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…

Hyundai has issued a global stop-sale order on its flagship SUV following the death of a child in the US. Sales and deliveries of the range-topping 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy have been halted in North America, Korea and Australia, ahead of a recall to rectify an issue with its power-operated second- and third-row seats, which…

Plans to bring the new Nissan Leaf to Australia have been paused “indefinitely”. Almost exactly a year ago, Nissan announced it would be launching the third-generation electric Leaf in 2026 – following the unveiling of the new model, which has evolved from a hatchback into an SUV – but the company now says it’s changing…

The new Nissan Navara Warrior is set to arrive in local showrooms before the end of 2026, but there’s no word yet on whether a competitor for the Ford Ranger Raptor is in the works. Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone confirmed the hardcore Warrior variant will follow around six to nine months after the launch…

After four decades on sale in Australia, the decision has been made to axe the Nissan Pathfinder from the local lineup. Outgoing managing director of the Oceania region for Nissan, Andrew Humberstone, has told CarExpert the family SUV will soon disappear from the brand's portfolio, along with its city SUV, the Nissan Juke. Mr Humberstone…

The next-generation Alpine A110 is being designed as an electric-only vehicle, but the layout of its new platform means it could gain a petrol engine in the future. Last week, the Renault-owned sports car maker revealed the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), which will underpin the next-generation A110 and reportedly the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. APP…

With V8s returning to the company’s lineup in the US, Stellantis is looking to fix some of the issues at its European arm, and that could involve a Chinese automaker. According to Bloomberg, Stellantis has had talks with Chinese automakers Xiaomi and Xpeng as part of the company’s efforts to steady the French-Italian-American automaker’s European…

The Honda CR-V was one of the early pioneers of the mid-size SUV segment that has become the default choice for Australian families. First introduced Down Under in 1997, the CR-V was a smash hit from the get-go, overtaking the Civic as Honda’s most popular model on the strength of its flexible and spacious cabin,…

The global sales boss of German automaker Audi says Australia offers a prime opportunity for the brand’s electrification plans, with a focus on hybrid models which could end up replacing diesel models here. Speaking at the 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix last weekend, where the company debuted the new plug-in hybrid Audi RS5, Audi…