US PresidentDonald Trump has stunned car enthusiasts by telling media his administration would look at allowing small, fuel-efficient ‘Kei’ cars from Japan into the country. As the Trump administration looks to wind back emissions laws – a step backwards from those introduced under previous President Biden – the plan to allow Kei cars into the…

SPONSORED The arrival of the MG U9 dual-cab ute marks a significant moment for MG in the Australian market. With utes firmly embedded in our automotive culture, MG’s decision to enter this fiercely contested segment signals its ambition to broaden beyond compact SUVs and hatchbacks. What the MG U9 offers is more than just utility…

Rockhampton’s Scott Jones has owned a few diesels over the years and but has worked on them continuously for most of his adult life. Scott is a diesel fitter who mostly works on large mining vehicles, and this is the story of how a diesel expert chose a different path for his latest dual cab.…

Barely a day seems to go by without us buckling in for the launch of yet another Chinese car designed to upset the automotive apple cart, and here’s another such premiere – in this case, it’s the BYD Seal 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Despite its baffling marine-mammal-and-alphanumeric nameplate, this is not a bigger, grander…

As part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations Kia unveiled the Vision Meta Turismo, which may preview an electric replacement-of-sorts for the Stinger. The swoopy concept is the latest take on the brand’s Opposites United design book, and mixes a futuristic body with a lounge-inspired interior that’s said to pay homage to the speed and…

The BYD Sealion 7 may be one of Australia’s best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal on one. BYD Australia has announced a $4000 cashback deal on the entry-level Sealion 7 Premium, available for vehicles ordered between December 1-14, 2025, provided you take delivery by December 31. Unlike…

SPONSORED Motorsport has played a massive role in forging the reputation – and our perception – of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. Think Ferrari, McLaren, Lotus, and Porsche. But as much as motor racing is a marketing exercise to build brand awareness, it is also a high-pressure laboratory in which to push…

BMW won’t speed up its rollout of autonomous driving technologies, even if that means letting the likes of Tesla win the race to market. Six levels of driving automation have been defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), ranging from momentary assistance features such as lane departure warnings (Level 0) to the full automation…

Kia Australia says it has “strongly requested” the upcoming K4 Hybrid from its global parent, though local executives say the electrified small car will be prioritised for Europe first. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new K4 Hatch and updated Stonic light SUV, Kia Australia general manager for product Roland Rivero couldn’t say…

Kia Australia says it has some work to do with its new Tasman ute, conceding that its more fleet-focused variants aren’t selling as strongly as initially forecast. Speaking with media at the launch of the new K4 Hatch and updated Stonic light SUV, Kia Australia chief operating officer Dennis Piccoli noted that an evolving market…