The Queensland Police Service is investigating a spate of Toyota LandCruiser and RAV4 thefts across Brisbane in recent weeks, calling for any information from the public that may help in recovering almost 50 stolen vehicles. In one incident, four LandCruisers were stolen from the same premises in the Brisbane suburb of Moorooka, with one of the…

Traffic is costing full-time drivers in Australia’s biggest cities thousands of dollars a year in lost time and fuel, according to new analysis for iSelect’s Delayed Drives report. Across the 11 largest cities, commuters who drive to work collectively lose about 212 million hours a year in traffic and spend another $462 million in extra fuel. The estimated cost…

Mitsubishi has added another feather in the cap of its Diamond Advantage program, with the addition of up to 10 years of roadside assistance for buyers. The decade-long roadside assistance promise is now offered alongside 10 years of new-car warranty and 10 years of capped-price servicing, which the Japanese automaker packages together under the Diamond…

Toyota has confirmed the name of its new supercar and revealed it for the first time without camouflage in a new teaser video. The 2026 Toyota GR GT can be seen undisguised in this 30-second Japanese TV commercial released late last week, ahead of its full reveal online at 11:00am Tokyo time this Friday (December…

After walking back its plans for an electric-only lineup by 2028, Lotus is poised to introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its currently all-electric Eletre SUV next year. “We plan to introduce two additional hybrid models based on our new architecture. The first hybrid model is set to launch in China in quarter…

Genesis’ new flagship SUV has broken cover early, with a leaked image revealing it’ll be offered in two different versions. The image, taken during a presentation and shared by shorts_car on Instagram, shows two different GV90s parked alongside Genesis’ existing fleet of SUVs, comprising the GV60, GV70, GV80 and GV80 Coupe. One features distinctive, almost…

China’s latest entrant in the Australian ute market is getting more variants, aimed at tradies and salary packaging buyers. After announcing an expansion of the JAC T9 dual-cab 4×4 ute range last month, the Chinese auto brand has now confirmed pricing for the new entry-level Oasis dual-cab/chassis variant plus the posher Osprey and Osprey X…

It’s a tough time to be a small car. Sales of affordable small cars are down 24.1 per cent this year, and the Hyundai i30 – a segment stalwart – has been discontinued for the local market. Yet, despite declining demand for the humble hatchback, the Mazda 3 hasn’t lost any admirers. It’s easy to…

Days after the GAC M8 PHEV people-mover launched in Australia, the newcomer Chinese brand may already be facing its first hurdle. The use of the ‘M8’ may be considered a conflict, with BMW having had its own M8 – a high-performance coupe – in the local market since late 2019. “The BMW Group protects the…

Toyota’s bZ4X mid-size electric SUV might lack some of the superstar, headline-baiting power of some of its rivals, but it’s an electric vehicle (EV) that’s quietly been building up a head of success around the world. Although it’s been criticised in the past for not offering enough real-world range, especially in very cold conditions,…