Free-trade agreement (FTA) discussions between Australia and the European Union could soon bear fruit, and one of the outcomes could be the scrapping of the controversial Luxury Car Tax (LCT). “The Ministerial level engagement was constructive and positive and allowed the two sides to converge positions on a range of issues,” reads a joint statement…

Ford already has a wide range of utes, but it appears to have found gaps into which it can squeeze a couple more. In addition to a previously confirmed ‘mid-size’ (ie: Ranger-sized) electric ute that’s due in 2027 and based on its new Universal EV platform, Ford has confirmed its plans for another new ute.…

MG Motor Australia is offering additional discounts on its entry-level MG 3 Vibe light hatch and ZS Vibe small SUV, but it’s keeping them in the family. The additional $1000 discount is available only to customers who own or have owned an MG, as well as their immediate family members including parents, spouses and children…

BYD is in the process of rolling out its premium Denza brand in Australia, and what could be one of its upcoming models has just been revealed with an electric powertrain. Technically falling under the Fangchengbao brand – from which the large B5 and B8 off-road SUVs are borrowed for the local Denza lineup –…

Denza is the latest Chinese auto brand to launch in Australia, and a top local executive from the company claims its debut off-road SUV duo is already luring people out of some of Australia’s most popular models. Denza is owned by BYD and despite the existence of several sibling brands, it has been designated as…

The Lexus GX was once forbidden fruit in Australia, but its introduction seems to have gone down well with local buyers. Arriving in Australian showrooms in mid-2024, it has since become the favourite in the lucrative high-end upper-large SUV segment – though there is a catch. While it outsold the likes of the BMW X7, it…

Yoke-style steering wheels will effectively be banned in China from 2027 as a part of a safety push from the country’s regulators. Although yoke-style wheels have garnered plenty of attention over the past few years, their availability remains limited to cars like the Lexus RZ, Tesla Model S, some IM models in China, and the…

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The boss of Subaru Australia is promising more electrification in the pipeline, hinting that there's "a lot more to come" beyond the Japanese brand's existing hybrid portfolio. Speaking with CarExpert, Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence said while he couldn't share exact plans as yet, there will be "more hybrid across the range". "Our response…

The next-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 will ditch physical climate controls and a rotary dial for its infotainment system, eschewing long-standing mainstays for the Japanese auto brand. However, Mazda promises its new touchscreen-based controls won’t be distracting. “Mazda’s driving philosophy remains the same,” Mazda’s project manager of in-vehicle technologies and human-machine interfaces, Matthew Valbuena, told Motor1.…