Senior executives from BYD Australia have let slip of a new off-roader undergoing testing in Queensland – and signs are pointing to a new Hyundai Santa Fe competitor. At a media event this week, chief operating officer Stephen Collins revealed the company now has five full-time engineers in Australia, who are working closely with dozens…

BYD has confirmed it will be launching up to eight new models in Australia before the end of 2026. At a media event, BYD Australia’s chief operating officer, Stephen Collins, said the company has “a number of new models – I think it’s around seven or eight new models – coming this year”. “We’re not…

Ford has updated its Mustang Mach-E electric crossover SUV with some improvements to the standard spec list, and to the performance on offer. The entry-level Select RWD (rear-wheel drive) single-motor variant is the recipient of the greatest number of changes for this mid-life update, and it’s the one we’re focusing on in this review. For…

The Volkswagen Transporter will soon be available in Europe in a new Sportline trim that not only gives the delivery van a sportier flair, but also improves handling. Up front there’s a new, more aggressive bumper with gloss black trim and large faux side air intakes, as well as a tall gloss black grille with…

An upgraded BYD Shark 6 dual-cab – featuring 3.5-tonne braked towing and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with more grunt – is nearing an Australian launch. The more capable plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute has now appeared in Australian Government certification documents, indicating a local launch isn’t far off – though timing has yet to be confirmed.…

Kia has released a new entry-level hybrid version of its Sportage mid-size crossover SUV, with a sub-$45,000 price tag that makes it more affordable than both of its chief rivals. The new 2026 Kia Sportage S HEV (hybrid) has been priced at $44,450 before on-road costs, undercutting the cheapest version of the upcoming new-generation 2026…

The all-new 2026 Nissan Navara has been priced from $53,348 before on-road costs – $2620 more than the equivalent version of the outgoing model, and higher than the Mitsubishi Triton on which it’s based – ahead of first customer deliveries from March 1, 2026. In a significant push upmarket, the new-generation Navara will be available…

The new Nissan Navara, a retuned and lightly restyled Mitsubishi Triton, has been priced for Australia. It’s due in Nissan Australia showrooms in March 2026. Nissan has collaborated with Premcar, which created tougher Warrior versions of the outgoing Navara, to develop, test and tune the new ute’s suspension. CarExpert can save you thousands on a…

Geely EX5 owners will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update this week that will deliver a long-awaited feature for the Chinese auto brand’s debut model in Australia: Android Auto. The OTA update started being delivered to owners on February 4, 2026, and the rollout will continue until February 9. The update can be downloaded to…

The current third-generation Renault Kangoo is now subject to a nationwide product safety recall due to missing covers on its rear door striker plates, which may injure people entering or exiting the vehicle. The recall affects all petrol variants of the latest Kangoo III compact delivery van – Renault’s smallest commercial vehicle – which arrived…