The first special edition of the Leapmotor C10 mid-size electric SUV might look like a simple sticker pack, but it brings a significant bump in performance – making it a cut-price rival to the Tesla Model Y Performance. Offered exclusively as an electric vehicle – and not with the available extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain…

In spite of fuel shortages and pressures from regulators around emissions, Ford Australia is standing behind its entry in the full-size pickup segment, arguing there’s still a decent market for its updated F-150. Asked about projections for 2026, director for customer experience and sales at Ford Australia, John Hatzimanolis, said he foresees the category stabilising…

The Mazda 2 and CX-3 might be getting on a bit, but the Japanese brand’s local chief says the long-running light car and light SUV model lines aren’t going anywhere for some time. Speaking with CarExpert, Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said the brand’s smallest and most affordable models will remain on sale here…

More than 500 service stations across Australia are now without one or more types of fuel, according to the federal government, despite fuel continuing to flow into the country. In a state-by-state update before federal parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said that New South Wales had the…

Automakers developing safety technology purely to meet Euro NCAP testing criteria will no longer be able to ‘game’ the system under new and expanded assessment protocols set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and more extensive real-world testing. Speaking to media including CarExpert at an event in Brussels, Belgium, Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)…

The Nissan Navara has a long and strong history in Australia, where the trusty ute has gained a loyal following since the D21-series was launched here in 1986. Four decades on, and the all-new ‘D27’ Navara now shares its ladder-frame platform with the latest Mitsubishi Triton launched in 2023, thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. But…

A federal government provision for fuel rationing could see strict purchase limits imposed on motorists at service stations. Amid conflict in the Middle East, record fuel prices have triggered widespread panic buying resulting in shortages, with more than 500 locations across Australia running out of petrol or diesel yesterday. The federal Minister for Climate Change…

A nationwide product safety recall notice has been published on the Australian Government’s recall database for the Ford F-150 Lightning converted to right-hand drive by Queensland converter AUSEV, outlining an issue that could prevent it from being charged correctly. However, AUSEV has gone into receivership, leaving questions as to how owners will be able to…

The first electric BMW M3 has been spied just days after the donor BMW i3 sedan was revealed by the German automaker. Due in showrooms in 2027, the electric M3 can be seen in photos shared on the Bimmerpost forums, revealing an aggressive prow with extended kidney grille housings incorporating the headlights, as well as…

The federal government is working on an electric vehicle (EV) road user charge, which is reportedly set to be put forward as part of a broader tax reform package alongside the federal budget in May. The Australian reports a unit of Treasury staff has been working on how to implement such a charge, which could…