Some of Australia’s best-selling models used as much as one-third more than their official claimed fuel consumption figures – and several breach their regulatory CO2 emissions limits – according to the results of the latest real-world test carried out by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). The AAA tested the fuel economy claims across 30 of…

MG is launching a pair of more premium electric vehicles (EVs) from another SAIC Motor brand, but this may be spun off into a separate premium arm in Australia, too. Established over four years ago as a joint venture between SAIC Motor and the Alibaba Group, with the latter providing much of the software, IM…

A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines,…

MG Motor Australia took a big step upmarket in introducing its battery-powered Cyberster convertible, and now it has introduced two additional premium electric vehicles (EVs)… though these are a bit more affordable. The L6 and LS6 from parent company SAIC Motor’s IM Motors brand have been rebranded as the MG IM5 and IM6 for our…

Is it another new Chinese electric car brand, or not? It’s a logical question to ponder about the IM6, which is a mid-size luxury electric SUV that is part of MG’s stable in Australia. Indeed, the brand is calling it “IM presented by MG Motor”, as if there is a clear understanding that new brands…

The Honda Prelude name will return to Australian showrooms for the first time in 25 years with its planned arrival in mid-2026, but it won’t sit alongside any direct rivals nor set sales charts on fire, according to the brand. The Prelude was previously a mainstay in a highly competitive sports car market which has…

After being spied and appearing in a patent filing, MG’s new mid-size electric SUV has now been revealed courtesy of the Australian Government. Australian Design Rule certification documents for the MG S6 EV have shown off the exterior of the new Tesla Model Y rival for the first time, ahead of its local launch during…

Cupra Australia is part of the #SaveTheWagons clan, with the Leon Sportstourer slated for an October arrival as part of the facelifted Leon range in Australia. Head of product Jeff Shafer confirmed the local range will kick off with the 200kW VZe plug-in hybrid, with the 245kW VZx with all-wheel drive due in the early…

Cupra Australia will finally bring the 240kW Born VZ electric hot hatch early in 2026, though customers eager for less powerful variants will have to wait a little longer. Speaking with CarExpert, head of product for Cupra Australia – Jeff Shafer – said the high-performance Born will arrive at the beginning of next year (despite…

In a poignant sign of the times, GWM has taken up permanent residency at the former General Motors proving ground in Lang Lang, where it will continue to conduct Australian chassis tuning for its entire model range under the direction of ex-Holden engineering guru Rob Trubiani. Underlining the Chinese automaker’s position as one of the…