2024 MG5 sedan and Mahindra Scorpio 4x4 score zero stars in safety rating shock

2024 MG5 sedan and Mahindra Scorpio 4x4 score zero stars in safety rating shock

14 Dec 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Two key new models launched earlier this year have been slapped with zero-star ratings after falling short in local crash testing. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) announced the ...Read more
Topped-up top-down: 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance hybrid is the 'most powerful SL of all time', targeting Porsche 911 Turbo S

Topped-up top-down: 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance hybrid is the 'most powerful SL of all time', targeting Porsche 911 Turbo S

13 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

Mercedes-AMG has capped off the new SL series with its halo hybrid drop-top, the SL63 S E Performance. Read more
G-up! 2024 Genesis G80 sedan scores facelift to take on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and new BMW 5 Series, confirmed for Australia

G-up! 2024 Genesis G80 sedan scores facelift to take on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and new BMW 5 Series, confirmed for Australia

13 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

Genesis has revealed images and details of its facelifted halo sedan, the G80, which will launch globally next year as the “first model change in nearly four years”. ...Read more
Spied! 2024 Audi Q5 and Audi A5 spotted testing on Melbourne streets! Volvo XC60 and BMW 3 Series rivals gearing up for imminent reveals

Spied! 2024 Audi Q5 and Audi A5 spotted testing on Melbourne streets! Volvo XC60 and BMW 3 Series rivals gearing up for imminent reveals

11 Dec 2023 by Tim Nicholson

It's not unusual for carmakers to test their vehicles in Australia before being launched - or even revealed - globally. Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Toyota have all done it, Holden did before it closed ...Read more
Toyota warns BYD of the dangers of "blind ambition" as the Chinese electric car brand vows to top the Australian sales chart by 2030

Toyota warns BYD of the dangers of "blind ambition" as the Chinese electric car brand vows to top the Australian sales chart by 2030

8 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota Australia has issued a warning to Chinese carmaker BYD over its plans to be the number-one brand in Australia by 2030. Read more
Wild hybrid! 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance priced for Australia, and with a four-cylinder this bonkers you won't be pining for a V8

Wild hybrid! 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance priced for Australia, and with a four-cylinder this bonkers you won't be pining for a V8

7 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will land in Australia from January 2024, priced at $187,900 before on-road costs. Read more
2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron: Audi's flagship electric SUV priced in two bodystyles to take the fight to BMW's iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron: Audi's flagship electric SUV priced in two bodystyles to take the fight to BMW's iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

7 Dec 2023 by Tom White

Audi has revealed pricing and spec for its flagship electric SUV offering, the SQ8 e-tron which will arrive in Australia from Q2 of 2024. Read more
EV price war flares up: Cheaper Ford Mustang Mach-E follows in Tesla Model Y footsteps as electric-car prices continue to fall

EV price war flares up: Cheaper Ford Mustang Mach-E follows in Tesla Model Y footsteps as electric-car prices continue to fall

6 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford has taken the unusual step of slashing Mustang Mach-E pricing even before customer deliveries commence in Australia. Cut by up to $7000 according to grade, it means that the least-expensive ...Read more
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe arrives to blur the lines between C- and E-Class performance two-doors, and to take on BMW 4 Series

2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe arrives to blur the lines between C- and E-Class performance two-doors, and to take on BMW 4 Series

6 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

Powered by a twin-charged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing 330kW and up to 600Nm, the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe is a new model from the three-pointed star’s hot rod ...Read more
Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

5 Dec 2023 by Tim Nicholson

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed ...Read more
Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival

Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival

5 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of Australia’s favourite small cars is getting a relatively small but consistent price increase, with the Kia Cerato now a few hundred dollars more expensive than before. ...Read more
Toyota hydrogen cars you can buy in 2025? Toyota Mirai, Crown FCEV a possibility for Australia

Toyota hydrogen cars you can buy in 2025? Toyota Mirai, Crown FCEV a possibility for Australia

4 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Toyota has revealed that it is on track to release hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to the Australian genera; public from 2025. Read more
Australia's new hybrid car king? Hyundai i30, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe hybrids to take on everything from the RAV4 to the Corolla Cross

Australia's new hybrid car king? Hyundai i30, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe hybrids to take on everything from the RAV4 to the Corolla Cross

4 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Hyundai is about to go hard on hybrids in Australia, with the brand to have four new hybrid models here by the middle of next year, with everything from the Toyota Corolla Cross to the RAV4 Hybrid in ...Read more
Will plug-in hybrids help or hinder BYD in Australia? Ambitious new SUV and ute move could shake people's view of 'China's Tesla' as brand looks headed for an identity crisis | Opinion

Will plug-in hybrids help or hinder BYD in Australia? Ambitious new SUV and ute move could shake people's view of 'China's Tesla' as brand looks headed for an identity crisis | Opinion

3 Dec 2023 by Tom White

Since its proper launch with the Atto 3 late last year, BYD has maintained a slick EV-only image, but its plan to add plug-in hybrids seems like a step backward, and a distraction which won't help it ...Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal: How do these three direct electric car rivals compare on the numbers?

2024 Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal: How do these three direct electric car rivals compare on the numbers?

3 Dec 2023 by Tom White

We've tallied the stats to see how the updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 will compare to its new and updated key rivals when it arrives early next year. Read more
GM is back in Australia with EVs - here's what to expect, with SUVs, crossovers and sedans to take on Tesla, BYD, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and other electric car makers

GM is back in Australia with EVs - here's what to expect, with SUVs, crossovers and sedans to take on Tesla, BYD, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and other electric car makers

2 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

General Motors (GM) is back in a big way in Australia, and there’s more to come. ...Read more
Our first look at a next-gen electric Volvo sedan and station wagon? Geely's new Zeekr 007 to reportedly to get wagon version as ties between Swedish and Chinese brands deepen

Our first look at a next-gen electric Volvo sedan and station wagon? Geely's new Zeekr 007 to reportedly to get wagon version as ties between Swedish and Chinese brands deepen

30 Nov 2023 by Tom White

As Volvo's rapid electrification plans unfold, its ties with its Geely parent company and its Zeekr premium sub-brand deepen. Is this new model our first look at a V60 sedan and wagon replacement? Read more
Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

30 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Audi has given most of its range a safety and features updated for its 2024 model year, with just about the entire Audi range now coming with features like adaptive cruise control as standard. Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3: Everything that hasn't changed for the popular electric car's first deep update

2024 Tesla Model 3: Everything that hasn't changed for the popular electric car's first deep update

27 Nov 2023 by Tom White

We know what HAS changed for the 2024 Model 3, but what about the important features which have stayed the same? Read more
"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

26 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

The brand that led the way on hybrid for many years is now faced with very hybrid-capable rivals who are also well ahead on electric cars - Toyota has none on sale yet - and the brand's sales share ...Read more

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