Chery has confirmed a dual-cab ute will be joining its lineup before the end of 2026, launching initially with a plug-in hybrid diesel powertrain – and with promises of real off-road capability. While the ute has yet to be named by Chery, it’s clear the company has invested significantly in the development of the vehicle,…

Victoria Police is urging motorists to take preventative measures and ensure their vehicles are locked – even when parked at home – after it arrested the alleged ringleaders of yet another car theft ring. Two men from Sunbury – who were on bail – were among four people accused of stealing more than 20 vehicles…

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series has been recalled by the automaker due to a potential issue with its 10-speed automatic transmission which may lead to a fire. Toyota Australia has said there are no symptoms associated with the issue and advises owners to bring their vehicle to their preferred Toyota dealer as soon as possible…

Certain Ford Puma compact SUVs have been recalled again for an issue that could prevent key safety features from working properly in a crash. “During the manufacturing process, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with an incorrect configuration,” Ford Australia says in its recall notice. “As a result, if an incorrect replacement part is…

Lamborghini has scrapped plans to introduce its first electric vehicle (EV) in 2029, with boss Stefan Winkelmann telling CarExpert it will instead introduce a new, fourth model with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in the same year. The brand had previously planned for a new EV to be introduced in 2028 as a new nameplate…

The base price of the Skoda Kodiaq range has dropped to $49,990 drive-away with the introduction of a new front-wheel drive mild-hybrid powertrain. However, unlike the last time the Kodiaq range started at under $50,000 drive-away – all the way back in 2020, unless you count runout deals for the previous generation – you don’t…

The Lexus LX has been recalled to address a potential issue with its 10-speed automatic transmission that could lead to a vehicle fire. “The impacted Lexus LX vehicles are equipped with a 10‑speed automatic transmission that uses linear solenoids to control gear shifts,” Lexus Australia says in its recall notice. “If a solenoid fails under…

Hyundai Australia's first foray into the burgeoning dual-cab ute market is still a few years off, according to the Korean brand's local operating chief. Speaking with media, Hyundai Australia chief operating officer Gavin Donaldson said the brand's rival to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux is still likely to launch around 2028. "Strategically, it's still…

The Hyundai Grandeur was once a staple of the Korean brand's lineup, but it hasn't been sold here for nearly two decades – and that's probably not going to change. Despite the Grandeur living on in the Korean domestic market as well as the Middle East, Hyundai's local product development says it's unlikely to ever…

Hyundai Australia has announced a more affordable entry point into the new Elexio electric SUV range, which will arrive during the second quarter (April to June) of this year. The 2026 Hyundai Elexio will sit beneath the Elexio Elite in the lineup – which is arriving now – priced from $58,990 before on-road costs, or…