Car News

New US airbag recall could cost carmakers $15 billion if enacted

America's regulatory body for road safety, the NHTSA, is set to decide on a new Takata-like airbag issue that could be the second most expensive recall ever declared

New Medium SUVs coming to Australia in 2024

Listing off the most exciting new models in Australia's most popular new vehicle segment.

Packing for a Christmas Road Trip? Honda's got some Tetris tips...

Who better to consult on how to pack a boot than a competitive Tetris player?

New car buyers falling victim to invoice scams

Buyers encouraged to exercise care when making deposits for their new vehicles.

Queensland 'Q1' plate challenges 'NSW 1' in $13m+ State of Origin-style bid

Traditional Blues v Maroons battle heads to the auction house as Queensland Heritage Plate is put up for grabs days after 'NSW 1' plate hit $10m bid

Porsche Macan Electric: Australia dropping petrol for EV power only

Porsche’s most popular SUV will be sold in Australia in electric only guise after 2024

2024 Kia Picanto pricing and features

Kia’s updated micro hatch receives a revised look and more active safety features. Prices are up, and the flagship GT has been axed

2024 Lexus UX update revealed, Australian timing unclear

More-powerful hybrid, larger digital instrument cluster, and additional safety tech added to Lexus UX small SUV overseas

Rare Holden Torana GTR-X for sale

A 1970 Holden concept car – one of only two in existence – is up for sale.

2024 Toyota Yaris Cross light SUV goes hybrid-only

Non-hybrid petrol variants axed from Toyota Yaris Cross line-up due to strong global demand for electrified models

Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too

Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney's latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too

Next-gen Apple CarPlay previewed for Porsche & Aston Martin rollout – but when?

Apple's new CarPlay system is finally coming to cars – starting with a couple of luxury marques

Self-driving Mercs in the US will display a newly approved blue light

World-first lighting has been made legal to distinguish Mercedes-Benz autonomous vehicles in two US states.

Recall roundup: Toyota, Lotus, Land Rover, McLaren

New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris Cross, Lotus Emira, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and McLaren Artura

New Nissan models coming: Qashqai, Ariya, Navara, Patrol and more

Your quick guide to all the new and updated models coming to Nissan Australia showrooms in 2024 and beyond

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Australian pricing & ANCAP 5-star rating confirmed

The second Chery model has landed in Australia. This time it’s a medium SUV, with the safety rating to match.

Hyundai Australia celebrates two million sales

The Korean carmaker reaches milestone after 37 years in Australia.

2024 MG 5 update bringing critical safety updates to address zero-star ANCAP rating

Following a devastating zero-star safety score handed down by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, the MG 5 sedan will get some key updates

2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van priced from $61,990

New electric Kangoo arrives with more range and twice the power

2024 McLaren GTS: updated grand-tourer supercar revealed

British supercar maker’s Bentley chaser gets more power, less weight and more attitude

2025 MG HS revealed as rebadged Roewe, electric variant possible

An electrified version of what’s expected to become the second-generation MG HS has emerged in a European patent database

2025 MG ZS revealed: Exclusive renders and design patent filing

Is this the next-gen MG ZS? You won't find a badge on the model, but the patent filing seems clear

Hyundai is actually going to make the N Vision 74!

The production version will reportedly make 800hp and race in its own one-make series

Honda Australia fined $6 million over misleading dealership claims

The Federal Court has imposed a $6 million fine on Honda Australia for misleading customers about the servicing capabilities of three former authorised dealerships, following an ACCC investigation.