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Leapmotor's new B05 electric hatchback arrives in Australia in the second half of 2026, and a hybrid range-extender variant is under discussion. We break down what the B05 offers, why a hybrid version is harder to engineer than the badge suggests, and how it compares to the rest of the Chinese EV onslaught.
BMW has revealed the M Concept Neue Klasse ahead of Le Mans, and it's a clear preview of the first fully electric M3 sedan. With 800V architecture, four motors and a rumoured 1000kW output, it's a massive step. The petrol M3 isn't dead yet either. Here's what it means for Australian buyers.
Jeep has recalled more than 1.3 million Wrangler and Gladiator off-roaders worldwide for a wiring fault that could spark a fire. Australian impact is yet to be confirmed, but owners are being told to park away from buildings and other vehicles. Here's what we know and what to do if you own one.
Toyota cancelled the Lexus LF-ZC last week, leaving the world's biggest carmaker even more exposed to the Chinese EV onslaught. With a fuel crisis pushing Australians back to electric, why is Toyota still axing EVs? We dig into the three plays Toyota may actually be running.
Toyota dominates the Australian sales charts but still has three global models that would clean up here if they ever arrived. We break down the FJ LandCruiser, the Alphard people-mover and the new Corolla Cross-based ute, and what would have to change to bring them to Australia.
The 2026 Mini Countryman picks up 48V mild-hybrid power on petrol variants and squeezes more range from the same battery in the EVs. Prices jump by up to $4000, but the Countryman still undercuts the related BMW X1 by around ten grand. Here's what Australian buyers need to weigh up.
More than a hundred new models are landing in Australia through 2026, from new generations of bestsellers like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 to entire new sub-brands like Wey from GWM and Denza from BYD. We unpack what is actually worth waiting for, what to walk past, and where the buying leverage will sit.
The Luxury Car Tax is in for its biggest restructure since 1999, with European-sourced EVs likely to get their own $120,000 threshold from July 2027 under a proposed Free Trade Agreement. The 2026 indexation lift is the smallest in years. We unpack what changes, when, and what Australian buyers should do about it.
Audi has done over 10,000km of Australian-specific ADAS calibration on the new Q3. The premium safety conversation has shifted from hardware checklists to how well the systems work in real driving. Here is why that matters.
ANCAP's latest Commercial Van Safety Comparison gave the new Kia PV5 a 91 per cent platinum rating. The VW Transporter went higher at 93 per cent. Here is what these scores actually mean for fleet buyers and tradies.
Peugeot is reviving the GTI badge with the fully-electric E-208 GTI. 209kW, sub-six-second 0-100km/h, and a Le Mans centenary reveal. Australian arrival is uncertain, with Peugeot's local volume struggle making the business case tough.
Porsche has dropped three one-off 911s themed around Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Woody for the Toy Story 5 premiere. They will be sold and the money donated. Here is what each car looks like and what it tells us about Porsche's customisation appetite.