Category: Auto

Dodge hasn’t built a sports car since the Viper ended production in 2017, but its new CEO wants to offer…

The Ineos Grenadier won’t be available in Australia with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) due to lack of “market demand”, despite…

The Toyota RAV4 has been hybrid-only for some time now, and it was almost Australia’s favourite car in 2024. 2024 model shown…

Audi already has an armada of new and updated models coming in 2025 alone, but it also has its sights…

There are many different types of SUV. G25 GT SP FWD shown There’s not just the dichotomy between rugged, body-on-frame…

James is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Before joining CarExpert.com.au in 2020, James has worked at leading auto media outlets…

BYD has rolled out its newest and perhaps most important model in Australia: the Sealion 7. The Chinese brand arrived…

While not always a strictly necessary purchase, SUVs are the dominant vehicle type in the Australian new car market, and…

The Subaru Forester is renowned for being practical, capable and a bit more rugged than its mid-sized SUV rivals, but…

The Maserati MC20 is arguably the most underappreciated supercar of the decade. The Italian brand brought to market one of…

Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr might only be young, but it has grand ambitions. Launched in Australia in…

China’s Geely is one step closer to launching in Australia, with the first batch of EX5 electric SUVs set to…

Although it’s been known for around a week now through leaked statements to the media, Honda and Nissan have confirmed…

MG Motor Australia has confirmed it will stage the local public debuts of various new models in Melbourne early this…

Things are changing at Peugeot Australia and the first in a fresh suite of new models from the French brand…

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it’s discontinuing the A-Class sedan in Australia, with the hatchback counterpart remaining on sale for the time…

The results of the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) latest round of its fuel and emissions Real-World Testing Program have been…

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has been locked in and priced for Australia, becoming the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute…

The Kia Sorento range is one of the most diverse large SUVs in terms of its powertrain offerings, with petrol…

Zeekr Australia only sells two models at the moment, with a third on the way, but it’s planning to show…

SUVs accounted for 56.9 per cent of the Australian new-car market last year, but not every SUV was a winner.…

This is probably something you weren’t expecting to see – a Mansory-modified Rolls-Royce Cullinan drag racing a battery-electric Zeekr 009…

Australians are warming to Nissan’s unique take on hybrid powertrain technology, and the Japanese auto brand is looking to further…

Our drag racing series is back again. This time it’s a convertible showdown between the MG Cyberster battery-electric convertible, and…

Hybrid versions of the Nissan Juke are no closer to joining the Australian lineup, with an electric successor on the…

Kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging is being amped up in three Australian states, with new funding announced for the installation…

Just as Renault has been raiding its back catalogue for inspiration, now Fiat has reimagined one of its most popular…

The Volkswagen T-Roc is more expensive for 2025, though in base trim it has gained some crucial safety technology. The…

The Toyota HiLux is a vehicle that doesn’t need an introduction. This Thai-built ute was Australia’s top-selling vehicle bar none…

Chery has a sprawling array of brands, and it has filed a trademark in Australia for arguably its quirkiest. iCar,…

The value potential of the latest generation Skoda Fabia has never been realised in Australia, but the most recent addition…

The BYD Shark 6 may have swum to Australia first, but it’s about to face some competition from another popular…

The Mitsubishi Triton, especially in its most recent iteration, is an interesting proposition. Despite now having been on sale in…

The Victorian Government will provide investment towards a new manufacturing facility for a startup which could change the future of…

The new MG ZS Hybrid+ has hit the ground running since it was released in Australia late last year. A…

After growing in sales each year since launching in Australia in 2019, Korean luxury brand Genesis finally hit a stumbling…

The best-selling mid-sized van in Australia needs no introduction – it’s a staple in the segment, and it wears an…

Since its local launch in 2019, Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has stuck with a small but growing network of factory-owned…

Nissan now holds the title of offering Australia’s longest new-car warranty, but it comes with conditions akin to one of…

The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is arriving in Australia in May, when the all-new mid-sized SUV range will once consist of…

The Genesis G70 is the brand’s oldest and slowest-selling model in Australia, and while it has been spared from the…

China is now the third-largest importer of new vehicles in Australia, and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time…

Apple has opted against updating the launch timeline for its next generation of CarPlay smartphone mirroring technology, which was originally…

The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf is due to arrive in Australia from April, when the facelifted German hatchback will become available…

The Ford Everest is really starting to hit its stride in Australia. Note: This is an updated version of a review…

The first production Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will also likely be the most expensive, after it sold for an eye-watering US$3.7…

Cupra is set to launch updated versions of its Leon hatchback and Formentor crossover soon, but it has also introduced…

Electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in popularity in recent years, with motorists recognising the benefits of the zero tailpipe emissions…

The Land Rover Discovery Sport deserves to be more popular in Australia, but times are tough. Despite being the most…

Mid-sized SUVs have long been Australia’s most popular new-vehicle type, last year chalking up over 80,000 more sales than the…

As more carmakers enter Australia’s new-vehicle market, newer and less well-established auto brands are really having to fight for the…

China’s Leapmotor is one of a many new carmakers begging for Australian’s attention with tech-heavy electrified vehicles. It has just…

The current-generation Renault Koleos went on sale in Australia close to a decade ago. That means it’s one of the…

Despite launching with a single battery-electric vehicle (BEV) so far, China’s Leapmotor is looking to reacquaint Australians with range-extender electric…

After a brief hiatus, the Hyundai i30 Hatch has been back on sale in Australia for a few months now,…

The new-generation MG ZS arrived here late last year with hybrid power, and now more affordable, exclusively petrol-powered models are…

There has been a lot of hype in the world of electric vehicles, especially when it comes to the Xpeng…

A curious trademark filing by Nissan for the e-Trail name in the US has only muddied the waters around the…

Ford’s iconic pony car lives on for another generation. After numerous delays, first customer deliveries of the seventh-generation S650 Mustang…

The BYD Shark 6 may be Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, but the technology-packed dual-cab can’t do what most…

Honda’s smallest SUV is a unique choice in Australia’s modern automotive market. Available in only three variants – one petrol,…

The BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV has become even cheaper with a new entry-level Essential trim, priced from…

The entry-level BYD Dolphin Dynamic hatch is one of the cheapest electric vehicles (EV) in Australia, not that you’d know…

The Mitsubishi Outlander has been a family favourite for a number of years now, though competition from its rivals is…

This is the car that started it all for Lexus – well, it’s the direct descendent of said car. Rewind…

Mitsubishi does a fabulous job of selling cars in Australia, which is all the more impressive given it has withdrawn…

The Chinese new model onslaught shows no sign of abating, and the next instalment of it will see Chery’s lifestyle-focused…

The BMW M3 will continue to offer petrol power, but the iconic nameplate will also be applied to an electric…

The onslaught of new Chinese car brands and models in Australia continues with the Deepal S07, yet another mid-sized electric…

Sam Konstas rose to stardom on Boxing Day after scoring 60 runs on debut for the Australian test cricket team,…

The Jeep Wrangler has always been an icon. With a lineage that dates back to the original Willys Jeep of…

Regional highways will gain self-adaptive electronic signage with machine learning capability as part of a $5 million technology trial in…

The Volkswagen Touareg is kind of the automotive equivalent of an unbranded designer handbag. How? Well it’s underpinned by the…

MG says it hasn’t yet sold out of the previous-generation MG 3, but remaining stock is limited. Only the base…

Chinese brand Zeekr has already shown off some impressive new models in our market, with the Zeekr X small SUV…

Just as the supply of new vehicles catches up with demand, leading to an all-time Australian market record in 2024,…

New year… not so new GWM Haval Jolion. Well, that’s not strictly true, as GWM’s range of entry-level SUVs has…

The ink officially dried on the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing…

Has the latest Land Rover Discovery lost touch with its heritage and become just another soft-roading SUV, or does it…

Finalised new vehicle sales data for 2024 has landed, and a familiar group of models topped the charts last year.…

The name’s Wong… James Wong. I’ve been itching to write that in a review forever. Overseas model shown But while…

After months of teasers, Nissan has unveiled its electric-converted R32 Skyline GT-R – sure to rile up enthusiasts and lovers…

Ahead of the updated Cupra Formentor arriving in the second quarter of this year, we’ve been given this – the Cupra…

Kia Australia has held its annual handover ceremony for its Australian Open (AO) vehicle fleet this week, which is completely…

If you go to an American restaurant, you want a big, greasy burger or ribs drenched in sauce, right? Likewise,…

There has been a rather big hullabaloo about the new Toyota Prado 250 Series finally landing in Australia, but it’s…

Australians bought 91,292 electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, up 4.7 per cent on the previous year. That saw them account…

The Zeekr X is the first model to come to Australia from this upstart Chinese premium auto brand, and it…

2024 saw a record number of new vehicles delivered to Australian buyers, and a handful of brands almost singlehandedly helped…

Smart is back in Australia – but unless you’re a member of Mensa, some of the new technologies in the…

2025 will be a year of change in the Australian automotive industry, with at least 10 new brands set to…

With all the noise around electric vans, you may have missed the news that Renault has reintroduced the petrol version…

Trends come in waves, eras even. In the automotive world many manufacturers end up habitually copying each other or daring…

How fast things move in the new car market. When I last drove a Hyundai Palisade late in 2022, I…

Tesla couldn’t recover in the final month of 2024 to reverse a year-long sales decline, ending the year with less…

The rugged little Jimny might steal the headlines, but the Suzuki Swift is another iconic model from the Japanese small-car…

A prototype version of the Ford Ranger Super Duty – a tougher, trade-focused version of Australia’s best-selling vehicle – has…

Does every new car need to have a purpose? Ask the Range Rover Velar, and the answer is no. On…

Australia is set to receive an influx of new and updated models in 2025, and we can’t wait for many…

The Australian Capital Territory will become just the third jurisdiction to detect cocaine in roadside drug tests from midnight tonight,…

More videos of the camouflaged Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ update have surfaced online, previewing the upcoming changes to the world’s…

As an avid performance car fan, I can’t help but tip my hat to Hyundai and what it has achieved…

The curtain will soon fall on the R35-generation Nissan GT-R, as the ageing supercar-killing coupe nears retirement almost 18 years…

Chery shook Australia’s new car market earlier this year when it announced its new entry-level SUV was launching with a…

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the premium mid-sized SUVs that wowed the CarExpert test…

Opinions aren’t hard to come by in the CarExpert offices. All members of our passionate editorial team live and breathe…

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on the cars that wowed the CarExpert test team in 2024. Kia…

What do the Nissan Patrol and crocodiles have in common? They’re both living dinosaurs. Note: This is an updated version of…

A motorist has been charged by New South Wales Police on multiple counts relating to their unroadworthy vehicle after being…

Once a top-seller, the C-Class is a staple but not the star in the Mercedes-Benz range. Note: This is an updated…

Need an SUV but don’t want it to be too big? There are plenty of options, but naturally it can…

The new second-generation Hyundai Palisade will follow its smaller Santa Fe sibling in ditching diesel power and offering only a…

It might sound cliché, but this year was probably CarExpert’s biggest year yet. The team drives so many different cars…

The Ford Escort has made its official return, and unlike other reborn Blue Oval nameplates, it’s not an electric SUV.…

Rental car giant Hertz has made it clear that it wants less electric vehicles (EVs) in its US fleet, and…

Honda and Nissan have agreed to merge, which, if everything goes according to plan, will see the two automakers become…

A Nissan GT-R owner will be without their supercar-killing machine for the next three months – and without a licence…

The Kia Sorento is one of the still few large SUVs in Australia available with a hybrid option – but…

Small SUVs continued to sell well in Australia throughout 2024, and that meant there were plenty of them for us…

New year, same old Mazda 3? Not quite, but updates for the 2025 model year aren’t exactly obvious on first…

As we continue to count down to the end of 2024, we’re giving you a year-in-review on the cars that…

The Volvo XC60 remains one of the Swedish brand’s top-sellers in Australia, but it’s the only SUV in Volvo’s range…

Honda has teased a pair of new electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of a reveal in Las Vegas next month. It’s…

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was the first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in the small SUV class, making it an especially…

Chinese-owned carmaker MG looks to be closer to officially unveiling a new ute, and its upcoming dual-cab could be the…

The Toyota Corolla needs no introduction… Note: This is an updated version of a review first published in June, as there…

Mini Australia has announced pricing for the hot John Cooper Works (JCW) versions of its electric Cooper and Aceman, before…

MG’s first all-new compact hatch in 15 years has finally arrived in Australia, and it has steep expectations to meet.…

The Australian launch of the Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will take place closer to the middle of 2025 than…

Tesla seems to make headlines every few weeks with adjustments to its pricing, but the latest cut really got people…

GWM Australia has made a raft of minor specification changes to the Haval H6 GT SUV as it prepares to…

Cupra wants to lure more Australians into its tribe. The sporty Spanish spinoff brand from the Volkswagen Group sold more…

The Tesla Cybertruck is already a dramatic-looking vehicle, and this year’s SEMA aftermarket show showed this electric ute is ripe…

The BYD Dolphin is an acquired taste. Sporting wild styling inside and out, it’s easy to see why conservative car…

At last month’s 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada, all eyes were on Toyota. With Ford stepping down from…

BMW has released the first teaser images of the battery-powered iM3 super sedan, due to be released in 2028. Rumoured…

After teasing a four-door coupe on its new dedicated AMG.EA electric vehicle (EV) platform, Mercedes-AMG has now provided a glimpse…

Like its Toyota RAV4 cousin, the latest Lexus NX has enjoyed solid success on the sales charts. The Japanese luxury…

Victoria Police is focusing on impaired driving as a part of 20-day operation that starts tomorrow and will aim at…

Mercedes-AMG is putting its unique SL-based PureSpeed concept into limited production, with the German carmaker now detailing the racing-inspired, windscreen-less…

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has announced a new “peace of mind” package for all its existing and new electric vehicle…

Ford’s fastest ever Mustang production car will be one of the most expensive and exclusive road-legal pony cars ever sold…

The Ford Ranger MS-RT – a sporty ‘street truck’ version of Australia’s best-selling vehicle – is now a stronger chance…

The Kia Picanto has become slightly more expensive for model year 2025, but it’s entering the new year comfortably holding…

A mid-spec, black on black Audi Q5 is one of the most understated premium SUVs you can buy right now.…

Lexus is this year celebrating its 35th anniversary of, as it says, “being a disruptor in the luxury vehicle segment”,…

Australia’s 10 best-selling brands are just that because they have a range of affordable cars that appeal to mass-market buyers.…

After doing this job for almost 20 years, press events typically all tend to feel similar and often have the…

Arise Racing GT made its first visit to Australia’s greatest racetrack – Mt Panorama in Bathurst – in November and…

Toyota Australia has kicked off its new partnership with children’s group The Wiggles by revealing a new electric vehicle called…

The Mazda MX-5 lineup has been tweaked slightly for 2025, with a limited-run 35th Anniversary joining the range and the…

Chery introduced more powerful, GT-badged versions of its Omoda 5 small SUV at the beginning of 2024, but they’ve already…

The fourth-generation BMW 1 Series has arrived Down Under, and unsurprisingly there’s a lot of interest surrounding the all-new replacement…

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) claimed a major win today, reporting more than 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia…

Many auto brands have jumped head-first into completely overhauling their top-sellers and icons, and fallen flat. Turbo Volkswagen, for example,…

You don’t have to stay home to avoid agonising traffic this holiday season, but you might want to get in…

SPONSORED The Honda HR-V e:HEV L was already my top pick in the busy small SUV segment when it launched…

Nissan’s chief financial officer is reportedly resigning, shortly after a report that said the company has 12 or 14 months…

The Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab ute recently received an extensive generational overhaul, but it seems the closely related Pajero Sport large…

Just how little can you spend and still get a new car with a three-pointed star, spinning propeller or four…

Cars and music aren’t strange bedfellows. There’s a good chance you were listening to songs – either of your own…

Nothing gets a car enthusiast’s tongue wagging like a simple, sexy sports car. The recipe is simple – two doors,…

Lexus offers many models in Australia, but few have the rich history of the RX large SUV. RX 350 F…

The BMW 4 Series will soon be two-door only in Australia, as the carmaker has axed the five-door Gran Coupe…

In the small SUV world, Mazda continues to be a key player. The CX-30 is its primary candidate against the…

Volkswagen has achieved yet another Guinness World Record in Australia and its latest special-edition model has been created to commemorate…

Isuzu Ute Australia is celebrating a trio of milestones locally, headlined by the brand notching up more than 350,000 combined…

Mazda Australia has announced a range of discounts across various models, with six nameplates scoring bonuses ranging from $200 to…

We keep expecting the Mitsubishi ASX to expire, and year after year it keeps being renewed. It was launched back…

General Motors has allowed journalists to peek behind the curtains at its Michigan design studio, and in doing so appears…

The Mazda BT-50 continues to fly under the radar of most ute buyers in Australia, as evidenced by its position…

BMW has begun production of the replacement for today’s iX3 electric SUV, but only in limited volumes of test vehicles.…

Toyota is one of the few brands still investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, and it says it…

If you’ve ever tried to buy a Rolex, you’ll know that you can buy any Rolex except the one you…

Hyundai has added a couple of new off-road focused packages to its popular Santa Fe seven-seat large SUV. WATCH: Paul’s…

Porsche is well known for progressively rolling out sportier versions of its already cars and SUVs, but it has given…

The Skoda Octavia RS has always offered a great mix of everyday usability and practicality, along with a decent turn…

The new-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series is the first Toyota in Australia to require AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid. This…

Toyota Australia has finally launched its first all-new LandCruiser Prado in 15 years and, as the replacement for Australia’s most…

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series is arriving in Australian dealerships, and now critical figures for those looking to tow…

BYD’s luxury brand Denza has launched one of its most ambitious vehicles yet – an electric seven-seat SUV with 710kW…

Mercedes-AMG’s enhanced G63 SUV is going on sale in Australia next week, but despite benefitting from upgrades its price is…

The design language of Kia’s new electric vehicles (EVs) is continuing to trickle down to petrol-powered models, and the Seltos…

Walkinshaw Automotive Group has poured cold water on the prospects of a beefed-up Toyota Tundra for the Australian market. As…

My partner drove the Toyota Camry SL hybrid tested here and didn’t want to give it back. She’s not a…

Chinese automotive powerhouse Geely is gearing up to play a big part in the Australian automotive landscape – and it…

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series has much boxier, retro-inspired styling than its predecessor, though there’s one feature Australians are…

There may or may not have been a very significant presidential election recently, and it got us thinking. With great…

A nip-and-tucked Lexus ES sedan has been unveiled in China sporting a revised grille and lights, as well as a…

Servicing older European vehicles after their original factory warranty expires can be a worrying and sometimes expensive prospect for those…

If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you’ll no doubt have heard of MrBeast. The mega-rich internet personality, otherwise known…

Mazda Australia has recalled 7903 vehicles across its CX-60 and CX-90 model lines, due to two similar faults affecting both…

The Hyundai Inster will be priced from less than $40,000 across all variants when the all-new electric vehicle (EV) arrives…

German car giant the Volkswagen Group has raised its investment in US electric vehicle (EV) specialist Rivian, kickstarting their planned…

Cupra – the sporty Spanish subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group – has drip-fed the latest set of details for its…

The updated Porsche Taycan range has landed in Australia, priced from $175,100 plus on-road costs. UPDATE, 13/11/24: Porsche has announced…

Volvo will reveal its first electric sedan early next year, and it’s set to come to Australia. “[The] ES90 will…

Bentley has teased its first-ever electric vehicle, while also confirming it won’t be shifting to a purely electric lineup by…

The driver of a car who intentionally brake-checked and reversed into another vehicle has been charged on multiple counts –…

With a net loss of ¥9.3 billion ($92.5 million) in the quarter just gone by, and operating profits down 85…