The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario supercar still benefits from broader Volkswagen Group expertise – despite there no longer being an Audi equivalent – according to the raging bull brand’s chief technical officer, Dr Rouven Mohr. Due in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2026, the Temerario will be priced from $613,885 before on-road costs, sitting…

Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia’s largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there’s still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected…

The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG. Parent company SAIC Motor established IM Motors in 2020, in a joint venture with Alibaba and ZJ Hi Tech. IM Motors is SAIC Motor’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, targeting the likes of Zeekr. Like that formerly…

Adrian Mardell, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has decided to retire and leave the automaker after 35 years at the firm. A spokesperson confirmed the news to Autocar Professional India, and added, “His successor will be announced in due course”. It’s unclear right now whether the automaker’s new CEO will come from inside the…

Despite Suzuki’s relatively slow rollout of electrified vehicles, the brand’s local arm says it’s prepared to deal with Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) as it readies additional mild-hybrids and its first electric vehicle (EV). Suzuki, like every other manufacturer operating in Australia, is now obliged to meet set average carbon emissions targets across its…

New figures showing Australia’s road toll reached a 15-year high in the 12 months to June 2025 is more evidence that the National Road Safety Strategy has failed, according to the country’s peak motoring body. The AAA’s quarterly Benchmarking the Progress of the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) report shows that 1329 people have died on…

Cupra Australia says it’s “pushing really hard” with its Spanish global parent to bring factory-backed connected services Down Under, in direct response to customer feedback. Speaking with CarExpert, head of product for Cupra Australia – Jeff Shafer – said the lack of connected services in the brand’s vehicles locally is something his team is directly…

SPONSORED Almost every mainstream automaker has a mid-size SUV in their showrooms these days, because medium SUVs are the most popular new-vehicle type. But there’s only a handful that offer growing Australian families on a tight budget the added flexibility of three-row seating, including the Mahindra XUV700. Here are seven things we love about…

It’s been a long time coming. But after years of rumours, hype and celebrity-heavy marketing, the Kia Tasman ute is finally here. Named after the Tasman Sea and built with the Australian market front of mind, Kia wants the Tasman to be a top-five best-selling ute Down Under, where it’s set to compete head-on with…

Kia is keeping an eye on the rise of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) utes in Australia, but it has no immediate plans to introduce an electrified version of the new Tasman. The Tasman launched last month with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine – a popular configuration among utes dating back decades. However, a new wave of…