Due to security concerns around the collection of data about their surroundings, the Polish Armed Forces have banned vehicles made in China from the country’s military bases. In a statement, the Armed Forces said that after a risk analysis on the “increasing integration of digital systems in vehicles and the potential for uncontrolled acquisition and…

The global automotive industry is now staring down electric vehicle (EV) related charges and write-downs of around $70 billion as several major automakers pull back from earlier, more aggressive electrification plans. It’s a stark indicator that for some of the world’s biggest car companies, the first wave of EV investment has delivered a far worse…

Toyota Australia has “no update” to the ongoing theft issue affecting some of its best-selling models, including the RAV4 SUV, HiLux and LandCruiser, with millions of dollars’ worth stolen as part of an alleged global crime syndicate. John Pappas, who took over from Sean Hanley as the company’s vice president of sales and marketing in…

SPONSORED The Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition has banked a strong result in CarExpert’s latest Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge at The Springs 4×4 Park in Queensland, successfully reaching the summit with park owner Lucas Bree at the wheel, while Paul Maric called the action from the sidelines. Beer O’Clock Hill is exactly the sort…

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class hasn’t existed for long in terms of the premium German auto brand’s long and storied history, but the mid-size prestige SUV has quickly become a very important model in its lineup. Replacing the GLK in 2015, the original GLC was available with a range of petrol and diesel engines across a multitude…

Due to security concerns about data collection about a vehicle’s surroundings, the Polish Armed Forces have banned vehicles made in China from the country’s military bases. In a statement, the Armed Forces said that after a risk analysis on the “increasing integration of digital systems in vehicles and the potential for uncontrolled acquisition and use…

Is it a Range Rover? Is it an Evoque? No, it’s a… Jaecoo J7! "What’s that?‘" I hear you ask. The 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track is an affordable new plug-in hybrid medium SUV from China, with Jaecoo being one of Chery’s various sister brands. And by the way, ‘SHS’ stands for ‘Super Hybrid System’.…

The next-generation Toyota Yaris will be available with a pure-electric drivetrain in addition to its hybrid options. When asked about the next-generation Yaris, Andrea Carlucci, Toyota Europe’s strategy and marketing chief, told AutoExpress: “If electrification is the direction, I think we cannot avoid having a fully electrified version. When, I cannot comment, but it looks…

The 2026 Renault Trafic range has launched in Australia, with the updated commercial van range offering improved technology and upgrades to the driveline. Gone is the option of a manual transmission, along with the Trafic’s six-speed dual-clutch ‘EDC’ transmission – replaced with a nine-speed torque-converter automatic, which Renault says is smoother and has helped reduce…

Independent safety authority ANCAP has awarded both the Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio five-star safety ratings, but it didn’t slam either model into anything. ANCAP has confirmed that “following a thorough assessment of technical evidence”, the Elexio has adopted the destructive crash test results from the closely related Kia EV5, though it undertook new testing…