Australia has room for more car brands despite an influx of new automakers, according to Omoda Jaecoo’s chief operating officer, but parent company Chery isn’t imminently adding more to its local product offering. Speaking at the launch of the Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid SUV – the priciest model yet from the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand…

Renault Australia is gearing up for a significant refresh of its lineup, as it plans for six new models and updates to roll out over the next 18 months. Kickstarting this rollout – but not included in the six – is the Renault Duster, a rebadged Dacia now in local showrooms. Renault Australia general manager…

The stigma around Chinese-made vehicles has largely evaporated according to newcomer brand Omoda Jaecoo, which officially launched its most expensive model yet in Australia this week. The Omoda 9 – a five-seat, plug-in hybrid SUV – is the most expensive vehicle to be sold in Australia from a Chery-owned brand, priced at $61,990 before on-roads.…

The Dacia Duster is a popular vehicle overseas thanks to its unique looks and rugged feel, aspects Renault Australia hopes will win over buyers considering other small SUVs. “We see this bringing the younger audiences to the brand, people who have never driven a Renault before,” Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey told media at…

Zeekr Australia is still weighing up bringing the youth-oriented Lynk & Co brand to Australia despite abandoning previous plans to launch it locally as soon as 2026. Predominantly sold in Europe and China, Lynk & Co makes hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) and shares technology with brands including Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr – all part…

Chinese automaker Zeekr has positioned itself as a premium brand, but its new Tesla Model Y rival is actually cheaper than that top-selling mid-size electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X range opens at $57,900 before on-road costs, or $1000 under the Model Y. Customer deliveries of the 7X will begin in October 2025. CarExpert can save…

GM and Hyundai will jointly develop a Toyota HiLux-sized ute aimed at the Latin American market. Could this be Hyundai’s long awaited ute for the Australian market? The new ute will one of the first five models developed together by the two firms as part of the partnership they signed in September 2024. For GM,…

The best-selling mid-size van in Australia needs no introduction – it’s a staple in the segment, and it wears an all-too-familiar badge. Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in July 2024, as there have been no major changes to specifications since publication, save for some minor price adjustments. We have…

Volkswagen Group Australia has announced a partnership with fellow German giant Jungheinrich, as part of the intralogistics giant’s network expansion into Melbourne’s south-east. Jungheinrich Australia managing director Axel Knigge was handed the keys to a pair of custom liveried Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans by VW Group Australia’s managing director Karsten Seifert. Both are…

The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs. That’s for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new Chinese electric SUV undercuts the base Model Y RWD by $1000. The mid-spec Long Range…