Damion Smy
Independent vehicle safety testing "not important", says major automaker's CEO
The new Fiat chief says European crash-test safety ratings – also used in Australia – confuse consumers who trust that new cars are inherently safe.
9 Days Ago
William Stopford
Chery’s Jetour to tackle Toyota RAV4 with turbo-petrol, PHEV mid-size SUVs
Jetour is set to follow a very narrow lane among Chery's growing stable of brands here, with more rugged designs and perhaps more off-road capability.
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William Stopford
BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV one step closer to an Australian launch
After being displayed in local showrooms and spied testing in prototype guise here, BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has now received type approval in Australia.
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Derek Fung
Jeep could revive iconic Willys nameplate on an affordable EV
Retro EVs are the rage in Europe, and Jeep could join the party with one that harks back to the brand's first vehicle.
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Dave Kavermann
New Tesla Roadster detailed: Three fantastical variants revealed, but there's one big problem
There will be three versions of the wild new Tesla Roadster, but will any of them ever become available in Australia?
9 Days Ago
William Stopford
Ford F-150 recalled for fire risk
Ford Australia is recalling over 3700 examples of the F-150 pickup as a potentially loose fuel tank strap could lead to a vehicle fire.
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Alborz Fallah
Chery’s luxury brand Exlantix confirmed for Australia in 2027
Chery is preparing to enter Australia’s luxury car market with Exlantix, with the brand’s first vehicles expected to arrive in the first half of 2027.
9 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BMW celebrates one million M cars as petrol and EV M3s prepare to coexist
BMW has built its one-millionth M car, marking a major milestone for its performance division as it prepares to enter the electric era.
10 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Holden Dealer Team revival: What should the next ‘Brock Commodore’ look like?
‘We build excitement’ was the slogan for the hottest Holdens on sale in the 1980s, but with no Brock, no Commodore and no Holden, what should a reborn HDT road car look like today?
10 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as brand embraces EVs
Compared to the GT 4-Door Coupe, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GT SUV trades a bit of performance and range for a dash of extra space and practicality.
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William Stopford
2026 Paris motor show: The CarExpert team's favourite reveals
A concept car-heavy Paris show yielded a number of vehicles to delight the CarExpert team, mostly retro revivals.
11 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
Nissan Navara Pro PHEV could offer choice of suspension types
The upcoming Nissan Navara Pro PHEV is being tested with both leaf-spring and coil-spring rear suspension, with the brand yet to decide whether both setups will be offered in Australia.
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William Stopford
China’s Leapmotor says its ‘legacy brand’ association isn't a liability
Leapmotor says its connection to Stellantis is a strength not a liability, even in Australia where the auto giant is a smaller player.
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William Stopford
Jeep parent's European brands flood Paris show with concepts amid Chinese onslaught
Citroen and Peugeot concepts received the most buzz, but other Stellantis brands also revealed distinctive show cars at this week's Paris motor show.
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Damion Smy
Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time
Tesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.
11 Days Ago
William Stopford
Your Holden is one in a million! Data reveals Aussie brand’s shrinking numbers
The declining number of registered Holdens on Australian roads has been quantified in the latest government data, with brands like Ford and Jeep also shrinking here.
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