10+ hour, 35+ min ago   (575+ words) Lexus has unveiled an upgraded version of its NX mid-size SUV featuring subtle design tweaks, a revised hybrid system and new battery tech as well as improved body rigidity and better ride quality. Offered across 300h, 350h and 450h+ variants in Japan, it's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (413+ words) Chery has confirmed it's adding another sub-brand to its growing arsenal in Australia. New adventure-focused iCaur brand will join Chery, Jaecoo, Omoda and Lepas in the carmaking giant's local line-up. Chery will also likely launch Freelander and maybe Exceed in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1068+ words) The new-generation Mazda CX-5 is here, promising to be bigger, better and bolder, with fresh styling, sharper handling and more technology. But in a market where hybrid power is becoming increasingly hard to ignore, has Mazda left the CX-5 at a disadvantage?...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (520+ words) Nissan continues to refine its business and product strategy with the under-pressure Japanese carmaker set to reorganise 80 per cent of its global nameplates into three broad families. As reported by Automotive News, the brand's new 'Family-Planning' structure will see the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (256+ words) Xpeng's new mid-size 'coupe' SUV has been confirmed in Thailand ahead of the L03's Australian launch. Thanks to its imminent right-hand drive Thai launch, we now know some details of the the 2026 Xpeng L03 (called Mona L03 in China) we are likely…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (348+ words) A new game-changing hybrid engine is coming. The D20 Methanol is a range-extender engine made by global automotive engineering firm Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Renault and Geely. Horse makes a range of engines, electric motors and transmissions for Renault…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (224+ words) A software error has seen thousands of Toyota Camry examples urgently recalled in Australia. The recall concerns 16,238 Camry units built from the 2024 to 2026 model years, according to a notice from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications Sports and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (442+ words) Mazda's slow roll out of its long-awaited hybrid technology is hurting its CX-5 sales, according to reports. The Japanese giant launched the CX-5, its biggest selling model in two of its largest markets - the US and Australia, this year. Sales have not…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (382+ words) BMW has crossed a line owners of its cars around the world believe it shouldn't have by turning the multimedia screens in their cars into what they perceive to be advertising billboards. What the German carmaker is positioning as "a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (455+ words) Ford has shown off a low-priced hybrid SUV, a four-door Mustang and the Fathom electric ute, which the company says are all part of a raft of fresh affordable models to come. Ford's global CEO Jim Farley broke the news…...