The Kia Sportage now offers cheaper hybrid variants in the wake of increased demand for the powertrain type. Enter the 2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid (or HEV), which is the cheapest version of the electrified mid-size SUV yet and aims to take on not just key players like the Toyota RAV4 but also stiff competition…

Subaru has unveiled in Japan the new Levorg Layback S:HEV, a new high-riding hybrid wagon, ahead of its full debut in July. This generation of the Levorg is sold in Australia as the WRX Sportswagon. For Japan, the Layback is the "SUV" version of the Levorg with increased ride height, revised styling and plastic wheel arch protectors.…

The Ford Fiesta ST looks set to make a comeback as the Blue Oval brand tries to regain lost ground in Europe. Speaking about the upcoming electric Fiesta, Christian Weingartner, general manager of passenger cars for Ford of Europe, told AutoExpress: "To be credible and authentic, there needs to be some kind of performance series of our vehicles;…

The BMW iX1 has been named Australia’s best small electric SUV in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards, marking the second year in a row it's won this award. It beat out two finalists: the Kia EV3 and the MG S5 EV. Not only that, but its combustion-powered X1 sibling also took out the award for…

The Honda Civic has been named Australia’s best luxury small car in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out two finalists: the BMW 1 Series and the Volkswagen Golf. "Hold up," you may be thinking. "The Civic is a small luxury car?" Well, technically VFACTS sales data puts it in the same category as…

While Ferrari has recently revealed its first electric vehicle (EV), the five-seat Luce, the company is making it clear this isn’t simply a stepping stone to a sportier two-seat version. The Luce is a landmark car for Maranello. It’s the first fully electric Ferrari, the first with five seats, and only the second four-door model…

Chinese-manufactured vehicles now make up more than one in three of all new-vehicle sales in Australia, after a record May saw the Chinese-made Tesla Model Y finish ahead of the Ford Ranger as the nation's most popular model. A total of 37,229 Chinese-made vehicles were sold in May 2026, making up 34.8 per cent of…

The Deepal E07 has been named Australia’s best large electric SUV in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out two finalists: the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9. There's simply nothing else like the Deepal E07 on the Australian market – or anywhere. Looking for your next car? We'll help you research and compare so you choose with…

BYD says electric vehicles (EVs) can help address the global oil supply issues that have contributed to record fuel prices in Australia and around the world. Company vice president Liu Xueliang was speaking at the ceremony last week marking the Melbourne arrival of the BYD Zhengzhou, a nearly 200m-long vessel owned by BYD, which operates…

General Motors says the Cadillac Lyriq-V is still coming to Australia, even though we’re almost halfway through 2026 and the high-performance electric SUV has yet to arrive, while an updated version of the regular Lyriq is also bound for Down Under. The Lyriq debuted the American luxury brand in Australia, with customer deliveries commencing early…