Mercedes-Benz’s current electric passenger cars have failed to fire, particularly in markets like Australia where the German luxury brand is currently offering discounts of tens of thousands of dollars to shift remaining stock. So, for its next crack at an electric passenger car – expected to wear the C-Class with EQ Technology nameplate – Mercedes-Benz…

The Nissan X-Trail is getting a sporty Nismo makeover, but it hasn’t been confirmed for our market. “For the Japanese domestic market a new X-Trail NISMO will be revealed tomorrow. All details will be revealed then,” said Nissan Australia spokesperson. The new Nismo flagship will be revealed at 11:00am AEST on August 21, 2025. It’s…

Residents in the City of Casey, Victoria are being urged to support a move to abolish a controversial permit system where motorists were charged fees for storing vehicles on their own property, and gave the council power to confiscate cars. A move to end the permits was endorsed by the council last night at its…

The GWM Ora electric hatch has been updated with a new battery and additional technology for Australia, coinciding with the switch to Thai production. The Ora is a rival to the BYD Dolphin and MG 4 electric hatchbacks, which are among the most affordable EVs in Australian new-car showrooms. It’s the second GWM vehicle produced…

Stellantis Group’s Chinese partner Leapmotor turned around a loss in the first half of last year to post a ¥30 million (A$6.5m) profit for the first six months (H1) of 2025. The result is a marked turnaround from a ¥2.2 billion (A$4.7bn) loss over the same period last year, with an operating profit of 14.1…

Tesla doesn’t really do mea culpas, so it has quietly added indicator stalks to all Model 3 sedans available in China. The stalks are now listed as standard on all Model 3 variants available in China. They can also be added to existing facelifted Model 3 vehicles, but owners will need to pony up ¥2499…

SPONSORED The cost of living crisis is having an impact on how Australians maintain their vehicles. As rising prices for basic goods and groceries force households to adjust their spending habits, car owners are delaying regular services to save money according to a survey conducting last year on behalf of insurance provider, Youi. The 2024…

Tesla doesn’t really do mea culpas, so it has quietly added indicator stalks to all Model 3 sedans available in China. The stalks are now listed as standard on all Model 3 variants available in China. They can also be added to existing facelifted Model 3 vehicles, but owners will need to pony up ¥2499…

The BYD Shark 6 attracted plenty of headlines – and customers – when it became the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute to arrive in Australia earlier this year. Before its release, BYD generated lots of interest by drip-feeding information and images, then announcing a sharp price, which put the ball firmly in the courts of…