The boss of one of the world’s top car companies has confirmed it will no longer aim to switch to an electric-only vehicle lineup in Europe by 2030. Speaking at the Munich motor show this week, Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO of Stellantis – the parent company of 14 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Peugeot –…

The countdown to the ninth-generation Toyota HiLux is on. The new model is expected to be unveiled later this year, before local deliveries kick off in 2026. As for the eighth-gen HiLux? Well consider this its farewell lap. First introduced in 2015, the current HiLux has carried the historical success of the nameplate to new…

The wave of new auto brands entering the Australian market doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. Volkswagen is in the process of bringing back the Scout brand, which will offer a range of electrified off-road utes and SUVs inspired by models produced by International Harvester between 1961 and 1980. Speaking to Australian…

Cupra has revealed a new range of Tribe Edition model variants based on the Leonsmall hatch and the Formentor and Terramar mid-size SUVs, ahead of production commencing for overseas markets in the fourth quarter of 2025. Donning a brand-new Manganese Matte paint colour as well as sustainable materials and finishes throughout, the Cupra Tribe Editions…

Hyundai’s latest concept car previews a production model that’ll fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The Hyundai Concept Three, revealed at the Munich motor show, “signals the brand’s planned expansion into the European compact EV market”. A showroom-ready version is expected to enter production in Türkiye in 2026. An aggressively styled…

Nissan Australia says it’s “ready” for the next-generation ‘Y63’ Patrol 4WD SUV, opening the door to an earlier launch Down Under if it becomes available before the current late-2026 timing. Managing director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, told CarExpert the Japanese brand’s local arm is working hard to satisfy its strong order bank of the…

Australian customer deliveries have commenced for the electric Deepal E07 Multitruck, an unusual cross between an SUV and a ute. It’s the second model from Deepal, Chinese auto giant Changan’s ‘new energy vehicle’ brand, following the S07 mid-size electric SUV, local deliveries of which commenced late last year. Deepal is distributed in Australia by Inchcape,…

MG Motor Australia’s first ute will be priced between $55,000 and $65,000 when it launches here before the end of 2025. The MG U9 will initially be offered in three dual-cab 4×4 pickup variants in Australia: the base Explore, mid-spec Explore X, and flagship Explore Pro. MG Motor Australia hasn’t confirmed whether the price…