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  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq medium electric hatch 2025 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq five-door medium electric hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: It’s hard to believe the Ioniq 5 has been available in Australia for so long, and there are a lot of things to like about […]

  • 100,000 electric vehicle chargers could be heading for landfill

    SIMPSON & PARTNERS, A UK-BASED SUSTAINABLE EV charging company, is calling time on throwaway technology and encouraging consumers to question the longevity of their home electric car charger. With charging technology advancing as quickly as the electric cars themselves, Simpson & Partners estimates that over 100,000 chargers will end up in landfill by 2030 as […]

  • The original Mini is still cool

    IN A STUNNING COLLABORATION BETWEEN legendary automotive design and engineering house CALLUM and renowned bespoke car specialists Wood and Pickett, the Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM has been unveiled as the very first car for international style icon and automotive enthusiast, David Gandy. Known globally for his impeccable taste and passion for performance and […]

  • Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Calligraphy Hybrid large SUV 2025 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Calligraphy Hybrid large SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The new Santa Fe XRT Calligraphy appeals right from the start with its snappy styling. Serious off-roaders will probably bypass it in favour of a […]

  • Xpeng P7+ makes global debut outside China and Europe

    THE RETAILER, IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR of Xpeng in Australia, TrueEV is presenting the Xpeng P7+ at the Melbourne International EV Show, which took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 27–29 June 2025. This marks the first global unveiling of Xpeng’s flagship P7+ electric sedan outside China and Europe, following its international premiere at the […]

  • Elderly drivers in the firing line yet again

    IT SEEMS EVERY TIME THERE’S an incident involving an elderly driver, fingers are immediately pointed (usually before the causes have even been evaluated), and calls go out for even more stringent testing. The latest event follows a collision near a playground that killed a woman and man and left a child fighting for life. The […]

  • Mahindra brings in the XUV3XO

    AUSTRALIAN CAR BUYERS CAN NOW GET behind the wheel of Mahindra’s latest release, the Mahindra XUV3XO which is now on display. Following a wave of excitement after its Melbourne Motor Show debut, Mahindra is inviting customers to visit their local showrooms, experience the XUV3XO firsthand, and reserve their vehicle before early allocations run out. With […]

  • Mercedes-AMG shows off Concept AMG GT XX

    MERCEDES-AMG HAVE DECIDED TO show us their vision of the future with their latest concept car, the Concept AMG GT XX. The Concept AMG GT XX is a pioneering technology program that offers an impressive insight into a forthcoming four-door series-production sports car from Mercedes‑AMG. With three axial flux motors and a high-performance battery developed […]

  • Land Rover Defender upgraded across all body designs

    THE DEFENDER 4X4 LINE-UP IS NOW more distinctive and ready for adventure than ever, thanks to upgraded finishes, design and technology enhancements across 90, 110 and 130 body designs – including Defender OCTA. Upgrades include a crisp new headlight design with signature detailing and fog lights as standard, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. […]

  • Toyota now taking orders for GR Supra Track Edition

    TOYOTA’S MOST FOCUSED AND DYNAMIC GR SUPRA to date, the flagship Track Edition, will arrive in local dealerships in July priced from $105,295 plus on-road costs, boasting a host of visual and performance upgrades which enhance the performance of Toyota’s flagship rear-drive coupe. The new Track Edition joins the existing GT and GTS grades, pushing […]