BMW Canada has revealed the 2026 BMW 540i xDrive Legacy Edition, a heritage-inspired limited edition that marks the return of the inline-six 5 Series (sans PHEV tech) to the region. Just 151 units will be produced, claiming to “embody the essence of the traditional 5 Series experience” thanks to the “now legendary” 3.0-litre turbocharged inline…

The Chevrolet Corvette has been named Australia’s best luxury sports car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Porsche 911 and BMW M4 for the title, with both German performance cars being named finalists. While the 911 is available in a dizzying array of variants and the M4 is offered in three,…

Ian Callum, the design chief of Jaguar until 2019, has teamed up with coachbuilders Wood & Pickett for a Mini restomod. Based on the Mk5 Mini Sportspack built from 1997 until the original car’s demise in 2001, the restomod includes wide Wood & Pickett wheel arches, and new side sills. The front and rear…

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…