William Stopford
All the new SUVs coming to Australia from Chery and Omoda Jaecoo in 2025
A raft of petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs are being introduced this year by Chery and its sister Omoda Jaecoo brand.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2025 Toyota Kluger: Prices up across hybrid large SUV range
The Kluger family SUV lineup now starts at almost $8000 more than it did 12 months ago with the latest price rises for the hybrid-only range.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid gets price hike, petrol variants unchanged
The Hyundai Santa Fe is now pricier than before, but the increase affects only variants with the turbocharged hybrid powertrain.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
ATO advises how to claim for home PHEV charging
Plug-in hybrid vehicles have been added to the ATO's electric vehicle tax return guidelines ahead of the end of financial year.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Omoda C9: Flagship PHEV mid-size SUV locked in for Australia
Chery is coming for the Mazda CX-60 with its debut model under the Omoda marque, due in Australia in August.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
2025 Renault Trafic: More safety gear, small price bump for French van
Renault has updated its mid-size Trafic, bringing a more comprehensive suite of safety gear while keeping price rises low.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
The car brands that keep their sales figures secret in Australia
The monthly VFACTS new-vehicle sales report is fairly comprehensive, but there are several auto brands that are missing from it.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
What about: Coffee prices are up in Australia, but transport costs have fallen, especially in Wagga
Australian households are spending less on transport – but there’s huge variation across the county as petrol prices continue to sting.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota FJ Cruiser successor revealed in patent filing
The Toyota LandCruiser line might become more affordable with the spiritual successor to the FJ Cruiser due soon with concept car styling.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
2025 Volvo XC90 price and specs: Updated style, more kit and higher prices
Volvo's updated XC90 large SUV is now here, bringing tweaked styling and improved equipment levels, but also higher prices.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
Expert Insights: Q&A with Mitsubishi Australia CEO Shaun Westcott
We sit down with Mitsubishi Motors’ Australian chief to chat about the headwinds facing the Japanese brand and the local auto industry.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Mitsubishi won’t slash prices to remain a top-five brand in Australia
Mitsubishi says it's more focussed on offering well-priced vehicles that Australians want than maintaining its place on sales charts.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
2026 BMW i4 gets hotter M60 flagship, longer driving range
BMW Australia's best-selling electric car has been given a power boost, while entry-level versions score greater driving range.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn set to bring twin-turbo power at lower price
Two entry-level Big Horn variants of the facelifted six-cylinder MY25 Ram 1500 pickup have been certified for Australia.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Volkswagen won't follow Mitsubishi, BYD, Toyota with mid-size hybrid SUVs
Volkswagen's new Tiguan has arrived in Australia without hybrid power, but the brand isn't worried about matching its rivals' options.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Jackasses cop 60-plus charges for alleged car thefts in Jackass Flat and other parts of Victoria
Two men in regional Victoria have been charged with an alleged spate of car theft offences across a one-month period.
1 Year Ago