• Driving the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah

    April 7, 2026

    It’s a long way from Brisbane to Moab, Utah, and the annual Easter Jeep Safari still feels like the sort of event that shouldn’t quite exist in 2026. The event began in 1967 as a one-day Moab Chamber of Commerce trail run, and six decades later it has grown into a nine-day off-road institution. Jeep says more than 20,000 enthusiasts were expected for the 60th running, held from March 28 to April 5, 2026, which tells you this is not just a manufacturer sideshow with a few lifted Wranglers parked outside a hotel. It’s one of the great recurring rituals…

  • Record fuel prices spark gouging probe as government threatens crackdown

    March 30, 2026

    Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian Government will act against fuel suppliers accused of price gouging, promising to pursue businesses who are “ripping off” motorists. Since tensions escalated in the Middle East, petrol and diesel prices have hit record highs in Australia, impacting both motorists and the transport industry. Fuel prices are also rising in other countries, including the UK and US, where they have reached around $US4 per gallon (A$5.83 per gallon, or A$1.54 per litre). However, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), “Australian refined international petrol and diesel benchmark prices have increased more than…

  • 2026 Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for Australia

    March 6, 2026

    The Tesla Model Y L is coming to Australia in 2026, giving the American brand a three-row SUV option Down Under for the first time in several years. The launch of the stretched Model Y derivative had appeared a fait accompli, given it appeared in Australian Government approval documents in February. However, Tesla Australia has now confirmed the vehicle’s launch – though it has stopped short of confirming when during 2026 it will arrive. Tesla Australia also hasn’t released pricing and specifications as yet. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.…

  • BMW M2 gains M Performance Track Kit, but it ain’t cheap

    March 2, 2026

    M Performance upgrades for the BMW M2 and recently launched BMW M2 CS have been announced in Germany, where they will become available from July 2026. While there’s an M Performance exhaust available for the M2 CS, the M Performance Track Kit for the standard M2 coupe brings upgrades designed for owners looking to take their car to track days, and BMW says they’re all about experiencing the thrill of driving. “Track days promote a sense of community by bringing like-minded people together to share their passion for motorsport and BMW M automobiles,” said a BMW Germany press release. CarExpert…

  • US recall prompts ‘Customer Service Exercise’ for Toyota Tundra in Australia

    February 2, 2026

    Toyota Australia is undertaking what it’s calling a ‘Customer Service Exercise’ for the Tundra – its answer to the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado – to correct a potentially defective panoramic view camera in 1210 examples of the full-size pickup. The rectifaction action impacts both versions of the Tundra sold locally – the Limited and Platinum – and relates to the same issue that saw 162,000 Tundras recalled in the US last week. Toyota says affected vehicles are still able to be driven, as the potential fault is not considered a safety issue and is therefore not subject…

  • 2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5

    February 2, 2026

    GWM will become one of just two auto brands to offer petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the same model when it launches the first PHEV versions of its large off-road SUV from next month. The GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T will arrive in Australian showrooms in March in flagship Ultra trim, with the entry-level Lux following early in April. The Lux is priced at $55,990 drive-away, while the Ultra is priced at $59,990 drive-away. GWM says these are “limited-time special launch offer” prices, though doesn’t confirm when they end. That means the Lux PHEV is priced $7000…

  • 2026 KGM Actyon Hybrid price and specs: Ex-SsangYong coupe SUV gets hybrid option

    February 2, 2026

    KGM Australia is continuing to expand its electrified model lineup, with the 2027 KGM Actyon Hybrid now reaching local dealerships. It joins the regular petrol-powered Actyon crossover SUV, launched here last year, which is a sleeker, more coupe-like sibling to the Torres mid-size SUV. KGM is offering special launch pricing for a “limited” (though unspecified) time, with $2000 slashed off the regular drive-away price. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That sees the Actyon Hybrid range open at $48,000 drive-away for the K50, rising to $51,000 drive-away for the K60.…

  • Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Prado prices increased

    February 2, 2026

    Toyota Australia has increased prices across the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Toyota LandCruiser Prado ranges by up to $1000. The increase means the Prado GX is now priced from $73,200 before on-road costs, while the LandCruiser 300 Series now starts from $99,340 before on-roads. No specification changes have been made to the two SUV lineups. The price rise doesn’t impact the LandCruiser 70 Series, which is currently under a stop-sale in GXL wagon guise following an eight-month production pause from September 2025 as Toyota updates the vehicle to meet stricter Euro 6 emissions standards. While Ford Australia pointed to…

  • Tesla superfan launches GoFundMe to fix Model 3 battery after failure at 417,000km

    February 2, 2026

    One of the administrators of Australia’s largest Tesla owners group on Facebook has launched a GoFundMe after his Model 3 broke down with over 417,000km on the odometer. On Friday, January 30, Nathan Merritt’s high-mileage 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+ shut down completely while charging in Brisbane. Not able to get access to his vehicle, he called Tesla Roadside which was on the scene within around 45 minutes and replaced the low-voltage battery, only to discover issues with the high-voltage pack. The vehicle consequently had to be towed away for repairs. “During all my posts several community members suggested…

  • BYD sales fall for fifth consecutive month as global volumes slide

    February 2, 2026

    Sales for China’s biggest automaker, BYD, have fallen for the fifth month in a row, and the company has also lowered its previously stated export target for the year after missing its 2025 goal by around one million cars. According to Reuters, a stock exchange filing from BYD – a top-10 best-selling brand in Australia last year – showed it sold 210,051 cars worldwide in January 2026, a decline of 30.1 per cent compared with January 2025. Exports accounted for just under half of that total, at 100,482 vehicles, while BYD produced 29.1 per cent fewer cars year-on-year, extending a…