The long-running Mazda CX-3 could be on its last legs, with production ending for the Japanese market. The light crossover SUV – which was first revealed in 2014 – is currently built in Thailand for markets like Japan and Australia, as well as in Mexico for that market. However, Mazda’s Japanese website now has a…

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Big SUVs are big business in China at the moment, and BYD is jumping into the fray. The BYD Great Tang has been revealed in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China. The electric SUV measures 5263-5302mm long, 1999mm wide, and 1790-1890mm tall on a 3130mm wheelbase.…

The Audi Concept C will go into production in 2027, according to the German automaker, despite sliding profits and rumours electric versions of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman twins – which share the same platform – have been put on ice. Audi revealed the sleek two-door Concept C in September last year, with a…

Skoda’s third electric vehicle (EV) is a small SUV that’s set to enter the market at a price point that should make it much more affordable than the brand’s previous efforts. Having already rolled out the range-topping Enyaq electric SUV and its slightly smaller sibling, the Elroq, Skoda is setting its sights on the competitive…

Jae-who? I’d forgive you for not knowing about yet another new Chinese brand that has arrived in Australia within the past 12 months, but the 2026 Jaecoo J8 has been designed to demand your attention. The Chery sister brand's premium-leaning large SUV was released last year as a rival to the Hyundai Santa Fe and…

Ford has reportedly held talks with a host of Chinese automakers about producing their cars at various Blue Oval factories. Citing multiple people, Reuters reports that Ford and Geely are deep in discussions about a wide-ranging partnership. The talks apparently started months ago regarding Geely using some of Ford’s spare production capacity at its European…

Ford will offer five new models priced below US$40,000 ($57,850) in the United States after ending production of its entry-level Escape SUV last December. The arrival of new models could give Ford Australia an opportunity to cater for buyers seeking more affordable vehicles, following the axing of the Escape, Puma and small passenger car lineups…

The future of the GWM Ora electric hatchback is in doubt after the automaker announced it will no longer be made in Thailand – the source of Australian-market vehicles – which has switched to production of the Australia-bound Ora 5 electric SUV expected here later this year. The small Ora hatchback – launched…

Mercedes-Benz has undertaken a mission to make its vehicles more affordable in recent times, and the E-Class is no exception. First introduced back in 2024, the W214-generation E-Class arrived with a hefty price tag in excess of $130,000 for the E300 – a bit much for a base-specification four-cylinder sedan, even if it’s a large…