The term ‘legacy brand’ is often used by fast-growing Chinese automakers to characterise marques from other countries, which have been in Australia longer, as slow-moving and behind the times. However, one rising Chinese brand in Australia is boasting of its connection to a ‘legacy’ automaker. Leapmotor is a Chinese automaker that’s a little over a decade old, which European-American automotive giant Stellantis acquired a 20 per cent stake in back in 2023. The two companies formed Leapmotor International, a Stellantis-led (51/49) joint venture that sees the Fiat and Jeep parent distribute the Chinese brand outside of China. Looking for your…

The MG 4 Urban electric hatchback is being offered with $2000 cashback, while customers who order a vehicle at this weekend’s Everything Electric show in Sydney will also receive a $500 charging card. Available until September 30, the offer reduces the MG 4 Urban Essence 43 price to $29,990 drive-away, undercutting the GAC Aion UT’s current promotional price of $31,990 drive-away nationally. It also makes the MG 4 Urban cheaper than the Geely EX2 Inspire, priced from $30,990 before on-road costs, although the entry-level EX2 Complete remains more affordable at $26,490 before on-roads. The MG 4 Urban went on sale…

The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ sports cars have been upgraded with new technology, equipment and cosmetic changes, and the updated Toyota coupe is due to arrive in Australian showrooms later this month with unchanged prices. The GR86 changes have been announced for Japan, where orders for the updated coupe open later this month. Toyota Australia has confirmed the upgraded model will also be available here from later this month, issuing this brief statement: “Toyota Australia is pleased to confirm a raft of enhancements for the GR86, including the introduction of a distinctive Moon Slate Grey paint colour, further chassis…

Honda Australia has a spring in its step after the launch of the born-again Prelude sports car and updates for its best-seller, the CR-V mid-size SUV, including an expanded hybrid lineup. Yet while rival brands are posting record sales, Honda’s growth has remained modest. The company has also had to scale back its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions after the Japanese automaker axed most of its futuristic-looking 0 Series models shortly before their planned release. At the same time, the introduction of Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) and record fuel prices have made market conditions even more challenging. Even so,…

The next-generation Chevrolet Corvette may have been teased in footage from a tour of the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, where the iconic sports car is designed. The tour shown on NBC included an interview with GM CEO Mary Barra and, in the background, computer screens appeared to show coupes featuring the Corvette’s distinctive forward-leaning nose. Looking for your next car? We’ll help you research and compare so you choose with confidence. It may be the first glimpse of the ninth-generation ‘C9’ Corvette, which GM Authority recently reported will enter production in 2029. A full-size clay model of a two-door sports car…