Here it is folks: the born-again VW Kombi folks’ wagon in its finest form. By now everyone knows Volkswagen’s iconic Type 2 ‘Kombi’, which became a symbol of the flower-power 1960s after its release in 1950, has been reinvented as an all-electric van and people mover called the ID. Buzz. First released in Europe in…

Skoda Australia has unveiled a new limited version of its mid-size Karoq SUV as it gears up to celebrate 130 years since the company’s inception. Dubbed the Skoda Karoq 130 Years Edition 110TSI, the new variant builds on the base Select 110TSI but adds several more luxurious features typically reserved for the higher-spec Sportline trims…

The GWM Ora will be the first vehicle sold by the Chinese automaker in Australia to be sourced from Thailand. The Rayong plant in Thailand – which previously produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer for our market, before General Motors sold to GWM in 2020 – currently manufactures not only the Ora electric hatch, but…

Skoda’s fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model’s list price of $65,590…

It’s not often Brisbane gets something before Melbourne, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Cadillac’s network of Experience Centres. After opening its first Australian Experience Centre late last year in Sydney, at the Rosebery Engine Yards, General Motors’ luxury brand is opening its next one in Brisbane. While Cadillac has confirmed it plans to open…

A new Ford Territory is scheduled to land showrooms in South America, Southeast Asia and South Africa from next month, the famous Australian name now applied to a Chinese-made SUV. There are no plans to bring the Territory to local showrooms, and the updated model is not related – apart from its name – to…

The 2026 Audi RS6 won’t ditch its V8 engine but it will gain a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system and be sold alongside the electric RS6 e-tron, marking the first time the Audi Sport division has offered both electric and combustion-powered RS6s. According to Autocar, the next RS6 is expected in European showrooms in 2026 with…

A man who tore through Melbourne’s Northland shopping centre yesterday in a stolen Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series has been arrested. Police allege the 27-year-old East Melbourne man crashed through the shopping centre while evading police, after centre security notified police of the stolen vehicle at around 4:00pm yesterday (June 18). When the driver returned to…

Remember the days when you’d walk into a showroom, pick out your dream car and be asked a single, easy question: petrol or diesel? Those were simpler times. Since the turn of the century, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) have gained traction, with those powertrains spawning an array of sub-types – series hybrid, mild-hybrid, plug-in…

After detailing recommended retail prices for its first ute in April, Kia has now published a list of drive-away prices for the all-new dual-cab range. The 2025 Kia Tasman lineup will open at $42,990 before on-road costs or $46,490 drive-away for the entry-level S 4×2 dual-cab pickup. The range tops out at $77,990 drive-away for…