagship GLE 63 AMG – is priced…

The Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid will be released in Australia in March 2026, when the first petrol-powered 300 Series will be available in two model grades, both fitted with the same twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid powertrain as seen in the Tundra full-size pickup. Toyota Australia has confirmed the LandCruiser Hybrid will be available from launch in GR…

The Volkswagen Touareg could be reborn as a large electric SUV, according to a report out of Germany. A month after it was reported the Touareg would cease production in 2026, German industry publication Automobilwoche claims Volkswagen is planning to bring the model back in 2029 – possibly badged as the ID. Touareg. Volkswagen reserves…

US electric vehicle (EV) brand Lucid has confirmed plans to launch in right-hand drive markets starting with the UK, opening the door for a similar move in Australia. Speaking at last week’s Munich motor show, where the EV brand made its European debut with its large Gravity electric SUV, Lucid CEO Marc Winterhof told Auto…

There’s a new Dacia Duster Pickup, but it’s not as practical as you might think or wish. Developed with Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia, sheet metal and structural changes are kept to an absolute minimum. As such, the new Pickup shares the same 4345mm length and 2658mm wheelbase as the SUV. There’s a chopped roof, a flip…

Tesla’s so-called Full Self Driving (Supervised) system is now available in Australia, after the company conducted initial demonstrations in Brisbane last month. From today (September 17), Tesla owners who have purchased Full Self-Driving Capability can apply the update to activate the feature. Tesla says it wants as many of its customers as possible to be…