It’s finally here! The Nissan Ariya was first revealed in concept form in Tokyo way back in 2019, before the production version – which admittedly looks a lot like the concept – debuted in 2020. However, the long-awaited mid-size electric SUV didn’t commence production until 2022 due to component shortages amid the COVID crisis.…

At the launch of the all-electric GLC with EQ Technology mid-size SUV, Mercedes-Benz showed a brief teaser image of the upcoming C-Class EV. Following the pattern set by other recent Mercedes-Benz EVs, the new model will be known as the C-Class with EQ Technology. From what we can see, the C-Class EQ will have a…

BMW says its next-generation Neue Klasse vehicle architecture is not just a technological leap for electric cars, but a fundamental shift in how the German automaker designs, sources, and builds vehicles – from recycled materials to fossil fuel-free factories. Board member for development, Dr Joachim Post, and board member for production, Dr Milan Nedeljković, both…

The 2027 Cupra Raval VZ has been announced as the performance hero of the new city-sized five-door hatchback range to take on the compact electric rivals like the Mini Cooper JCW Electric and Abarth 500e. A camouflaged ‘near production’ version was shown sporting graphics inspired by Barcelona, where the Volkswagen-owned Spanish brand is based, with…

The covers have been pulled off the smallest Skoda electric SUV yet, with the Czech automaker revealing a near-production version of its Epiq in Munich, Germany – and it promises price parity with equivalent combustion-powered models. Skoda Australia has told CarExpert it anticipates the city-friendly Epiq will be added to the local lineup – although…

BMW design chief Adrian van Hooydonk says the German company is once again at a critical turning point in its history – one he compares to the launch of the original Neue Klasse of the 1960s, which saved the brand from collapse. In a candid discussion at the launch of the new BMW iX3 in…

Order books have opened for the flagship 2026 Polestar 5, which will start at $171,100 before on-road costs – the most expensive model from the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) brand yet. Developed from the Precept concept car, the Polestar 5 is an aluminium-bodied five-door, ‘four-plus-one’ seat grand tourer rival to the Porsche Taycan. Measuring more…

The Mazda CX-30 remains a popular vehicle, but it’s not typically a budget-friendly option. This small SUV is Mazda’s answer to cars like the Toyota Corolla Cross and Subaru Crosstrek, which may be similarly priced, but are still all well above cheaper cars from Chinese manufacturers that tend to pack more kit. Indeed, the CX-30 is much better…

The Nissan Qashqai small SUV will go hybrid-only next year, coinciding with the launch of a more efficient new third-generation version of its e-Power series hybrid drivetrain. Scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2026, the upgraded Qashqai e-Power has been re-engineered to provide a claimed 16 per cent improvement to real-world fuel economy,…

The Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology has been revealed as a fresh new mid-size electric SUV from the three-pointed star brand, ready to take on the BMW iX3 and Audi Q6 e-tron. It’s launching in Europe during the first half of 2026, and in Australia during the second half of 2026. Much as the new…