Ineos Automotive has resumed development of a smaller, electrified SUV, and that its public debut and clarification of launch timing will take place in the 'not-so-distant future'. First revealed in February 2024 as an electric concept vehicle and originally slated for introduction in 2027, the Fusilier was set to slot in as the smallest model…

Ineos Automotive will continue to offer both petrol and diesel versions of the Grenadier in Australia –despite a significant sales skew towards the latter. Ever since the Grenadier wagon's local launch in 2022, customers have had the choice of two BMW-sourced 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engines – a twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW of power and 550Nm…

Off-road challenger brand Ineos Automotive is considering on a high-performance version of its Grenadier SUV to rival the Mercedes-AMG G63. While not yet confirmed for production, a brawnier, even more capable version of the hardcore, French-built Grenadier 4×4 has strong support from key Ineos stakeholders, including local boss Justin Hocevar. “We’d like to see something…

The boss of Suzuki Australia maintains that safety is still “paramount” for the Japanese brand, despite none of its range either wearing five-star ANCAP safety ratings, as well as recent safety recalls. Speaking with CarExpert, general manager for Suzuki’s local arm Michael Pachota said the brand is “absolutely” committed to vehicle safety despite none of…

Suzuki Australia’s boss says brand loyalists are “always asking” about bigger vehicles, which could open an opportunity for the Toyota RAV4-based Across plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Speaking with CarExpert, general manager for Suzuki Australia, Michael Pachota, didn’t shut the door on the recently revealed new-generation Suzuki Across which will soon make its way to Europe…

Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Maserati among others, has confirmed it has added 2000 new engineers to its workforce in a bid to improve quality and reliability of its vehicles. The recruitment drive, revealed by the automaker during an earnings call last month, was described by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa as part…

The Porsche Taycan nameplate could be a one-generation wonder, with the German auto brand reportedly weighing an electric version of the next Panamera to replace it. Autocar reports Porsche is considering merging the Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering the choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. It’s unclear whether…

The boss of Suzuki Australia has explained why the latest Swift arrived Down Under with a sub-par safety specification that led to a one-star ANCAP safety rating, and prompted subsequent upgrades to get it to three stars. “When we received the opportunity to have the new model Swift in Australia, we chose the specification set…

The Volkswagen Amarok is moving to an almost entirely V6-powered lineup for 2026, with one exception. As CarExpertexclusively reported in December 2025, the entry-level 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel powered TDI405 Core and the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel powered TDI500 variants have been axed. That leaves the dual-cab 4×4 ute lineup powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6…

The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric has been announced as the third member of the German performance car brand’s all-electric large luxury SUV range. Now available to order ahead of its Australian arrival in the third quarter (July to September) of this year, the first battery-electric Cayenne S will be priced from $193,100 before on-road…