KGM Australia is continuing to expand its electrified model lineup, with the 2027 KGM Actyon Hybrid now reaching local dealerships. It joins the regular petrol-powered Actyon crossover SUV, launched here last year, which is a sleeker, more coupe-like sibling to the Torres mid-size SUV. KGM is offering special launch pricing for a “limited” (though unspecified)…
Toyota Australia is undertaking what it’s calling a ‘Customer Service Exercise’ for the Tundra – its answer to the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado – to correct a potentially defective panoramic view camera in 1210 examples of the full-size pickup. The rectifaction action impacts both versions of the Tundra sold locally – the…
GWM will become one of just two auto brands to offer petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the same model when it launches the first PHEV versions of its large off-road SUV from next month. The GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T will arrive in Australian showrooms in March in flagship Ultra trim, with…
Who said people movers have to be boring? Zeekr clearly missed the memo, because the all-wheel drive 009 is far from your average family shuttle. To begin with, it’s powered by two electric motors producing 450kW and 693Nm. No, that’s not a typo and yes, that makes it more powerful than a Porsche 911 GT3.…
Kia Australia won't release the high-performance version of its top-selling electric vehicle (EV), the EV5 mid-size SUV, due to issues with sourcing vehicles from different nations. The 2026 Kia EV5 GT was recently revealed at the Brussels Motor Show, but its Korean production schedule led general manager for product planning at Kia Australia, Roland Rivero,…
Is the pope Catholic? Does the sun fuse hydrogen? Did Toyota sell the most cars last year? The answer to those three questions is: yes, for a little while longer, and most definitely. For the sixth year running, Toyota is the world’s number one automaker, and the Toyota brand continues to be the most popular…
The Geely EX2 electric vehicle (EV) – which is due for Australian release in the second half of this year – was officially China’s best-selling new vehicle in 2025, with 465,775 customer deliveries recorded in its first full calendar year on sale in its domestic market. The compact, rear-wheel drive electric hatch is similar in…
Kia Australia says the pint-sized Picanto city car isn't going anywhere, with the brand's local product boss committing to the budget hatchback for years to come. Speaking with CarExpert, general manager for product planning at Kia Australia, Roland Rivero, said the local arm won't follow its New Zealand colleagues in ditching the brand's smallest model,…
The mid-size SUV segment is Australia’s largest in terms of both sales volume and model count, and accounted for a quarter of all new vehicles sold here last year. As medium and large passenger cars have disappeared, mid-size SUVs have supplanted them as the default family car choice in markets like ours. While many enthusiasts…
The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale as the range-topping plug-in hybrid supercar, and the Prancing Horse brand claims the new car makes gains in engine output, aerodynamics, cooling, braking control systems, and driver interface. The 849 Testarossa is priced at $932,648 before on-road costs, with the 849 Testarossa Spider retailing for a…

