British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to…

The BMW 1 Series is a familiar nameplate that recently received a fresh look inside and out, and this makeover has moved the premium compact hatch further ahead of some tough competition. We picked it as our choice for best small luxury car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards over two finalists: the related…

After relaunching in Australia in 2023, Chery has quickly stormed up the sales charts and the Tiggo 4 is its biggest hit yet. The all-new small SUV arrived in Australia in 2024, and its razor-sharp pricing has seen it become the brand’s best-seller by a significant margin, as well as one of Australia’s most popular…

The BMW 1 Series has been named Australia’s best small luxury car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the related Mini Cooper as well as the rival Audi A3, both of which were named finalists. The 1 Series hatch was redesigned for 2025, bringing not only a fresher look but also…

The Chery Tiggo 4 has been named Australia’s best affordable small SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS, which were finalists for the title. The Tiggo 4 represents stunning value in a growing segment. It’s not just Australia’s cheapest SUV, it’s one of the most…

British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to…

New year, same old Mazda 3? Not quite, but updates for the 2025 model year aren’t exactly obvious at first glance. Note: This is a revised version of our recent review of the Mazda 3, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have updated key details such as…

The Ford Mustang has been named Australia’s best affordable sports car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. Ford’s seventh-generation pony car beat out two very different finalists: the Mazda MX-5 roadster and Toyota GR86 coupe. Available in both coupe and convertible forms, it’s larger, heavier and more expensive than those sports cars, but the…

The Porsche 911 has long been the yardstick against which all luxury sports cars are measured, but there’s a new kid in town. The latest Chevrolet Corvette has now managed what the brilliant but too expensive and too limited Honda NSX – and the highly underrated but now discontinued Audi R8 – failed to do:…

BMW Canada has revealed the 2026 BMW 540i xDrive Legacy Edition, a heritage-inspired limited edition that marks the return of the inline-six 5 Series (sans PHEV tech) to the region. Just 151 units will be produced, claiming to “embody the essence of the traditional 5 Series experience” thanks to the “now legendary” 3.0-litre turbocharged inline…