Although Alpine isn’t returning to the US as initially envisaged, the company is still working on two larger electric SUVs, and an electric sedan. One SUV is thought to be a model designed to take on the Porsche Cayenne, while the other SUV would be the next step up in size. The sedan is expected…
Chery wants to introduce sedans to Australia, even as their popularity dwindles in an increasingly SUV-hungry market. Sedans, at least those built by Japanese, Korean and European brands, have been slowly disappearing from Australia as sales decline and customers shift to utes and SUVs – as evidenced by the recent axing of models like the…
Update: Nissan has contacted Motor1 to explain that there was a glitch in the configurator, and that all trim levels of the Leaf will feature the black band on the tailgate. The high-end taillights will remain exclusive to the Platinum+.
I’ve always had a soft spot for base models, and lately, I’ve been trying to…
The boss of Porsche has told employees the automaker’s traditional business model – which previously saw it boast industry-leading profit margins – needs to be scrapped. According to Bloomberg, a memo from Porsche CEO Oliver Blume told employees, “Our business model, which has served us well for many decades, no longer works in its current…
Lamborghini hit an incredible sweet spot with the now-discontinued Huracan, the best-selling supercar in the brand’s history. A mix of good looks, a screaming naturally aspirated V10 engine and German reliability allowed the company’s entry-level model to remain a sought-after example of Italian automotive glamour, drama and performance for over a decade. So how does…
The seventh-generation Subaru Outback is set to continue offering both naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder boxer powertrains. Government documents list both ‘2.5i-L’ and ‘2.4i-T’ variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don’t shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped…
The new Q3 hasn’t even been announced yet for the United States, but you can already virtually build the compact luxury crossover in its domestic market. Audi has fired up the online configurator tool in Germany, revealing the base model. As you can see from the screenshots we captured from the website, it looks far…
Mercedes-Benz has been rolling out sporty Edition Rs across its lineup, and now its smallest passenger cars have received the special-edition treatment. Not only that, but there are even hotter Edition R+ variants. All are available to order now. The special edition lineup is comprised of Edition R versions of the Mercedes-AMG A35 sedan and…
Chery, in its current state, may have only been operating in Australia since 2023, but a global executive says the feedback of Australians could help the brand’s cars see success in the United States down the line. Locally, Chery has enjoyed substantial growth in its first few years. To the end of June 2025, the…
Chery Australia is gearing up to launch its first ute next year, but the Chinese brand says more models could follow with various body styles, powertrains, and use cases – if customers want them. Speaking with CarExpert, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris said that while one ute is currently confirmed for Australia, the…

