Honda’s CEO says the upcoming Acura RSX luxury electric vehicle (EV) could be made in right-hand drive for Japan, potentially opening the door for markets like Australia. Speaking at the Japanese brand’s press conference at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Toshihiro Mibe – Honda Motor Co’s director, president and representative – said the…

Mazda is experimenting with a carbon-capture system that can trap a portion of tailpipe emissions directly from a running engine – technology the company says could make combustion cars significantly cleaner while electric vehicles remain dependent on fossil-fuelled power grids. Speaking to Australian journalists at this week’s Tokyo motor show, Mazda CFO Jeff Guyton revealed…

Toyota Australia has said the ‘Baby’ LandCruiser FJwon’t make it to Australia in its current guise because its engine – shared with the HiLux – can’t meet upcoming emissions regulations, which may also see it dumped from the ute range. The chunky mini-FJ LandCruiser was revealed earlier this month as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny and Renault…

Few foreign companies have sold cars to compete in Japan’s kei class. The BYD Racco goes one step beyond by being specifically designed for the segment. Like others in its class, the Racco is a box on wheels that aims to maximise interior space within the strict space constraints. Its slab sides are alleviated by…

The Lexus LX700h is tipped to reach Australian showrooms, following the arrival of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in Australia early in 2026. “We’ve been looking at it, and we don’t have anything to confirm right now, but we may have things to confirm in the future,” Lexus Australia CEO, John Pappas, told CarExpert.…

There’s another three-letter acronym to remember in the Australian new-car market: GAC. The automaker hails from – where else? – China, and it’s launching here in November with three models at first. GAC Australia has now announced specification details for the first of these, the mid-size Aion V electric SUV. It says it’ll announce pricing…

The updated 2026 Ram 2500Heavy Duty arrives in showrooms from next month with more power, more technology and more luxury than before, but with no change to the sticker price. The MY26 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty represents the biggest update to the model since 2021, featuring a heavily revised Cummins turbo-diesel engine, new eight-speed automatic…

Ram Trucks Australia says demand for more luxurious, technology-packed heavy-duty utes is reshaping its customer base, as Australians increasingly turn away from traditional mid-size dual-cabs and toward full-size American pickups capable of serious towing and touring in comfort. Speaking at the Australian launch of the updated MY25 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup range,…

Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) has confirmed it has no current plans to reintroduce the hallowed Hemi V8 to its local pickup range, saying the brand’s new twin-turbo straight-six Hurricane engine has received positive customer and dealer feedback. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the updated MY25 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty lineup, RTA’s Group PR…

Ram’s upcoming direct rival for the top-selling Ford Ranger was officially confirmed for release in 2028 two weeks ago, and now the first technical details of the “all-new midsize truck” have been revealed, courtesy of MoparInsiders. According to the well-connected US website, Ram’s smaller dual-cab 4×4 ute – which may look a bit like the…