Ford opens the door to V8 hybrid power for future Raptor models
Hybridisation is no longer about compromise for Ford – it’s about performance, capability and keeping the V8 relevant in...
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World-first solid-state EV battery to offer 600km of range from a 10-minute charge
A production-ready solid-state battery has been unveiled with the promise of up to 600km of range from a 10-minute charg...
2026 Peugeot 408: Electrified crossover gets greener, meaner looks
Peugeot has given its sleek coupe crossover a refresh, headlined by revised looks and lighting, along with updated cabin...
VFACTS December 2025: Strong finish for another record year of new vehicle sales
Strong fleet sales helped boost the market in the last month of 2025, though market leader Toyota was down slightly.
Ford E-Transit recalled
The Ford E-Transit commercial van has been recalled due to a fault which may cause the parking brake to fail.
Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y
Mazda Australia is finally taking EVs seriously, locking in a second electric model – a mid-size electric SUV – for a 20...
2026 Toyota Fortuner: What could have been
Following the release of the new Toyota HiLux, we imagine what a new Fortuner may have looked like if it was still on sa...
Holden Commodore to Ford Ranger – Australia’s best-sellers over the years
Australia's most popular new models have changed a lot over the past few decades, including three vehicles since 2015 an...
MG IM6 Performance vs Audi Q6 e-tron: Spec battle
How does MG's range-topping IM6 mid-size electric SUV compare with Audi's much more expensive entry-level Q6 e-tron?
GWM’s flat-eight engine could power cars – report
A new small-displacement eight-cylinder engine from GWM could be borrowed from its motorcycle to be used in cars.
Jeep, Chrysler axe all plug-in hybrid models in the US after fire recall hiatus
One Chrysler and two Jeep PHEVs have been axed in the US, with the company opting to focus instead on hybrids and extend...
2026 Bentley Flying Spur review: Quick drive
Bentley's flagship Flying Spur sedan is a prime example of how electrification can elevate luxury motoring to new height...
MG Australia gets new leadership as local boss exits top role after almost a decade
MG added a glut of new products last year but sales went backwards. Now, it's getting a pair of new executives to head u...
2026 Jaecoo J8: Family SUV to gain seven seats, PHEV powertrain
Omoda Jaecoo is set to enter the seven-seat SUV market with the potent J8 plug-in hybrid, due in Australia in the second...
Kia Carnival and Sorento lose V6 due to new Australian emissions regulations
Stricter emissions regulations in 2026 have led Kia to drop V6 versions of the Carnival people mover and Sorento SUV.
BMW rebrands Alpina after taking full control
As part of its 2022 purchase, BMW has now taken full control of Alpina, and it will be a standalone brand alongside BMW,...
Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3
Tesla Model Y sales may have increased slightly in 2025, but the brand's sales took a big hit thanks to a slumping Model...
Tesla posts biggest annual sales slide
Preliminary sales figures published by the electric car maker show sales were down for a second consecutive year in 2025...