Order books for the Zeekr 7X mid-size electric SUV will officially open on October 6, ahead of first customer deliveries via the Chinese auto brand’s 12 dealerships across the country on October 15. It’s a massive boost for the brand after it pulled back on a previous goal of selling 3000 vehicles in Australia this…

It may not seem like it amid the cost of living crisis currently affecting most Aussies but, according to new research, car ownership is more affordable in Australia than any other country bar one. The research, conducted by Scrap Car Comparison, analysed car ownership costs in 98 countries, including the average factors like purchase price,…

Europe may come up with a new category of city car, similar to Japan’s kei car classification, in order to keep Chinese automakers at bay. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has thrown her weight behind creating a class of small vehicles primarily for the European market, and built in Europe. During…

Chinese startup Leapmotor is best known for cut-price small and mid-size models including the C10 medium SUV it launched here with last year, but it’s planning to launch larger and more premium models. It has released handful of teaser images of its upcoming flagship SUV, which is set to wear either the D16 or D19…

A replacement for the KGM (née SsangYong) Musso appears to be around the corner, with the Korean brand teasing a new-generation ute. In a video published on its YouTube channel, KGM has shown off the dual-cab ute from various angles, revealing not only key details but also its blocky new silhouette. There’s still a bolt-upright…

Australia loves the Mazda CX-3. The Japanese automaker’s entry-level SUV was a hit when it arrived way back in 2015, and it remains the most popular light SUV in the country to this day. However, the future of this popular model is under a growing cloud. The Mazda 2 and CX-3 will reportedly exit the Japanese market…

Australia’s national road toll is rising sharply despite more speed camera fines being handed out than ever before, prompting fresh calls for a rethink of the nation’s road safety strategy. According to the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), 1353 people died on the nation’s roads in the 12 months to 31 August 2025 – the highest annual toll…

Social media has been buzzing recently about the differences in parking fines, with many people not realising some fines aren’t enforced in the same way as others. While it’s accepted that parking enforcement officers and police have the power to issue parking fines on council land, the past two decades have seen private car park…

Apple has expanded its free Roadside Assistance via Satellite service to Australia, meaning iPhone users can now call for help if their car leaves them stranded when they’re off the grid. Previously limited to the US and UK, Apple’s Roadside Assistance via Satellite service requires an ‌iPhone‌ 14 or later with satellite capabilities, and iOS…

An influx of new brands into the already crowded Australian market isn’t a threat to Toyota, says one of its senior executives, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be damaging. Speaking at a media event, Toyota Australia sales, marketing and franchise operations vice president Sean Hanley told CarExpert the race to bring products to showrooms…