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  • e-mobility program addresses rising e-scooter accidents

    THE ADOPTION RATE OF E-SCOOTERS has surged, with 3.6 million Australians using them in a single year alone. While the devices have quickly become a popular option for commuting and recreation, their rapid uptake has exposed a growing safety gap for young riders. In Queensland, more than five people per day are now presenting to emergency […]

  • GWM Ora 5 electric SUV arrives

    CONTINUING THE INFLUX OF Chinese vehicles onto the Australian market, GWM had released the Ora 5 SUV.  Deliveries to GWM dealer showrooms across all states are expected within the coming days, meaning that prospective Ora 5 buyers can now book a test drive with their local dealer and get their first behind-the-wheel experience of this […]

  • Leapmotor adds hybrid to B10 range

    LEAPMOTOR HAS EXPANDED ITS B10 large SUV range with a new powertrain option that delivers greater flexibility for Australian drivers. It retains the design, technology and comfort of the BEV model while introducing advanced range extender hybrid capability. The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV is available in Style and Design variants and pricing from $37,888 (plus […]

  • Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 prices

    IT’S NOT OFTEN WE GET TO REPORT price reductions. In fact, it’s almost always the reverse. But this time, you’ll be pleased to hear that Hyundai has reduced Kona electric and Ioniq 5 prices by $8000. Unfortunately, the price reduction doesn’t apply to the Ioniq 5 N.  The introduction of a new Elite variant means […]

  • Chris Riley tests the 2026 Suzuki Jimny compact SUV with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: The Suzuki Jimny is extremely cute and great fun, but it’s not designed for long trips. And the price has risen substantially over recent years. 2026 Suzuki Jimny compact SUV Pricing:  $33,990 (manual, plus on road costs) Options: premium paint $745, two-tone paint (black roof) $1345 Warranty: Five-years/unlimited km, five-years roadside assistance Safety: Three-star […]

  • BMW expands M2 line-up, gets M xDrive for first time

    THE COMPACT M2 IS ONE of BMW’s most enjoyable performance cars, so the expansion of the M2 range with the new BMW M2 Coupé with M xDrive,bringing the capability of BMW’s all-wheel drive system to the iconic real-wheel-drive sports Coupé for the first time is welcome news. Combining the acclaimed 3.0-litre six-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo […]

  • BMW releases flagship 7 Series luxury sedan

    THE 7 SERIES HAS ALWAYS been BMW’s flagship saloon, and the latest introduces a major leap forward, introducing a significant evolution with a sharper design presence and advanced digital technology.  The new BMW 7 Series will arrive in Australia during Q4 2026 in two variants: the BMW 740 and BMW i7 60 xDrive, priced from […]

  • Five for the Drive

    Drive Greater Toronto Area, 160km Cars Supercars x 5 Words Barry Green Photos Dawn Green OAKVILLE, CANADA, 2009: I’m on a rent-a-ride, from Oakville to Campbellville, Guelph and Terra Cotta and back again, in thesprawling Greater Toronto Area of Canada. Along with me are a score of anvil-ankle warriors and we’re sharing wheel time of five pretty […]

  • Jeep releases limited edition Wrangler Rewind

    DEFINITIELY NOT FOR SHRINKING violets, Jeep’s latest release comes with an in-your-face presence. The Wrangler Rewind Limited Edition, a limited-run of 50 units, celebrates the brand’s heritage with a bold, retro-inspired design. Building on the proven capability of the Wrangler, the Rewind edition channels the vibrant spirit of the 1980s and 1990s through expressive styling, […]

  • iX3 40, another EV from BMW

    CONTINUING ITS EXPANSION into electric vehicles, BMW is adding the iX3 40 to the fully electric BMW iX3 range, the second drive system variant of the Neue Klasse Sports Activity Vehicle. Arriving in Australia in Q4 2026, the BMW iX3 40 will be priced at $89,900 (plus on road costs) positioning the model below the […]