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Another big car brand's reboot revealed
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (606+ words) Jeep and Peugeot parent company Stellantis has announced a plan to launch 110 new or refreshed vehicles by 2030, including 60 brand new models, as part of sweeping changes to the business, which include an optimised manufacturing footprint and tweaks to the company's…...
$40 K Land Cruiser cheaper than China rivals!
1+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) The cheapest Land Cruiser will start at the equivalent of just $40, 000, with pricing for the incoming Land Cruiser FJ being reported in Japan. That makes it the cheapest Land Cruiser in the family by some margin, and Toyota clearly expects…...
Toyota new luxe electric family SUV
2+ week, 4+ day ago (390+ words) A new luxury electric family SUV has broken cover, and it could be on the cards for Australia The new Lexus TZ remains a possibility for Australia as the brand is currently considering its prospects Down Under." "Lexus Australia continually…...
Monster seven-seat hybrid SUV confirmed
2+ week, 5+ day ago (581+ words) Geely Australia CEO Alex Gu confirmed the brand is working on bringing its M9 hybrid three-row SUV to our market in 2027. "This model [M9], we'll bring next year," said Gu. "We're already in the process, it will be a little bit different…...
Cause of Kia's Tasman problem revealed
3+ week, 3+ day ago (484+ words) The ute market has peaked in Australia, and some new and established workhorses could struggle. Kia Australia Chief Executive Officer Damien Meredith said the ute market appears to have peaked, with a flat result in quarter one this year showing…...
Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (429+ words) Drivers have been warned to be "deeply sceptical" of automakers' claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised. Many electric vehicles are also stopping short of their promised range." In one instance,…...
American pick-up truck finally gets updated
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1855+ words) Ford relaunched the F-150 pick-up in Australia in 2023 after a decade long hiatus and this time it's converted from left- to right-hand drive on local soil. A first for the Blue Oval globally, Ford partnered with RMA Automotive to remanufacture the…...
Affordable three-row EV finally arrives
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (463+ words) Tesla Australia has confirmed the pricing and specifications of the upcoming Model Y L six-seat SUV ahead of its launch in the second quarter of 2026. The 2026 Tesla Model Y L is priced from $74, 990 before on-road costs, which positions it between…...
BYD's Land Cruiser rival updated already!
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (469+ words) An upgraded version of the Denza B8 from BYD's luxury arm has been uncovered in China thanks to a filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new version of the B8 large off-roader, which only just launched at the…...
Chinese brands are battling each other!
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) In 2026 it appears two "new" new challenger brands have overtaken a pair of "old" new challenger brands in the Aussie new car market. Two of the earliest automotive disrupters from China, LDV and MG, have been heading backwards in terms…...