In independent crash testing, the MG 3 experienced a “critical safety failure” not seen in almost 30 years of Euro NCAP testing… yet it still scored a four-star rating, which has also been applied by local safety authority ANCAP. During the frontal offset crash test conducted by Euro NCAP, the light hatchback’s driver’s seat latching…

The electric 2026 GAC Aion V appears to be the first model set to launch in Australia from the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC). Documents seen by CarExpert show the Aion V has been approved by the Federal Government, suggesting the SUV will soon be available for sale to the Australian public. As reported last month,…

Skoda now has two electric vehicles (EVs) on sale in Australia, and it believes they will give it an opportunity to attract buyers from the likes of Kia, BYD and, of course, EV leader Tesla. These two EVs are the new Elroq and facelifted Enyaq mid-size SUVs, which promise ‘unmatchable’ value according to Skoda Australia…

Less than a month after launching its new Elroq mid-size SUV, Skoda Australia has confirmed a stripped-back version with a smaller battery will join the range to become its cheapest electric vehicle (EV) yet. The Skoda Elroq 60 Select is set to arrive in local showrooms in November, priced at $49,990 drive-away – $10,000 less than the…

Geely Auto Australia has finally released pricing for its new Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, which is one of the most affordable PHEVs on sales in Australia. The 2026 Geely Starrary EM-i will commence deliveries from October 1, 2025, with prices starting from just $37,490 before on-road costs for the entry-level Complete grade. That…

Order books for the Zeekr 7X mid-size electric SUV will officially open on October 6, ahead of first customer deliveries via the Chinese auto brand’s 12 dealerships across the country on October 15. It’s a massive boost for the brand after it pulled back on a previous goal of selling 3000 vehicles in Australia this…

It may not seem like it amid the cost of living crisis currently affecting most Aussies but, according to new research, car ownership is more affordable in Australia than any other country bar one. The research, conducted by Scrap Car Comparison, analysed car ownership costs in 98 countries, including the average factors like purchase price,…

Europe may come up with a new category of city car, similar to Japan’s kei car classification, in order to keep Chinese automakers at bay. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has thrown her weight behind creating a class of small vehicles primarily for the European market, and built in Europe. During…

Chinese startup Leapmotor is best known for cut-price small and mid-size models including the C10 medium SUV it launched here with last year, but it’s planning to launch larger and more premium models. It has released handful of teaser images of its upcoming flagship SUV, which is set to wear either the D16 or D19…