The fourth-generation of the Nissan Elgrand, the car that arguably created the luxury people mover segment, has been unveiled at the 2025 Tokyo motor show. Essentially a toned down version of the 2023 Hyper Tourer concept, the new Elgrand’s Timeless Japanese Futurism styling has plenty of sharp edges and interesting angles to catch the eye,…

The MG HS has long been one of the best-value SUVs in the top-selling mid-size segment, but now there is a people-pleasing plug-free petrol-electric hybrid lineup as part of the model mix. The MG HS Hybrid+ range offers a new petrol-electric hybrid (HEV) powertrain with some high-tech componentry and competitive power and efficiency numbers, and…

Honda Australia has confirmed its first electric vehicle (EV), the cutesy new Super-One revealed at this week’s Tokyo Mobility Show in Japan. Measuring less than 3.6m long and 1.6m wide, the 2026 Honda Super-One will arrive in local showrooms during the second half of 2026, after the Japanese brand’s local arm completes “a local testing…

If the Jeep Grand Cherokee was regularly criticised for one thing in Australia, it was the V6 that served as its base engine. Now, there’s a new petrol engine available, but it’s not coming here. That’s because Jeep discontinued the Grand Cherokee locally earlier this year, meaning Australia misses out on the new ‘Hurricane’ turbocharged…

New research out of Europe claims the tailpipe emissions of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are barely an improvement over petrol and diesel cars. The study, by independent lobby group Transport and Environment (T&E), tracked the emissions data of 127,000 PHEVs across the European Union, collected by the European Environment Agency (EEA). According to the findings,…

The Mitsubishi Pajero is dead, but a new concept could preview a new flagship SUV for the Japanese brand. The plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Elevance Concept has debuted at this week’s Tokyo motor show, and while it hasn’t been confirmed to preview a production vehicle – let alone one dusting off the iconic Pajero nameplate –…

Mazda has unveiled two concepts at the Tokyo motor show, including a four-door plug-in hybrid coupe with a rotary engine. In what appears to be close to production-ready guise, Mazda’s Vision X-Coupe – with the ‘X’ to be pronounced as ‘cross’, the company points out – may very well be the conceptual preview of the…

The Honda 0 α (alpha) prototype has made its global debut at the Tokyo motor show today, previewing a new compact SUV for the upcoming Honda 0 Series range of electric vehicles (EVs) which are under consideration for Australian release. Honda’s 0 Series of dedicated EVs was first previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)…

Honda has revealed a new electric kei car, but this one won’t be exclusive to the Japanese market. The Honda Super-One, revealed in prototype form at this week’s Tokyo motor show, will be exported to the UK (as the Super-N) and to unspecified Asia-Pacific markets. The rollout of the electric tiddler will begin in 2026.…

The 13th-generation Toyota Corolla has been previewed by an edgy, fresh concept car at the Tokyo motor show today – catering for multiple powertrains including a battery-electric option – ahead of the production version’s expected launch in 2026 and its Australian release in 2027. The Mazda 3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato sized Corolla Concept,…