This is the 2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited and it serves not only as the full-stop model on this generation of the RS3 itself, but a final, fond farewell to the German automaker’s long-serving five-cylinder engine. Available in both Sportback hatch and Sedan body styles, just 750 examples of the RS3 Competition Limited will be…

The British-imagined, German-powered, French-built Ineos Grenadier may be a rare sight on Australian roads, but 2026 presents a huge opportunity for the rugged off-roader to start stealing sales from Toyota and its best-selling LandCruiser 70 Series. To begin with, Ineos has updated the Grenadier to address key criticisms, namely its steering. All Grenadiers receive a…

The Renault Bridger concept is a tough-looking light SUV which will go on sale in India from late 2027. It features many design elements taken from the larger Renault Duster, including the hidden rear door handles, as well as the shape of the fenders and wheel arch protectors. The two cars also eschew Renault’s…

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Lotus Eletre electric SUV has been confirmed for Europe and the UK, significantly raising the chances of it being offered in Australia. The partly combustion-powered SUV made its debut at the end of 2025 in China where it is marketed as the Lotus For Me. Thankfully for Europe…

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the automaker will keep making the iconic rear-wheel-drive Mustang sports car with a manual gearbox for as long as possible. Speaking to Australian media including CarExpert at the 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne, the Ford CEO said: “Out of our cold, dead hands will we not have…

BMW has announced local pricing for the all-new iX3 electric SUV – the first of the German automaker's 'Neue Klasse' series. Launching in a single, dual-motor 50 xDrive trim grade, the 2026 iX3 will be priced from $109,900 before on-road costs when it lands on Australian soil, with alternative battery and motor combinations to become…

The BMW iX3 is about as close to all-new as a new-generation model can be. While it shares its name with the outgoing iX3, which was based on the previous-generation combustion-powered X3, the new iX3 debuts BMW's Neue Klasse dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform and incorporates the German brand's sixth-generation eDrive technology. It's launching here…

The Cupra Formentor VZ5 will arrive here in limited numbers, featuring a turbocharged five-cylinder engine and a lofty price tag. The souped-up small SUV will be priced at $94,990 before on-road costs, or a national drive-away price of $101,990. Fewer than 100 Formentor VZ5s will come to Australia in the initial allocation, with Cupra dealers…

Users of medicinally prescribed cannabis products could soon be allowed to drive in New South Wales, under a new proposal from the state government. A new bill has received some support from Premier Chris Minns, according to AAP, which could see those with THC in their system offered a medical exemption if caught driving. The…

The Federal Treasurer has ruled out any changes to the fuel excise, even as conflict in the Middle East pushes up prices at the pump. “When it comes to the fuel excise, that’s not something that we’ve been considering,” said Treasurer Jim Chalmers at a press conference on Wednesday, March 4. “We’ve got a lot…