Foton has expanded its Australian retail network, with the addition of nine dealerships bringing its nationwide total to 28 locations. Distributed by Inchcape, which also handles Subaru, Deepal and Peugeot, the Chinese brand now has locations in the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Foton has also opened new sales and service centres in metropolitan and regional…

Chery claims its new generation of Super Hybrid powertrains may allow some models to theoretically drive up to 2000 kilometres without stopping. At a presentation to Australian media, Chery’s executive director of engineering, Peter Matkin, revealed details of its fifth-generation Super Hybrid powertrains, which combine highly efficient petrol engines with plug-in hybrid technology. While the…

The Kia Picanto has long been the go-to guy in the cheap-car class. It’s tiny, and it has a relatively tiny price tag, too. But recent price jumps have made this Korean micro-car a little less appealing than before. This review is of the range-topping GT-Line auto variant, and it’s arguably the hardest to justify…

Just five years ago, there weren’t many electric vehicles (EVs) you could buy new for under $60,000. You could get the stalwart Nissan Leaf, the popular Tesla Model 3, and a handful of other vehicles from Hyundai, Mini and Polestar. There were just 10 nameplates all up, with the MG ZS EV being the only…

BYD says it will focus on improving the ownership experience for its customers, with its aftersales business forming a key part of its renewed strategy. Speaking to media, BYD Australia’s chief operating officer, Stephen Collins, said aftersales is one of the five key pillars the company is working to improve. “We're really aware that we've…

A hybrid Subaru 'Rex'? No, not the WRX – but Subaru Australia's boss has left the door open for an affordable hybrid crossover to join the lineup should the business case make sense. "We're always looking at our model range and how best we can give more Australians options for Subaru. When we bring models…

The Melbourne CarExpert office has secured yet another long-term test car, and this time it’s a Nissan electric vehicle (EV)… that isn’t the Leaf. In other words, it’s the Ariya! I put it that way because if I asked you to name a Nissan EV, you’d probably name the Leaf hatchback, and for good reason.…

US President Donald Trump has announced his administration will repeal findings that have underpinned environmental laws and influenced vehicles in the US since 2009 – which it says will bring more choice for motorists by “restoring the American Dream”. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will, under the White House’s direction, repeal the 2009…

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Toyota is said to be working on a new twin-turbocharged V12 engine, with unconfirmed reports it's being earmarked for the forthcoming ultra-luxury Century coupe. Company chairman Akio Toyoda unveiled the Century Concept at the 2025 Tokyo motor show – with the vehicle rumoured to be a personal passion project of the executive – but details…