The Polestar 2 was the first model launched in Australia by the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) brand, and the battery-powered liftback has just received yet another update to keep it fresh in first-generation form. Launched globally in 2020 before making its Australian debut in 2021, the Polestar 2 is largely unchanged five years later –…

SPONSORED The roar of Formula 1 engines fired back to life this week as the teams prepare for the biggest rule change in the history of the world’s number one motorsport category. The 2026 F1 season, which starts with the curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 8, will see the introduction of…

Omoda Jaecoo Australia is recalling its debut model in Australia, the Jaecoo J7, as it could lose power suddenly. The recall affects only Jaecoo J7 crossover SUVs equipped with the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with the plug-in hybrid SHS unaffected. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) wiring harness may chafe…

Chery Australia has announced a partnership with the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) that will see two of its SUVs loaned to police for crime prevention activities. The two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles – a Chery Tiggo 7 and Chery Tiggo 9 – will be used by the Burwood Crime Prevention Unit for “youth outreach, crime prevention initiatives and…

Regulators in China are clamping down on manufacturers launching new cars before they’re ready, citing long-term safety and quality concerns. According to business news outlet Caixin, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has updated standards for the certification of brand-new models, with fears consumers were unknowingly being used as guinea pigs. It’s…

You might be surprised to hear that the 2026 Kia EV4 is the Korean brand’s first all-electric passenger vehicle that isn’t an SUV… Following the EV3, EV5, EV6 and EV9 electric SUVs is the EV4 ‘Sedan’ or ‘Fastback’ depending on where you live – a hatchback is available in Europe, but might not come here…

The Kia K4 Sportswagon could have reignited the compact wagon segment in Australia, but Kia's local executives have all but ruled it out. Speaking with CarExpert, Kia Australia general manager for marketing Dean Norbiato quashed hopes of the wagon-bodied K4 coming to Australia – even as a hybrid – arguing that under the Federal Government's…

Kia Australia is launching its first electric vehicle (EV) that's not an SUV, but it's not expecting big numbers for its rival to the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3. The 2026 Kia EV4 is landing now, priced from $49,990 plus on-road costs. Despite being sized and priced in line with popular rivals from Tesla…

Kia's local boss is standing by the Tasman ute, saying "we will continue to work exceptionally hard to make sure that it is a success in the Australian market". Speaking with media at the launch of the new EV4 electric sedan, CEO for Kia Australia – Damien Meredith – got on the topic of Tasman…

Nissan Oceania will have a new boss from April 2026, after Andrew Humberstone was confirmed to be returning to Nissan in Europe after two years in the top job locally. Mr Humberstone, who has been managing director of Nissan Oceania since April 2024, will be replaced by Steve Milette, effective April 1, 2026. Mr Milette…