Damion Smy
JAC mulling luxury EV brand to rival Denza, Zeekr in Australia
JAC Australia is looking at bringing one of the Chinese automaker’s premium electric vehicle sub-brands to local showrooms.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian distributor assures Xpeng owners amid court battle
The original importer of Xpeng models in Australia has assured owners it will continue supporting warranties and providing aftersales service.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Hyundai Ioniq V a possibility for Australia
The Hyundai Ioniq V revealed in Beijing may not be a China-exclusive model, with the company studying sales in Australia, Asia and elsewhere.
5 Months Ago
Paul Maric
Ford Bronco coming to Australia, but not the one you expected
Ford Australia's first model from China will be an electrified member of the Bronco family, but it's not a rugged, body-on-frame off-roader.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
First JAC EV heading to Australia as Chinese brand looks beyond dual-cab utes
Could this be Australia’s new cheapest electric car? JAC is bringing a sample E30X hatch here, while also planning a Ford Everest rival.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: New-generation sedan priced for Australia, including EVs
The new mild-hybrid and electric Mercedes-Benz CLA is arriving imminently, with prices ranging from $66,500 to $91,300 before on-road costs.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Another Chinese luxury brand spied testing in Australia
Chinese premium brand Avatr may have Australia in mind for its next right-hand drive export market, with its 07 mid-size SUV spied testing.
5 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
First electric BMW M3 won’t cost a lot more than the petrol version – report
BMW M’s sales chief says the quad-motor, 1000hp sports sedan will be priced “in the same ballpark” as the next combustion-powered M3.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper
A cab/chassis version of the Hunter PHEV ute has been confirmed for Australian showrooms, and is due before the end of 2026.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD, Tesla, MG and Skoda the latest brands to earn five-star safety ratings
The new Tesla Model Y L, MG 4 EV Urban and BYD Seal 6 and updated Skoda Octavia have all earned five-star safety ratings.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Cadillac Lyriq EV prices cut with new drive-away offer
Cadillac is offering a national drive-away price of $95,000 for its Lyriq electric SUV, while its list price makes it eligible for federal incentives.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Chery ute naming competition: Voting open, shortlist includes a dig at the BYD Shark
Chery has asked Australians to pick a name for its new ute, and the shortlist includes some iconic Australian names.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Honda to delay next-generation ZR-V, Accord after expensive EV cancellations – report
Replacements for a number of Honda and Acura models, including the Accord and ZR-V, have been delayed until 2030, at the earliest.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid prices: New ‘performance hybrid’ variants are the priciest, most powerful LandCruisers ever
New V6 petrol-electric variants of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series go on sale mid-year, priced $8900 higher than their diesel counterparts.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS April 2026: Rising EV, PHEV demand boosts new-vehicle market, BYD takes second spot
EVs enjoyed a record share of the Australian new-vehicle market in April 2026, and their growth helped propel the market.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ex-Holden proving ground sold to defence contractor
The former Holden proving ground at Lang Lang has a new owner, and Chinese brands won’t be able to continue testing there.
5 Months Ago