The Volvo EX60 has been revealed as a new mid-size electric SUV that serves as the battery-powered counterpart to the popular XC60. It slots in between the EX30 and EX40 small electric SUVs and the flagship EX90, and debuts the Sino-Scandinavian automaker’s new SPA3 dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform. The EX60 is expected to arrive in Australia either late 2026 or early 2027, depending on the variant. A Performance variant is expected on sale here in mid-2027. Unlike some other Volvos sold here, the EX60 will come from the brand’s homeland of Sweden rather than China. CarExpert can save you…

A ‘dark factory’, where new cars are produced entirely by robots without human involvement, is set to open as soon as 2030 and revolutionise vehicle manufacturing, according to analysts. In what may be the biggest shake-up since Ford’s adoption of the moving assembly line to manufacture the Model T in 1913 – cutting production times and costs while lowering showroom prices – the ‘dark factory’ will have serious implications beyond the factory floor. According to Automotive News, the move could reshape vehicle design principles, workforce training and the economics of car manufacturing through faster model changeovers. It cites a study…

The Subaru Impreza has shrunk further for 2026, while prices have been hiked across the small hatchback range. There’s new standard equipment, however, with the surviving Impreza AWD 2.0L and AWD 2.0S variants gaining Subaru’s Emergency Driving Stop System. Should the driver become unresponsive while driving, EDSS will bring the vehicle “to a controlled stop while alerting other road users” provided the lane-centring function is active. A seat memory function is also now standard in the AWD 2.0S. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. “After careful review, the MY26 Impreza…

Subaru Australia has confirmed running changes for the model year 2026 Subaru Crosstrek range, which is on sale now from $36,490 before on-road costs. Prices are up by between $500 and $1500 depending on variant, with all models adding a new Emergency Driving Stop System as standard equipment, while 2.0R. 2.0S and Hybrid S models add a driver’s seat memory function as standard. Further, new Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl exterior paints are available as options, while Offshore Blue, Sun Blaze Pearl, Oasis Blue and Horizon Blue have been discontinued. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…

Romanian automaker Dacia is said to be working on a new compact car, to be unveiled in the coming weeks. The brand – which produces the Duster, sold in Australia as a Renault – has revealed the small car will be offered with both petrol and hybrid powertrains, while European markets will also gain a dual-fuel option with LPG. “As we have seen with [the Dacia Bigster SUV], there is a clear demand in that segment to have affordable cars,” Dacia CEO Katrin Adt told media at the Brussels motor show earlier this month, Automotive New Europe reports. “We want…

While Australia’s best-selling model last year was a ute that can cost more than $90,000 before on-roads, in Europe a much more affordable vehicle took the top spot in 2025. For the second year in a row, the Dacia Sandero topped the charts in Europe – at least according to the Renault-owned brand, with data from JATO not yet publicly available. Dacia claims it’s actually had the best-selling car in Europe since 2017 if only private sales are counted, but that the Sandero took over in 2024 if sales are counted across all channels. It says one in 55 cars…

A safety probe has been launched in the US after the small-block ‘L87’ V8 that powers the Chevrolet Silverado pickup and other General Motors models allegedly suffered failures even following a fix applied as part of a 2025 recall of 721,000 vehicles. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the probe on January 16, 2026, after 36 owners had complained to the auto safety body alleging engine failure after having their vehicles ‘fixed’ during the previous recall. “The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall…

Korean premium auto brand Genesis has mocked up a ute, and it’s left the door open for a production version. Images of the Hyundai luxury brand’s proposed electric ute have been published in the latest Auto&Design magazine, and reshared by Anh Ðinh Hoàng on Instagram, alongside a rakish people mover and a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV. “An electric pickup truck? Why not?” Hyundai Motor Group’s chief creative officer and chief design officer, Luc Donckerwolke, told the magazine about the concept’s creation. “Then we discarded it because we had to focus on different projects. Maybe in the future, who knows.” CarExpert can…

New South Wales will soon require those from selected countries to complete driving examinations before a licence from the state is issued. From February 1, 2026, drivers with licences issued by 16 countries will need to pass knowledge and driving tests before a NSW driving licence can be obtained – regardless of their age. Prior to the new rules coming into effect, only those aged under 25 with licences from the listed countries are required to sit the exams. The changes bring New South Wales into line with all other Australian states and territories. CarExpert can save you thousands on…