In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands. According to Range Rover global managing director Martin Limpert, JLR’s “House of Brands” strategy – introduced in 2023 – will not only shape product portfolios but also sharpen how consumers…

Nissan is in financial hot water, but it is hoping to lower the temperature a tad by dumping two factories in its homeland. The Oppama factory was opened in 1961, and has concentrated on building small cars. During its long history the plant has produced the Bluebird, Pulsar, Sylphy, Primera, Serena, Juke, Leaf, Tiida, March/Micra,…

The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German luxury marque’s lineup since 1994, but it’s dead… for now. Yes, the long-running A4 nameplate was culled in Audi’s recent lineup shuffle, which makes all-electric model names even-numbered and combustion- and hybrid-powered nameplates odd-numbered. It has since backtracked, but the mid-size passenger slot had already…

In the world of luxury there are two known truths: you can’t buy heritage, and you can’t buy brand credibility. Both attributes come with time and consistency. It’s much the same in the high-end of the automotive world, where it’s as much about being part of that brand’s story as the product itself. It’s…

An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it’s scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn’t…

Ford is set to re-introduce passenger cars to its European lineup, with the company reportedly telling its dealers it has new one in the works. According to Automotive News Europe, a directive from Ford CEO Jim Farley has been issued to develop passenger cars – distinct from SUVs – at Ford of Europe. Ford of…

Tesla has teased the long-awaited, more practical version of its top-selling Model Y, while information on the six-seat version of the mid-size electric SUV has simultaneously been revealed in a Chinese government filing. The Tesla Model YL will sit above the Model Y, riding a longer wheelbase that frees up room for a third row…

Audi Australia is saving the wagon, confirming two new Audi A5 powertrain variants will arrive later this year with the option of wagon bodies and quattro all-wheel drive – including a performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Speaking with media at the Australian launch of the Audi A5 and S5, Audi’s local product team confirmed the range…

GWM is on track to crack 50,000 annual sales in Australia this year, the culmination of strong growth dating back to the Chinese automaker’s rebrand in 2020. Growth since has seen it post 25,042 deliveries (+36.2 per cent) in 2022, with 36,397 (+45.3 per cent) in 2023 before last year’s 17.5 per cent gain to…

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been launched in Australia as brand’s smallest, most affordable PHEV offering locally. Online order books opened today, July 17, 2025, with the GLA250e ‘with EQ hybrid technology’ – as the automaker refers to it – priced from $78,000 including metallic paint, before on-road costs. That sees the…