Ford CEO Jim Farley is clear-eyed about how the Blue Oval has fumbled its electric vehicle (EV) rollout. “I totally would’ve done it differently. I mean, look, we didn’t know what we didn’t know,” Mr Farley told Car & Driver in response to being asked whether he would have done the F-150 Lightning electric pickup…

Volvo has announced its biggest ever over-the-air (OTA) software update with the global rollout of its new user interface, ‘Volvo Car UX’, which will be free of charge for vehicles dating back to 2020. In what it claims is one of the largest automotive software updates in history, the company said the new update will…

Australia’s new-car market has gotten off to a sluggish start in Australia, with sales declining year-on-year after being essentially flat in January. Per data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ (FCAI) VFACTS report and data from the Electric Vehicle Council, a total of 94,131 new vehicles were delivered in Australia in February 2026, down…

Volkswagen Group Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV due to a manufacturing defect that could damage the side airbags in a crash. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the inner frame edge of the front seats may have been produced with improperly finished surfaces. As a result, the…

Ford has recalled the Transit Custom in Australia due to incorrect child-seat information in the owner’s manual. This error means the van does not comply with Australian Design Rules (ADR). “The vehicle’s owner’s manual contains incorrect information regarding the location of the child seat top-tether anchor point. As a result, the user may not be…

The latest Dodge Charger courted controversy in offering only electric power at launch, and though a twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine and critical acclaim has followed, there are still enthusiasts clamouring for V8 power. Mopar Insiders reports their prayers are being answered, with sources telling the well-connected US media outlet the Charger will once again offer…

Porsche’s upcoming flagship SUV, codenamed K1, has changed dramatically during development. Autocar reports the K1, which had previously been confirmed to be an electric-only model, will be offered with V6 and V8 engines, including plug-in hybrid powertrains. Tentatively scheduled for launch in the UK in 2028, the K1 will reportedly share the Premium Platform…

Polestar Australia has confirmed it will launch its smallest and most affordable model yet – the Polestar 7 compactSUV – very late in 2027 or early in 2028. Speaking with CarExpert, Polestar Cars Australia managing director Scott Maynard said the brand’s upcoming all-electric baby SUV is still some 18 months away. “Right at the back…

Polestar Australia’s managing director has taken another swipe at the Federal Government and those who oppose EV incentives, arguing tax breaks for commercial vehicles like dual-cab utes cost the taxpayer “significantly more money”. Speaking with CarExpert, Polestar Cars Australia managing director Scott Maynard said it’s “really disappointing” that the government is reviewing Fringe Benefits Tax…

A limited-run Motorsport Collectors Edition of the formidable Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4Matic+ has been confirmed for Australia at a cool $149,900 more than the standard version’s $418,900 before on-road costs. Due here this month, priced at $568,800 before on-road costs, the serious premium over the GT63 Pro wasn’t enough to stop the Motorsport Collectors Edition…