The Volkswagen Touareg could be reborn as a large electric SUV, according to a report out of Germany. A month after it was reported the Touareg would cease production in 2026, German industry publication Automobilwoche claims Volkswagen is planning to bring the model back in 2029 – possibly badged as the ID. Touareg. Volkswagen reserves…

US electric vehicle (EV) brand Lucid has confirmed plans to launch in right-hand drive markets starting with the UK, opening the door for a similar move in Australia. Speaking at last week’s Munich motor show, where the EV brand made its European debut with its large Gravity electric SUV, Lucid CEO Marc Winterhof told Auto…

There’s a new Dacia Duster Pickup, but it’s not as practical as you might think or wish. Developed with Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia, sheet metal and structural changes are kept to an absolute minimum. As such, the new Pickup shares the same 4345mm length and 2658mm wheelbase as the SUV. There’s a chopped roof, a flip…

Tesla’s so-called Full Self Driving (Supervised) system is now available in Australia, after the company conducted initial demonstrations in Brisbane last month. From today (September 17), Tesla owners who have purchased Full Self-Driving Capability can apply the update to activate the feature. Tesla says it wants as many of its customers as possible to be…

In independent crash testing, the MG 3 experienced a “critical safety failure” not seen in almost 30 years of Euro NCAP testing… yet it still scored a four-star rating, which has also been applied by local safety authority ANCAP. During the frontal offset crash test conducted by Euro NCAP, the light hatchback’s driver’s seat latching…

The electric 2026 GAC Aion V appears to be the first model set to launch in Australia from the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC). Documents seen by CarExpert show the Aion V has been approved by the Federal Government, suggesting the SUV will soon be available for sale to the Australian public. As reported last month,…

Skoda now has two electric vehicles (EVs) on sale in Australia, and it believes they will give it an opportunity to attract buyers from the likes of Kia, BYD and, of course, EV leader Tesla. These two EVs are the new Elroq and facelifted Enyaq mid-size SUVs, which promise ‘unmatchable’ value according to Skoda Australia…

Less than a month after launching its new Elroq mid-size SUV, Skoda Australia has confirmed a stripped-back version with a smaller battery will join the range to become its cheapest electric vehicle (EV) yet. The Skoda Elroq 60 Select is set to arrive in local showrooms in November, priced at $49,990 drive-away – $10,000 less than the…

Geely Auto Australia has finally released pricing for its new Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, which is one of the most affordable PHEVs on sales in Australia. The 2026 Geely Starrary EM-i will commence deliveries from October 1, 2025, with prices starting from just $37,490 before on-road costs for the entry-level Complete grade. That…

Order books for the Zeekr 7X mid-size electric SUV will officially open on October 6, ahead of first customer deliveries via the Chinese auto brand’s 12 dealerships across the country on October 15. It’s a massive boost for the brand after it pulled back on a previous goal of selling 3000 vehicles in Australia this…