As part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations Kia unveiled the Vision Meta Turismo, which may preview an electric replacement-of-sorts for the Stinger. The swoopy concept is the latest take on the brand’s Opposites United design book, and mixes a futuristic body with a lounge-inspired interior that’s said to pay homage to the speed and…

The BYD Sealion 7 may be one of Australia’s best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal on one. BYD Australia has announced a $4000 cashback deal on the entry-level Sealion 7 Premium, available for vehicles ordered between December 1-14, 2025, provided you take delivery by December 31. Unlike…

SPONSORED Motorsport has played a massive role in forging the reputation – and our perception – of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. Think Ferrari, McLaren, Lotus, and Porsche. But as much as motor racing is a marketing exercise to build brand awareness, it is also a high-pressure laboratory in which to push…

BMW won’t speed up its rollout of autonomous driving technologies, even if that means letting the likes of Tesla win the race to market. Six levels of driving automation have been defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), ranging from momentary assistance features such as lane departure warnings (Level 0) to the full automation…

Kia Australia says it has “strongly requested” the upcoming K4 Hybrid from its global parent, though local executives say the electrified small car will be prioritised for Europe first. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new K4 Hatch and updated Stonic light SUV, Kia Australia general manager for product Roland Rivero couldn’t say…

Kia Australia says it has some work to do with its new Tasman ute, conceding that its more fleet-focused variants aren’t selling as strongly as initially forecast. Speaking with media at the launch of the new K4 Hatch and updated Stonic light SUV, Kia Australia chief operating officer Dennis Piccoli noted that an evolving market…

The all-new and all-electric Kia EV4 will be launched Down Under in January, in conjunction with the Korean brand’s sponsorship of the annual Australian Open tennis Grand Slam. Unlike the rest of Kia EV-badged electric models so far, the EV4 is a car – not an SUV – and the mid-sizer is already available in…

For 2026, the Lexus RX has received more standard equipment, tweaked controls, and a new entry-level plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, with negligible price increases across the board. The new RX450h+ Luxury is priced at $105,350 before on-road costs, or $18,300 less than the Sports Luxury – previously the only plug-in hybrid RX offered here. It’s…

These days, Jeep isn’t quite the popular brand it once was, a fact that isn’t helped by the influx of SUVs from established players and newer entrants to the market. But the storied American off-road marque is hoping it can turn things around, and the new, third-generation Compass small SUV is part of that charge.…