The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class reportedly won’t be a traditionally shaped front-wheel drive hatchback. Jörg Burzer, the German automaker’s chief technology officer and also the man in charge of development and procurement, gave Automobilwoche some cryptic clues about the design of the fifth-generation A-Class, telling the trade publication the new car will be a “very attractive…

BYD is now a top 10 brand in Australia, and to crack the top five, it’s not only expanding its model lineup and its dealer network but also looking to fleet sales. “For us, one of the key markets of opportunity is fleet. It’s pretty simple: 35 per cent of all new vehicle sales are…

The third-generation Mazda CX-5 may have a more high-tech interior, but it has also received a number of measures aimed at keeping its production costs down. Mazda chief financial officer Jeffrey Guyton detailed some of these changes to Automotive News. Per the report, Mazda cut significant cost (and weight) from the steel body structure by…

You might have thought getting the designer of the iPhone to design the interior of a new car would have resulted in a Tesla-like cabin with almost everything controlled via a touchscreen. You’d be wrong. iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive runs creative collective LoveFrom with Australian Marc Newson, with the firm collaborating with Ferrari on…

Toyota’s best-selling SUV has been given a set of Suzuki badges for Europe, with the new-generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be sold as the Suzuki Across – but it won’t be making its way to Australia to challenge Toyota’s best-seller. In Europe, the previous-generation RAV4 has been sold as the Across since 2020, but while…

Just as the automotive industry recovers from the semiconductor chip shortage brought on by the pandemic of 2020/21, analysts are warning another is just on the horizon. Semiconductors have become vital for feature-packed new cars, with thousands of the small computer chips being fitted – controlling everything from electric seats to the advanced driver assistance…

BYD will challenge tariffs in the United States which effectively prevent the automaker – and other brands from China – from selling cars in the world’s second-largest market. According to CarNewsChina, which cites reports from Caijing in China, four US-based BYD subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against the federal government in the US Court of…

The new Mercedes-AMG GLC53 4Matic+ has been revealed, and there’s not a four-cylinder engine in sight. Set to launch in Australia during the fourth quarter (October to December) this year, the hot mid-size SUV revealed overnight has a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine. That’s in contrast with the existing GLC43 and GLC63, both of which…

One of the most common accessories used by off-road enthusiasts could attract a hefty fine from authorities. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has issued a warning to drivers fitting reflective window coverings, stating the modification may be in breach of road laws. Most commonly seen on off-road SUVs to help deflect the sun’s rays from…

The 2027Toyota Highlander electric SUV has been unveiled as a rival to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, with the automaker confirming the long-running three-row SUV nameplate will become electric-only in North America from later this year. It means the US-made Highlander, sold in Australia as the Kluger, will no longer be offered in…