The 2026 GWM Haval Raptor Hi4 has gone on sale in China packing 330kW of power and 750Nm of torque – outputs that eclipse those of the 292kW/583Nm Ford Ranger Raptor with which it shares its name. Following the July launch of the petrol version, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powered Raptor Hi4 has been released…

The Nissan Ariya will undercut various key rivals on price, but early buyers of the long-awaited mid-size electric SUV – launching here in September – may get an even better deal. The base Engage variant, as well as the mid-range Advance and Advance+ grades, are being offered with a free three-phase onboard charger upgrade valued…

The Cupra Tindaya concept car has been teased in the lead-up to its reveal at the Munich motor show on September 8, where it will showcase the Spanish performance brand’s new design direction – including a radical cabin. ‘Tindaya’ is the name of a volcanic mountain on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura in the North…

Electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations pose a health threat to motorists, attracting significantly higher levels of pollution in a concentrated area, according to a new study in the US. The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) research found air around EV fast-charging stations carried double the levels of fine particulate matter – linked to terminal…

Those yelling for the Ram 1500 Rebel to come to Australia can now celebrate. The off-road-focused version of Australia’s most popular full-size American pickup truck is due in local showrooms in September, priced at $141,950 before on-road costs. That sees it wear the same price tag as the Laramie Sport, with which it shares the…

Got the best part of a million bucks to spend on a new luxury SUV? Then the Bentley Bentayga will undoubtedly feature somewhere on your shortlist. Developed as a spiritual successor to the Mulsanne sedan, the Bentayga EWB takes the ‘base’ version and stretches it by a further 180mm. Why? To give the rear passengers…

Australia’s 15-year high road toll is largely attributable to a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths, says the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). According to new data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics, a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths in the 12 months to July 31 pushed Australia’s road deaths to their highest level…

The GWM Ora now has a new battery and more tech following a running update and a switch to Thai sourcing. The updated electric hatch is arriving in local showrooms this month. A new 57.7kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, developed by GWM subsidiary SVOLT, replaces the old 48kWh lithium-ion and 63kWh ternary lithium packs.…

Mercedes-Benz’s current electric passenger cars have failed to fire, particularly in markets like Australia where the German luxury brand is currently offering discounts of tens of thousands of dollars to shift remaining stock. So, for its next crack at an electric passenger car – expected to wear the C-Class with EQ Technology nameplate – Mercedes-Benz…

The Nissan X-Trail is getting a sporty Nismo makeover, but it hasn’t been confirmed for our market. “For the Japanese domestic market a new X-Trail NISMO will be revealed tomorrow. All details will be revealed then,” said Nissan Australia spokesperson. The new Nismo flagship will be revealed at 11:00am AEST on August 21, 2025. It’s…