The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a different role for the Japanese brand than it once did, transitioning from a no-frills and affordable entry model into an ultra-efficient alternative to base-level luxury hatchbacks. It’s an interesting repositioning…

Order books for the first two “electric premium” models to become available in Australia from IM Motors – the luxury brand of Chinese automaker MG – are now open, with prices for both mid-size electric vehicles (EVs) announced today ahead of first customer deliveries later this year. The IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV…

In China, this model is known as the Fangchengbao Formula Leopard Bao 5, which just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? In Australia, though, this luxury off-road SUV is highly likely to be marketed under BYD luxury brand Denza, and branded with the B5 badge. Naming quirks aside, this is a mid-to-large, five-seat, four-wheel drive…

The Fangchengbao Formula Leopard Bao 8 is a huge three-row SUV with 4WD underpinnings and a high-tech plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. In Australia, this model is expected to be marketed under BYD’s luxury offshoot Denza, and branded with the B8 badge. So, not the Fangchengbao Bao 8, but the Denza B8. This large three-row SUV…

The popularity of the BYD Shark 6 won’t be significantly impacted by the imminent release of the Ford Ranger PHEV, which combines similar plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) powertrain technology with Australia’s favourite dual-cab ute for the first time, says the local arm of the Chinese car manufacturer. On sale now priced from $71,990 before on-road…

Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers. The luxury offshoot of Chinese mega brand BYD is looking at bringing the D9 people mover to Australia as a luxury offering with some high-tech powertrain options on the table. At a preview drive in China I tested…

The BYD Seagull could become Australia’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV) – although it may come with a four-star ANCAP safety rating – after the Chinese brand told CarExpert the pint-size hatch could make its way here. BYD will take over distribution of the brand in Australia from independent importer EVDirect on July 1, 2025,…

The BYD Shark 6 lineup is set to expand, with the Chinese automaker telling CarExpert its dual-cab ute range must grow if the popular electrified hay-hauler is to make a long-term impact in Australia’s hotly contested ute market. The BYD Shark 6 was released in Australia in early 2025 with just one dual-cab variant –…

The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand’s You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded…

A study by Continental Tyres has revealed only four per cent of Australians take their SUVs off-road – despite buying them for their ‘outdoor’ appeal. Australians buy more SUVs than any other vehicle type, with higher-riding five-door wagons having overtaken conventional sedans and hatchbacks as the most popular body type in 2017 – and every…