Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz now seen as ‘brands for the parents’ by Chinese buyers
Cars from German auto brands are being shunned by many young Chinese buyers, who increasingly view them as being for…
Lexus Teases an Upcoming Three-Row Electric SUV
Shown in a shadowy image, the new Lexus SUV is set to be revealed a few hours from now. Looking…
2026 JAC Hunter to be Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, undercutting BYD Shark 6
The 2026 JAC Hunter dual-cab is set to become the cheapest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute available in Australia, undercutting not…
Zeekr planning more upmarket performance and luxury flagships
Zeekr, the premium brand of China’s Geely Auto Group, plans to take on established prestige and luxury/performance models in the…
2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid prices: New ‘performance hybrid’ variants are the priciest, most powerful LandCruisers ever
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series ‘performance hybrid’ has been priced for Australia, and it’s not cheap. The twin-turbocharged 3.4-litre petrol…
Zeekr 7X expected to dethrone Tesla Model Y as Australia’s most popular EV
The Zeekr 7X is off to a flying start in Australia, outselling the much cheaper Geely EX5 so far this…
2026 Leapmotor B05 Ultra review: Quick drive
Leapmotor is getting ready for a rather substantial product offensive in our market, starting with the Leapmotor B05, which is…
Which Engine Is Right for You?
Article Summary A stage 1 tune and downpipe can push the B58 past 500 horsepower on factory internals, making the…
VFACTS April 2026: Rising EV, PHEV demand boosts new-vehicle market, BYD takes second spot
Soaring sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and to a lesser extent regular hybrids, helped drive up…
Ex-Holden proving ground sold to defence contractor
The Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria has been sold to its third owner, with Chinese automaker GWM missing out…