The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S has been revealed as the new ‘halo’ model for its DB-series grand tourer, promising more grunt, better handling, and a more “striking” design. Following the DBX S and Vantage S, the DB12 S is headlined by a more powerful 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, tuned to deliver an extra 20hp (14.7kW)…

Nissan has teased the Tekton, a new SUV that leans heavily on the Patrol, as well as its alliance partner Renault. Designed primarily for India, the Tekton is clearly based on the Dacia/Renault Duster. To convert it into a Nissan, the front and rear ends have been redesigned without touching any of the Duster’s sheet…

There hasn’t been a Nissan Micra on sale in Australia since the Japanese manufacturer dropped it from the lineup in 2016, shifting its focus to crossovers and SUVs. Currently, the Juke is the smallest Nissan you can buy, but elsewhere the Micra has lived on, and now there’s a new and fully electric ‘K15’…

GWM has confirmed it will launch its Wey premium brand in Australia in mid-2026, starting with at least two models to tackle BYD’s own luxury sister brand, Denza, and MG’s IM Motor. Speaking at the Chinese brand’s 2025 Tech Day in Melbourne today, GWM Australia marketing chief Steve Maciver told media including CarExpert that the Wey…

After the automotive industry committed to a future switch to electric vehicles (EVs), it seems like every week another car company is reversing its stance – with significant investment being poured back into petrol engine development. And that could soon mean at least one new V8-powered muscle car. One of the biggest automakers, Stellantis –…

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The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup has been updated for the new year, with power output and driving range increases for the GT headlining the changes – accompanied by a subtle styling refresh for all variants of the mid-size electric SUV. Prices have increased by $1000 for the entry-level Mach-E Select – now starting from…

The pint-size Mahindra XUV 3XO is getting new paint options from later this month, following the delivery of “over 1000 units” of the all-new light SUV since it first went on sale in Australia in July. Applied as a running change that will become available in October, the 2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO will offer three…

Chery Australia has confirmed the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid (or CSH) for local release next month, when the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large SUV will initially be available in a single variant priced at 59,990 before on-road costs. The new flagship SUV for the Chinese brand will sit above the existing Tiggo 8, fitted with…

Mercedes-Benz Vans has commenced “pre-series production” of the all-new VLE at its plant in Vitoria, Spain, ahead of the new electric luxury people mover’s premiere in the first half of 2026. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz VLE is the replacement for the current EQV – the all-electric version of the V-Class premium people mover – and will…