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…

Almost exactly 10 years after the so-called ‘Dieselgate’ scandal kicked off with Volkswagen in 2015, another five car companies are set to go to trial in the UK for allegations of emissions cheating. According to the BBC,Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot/Citroen, and Renault are all set to face the British High Court this week as part…

Ferrari will hand-pick buyers for its first electric vehicle (EV), with the company confirming it won’t offer the model to collectors or clients who aren’t interested in electrification. Speaking after the company’s recent Technology and Innovation Workshop, Ferrari’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, Enrico Galliera, told CarExpert in an exclusive interview that the Italian brand is taking…

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has enjoyed decades of success as an ultra-luxury off-roader, arguably without any direct rival – but that could soon be about to change. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has hinted at a G-Wagen competitor being in development, telling the UK’s Autocar “Stay tuned” when asked about the four-wheel drive project. The Audi boss…

A larger-capacity, new-generation diesel engine will make its global debut in Australia in the large GWM Tank 500 off-road SUV – and most likely the GWM Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute, too. An updated Tank 500 due to be launched here in mid-2026 will include a new four-cylinder 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, the largest diesel engine yet seen…

The default speed limit of 100km/h on unsignposted country roads in Australia could soon be lowered. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is currently considering reducing the default speed limit of 100km/h in an effort to curb the road toll in regional areas. According to federal legislation, roads outside…

SPONSORED Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have long promised the best of both worlds – electric efficiency for daily driving, with petrol backup for longer journeys. Yet many systems prioritise pure electric operation regardless of conditions, leading to compromised real-world efficiency when batteries deplete. MG’s Super Hybrid technology takes a different approach, intelligently balancing electric…

Ford Australia is recalling almost 25,000 examples of its previous-generation Mustang due to a reversing camera problem. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the rear-view camera may not display the rear-view image whilst reversing as intended,” says Ford in its recall notice. “If the rear-view camera does not operate as intended while reversing the vehicle, it…

Australia has fallen in love with mid-size SUVs, and this is the model that arguably started it all. Launched back in 1994, the original Toyota RAV4 transformed the automotive landscape by blurring the lines between city car and SUV. It was big enough for a family, compact enough for the urban grind, and tough enough…

Organisers of the Everything Electric show have announced the exhibition is being brought to Melbourne for the first time this November, after several successful years in Sydney. Everything Electric combines battery-powered cars with home energy, showcasing the latest in technology for consumers in one place. Visitors can experience test drives in more than 100 electric…