Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has added Grok Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a new in-car conversational AI assistant – to all cars sold or delivered in the US from July 12, 2025. According to Tesla, “Grok is designed to deliver accurate and insightful responses to questions of a wide range” and, in North America, it’s…

After getting off to a strong start with its budget-priced mid-size electric SUV, Geely now has rival mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in its sights. The Geely Starray EM-i is due to arrive in Australia early during the fourth quarter (October-December) of this year. The Chinese brand has yet to confirm pricing, but it has…

The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric powertrain technology. Mahindra is one of a handful of car manufacturers not to offer a hybrid model anywhere in the world, meaning its Australian arm does not have an ‘off-the-shelf’ hybrid…

Almost every luxury brand has an electric SUV nowadays, but these typically have two rows of seating. The Cadillac Vistiq, in contrast, has seating for up to seven, which sees it rival the Volvo EX90, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and… well, not much else. It’s closely related to the Lyriq, General Motors luxury brand’s debut product…

The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has been revealed, offering electric power for the first time, and the all-new small premium wagon is a good chance for local release. “The CLA Shooting Brake is under consideration for the Australian market,” said a Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson. It’s launching in Europe in March 2026, while its four-door…

More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand’s full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024…

Hyundai’s most expensive vehicle yet in Australia is now on sale. The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a flagship three-row electric SUV, is coming here only in top-spec Calligraphy trim and wearing a price tag of $119,750 before on-road costs. The seven-seat EV is available now and the only options are digital exterior mirrors and a six-seat…

Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard says the ‘scaremongering’ that took place ahead of the implementation of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has failed. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025, and limits the overall carbon-dioxide emissions across a brand’s lineup – with automakers facing financial penalties if they exceed the targets. Penalties…

Renault’s largest commercial van now has a smaller model lineup. The 2025 Renault Master range has been simplified to just medium- and long-wheelbase variants, with the previous Extra LWB option removed. Both MWB and LWB variants of the large delivery van are now offered exclusively in Pro trim, priced at $55,200 and $57,200 before…

A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a “one of a kind” 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody…