The 2026 Genesis GV70 has been spied testing with hybrid powertrains that are set to be offered alongside existing petrol and battery-electric (EV) versions. Images show a camouflaged GV70 being tested with ‘HEV’ badging – which stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle – confirming the mid-size luxury SUV will become available with a hybrid powertrain as…

Chinese auto brand GAC has today confirmed it will officially launch in Australia next month (November 2025) with a three-model lineup and a nationwide 30-dealer network. The company also confirmed that while it will arrive here with three models – a pair of SUVs and a people mover, offering petrol, electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid…

Hundreds of Mercedes-Benz firefighting vehicles used by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) have been pulled from duty after faults allegedly related to their appliance bodies were discovered. Separate from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is run by the state government to reduce the risk and…

The new Ferrari 296 Speciale has been engineered to deliver one of the most advanced aerodynamic packages ever seen on a rear-wheel drive road car from Maranello, generating 435kg of downforce at 250km/h, a 20 per cent increase over the 296 GTB Coupe. Speaking about the development of the 296 Speciale’s aero package, Ferrari Aerodynamics…

The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi will be priced from $503,261 before options and on-road costs, representing a $50,000 increase over the Roma grand tourer it replaces. Ferrari’s new ‘entry-level’ model made its Australian public debut this week, when it was presented to clients and media in Melbourne before being whisked off back to Italy. Local orders…

The GWM Tank 500 is built for the rough stuff and designed for weekend warriors wanting to disconnect, but the latest addition to the large off-road SUV lineup wants you to plug-in: welcome the Hi4-T, the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Tank. It is the new flagship of the Australian Tank 500 range, sitting atop three…

Despite being a just few months old in the Australian market, the Nissan Ariya facelift has broken cover ahead of its full debut at the Tokyo motor show at the end of the month. Originally revealed in 2020 and scheduled for a 2021 global launch, the Ariya didn’t start trickling into showrooms around the…

GM Australia and New Zealand has announced pricing and specifications for the upgraded 2026 Chevrolet Corvette range first revealed in May, and the bad news is prices are up. At base level, the Stingray 2LT Coupe continues to open the MY26 Corvette range but is now priced at $193,990 plus on-road costs and delivery fees…

Toyota has shown off several new concept cars from across its brands as part of a presentation discussing the car company’s future. As part of the event, Century – which was previously the model name for a luxury limousine – has also been confirmed as the flagship brand within the Toyota Group universe, rather than…

GWM has acknowledged the strong start by fellow Chinese auto brand BYD in the Australian car market, but also accused it being “too aggressive” by slashing prices and “buying” market share. Australia’s top-selling Chinese auto brand so far this year, GWM has sold 39,343 vehicles to September in 2025. BYD is next best, with 37,923…