The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O’clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia…

Tesla’s overhauled performance SUV has been spied testing, completely undisguised, in the Swiss Alps. The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance has been revealed in a pair of short clips – captured with another Tesla – that were submitted to German-language YouTube channel Nextmove. The updated flagship mid-size electric SUV is expected to be revealed later…

UPDATE, 30/06/2025 11:00am –Toyota Australia has confirmed leaked pricing of the update Corolla Cross lineup – published by CarExpert on June 25 – is accurate, and that GX and Atmos trims will go on sale on July 24, 2025. GXL and GR Sport trim levels will follow in the fourth quarter of 2025. Toyota…

The new LDV Terron 9 ute is reaching Australian showrooms in July, but the current T60 ute won’t be departing then. Instead, LDV will sell the two ute dual-cab 4×4 ute lines concurrently, with the larger Terron 9 priced higher. The base Origin is priced at $50,990 drive-away for ABN holders, though for a limited…

The Hyundai i30 Sedan has been named Australia’s best affordable small car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It fended off two finalists: its corporate cousin, the newer Kia K4 sedan, and the Mazda 3 hatch/sedan. We’ve awarded the i30 Sedan specifically. Known as the Elantra and Avante overseas, it rides on newer…

The Kia Picanto micro hatch has been named Australia’s best city car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Mazda 2 light hatch and sedan and the MG 3 light hatch, which were finalists for the title. The Picanto is Australia’s cheapest car, but it didn’t win because of its low…

The old MG 3 was cheap and fairly handsome to look at, so it’s no surprise it sold like gangbusters. That was despite its moaning and gutless powertrain, a lack of driver assist technology and generally concerning level of safety performance, and a pervasive sense of cheapness, down to the strong petrochemical smell of its…

British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to…

The BMW 1 Series is a familiar nameplate that recently received a fresh look inside and out, and this makeover has moved the premium compact hatch further ahead of some tough competition. We picked it as our choice for best small luxury car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards over two finalists: the related…

After relaunching in Australia in 2023, Chery has quickly stormed up the sales charts and the Tiggo 4 is its biggest hit yet. The all-new small SUV arrived in Australia in 2024, and its razor-sharp pricing has seen it become the brand’s best-seller by a significant margin, as well as one of Australia’s most popular…