[ad_1] BMW Australia has issued another recall for a defect that could pose a vehicle fire. “The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement,” the company says in its recall notice. “This may cause an internal short circuit, which could lead the sensor to overheat. This could … Read more
[ad_1] Ford is still hard at work on a production version of its wild Mustang-engined Raptor purpose-built off-road racer, which company CEO Jim Farley told media in Melbourne will “break all the rules”. Speaking to media at the 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne, Mr Farley pointed to a showroom version of the … Read more
[ad_1] Subaru is the latest company to launch hands-free driving technology, but for now it’s exclusive to the US-market Outback. The new hands-free driving system is now standard on the new-generation Outback Touring and Touring XT in the US, and available via a no-cost update to existing owners there. The feature, called EyeSight Highway Hands-Free … Read more
[ad_1] Kia Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for no fewer than nine of its models because their instrument cluster screens could go blank or respond slowly. “Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended,” said Kia in its recall notice. “A … Read more
[ad_1] Ford won’t be bringing back some of its most revered enthusiast models, but CEO Jim Farley says the automaker remains committed to affordable performance. While it offers the Mustang pony car, Ford has dropped fan favourites such as the Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS models, rivals to the GTI versions of the … Read more
[ad_1] Volkswagen Group Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for its new T7 Transporter delivery van due to potentially incorrect headlight adjustment. “Due to a software issue, the headlamp low/high beam may not have been adjusted according to specifications. As a result, the headlamps could cause excessive glare to oncoming traffic or other … Read more
[ad_1] The MG 4 EV Urban has been confirmed to arrive in Australia in April 2026, when the new electric hatchback will take on a growing contingent of cut-price electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike the existing MG 4, which offers a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive, the MG 4 Urban will be offered exclusively as … Read more
[ad_1] Toyota Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for almost 35,000 examples of its popular Kluger large SUV due to the possibility their rear second-row seatbacks may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a collision. “The subject vehicles are equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the … Read more
[ad_1] The Deepal E07 Multitruck is the latest model to fall afoul of an Australian Design Rule (ADR) concerning child-seat anchor points. Last week, Deepal Australia confirmed to CarExpert it had “temporarily paused sales and deliveries of the MY25 E07 to complete required compliance work”. It also said it would contact affected customers directly and … Read more
[ad_1] The occupants of an electric BYD have survived a ballistic missile attack in Israel, with the small SUV withstanding the force of the projectile which struck the ground just next to it. Images and footage taken of the BYD Atto 3 in Jerusalem last week show its doors looking a bit battered, its front … Read more