Damion Smy
BYD Dolphin PHEV spied ahead of European debut
A plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Dolphin hatchback reportedly designed for Europe has been spied testing ahead of an expected reveal later this year.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BMW 1 Series to go back to the future with rear-wheel drive - report
The next-generation BMW 1 Series will be available with rear-wheel drive, but sadly not in concert with a six-cylinder engine.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Maxus T70 previews updated LDV T60 ute with available diesel, PHEV power
LDV's decade-old T60 ute still has some life in it, receiving a new nose, dashboard and powertrain, with plug-in hybrid power around the corner.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Suzuki overtakes Honda as Japan’s second-biggest car brand
Small-car maker Suzuki has taken a big scalp by overtaking Honda to become Japan’s second-best-selling car brand globally.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Omoda 7 has one wacky gimmick inside its cabin
If there was ever a problem with passengers not being able to reach in-car touchscreens, Omoda Jaecoo has solved it with its new SUV.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Victoria spending $28.3 million on next-gen speed cameras
New ‘all-in-one’ traffic cameras detecting more than speeding are on the way to Victorian roads as part of a ‘crack down’ on dangerous driving.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Polestar isn’t afraid of competition from a surging Zeekr
Polestar says it doesn't expect to grow its sales this year by as much as it did last year, but insists there's room for it alongside upstart Zeekr.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford launches battery business as Tesla energy sales boom
Ford is moving into battery energy storage systems as demand surges globally, including in Australia.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
China’s Leapmotor heading upmarket with second brand
Leapmotor doesn't want to only offer cheap and cheerful vehicles, and will reveal a new brand in the coming months that's expected to have a more premium positioning.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Tesla Australia makes more from batteries than EV sales
Tesla was the best-selling EV brand in Australia last year, but it collected more cash from its energy division than its automotive business.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Chinese-made Jeep models heading to global markets
Jeep is returning to local manufacturing in China, and will attempt to win buyers with two new electrified vehicles which will also be exported.
5 Months Ago
Max Davies
These are the 10 cheapest PHEVs available in Australia in 2026
Fancy a plug-in hybrid vehicle? Here are the 10 cheapest PHEV options currently offered in the market.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Saab's last cars are now up for auction
Saab fans have one last chance to buy a car from the automaker, with the zombie company selling off its fleet of pre-production prototypes.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Chinese car price war ending as costs rise – report
Shrinking profit margins due to pricier memory chips, raw materials and crude oil could force Chinese automakers to up their prices.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Vision BMW Alpina concept revealed with V8 engine
BMW Alpina is aiming to fill the space between BMW and Rolls-Royce, and this concept car details the brand's design ethos.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian Ford Falcon factory to become a data centre
The Blue Oval's famous Broadmeadows plant in Victoria, where generations of Ford Falcons were produced, is set to host a data centre.
5 Months Ago