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…

The Hyundai i20 N is set to end production in March 2026, but the hot hatch should remain on sale in Australia until 2027 when new N models are due to arrive. A dealer bulletin issued by Hyundai’s local arm, sighted by CarExpert, has revealed the end date for the turbocharged i20 N – though…

Put them side by side and you might miss what’s new with the 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale compared to the model it replaces, but if you spend a few minutes behind the wheel or inside the cabin, it’s a little clearer that Alfa has been busy tidying up the finer details of its small SUV.…

After almost 20 years, Hyundai appears to be discontinuing its popular i30 Hatch in Australia. According to a dealer bulletin obtained by CarExpert, production of the i30 Hatch will end for our market in December 2025, and dealer orders are now closed. Notably, however, this bulletin refers only to the “i30 Hatch” and not the…

Toyota’s most senior powertrain engineer has suggested Lexus may offer a unique version of the petrol-electric V8 hybrid powertrain set to be introduced in the 2026 Toyota GR GT sports car when it launches the production version of the Lexus Sport Concept. Speaking to Australian media at this week’s Tokyo motor show (Japan Mobility Show),…

Mazda’s legendary rotary engine isn’t dead yet. Speaking with Australian journalists at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Guyton, confirmed the Japanese brand is still developing rotary technology for use in future hybrid and performance models. The comments came as Mazda unveiled two new concept cars at the Tokyo…