Markus Schaefer, chief technology officer at Mercedes-Benz, has denied reports the automaker plans to use four-cylinder engines from luxury rival BMW. Reports emerged from Europe at the end of August indicating Mercedes-Benz was in high level talks with BMW to use its next-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The BMW engine was to reportedly serve as…

There’s so much drama going on with Nissan at the moment, but its X-Trail is the definition of drama-free. Note: This is a revised version of our most recent review of the Nissan X-Trail, as there have been no major changes to the model since it was published. We have updated key details such as pricing…

Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron. The entry-level Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the same price ($99,900 before on-road costs) as its more upright Q6 e-tron equivalent, though the sportier quattro and SQ6 variants command a $5000 price…

The Tesla Model 3 has almost single-handedly moved the needle for electric vehicles (EVs) ever since it was introduced over five years ago. It was the country’s most popular EV before its SUV sister model, the Model Y, came along and even challenged stalwarts like the Toyota Camry as the nation’s best-selling mid-size…

SPONSORED The Honda CR-V has been a stalwart of the mid-size family SUV class for six generations now. It was one of the early pioneers of the crossover SUV segment when it was first introduced to Australia in 1997 and, while today’s CR-V has grown in size (and price), it has stayed true to its…

Who said motor shows – at least those outside of China – were dead? This year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich featured a host of major reveals, not only from German brands but also the likes of Hyundai (the Three concept) and Leapmotor (the B05 electric hatch). Mercedes-Benz showed off a radically different electric SUV…

Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron. The entry-level Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the same price ($99,900 before on-road costs) as its more upright Q6 e-tron equivalent, though the sportier quattro and SQ6 variants command a $5000 price…

Development of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV has been cancelled, leaving Stellantis without a competitor to the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV. In a short statement this weekend, Ram confirmed it decided stopped development on full-size 1500 REV (below) “as demand for full-size battery-electric trucks slows in North America”. Today’s cancellation followed a…

The Ford Focus could return to showrooms in the coming years, with the small car potentially being brought back as a small or medium SUV. According to UK publication Autocar, Ford is readying the launch of a new SUV designed to fill the hole being left by the Focus hatchback and wagon. Despite the Focus…

BMW board member Dr Joachim Post admits Chinese automakers are expanding rapidly overseas and producing increasingly competitive vehicles, but he warns many are still struggling to turn a profit and says that’s a reality check as they look to challenge legacy brands in Europe and beyond. Speaking at the launch of the German premium brand’s…