Deliveries of the Cadillac Optiq only started in the US earlier this year and it isn’t launching in Australia until 2026, but already the mid-size electric SUV is in line for a major update. GM Authority reports the Optiq will get a new entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant for 2026, bringing more power – if…

New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period…

Volvo is recalling more than 500 plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs across its XC40, XC60 and XC90 lines due to an issue with their braking performance. “Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1…

SPONSORED: The small SUV segment is bursting at the seams. Every brand has a player, but few have struck the same chord with Aussie buyers as the Hyundai Kona – and after living with the latest generation, it’s obvious why. In a sea of sameness, the Kona is different. It doesn’t just follow trends –…

A heatwave has wreaked havoc on some roads in the US state of Missouri, and the moment one of them buckled in the heat has been caught on camera. In footage taken by Albert Blackwell over the weekend, we can see a road in the city of Cape Girardeau suddenly pop up just as a…

Thanks to its lusty 5.6-litre V8 and go-anywhere capability, the Nissan Patrol is one of Australia’s most beloved and enduring off-road SUVs – and now the first person to find it, keeps it. No strings. It’s yours. That’s right, we’re partnered with Nissan Australia to give away a brand-new MY25 Nissan Patrol Ti-L luxury flagship. Hundreds of…

The MG 4 hatchback has been named Australia’s best affordable electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the BYD Dolphin hatch and BYD Atto 3 mid-size SUV. The MG 4 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but it didn’t simply win this because of a low…

The Ford Ranger has been named Australia’s best ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the GWM Cannon and Volkswagen Amarok. Australia’s top-selling ute deserves its immense popularity, because it’s a good thing. There’s the wide range as expected of a ute in Australia, with cab/chassis and pickup configurations, plus single-,…

Australia has one of the world’s biggest ute markets and Aussie ute buyers are among the most discerning globally, whether they’re tradies who require a reliable workhorse, outback adventurers who need a capable trek truck, or families who want utility, practicality and versatility all in the one vehicle. So it’s perhaps no surprise that the…

With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there’s an unchanged naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from…