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  • Audi expands Q5 mid-size SUV range

    AUDI HAS EXPANDED THE Q5 mid-size SUV range with the addition of the new Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback models, combining coupé-inspired design with the versatility, performance, and premium appointments that have long defined the Q5 nameplate. Priced from $84,500 (plus on road costs), the new models provide Australian customers with a choice of five […]

  • Mercedes-AMG unveils new G63 Offroad PRO

    IT MAY LOOK MUCH THE same as all the versions that came before it, but Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the G 63 Offroad PRO, a new variant designed to take the performance SUV’s off-road credentials even further. Building on the proven foundation of the G 63, the Offroad PRO features AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension as […]

  • New colours for the Mahindra XUV 3X0 small SUV

    MAHINDRA SAYS IT HAS SOLD more than 1000 units of the new XUV 3X0 in its first three months on the market, quite an upsurge for the Indian company. The company today announced three dynamic new colour options available across the AX7L range: With seven colour options now available, Mahindra is giving Australian drivers more […]

  • Ford upgrades Mustang Mach-E

    THE ELECTRIC FORD MUSTANG MACH-E has hardly been setting the world alight in terms of sales, but Ford is hoping to turn that around with significant updates. The updates will reach Australia by year’s end, featuring enhanced performance, greater efficiency, and refreshed styling. The updated models are scheduled to arrive in dealerships from October 2025, […]

  • Chery widens local range with addition of Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid 7-seater

    THE MODEL RANGE ON OFFER FROM Chinese company Chery continues to expand with the introduction of the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid in November 2025. Sitting atop of the Tiggo SUV range, this flagship seven-seater is priced from $59,990 (plus on road costs) and offers luxuries that are usually reserved for vehicles with considerably higher price […]

  • Cupra introduces run-out deals on Leon V

    THERE APPEARS TO BE QUITE A rush on runout deals lately, and the newest comes from Cupra on its Leon V. The model year 2024 Leon V is now priced at $35,990 driveaway nationwide, complete with optional panoramic sunroof, leather trim, heated front seats, power adjustable driver’s seat and Beats audio. With the new Cupra […]

  • GWM tops its range with Tank 500 Hi4 plug-in hybrid SUV

    GWM HAS COMPLETED its range of the Tank with the launch of the new Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid.  The Tank 500 Hi4-T becomes GWM’s fourth PHEV model released this year and the second with the brand’s innovative and class-leading Hi4-T technology following in the footsteps of the Cannon Alpha Hi4-T Plug-in Hybrid.  Priced from […]

  • Collecting Cars sells over $7 million in September

    AUCTION HOUSE COLLECTING CARS is putting runs on the board, with strong sales of classic, performance and collectible cars in September. Another 105 auction lots were sold, achieving a combined sale value of $A7.15 million, 20 percent higher than August. Collecting Cars’ September 2025 sales results are more than 52 percent higher than this time […]

  • Chris Riley tests the 2025 Toyota ZR hybrid small hatchback with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: Proof that not everybody needs to buy an EV. 2025 Toyota ZR Yaris hybrid small hatchback Pricing:  $32,390 (Yaris ZR, plus on road costs) Options: premium paint $500, two-tone paint $450 Warranty: Five-years, unlimited kilometre, extended to seven-year engine/driveline warranty if serviced by a Toyota dealer Safety: five-star ANCAP (2020) Engine: 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol […]

  • Alfa Romeo releases limited edition Intensa Tonale, Stelvio and Giulia

    Alfa Romeo Australia is excited to launch the Intensa Special Series, an exclusive new lineup celebrating the brand’s commitment to Italian design, elegance, and driving pleasure. It embodies Alfa Romeo’s powerful soul and bold elegance, with golden details symbolising victory, value, and exclusivity. Available across the Alfa Romeo Tonale, Stelvio, and Giulia models, the Intensa […]