Honda Australia has secured additional stock of the ever-popular Civic Type R, but it’s more expensive than ever and not currently available to the public for direct order. The Japanese brand hasn’t confirmed how many ‘FL5’ Type R examples have been brought Down Under in this latest batch, but CarExpert understands most cars will be…

The Chinese automotive industry has become a serious player on the global stage as its vehicles have become increasingly sophisticated, but the chairman of GWM has warned the industry not to get cocky and complacent. “In reality, there is still a significant gap between Chinese automakers, including Great Wall Motors, and those excellent companies,” Wei…

Images of a green 1972 Holden Torana GTR XU-1 have been circulating online after the vehicle was stolen in broad daylight this week from Hawthorn, an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne. According to 9News, the Torana was inherited by tattoo artist Peter Scrivener following his father’s death eight years ago, and holds special memories for…

Toyota Australia and Walkinshaw Group have said they’re open to expanding their current partnership to potentially produce more showroom models – such as potentially a Ford Ranger Raptor rival – should the opportunity arise. The Toyota GR Supra will make its race debut at the opening round of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship at Sydney…

The Toyota GR GTV8 hybrid sports car is a step closer to Australia, with the newly installed vice president of sales and marketing confirming he wants it in local showrooms. Speaking at the 2026 Team Toyota motorsport launch at the opening round of the Repco Supercars Championship in Sydney – where the GR Supra Supercar makes its race debut – John…

Hyundai Australia won't kill off its high-performance N models despite increasing pressure from the Federal Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Speaking with CarExpert, Hyundai Australia chief operating officer Gavin Donaldson said that tightening emissions caps under the NVES regulations add pressure and potential penalties, but the Korean brand has no plans to pull petrol-powered…

The upcoming BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class with EQ Technology will reportedly have some competition out of Japan. Best Car Web reports the replacement for the Lexus IS mid-size luxury sedan will launch in 2027 with an electric powertrain. In fact, the Japanese publication reports the next-generation IS will be offered exclusively with electric power,…

Hyundai Australia is standing by internal combustion engines, even with ever-tightening emissions caps under the Federal Government's New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) applying pressure. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the all-new Elexio electric SUV, Hyundai Australia chief operating officer Gavin Donaldson said "we won't remove ICE out of [our range]" anytime soon. "ICE…

After being launched last year, the Jaecoo J7 enters 2026 unchanged apart from the axing of the base Core. This brings the base price up to $37,990 drive-away from $34,990 drive-away, though until the end of this month the J7 Track – now the entry point to the range – is being offered for $34,990…

The first-ever Audi RS5 Avant will be motivated by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain – but fear not, the Bavarian company hasn’t dropped the ball like Mercedes-AMG, which went with four-cylinder power. Instead, the new RS5 – which will come as a Sedan as well as the wagon-shaped Avant we’re so familiar with – employs an…