The cars Australians should buy in 2026
Before you buy that top-seller that everyone on your block already drives, check out these unfairly overlooked vehicles.
Section
Autos
Supercharged V8 Ram 1500 TRX revealed, Australia in frame
V8 power is back in a big way as Ram releases the world’s most powerful ute, the 777hp SRT TRX – and it could come Down...
The CarExpert team's predictions for 2026
Will 2026 be another year of the SUV, or will utes close the gap? And what about the impact of emissions regulations on...
Every new model coming to Australia in 2026 and beyond
Here's the low-down on new models set for Australian showrooms over the next 12 months.
Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of January 9 reveal
The return of an STI version of Subaru’s iconic WRX sports sedan has been teased on the brand’s social media channels.
MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026
Deliveries of Australia-bound MG4 models have commenced in China, including a world-first semi-solid-state battery varia...
2026 Kia Sportage SX 2.0D AWD review
Mainstream diesel SUVs may be few and far between these days, but the Kia Sportage makes a good case for their validity.
BYD, Geely crack global top 10 as Chinese new-car sales overtake Japan - report
Sales of Chinese cars will surpass those from Japan this year for the first time, according to forecasts ahead of 2026.
Honda Prelude Type R ruled out... for now
A hotter version of Honda's new coupe is not part of its current plans, but a spokesperson has left the door open for a...
China introduces “no fire, no explosion” EV battery standards
New “breakthrough” regulations targeting EV battery safety have been announced in China, where the majority of the world...
The CarExpert team's biggest disappointments of 2025
Low-effort launches and lacklustre motor shows – 2025 dished up enough disappointments to keep a crew of CarExpert criti...
China bans Tesla-style door handles
Safety concerns have led to new regulations meaning retractable door handles will need mechanical latches both inside an...
GWM Cannon Alpha ute, Tank 300 HEV and Tank 500 recalled
The hybrid systems in three GWM models have been recalled due to a wiring issue which may lead to loss of performance.
The cars axed in 2025 that we'll miss the most
More than a dozen modelss were discontinued in Australia in 2025. Which ones will we miss the most?
Ford doesn't want to be full-line manufacturer or purchase another automaker
Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, says the company will concentrate on what it's good at, but is also unafraid to move quickly and...
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review
The Tucson range has been ratified, and prices have been reduced. But you can still up-spec your experience with one lik...
The cars revealed in 2025 we wish would come to Australia
Myriad new models and even new brands arrived in Australia in 2025 but, call us greedy, we wouldn't have minded a few mo...
Video: Off-road battle for Beer O’Clock Hill has automakers scrambling
We put Australia’s best off-road 4x4 dual-cab utes head-to-head on one of the toughest 4x4 hill climbs in the country.