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  • Audi confirms specs and pricing for RS 5

    ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING cars on the market is the Audi RS 5 so pricing and specification have been eagerly awaited. The RS 5 marks a significant milestone for the brand as its first high-performance plug-in hybrid model. Reimagined from the ground up, the latest RS 5 combines unmistakable Audi Sport DNA with advanced […]

  • New Mercedes-Benz EQS EV has up to 925km range

    LIKE VIRTUALLY EVERY OTHER manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has been rapidly transitioning into EVs. As the first all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes‑Benz, the EQS has been pioneering technology since 2021. Once the aerodynamics world champion for production cars, it has shifted efficiency benchmarks. It was also the first Mercedes‑Benz with the MBUX Hyperscreen – a feature that […]

  • Porsche GT3 gets fully automatic convertible roof

    FOR THE FIRST TIME, PORSCHE IS introducing a 911 GT3 with a fully automatic convertible roof. The 911 GT3 S/C, designed especially with driving pleasure in mind, combines the lightweight design of the 911 S/T with the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine of the 911 GT3, producing 375kW and 450Nm of torque. The distinctive wings […]

  • Toyota adds Touring to bZ4X electric SUV

    THE CAR WITH PERHAPS THE silliest name ever is being expanded to include a Touring (or station wagon, to you and me) version. Toyota’s bZ4X battery-electric SUV family will expand in May 2026 with the addition of the all-new bZ4X Touring flagship grade, offering increased cargo volume and high performance from $69,990 plus on-road costs. […]

  • Electric SUV Subaru Trailseeker added to range

    WITH THE ADDITION OF THE all-new Trailseeker, Subaru’s electric range continues to expand. Underneath, a high-output dual-motor system delivers instant performance, working seamlessly with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode to create the fastest and most capable all-terrain electric wagon Subaru has ever offered in Australia. Inside, the digital environment is built around the driver. Fast, […]

  • Chris Riley tests the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy seven-seater MPV with everything the over-50 driver needs to know.

    Summary: People often rejected MPVs for the driving experience they delivered. The Hyundai Palisade offers a more car-like driving experience, but at a price. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy seven-seater MPV Pricing:  $90,900 (plus on road costs) Warranty: Seven-years/unlimited km (if serviced by Hyundai, otherwise five-years), eight-years/160,000km battery warranty Safety: 5-star ANCAP (2022) Engine: 2.5-litre turbocharged […]

  • GWM unveils new Ora 5 small electric SUV

    LIKE SOME OTHER MANUFACTURERS, GWM has used the Melbourne Motor Show (April 10-12) to launch its new model, in this case, the Ora 5 SUV, a next-generation SUV that represents a significant advancement in the brand’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) strategy and reinforces its commitment to expanding accessible Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) options for Australian […]

  • Honda’s Prelude makes a return

    AT THE MELBOURNE MOTOR SHOW, HONDA has announced pricing for its hybrid sports car, the all-new Honda Prelude.  Available in a single grade with a selection of five colours at no additional cost, the 2026 Prelude is available to order on honda.com.au and at Honda Centres today, priced at $65,000 driveaway.  Offered as part of […]

  • Chery announces $37,990 driveaway price for E5 Ultimate

    THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THAT the price gap between EVs and ICE vehicles is coming down all the time. Latest to announce an affordable EV is Chery, stating the Model Year 2026 (MY26) E5 Ultimate is now available from just $37,990 driveaway. The updated pricing positions the E5 as one of the most attainable electric […]

  • Geely releases more details of EX2 hatchback

    THE GEELY X2 HATCHBACK made its debut at the Melbourne Motor Show (10-12 April) and Geely has released more details about the all-electric hatchback. The brand has also announced a special no-deposit pre-order offer during the show run (which, by the time you read this, will have expired). All Geely EX2s pre-ordered online through the […]