Ford has announced a US$8.2 billion (A$11.5 billion) loss for the full 2025 calendar year, its worst result since 2008 and third full-year loss in the past six years – despite record revenue. Ford confirmed its Model e electric vehicle (EV) division posted a US$4.8 billion (A$6.8 billion) EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) loss…

The BYDAtto 3 small-medium electric SUV will soon receive a visual makeover, as well as a pair of new, more powerful drivetrains. According to Australian Government certification documents, the revised Atto 3 has been approved with two new drivetrain options: 230kW single-motor rear-wheel drive, and 330kW dual-motor all-wheel drive. The government website doesn’t provide any…

The Australian Government’s incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) should include light commercial vehicles – both electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – says the nation’s peak auto industry organisation, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The federal government is due to review its current EV incentives, which were first introduced in July 2022, with…

The Australian Privacy Commissioner is investigating two automakers over potential breaches of privacy laws, after revealing two previous cases were dropped due to a low chance of a successful prosecution. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind revealed the investigations during a Senate estimates hearing on February 10, 2026, responding to a…

The BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis will cost less than its ute sibling, but it’ll have less standard equipment. Pricing for the much-anticipated cab/chassis version has appeared on industry price guide Redbook ahead of an official announcement and a launch during the first half of 2026. Available in a single Dynamic trim, the cab/chassis is priced…

Toyota has previewed the first electric Kluger – badged Highlander in the United States – as a rival to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row SUVs, ahead of its upcoming unveiling. Confirmation of the electric Highlander came via a third teaser released by Toyota North America, which showed a redesigned tailgate of the SUV in…

BYD Australia has rolled out drive-away deals for three of its most popular nameplates, resulting in thousands in potential savings for a limited time. Until March 31, 2026, national drive-away pricing is now available for the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute, Sealion 7 electric SUV, and Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV. The Shark 6,…

An investigation into a television advertisement for the new-generation Toyota HiLux ute has found the automaker in breach of multiple advertising standards codes, meaning it will have to be updated or pulled from air entirely. The HiLux ad, named ‘The Pied Piper’, depicts a large number of dogs chasing a red HiLux Rogue down a…

A city in Denmark will switch to red street lights along key roads to combat the impact of light pollution from artificial lighting on a colony of bats, while also trialling smart technology that could interact with cars. Gladsaxe, located north-west of the Danish capital Copenhagen, has begun installing around 5000 red light-emitting diode (LED) street lights,…

Cupra Australia isn’t afraid of offering a niche model, and now it’s given its most niche model an even more niche configuration. The Cupra Leon VZe Sportstourer plug-in hybrid (PHEV) wagon – priced at $69,990 before on-road costs – is now available with the Extreme Package previously reserved for the Leon Hatch. CarExpert can save…