The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck may end up as a flash in the pan rather than the company’s next Model T, as it was once billed. Sources have told The Wall Street Journal Ford executives are reportedly considering axing F-150 Lightning due to slow sales and heavy losses. Production of the F-150 Lightning…

There’s an updated Xpeng G6 around the corner, but buyers who don’t want to wait can take advantage of special offers on the existing mid-size electric SUV right now. Xpeng Australia has yet to confirm when the updated G6, revealed earlier this year, will arrive Down Under. However, government certification documents detail the updated…

Are you pushing into your late 50s and have a bit of cash to splash on a two-door performance car? Look no further than the Ford Mustang. As sure as it continues to attract a ‘specific’ clientele, the Mustang is still just as brash as ever. This current ‘S650’ generation is larger than the previous…

Ram’s more compact, affordable Rampage dual-cab ute is set to be sold outside of Latin America, with a European launch planned – but there’s still no word on right-hand drive production. The Brazilian-designed and built Ram Rampage will be previewed at Fieracavalli 2025, a horse show being held in Italy on November 6-9, 2025. Without…

New research has found the majority of Australian motorists aren’t yet ready to fully adopt in-car technologies such as adaptive cruise control, brake assist, and assisted parking, despite owning vehicles equipped for such functions. A study conducted by Australian servicing and research company mycar have found that despite 76 per cent of drivers owning cars…

Chery Australia says it’s building its after-sales operations around simplicity, speed and accountability, and is aiming to make life easier for both owners and dealers. Lucas Harris, Chery Australia’s chief operating officer, told CarExpert the Chinese company applies what he calls the “pub test” when handling customer issues, focusing on fair outcomes rather than rigid processes. “Would a…

1990s retro is in, and there’s more than just baggy jeans making a comeback. The new Renault Twingo E-Tech is heavily inspired by the first-generation Twingo, launched in 1992 as a new entry-level city car for the French brand. It’s set to be released in Europe in early 2026, but it’s unclear if the Slovenian-built…

CarExpert has been given an early preview of Chery’s first dual-cab ute Down Under, a model being developed jointly between Australia and China ahead of a local launch expected late next year. Closely related to China’s Rely KP3X (another brand under the Chery umbrella), the vehicle will ride on a new ladder-frame platform and is…

Chery Australia says it isn’t participating in the rolling discount cycle among other Chinese brands, arguing that constant sticker changes erode trust and harm resale values. Lucas Harris, Chery Australia’s chief operating officer, told CarExpert the brand’s approach is “get it right at launch, then hold” rather than chasing frequent price moves from rivals. “For us,…

The updated 2026 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck lands in Australia with more luxury, more tech and a big lift in outputs from its overhauled 6.7‑litre Cummins turbo‑diesel. Using the same proven ladder‑frame platform as before, it introduces an eight‑speed automatic, an updated five‑seat cabin, and standard black pack styling. For first-time buyers…