Australian buyers will soon have a greater choice of hybrids within the Nissan X-Trail range. Nissan has confirmed it will be expanding its lineup of X-Trail e-Power models, with the company attempting to make the most of the SUV’s popularity. While the details of exact variants haven’t been outlined, Nissan Oceania managing director Andrew Humberstone…

Victoria Police says key cloning devices are now being used for nearly one third of all car thefts in the state, as the recent surge in car-related crimes shows no sign of slowing. Police say that more than 10,000 vehicles are now being stolen in Victoria each year using such technology, with criminals using key-cloning…

Dreame Technology, a Chinese company best known for producing high-end vacuum cleaners, is shifting gears into the electric vehicle (EV) market and targeting New Zealand and Australia as ‘key markets’. Announcing its ambitions at the Appliances & Electronics World Expo in Shanghai, China, Dreame Technology revealed plans to launch its new automotive division in New…

The Kia Stonic has received a major update for 2026, but no, you’re not looking at a new-generation light SUV here, despite the fact it looks that way. Headlining the changes are what might as well be complete overhauls for the exterior and interior, resulting in a compact crossover that looks a lot more like…

JLR Australia is recalling over 200 examples of the Jaguar I-Pace as the now-discontinued electric SUV could catch fire, but there’s no permanent fix yet. “Due to a software issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to cabin smoke or…

Audi says its ‘technology agnostic’ approach to powertrains makes it confident of meeting Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) and other automotive emissions legislation around the world – including more lax regulations in the US. Speaking to CarExpert at the 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Audi’s global sales chief and board member Marco…

The Honda CR-V range looks very different for 2026, with multiple new hybrid options and a pared-back petrol-powered lineup of mid-size SUVs announced today. Until now, the only current-generation CR-V hybrid available was the front-wheel drive e:HEV RS variant. Now, there are four: two with front-wheel drive, and two with all-wheel drive. The CR-V e:HEV…

Audi says it has no plans to tap into the lineup of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) it will introduce in China for Australian showrooms, despite a push for hybrid models here – and around the world. The premium German auto brand’s global sales boss and board member Marco Schubert told CarExpert the company is guided…

The Chery Tiggo 9 was launched here last year in a single variant with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain and all-wheel drive, but it could be getting some company. Australian Government certification documents seen by CarExpert confirm road-use approval for a new front-wheel drive variant, which could give the large SUV a more affordable entry…

450kW is already a crazy amount of power for a people mover – even an electric one – but Chinese premium auto brand Zeekr wants to turn up the heat even more. CarNewsChina has shared a filing with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for the updated Zeekr 009, which lists a total…