[ad_1] For many of us, our first car certainly wasn’t anything with that intoxicating new car smell. Perhaps it was a hand-me-down from the parents or an older sibling, or a cheap beater purchased with money saved up by working at Coles or McDonald’s. Some kids are privileged enough, however, to have something new for … Read more
[ad_1] After being launched here last year with a pair of large off-road SUVs, Chinese luxury brand Denza is now adding something quite different to its showrooms. The Denza D9 is a luxurious electric people mover, giving the premium BYD brand a rival for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQV and Zeekr 009 – both … Read more
[ad_1] We’ve been living with the new Mahindra XUV 3XO for the past three months to see how Mahindra’s new entry-level model stacks up as a daily driver at the cut-price end of the small SUV market. For those that are unfamiliar with the brand, Mahindra has had a presence in the Australian market dating back to the … Read more
[ad_1] Mercedes-AMG has revealed two things about its first-ever dedicated electric sedan: the name, and its interior. The new high-performance EV will serve as a continuation of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe nameplate. Like the original it will use a different platform to the two-door GT models. In fact this time around, the two- and … Read more
[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