A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV is the ideal solution for Australian families on a one-car budget. Until recently though, with the exception of the popular Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Haval H6 GT PHEV and MG H6 Plus EV, the fuel-saving powertrain technology has been largely out of reach for many buyers and reserved…

Ford has announced the Ford Mustang Cup will take place as a national series in Australia across six rounds in 2026 – a breeding ground for future talent – and is seeking expressions of interest from would-be competitors. Using the formidable Ford Mustang Dark Horse R racing model, a field of around 20-25 competitors is…

The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year. Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that…

BYD has reportedly reduced production at its Chinese factories after significant price cuts have seen slower growth than planned in the company’s home market. According to Automotive News, BYD – which overtook Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker in 2024 – has made the unprecedented move of cancelling night shifts at…

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been named Australia’s best affordable large SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the related Kia Sorento, as well as the Subaru Outback, both of which have been named finalists. Underneath its bold styling is a spacious and practical cabin that’s also distinctively styled and features…

The 2025 Toyota GR Supra Track Edition has been priced at $105,295 before on-road costs ahead of its arrival in Toyota Australia dealerships next month. That makes the more focussed, manual-only Supra $19,000 more expensive than the entry-level Supra GT manual ($86,295 before on-roads) and $9000 pricier than the Supra GTS manual ($96,295) on which…

Cab/chassis versions of the Kia Tasman dual-cab 4×4 ute will be priced from $48,240 before on-road costs when they arrives in Australian showrooms in August. Pricing for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux cab/chassis rival was leaked online and posted on vehicle pricing guide RedBook, with Kia having previously announced pricing only for the Tasman…

The future of Mercedes-AMG’s downsized four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain is looking murkier than ever, and ironically it’s emissions regulations that could see it dropped in favour of a six or V8. “Technically, the four-cylinder is one of the most advanced drivetrains available in a production car. It’s also right up there on performance. But…

The Toyota RAV4 has overtaken the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car according to new figures from JATO Dynamics automotive analyst Felipe Munoz. According to Mr Munoz, the Toyota RAV4 – the second-best selling vehicle in Australia last year behind the Ford Ranger – outsold the Tesla Model Y globally by fewer than…

More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra’s smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than…