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US recall prompts ‘Customer Service Exercise’ for Toyota Tundra in Australia
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (296+ words) Toyota Australia is undertaking what it's calling a "Customer Service Exercise' for the Tundra " its answer to the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado " to correct a potentially defective panoramic view camera in 1210 examples of the full-size pickup. The rectifaction action…...
2026 KGM Actyon Hybrid price and specs: Ex-SsangYong coupe SUV gets hybrid option
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (359+ words) KGM Australia is continuing to expand its electrified model lineup, with the 2027 KGM Actyon Hybrid now reaching local dealerships. It joins the regular petrol-powered Actyon crossover SUV, launched here last year, which is a sleeker, more coupe-like sibling to the…...
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Prado prices increased
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (505+ words) Toyota Australia has increased prices across the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Toyota LandCruiser Prado ranges by up to $1000. The increase means the Prado GX is now priced from $73,200 before on-road costs, while the LandCruiser 300 Series now starts from $99,340 before on-roads....
Tesla superfan launches GoFundMe to fix Model 3 battery after failure at 417,000km
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (862+ words) One of the administrators of Australia's largest Tesla owners group on Facebook has launched a GoFundMe after his Model 3 broke down with over 417,000km on the odometer. On Friday, January 30, Nathan Merritt's high-mileage 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+ shut down completely while…...
IM LS9 Hyper: High-tech Chinese luxury SUV on the cards for Australia
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (676+ words) The 2026 IM LS9 Hyper extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) has been unveiled in China as a technological leader for the IM Motors premium brand " and it could arrive in Australia in the near future. Packing a tri-motor EREV powertrain, the Hyper is…...
JAC T9 Diesel billed as ‘Australia’s safest ute’ is perfect for camping trips, beach drives and real family getaways
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (288+ words) The dual cab market in Australia has no shortage of options and most of them are marketed doing big stunts and extreme driving. The new JAC T9 Diesel has taken a more realistic approach with a ute designed for how Australians…...
Kia Picanto safe for "many years" in Australia
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (530+ words) Kia Australia says the pint-sized Picanto city car isn't going anywhere, with the brand's local product boss committing to the budget hatchback for years to come. Speaking with CarExpert, general manager for product planning at Kia Australia, Roland Rivero, said…...
Toyota claims global sales crown in 2025, stretching lead over Volkswagen
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (719+ words) Is the pope Catholic? Does the sun fuse hydrogen? Did Toyota sell the most cars last year? The answer to those three questions is: yes, for a little while longer, and most definitely. For the sixth year running, Toyota is…...
Australia-bound Geely EX2 was China’s best-selling car in 2025
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (564+ words) The Geely EX2 electric vehicle (EV) " which is due for Australian release in the second half of this year " was officially China's best-selling new vehicle in 2025, with 465,775 customer deliveries recorded in its first full calendar year on sale in its domestic…...
Ferrari 849 Testarossa vs SF90 Stradale: What has changed?
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1728+ words) The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale as the range-topping plug-in hybrid supercar, and the Prancing Horse brand claims the new car makes gains in engine output, aerodynamics, cooling, braking control systems, and driver interface. The 849 Testarossa is priced at…...