Electrification is coming to the Audi RS5, with the new model set to be the first RS model with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain. The rumour mill has long suspected the new RS5 will be a PHEV, and a since-revised LinkedIn post from Audi has confirmed this. Originally picked up by Motor1 and transcribed…

Kia Australia says the high-performance EV4 GT is under consideration for our market, in turn keeping the door open for the European-built EV4 Hatch. Speaking at the local launch of the new EV4 Sedan, general manager for product at Kia's local arm, Roland Rivero, said: "We're studying the business case". "Every variant that we want…

Kia Australia will soon start wholesaling and opening orders for the new EV9 GT high-performance electric SUV, which will serve as its new halo model. Roland Rivero, general manager for product planning at Kia Australia, told CarExpert at the launch of the new EV4 Sedan that the EV9 GT will be "available to customers within…

BMW Australia has confirmed running changes for its popular X1 and X2 compact SUVs, ahead of first customer deliveries in mid-2026. The 2026 BMW X1 and 2026 BMW X2 ranges are headlined by the move to Euro 6e emissions-compliant powertrains, meaning 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) tech for the entry-level grades and a new xDrive25e plug-in hybrid…

Hyundai is reportedly planning to end production of its Santa Cruz early due to sluggish sales of the lifestyle ute. Sources have told Automotive News the original plan was for the dual-cab to march off into the sunset during the second quarter of 2027, but the date is being moved forward. Additionally, the current production…

The 2026 IM LS9 Hyper extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has been unveiled in China as a technological leader for the IM Motors premium brand – and it could arrive in Australia in the near future. Packing a tri-motor EREV powertrain, the Hyper is the most powerful and high-tech version yet of the LS9, the flagship…

Sales for China’s biggest automaker, BYD, have fallen for the fifth month in a row, and the company has also lowered its previously stated export target for the year after missing its 2025 goal by around one million cars. According to Reuters, a stock exchange filing from BYD – a top-10 best-selling brand in Australia…

One of the administrators of Australia’s largest Tesla owners group on Facebook has launched a GoFundMe after his Model 3 broke down with over 417,000km on the odometer. On Friday, January 30, Nathan Merritt’s high-mileage 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+ shut down completely while charging in Brisbane. Not able to get access to his…

Toyota Australia has increased prices across the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Toyota LandCruiser Prado ranges by up to $1000. The increase means the Prado GX is now priced from $73,200 before on-road costs, while the LandCruiser 300 Series now starts from $99,340 before on-roads. No specification changes have been made to the two SUV…