The second-generation Fiat 500 has finally been given a petrol-powered successor, but its journey to production is twistier than the Stelvio pass. That’s because the new 500 Hybrid is based on the third-generation 500 — also known as the 500e — that was designed only for electric drivetrains. Under the bonnet is a mild-hybrid drivetrain…

The Kia EV5 GT-Line is the most highly-specified version of the brand’s popular new mid-size electric SUV. It offers more gear than the other EV5 variants, and has a different powertrain, too – it’s the only EV5 with all-wheel drive, and it scores the bigger battery as well. Plus it has a distinct look, with…

The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric has been officially revealed for the first time, wrapped in lurid blue and purple camouflage at England’s historic Shelsley Walsh hill climb, where it beat a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and Subaru WRX to set a new course record of just 31.28 seconds. However, almost simultaneously, our spy photographers also captured…

Toyota is still by far Australia’s hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit hybrid deliveries in the first half of 2025, according to VFACTS sales data, and that…

Lexus Australia has confirmed the NX450h+ AWD Luxury plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for Australian showrooms, scheduled to arrive in September 2025. The NX450h+ AWD Luxury will be the cheapest PHEV from the brand, starting from $84,500 before on-road costs and therefore undercutting the base Volvo XC60 Plus PHEV ($92,990) and BMW X3 xDrive30e ($104,800). It’ll sit…

Ford is recalling its Tourneo due to an issue with the people mover’s child locks. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the child lock feature on the dual power sliding door may not operate as intended,” the company says in its recall notice. “As a result, the sliding door may be opened from the inside using…

In a world increasingly obsessed with the future of mobility, it’s easy to overlook the intrinsic values of the past. But not at Lamborghini. Tucked away in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the beating heart of Lamborghini’s heritage program, Polo Storico, stands as a defiant reminder that history isn’t just for museums – it’s for roads like the…

Kia is recalling over 600 examples of itsSportage to address a potential fire risk. “Due to an incorrectly manufactured High-Pressure Fuel Pipe, poor sealing of the fuel system may occur resulting in a fuel leak,” the company says in its recall notice. “A fuel leak could increase the risk of a fire, causing injury or…

The 2025 Ford Mustang has been given range-wide price rises of $5000 on every model grade, covering the turbocharged four-cylinder coupe and the 5.0-litre V8 in both coupe and convertible body styles. The $5000 rise means the entry-level EcoBoost coupe – the most affordable Mustang offered in Australia – now has a manufacturer’s list price…

Mitsubishi Australia is just months away from launching its next-generation ASX SUV locally, and it justifies the move to rebadge a Renault as a means to lift the nameplate’s level of sophistication and attract new buyers. The upcoming ASX is a restyled Renault Captur, and though powertrains and pricing aren’t yet known, it’s expected to…