The Toyota Yaris Cross was launched in Australia way back in August 2020, and in 2024 it received an overdue upgrade to its interior technology. Note: This is a revised version of our most recent review of the Toyota Yaris Cross, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We…

New Australian emissions standards and existing incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) overlap with each other and the latter should be scrapped, says the Productivity Commission. In an interim report, the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body has called for national Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for EVs to be axed, along with various…

Hyundai Australia has walked back its promise to finalise plans for its first ute by the end of 2025, delaying the decision due to tariffs and shifting market demand. Back in May, Hyundai’s local chief Don Romano told CarExpertthe Korean automaker would lock down plans for a new mid-size ute to rival the top-selling Ford…

Ford is recalling its Transit Custom cargo van and its recently launched Tourneo people mover counterpart to fix a defective airbag inflator. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment,” the company says in its recall notice. “In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, compressed…

MG could release a second small electric hatchback in Australia, giving it yet another rival for the likes of the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. Images taken by CarExpert reader Lindsay in Canberra show a camouflaged, right-hand drive version of the new MG 4 previewed in China in March. “We have taken our evaluation of…

Hyundai Australia just launched two fresh electric vehicles (EVs), but new CEO Don Romano says the company is failing in its marketing and distribution of EVs Down Under. The Korean manufacturer followed other mainstream brands by bringing its first battery-electric model – the original Ioniq – to Australia back in 2018. Since then, Hyundai’s EV…

Cupra Australia is offering run-out deals across its pre-facelift Leon and Formentor ranges until September 30, which sees the entry-level 140kW Leon V dip under $40,000 drive-away. Until September 30, the Spanish brand is advertising several deals for model year 2024 (MY24) stock of the Leon and Formentor, ahead of updated models landing in the…

Ford is recalling examples of the Focus, Mustang, Endura, EscapeandRanger due to issues with their infotainment system. “Due to an error in the SYNC software, the rear-view camera may not display the rear-view image whilst reversing or the rear-view image may remain on display after reversing,” the company says in its recall notice. “Additionally, this…