Meet Zeekr — the latest Chinese EV brand coming to Oz

A family mover with 800km+ range and a small SUV will lead Zeekr’s assault

Geely's Riddara RD6 electric ute set for Australia

If it’s not simply a cruel oversight, a new post on social media from Chinese giant Geely suggests the Radar RD6 – now Riddara RD6 – will come to Australia

2024 Toyota Yaris pricing and features: More-affordable hybrid added after petrol models axed

The Toyota Yaris hatch – which recently shifted to a hybrid-only line-up – has again fallen below $30,000 with the return of an Ascent Sport base model

2024 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek revealed, Australian pricing confirmed

Nissan has unveiled a new N-Trek edition of its popular X-Trail mid-size SUV to rival the off-road-focused Toyota RAV4 Edge and Subaru Forester Wilderness

MG Australia slashes drive-away prices for MG3, ZS & HS models

Drive-away prices for MG’s best-selling vehicles in Australia – including the ZS small SUV and MG3 hatch – have fallen by up to $6000

2024 Volvo XC60 and S60 Black Editions priced for Australia

Volvo has launched blacked-out editions of the XC60 mid-size SUV and S60 sedan, with both variants based on the Ultimate T8 Plug-in Hybrid

2024 Subaru WRX pricing and features: Limited-run Club Spec added

Subaru Australia has confirmed details for the limited edition WRX Club Spec, which arrives in local showrooms this month

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 is a single-make racing car

Lighter, slick-shod EV racer allows teams to create their own exhaust sounds

2024 Mini Cooper pricing and features: Electric & petrol models detailed

Local versions of the three-door Cooper will see four models and a choice of powertrains including a hot John Cooper Works version.

2025 Kia K4: First details for fastback sedan that ends Cerato nameplate

Cerato replacement is bigger and better-equipped, including tech borrowed from the EV9 electric SUV, though fewer surprises on the drivetrain side

A more powerful V8 Defender is coming!

Flagship Land Rover Defender Octa has a twin-turbo V8 and debuts trick hydraulic suspension

2024 Toyota Yaris Cross pricing and features: Minor facelift for light SUV

Hybrid-only Toyota Yaris Cross receives minor revisions, including additional tech and safety features, with small price rises

Genesis Magma: AMG & BMW M rival brand coming to Australia

High-performance EVs with bright orange paint and development work by a Le Mans legend confirmed for Australia

Mission X likely left-hand drive only as Aussies express interest in Porsche’s hypercar concept

Electric hypercar concept makes Australian public debut, though the car that would be Porsche's fastest and most expensive model is likely to be ruled out for our roads

Petrol Porsche Macan set for longer life in Australia as EV replacement looms

The current-generation petrol Macan could continue well into 2025 as Porsche Australia revises plan to phase it out in late 2024 with introduction of much dearer next-generation electric model

2025 Hyundai i30 hatch facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Price rises are almost certain for the facelifted Hyundai i30 hatch, which will switch from Korean to European production with a new mild-hybrid engine

Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia

Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade

Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

Lexus expands Encore program; adds full-service lease ‘usership’ option for LBX

Elevate allows Lexus owners to pay for Encore benefits while LBX introduces a full-service lease

Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept

Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled

VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability

America reveals new emissions rules, Australian industry asks for similar concessions

Just hours after the Biden government’s EPA announced its new and more lenient emissions reduction targets, the FCAI is asking Australia’s govt to show the same consideration

Easter 2024 double demerits: When and where do they apply?

Drive safe: Every long weekend brings an increased risk of danger on the road – if only to your licence

Chery boss admits “extremely little local testing” of Omoda 5 lane-assist systems

Omoda 5 GT lands with updated lane-assist settings to address criticisms