The GWM Tank 500 is now finally available in Australia with diesel power, and it’s the brand’s new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder. It’s priced at $65,990 drive-away in base Lux trim and $71,990 drive-away in flagship Vanta form. GWM Australia is also offering a choice of either a $2000 discount (“cash bonus”) or $2000 fuel card for vehicles purchased before October 30, 2026. For context, the Tank 500 Lux undercuts the most affordable turbo-diesel V6-powered Ford Everest by $1000, while the Vanta is $5000 cheaper than the mid-spec Everest Sport V6. Even the cheapest Toyota Prado is priced at $73,200 before…

The exterior of the electric Denza Z9 S sedan has been revealed in China with a similar styling and powertrains to the Z9 GT, which is due in Australian showrooms later this year with ‘flash’ ultra-fast charging. According to Car News China, the Z9 S follows the same design language as the Z9 GT, courtesy of former Audi designer Wolfgang Egger who heads design for Denza and parent company BYD, but wraps it in a smaller body riding the same e3 platform. Denza Australia told CarExpert it considers all models for local showrooms but stopped short of confirming whether the…

General Motors still has yet to confirm its Super Cruise hands-free driving technology for Australia, despite filing to trademark the name locally and continuing the global rollout of the feature. The American automaker submitted a filing to IP Australia on October 7, 2025, with a General Motors Australia and New Zealand (GM ANZ) spokesperson at the time confirming “it’s quite common practice for organisations to trademark proprietary terms in the markets they operate”. The company had no announcements to make at the time, and this hasn’t changed despite GM moving closer to rolling out the tech in new markets. Looking…

The facelifted Lexus RX large crossover SUV has been spied testing, but while exterior changes appear scant there could be a larger overhaul inside. Spy photographs show what appear to be the flagship RX500h F Sport Performance with no changes made to its rear. Up front, the headlights are undisguised but the bumper and grille have been camouflaged, suggesting some changes have been made here. It’s possible this is an early prototype and further changes could be made to the vehicle’s exterior. It’s unclear when the updated RX will be revealed, though an unveiling is possible this year. Looking for…

GWM has confirmed it’s working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains, which will be launched in China early in 2027 – and their Australian release is on the cards, given the importance of our market to the Chinese automaker. “We have both [powertrain types in development], it can be hybrid and plug-in hybrid, you can choose what you like,” GWM chief technology officer Nicole Wu told Australia and New Zealand media. She confirmed GWM is developing technical solutions to manage NOx and particulate emissions, typically a challenge for diesel engines. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…