Australian new-car buyers are in a ‘fence-sitting phase’ when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Volkswagen Australia, though the company says its modest EV lineup is meeting sales expectations. The brand’s local head of product, Arjun Nidigallu, explained its recent hybrid push, which includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Tiguan and Tayron confirmed…

Video and images of the 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla have emerged online, with the vehicle appearing to have been shown early at a special dealership event. Toyota’s GRMN badge is typically reserved for the company’s flagship, limited high-performance models – short for Gazoo Racing, Masters of Nürburgring – which are a step above its GR…

More than 1600 examples of the current-generation Ford Ranger ute are being recalled due to a braking fault. “Due to a software issue, the brake boost function may not operate as intended,” the company says in its product safety recall notice. “As a result, braking could be reduced requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing…

Like its Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ platform-mates, the Subaru Solterra has been recalled for an issue that may prevent its windscreen from defrosting properly. “Due to the programming of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control ECU software, under certain conditions, such as a specific failure mode of the electric compressor, the HVAC…

Markus Schaefer, chief technology officer at Mercedes-Benz, has denied reports the automaker plans to use four-cylinder engines from luxury rival BMW. Reports emerged from Europe at the end of August indicating Mercedes-Benz was in high level talks with BMW to use its next-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The BMW engine was to reportedly serve as…

There’s so much drama going on with Nissan at the moment, but its X-Trail is the definition of drama-free. Note: This is a revised version of our most recent review of the Nissan X-Trail, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have updated key details such as pricing…

Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron. The entry-level Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the same price ($99,900 before on-road costs) as its more upright Q6 e-tron equivalent, though the sportier quattro and SQ6 variants command a $5000 price…

The Tesla Model 3 has almost single-handedly moved the needle for electric vehicles (EVs) ever since it was introduced over five years ago. It was the country’s most popular EV before its SUV sister model, the Model Y, came along and even challenged stalwarts like the Toyota Camry as the nation’s best-selling mid-size…

SPONSORED The Honda CR-V has been a stalwart of the mid-size family SUV class for six generations now. It was one of the early pioneers of the crossover SUV segment when it was first introduced to Australia in 1997 and, while today’s CR-V has grown in size (and price), it has stayed true to its…