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Honda's next-generation Accord will look more like a crossover than a traditional sedan, the brand has confirmed with a new Hybrid Sedan Prototype. The pivot to hybrids continues as Honda walks back its electric car plans. Here is what Australian buyers should know.
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is no longer just a fuel story. Sulphur supplies critical to EV battery production have fallen 97 per cent in two months, and the flow-on for Australian car buyers is real. Here is how it could play out at dealership level.
Toyota's North American CEO has confirmed a RAV4-based ute is in development. The compact pickup will battle the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Here is what an Australian launch would mean for HiLux owners and small-ute buyers.
Mitsubishi has confirmed the reborn Pajero will not return as a short-wheelbase model and will instead launch as a full-size five-door benchmarked against the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Triton-based and with 470Nm of torque, here is what it means for Australian 4WD buyers.
Hyundai has slashed drive-away pricing across four electric models for a limited window. Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Inster, and Elexio all carry savings of up to $14,567 if bought and delivered by 31 May. Here is how the deals stack up and what to ask the dealer.
BYD's executives have confirmed the 1500kW Flash charging system will not stay locked to the six-figure Denza Z9 GT. It will spread across Denza first, then into mainstream BYD models. Here is what 9-minute charge times do to the EV ownership equation.
Fuel prices have peaked, fallen and threaten to climb again. Here are the proven ways to cut your 4WD's fuel use, ranked by how much they actually save. Plus the honest question of whether it is time to switch to a hybrid like the BYD Shark 6.
Nissan has posted a $4.6 billion annual loss, closed seven factories and committed to 20,000 layoffs by 2027. The brand is forecasting a return to profit, but Australian buyers of the X-Trail, Patrol, Leaf and Navara should understand what this means for product, pricing and supply.
The Jaecoo J5 Super Hybrid lands in Australia in July 2026, slotting between the petrol and EV versions. With 165kW, 980km range and a turbocharged 1.5-litre, it gives buyers a third drivetrain choice priced likely around $30,000.
BMW has unveiled the Vision BMW Alpina concept, a 5.2-metre V8-powered coupe that signals where the rebadged tuning house will sit from 2027. It is positioned above BMW and below Rolls-Royce, with production cars due to land in showrooms within two years.
The brutal Chinese price war that handed Australian buyers cut-price EVs and SUVs is running out of road. Margins have collapsed, raw materials are climbing, and the rivers of discounting are slowing. The next 12 months will look very different on the showroom floor.
Toyota has forecast its third consecutive year of declining profits, citing US tariffs and Middle East conflict. The world's biggest automaker is restructuring at the same time, and Australian buyers of the HiLux, RAV4 and LandCruiser should understand what this means for pricing and supply.