Just a few months after GAC launched in Australia with three models, the Chinese brand has confirmed that it will add another in the form of a small electric hatchback by mid-2026. The 2026 GAC Aion UT will launch locally in the second quarter of this year (April-June), joining the already-launched Aion V mid-size electric SUV, Emzoom small petrol SUV, and M8 plug-in hybrid people mover. Pricing and full specifications have yet to be confirmed, though GAC Australia president Kevin Shu says the Aion UT is another piece in the brand’s rapidly evolving local puzzle. “Our strategy of ‘In Australia,…

Ford has announced a more powerful Dark Horse SC version of the Mustang for the US, packing a version of the 5.2-litre supercharged ‘Predator’ V8 from the hardcore Mustang GTD, but don’t hold your breath for it to be offered in Australia. Pricing and engine outputs are yet to be revealed for North America, where the Dark Horse SC will be available around mid-2026, and positioned between the standard Dark Horse and the GTD flagship. However, a high expected price tag and Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) make it unlikely to be sold here, even if the SC was…

Images of a facelifted version of the Honda Jazz have been published online, ahead of the model’s launch in China. Badged as the Fit there, the Honda hatchback is said to be limited to just 3000 vehicles, with small petrol-powered cars being a relatively unpopular segment among Chinese new-vehicle buyers. As reported by Japanese website Creative Trend, leaked images of the model – produced by a joint venture between Honda and GAC – were originally posted on the website Autohome. Visual changes include (increasingly common) split-level lighting, replacing the large headlight clusters of the outgoing model. The grille remains slim,…

The Jensen Interceptor could be making a comeback after UK-based Jensen International Automotive (JIA) issued a teaser image announcing plans to build a V8-powered GT car in “ultra limited numbers”. There’s no word yet on when production will begin, nor on pricing or export plans to markets including Australia. Jensen is best known for the Interceptor, an Italian-designed, British-built grand tourer produced between 1966 and 1976. It was offered with US-sourced Chrysler 6.3-litre and 7.2-litre V8 engines. Around 7000 Interceptors were produced globally, most fitted with automatic transmissions. According to the Jensen Car Club of Australia, Australia was the largest…

The new-generation Toyota HiLux has hit Aussie showrooms and streets, and it’s got a big reputation to maintain. With a front- and rear-end redesign that makes it look more macho and modern than before, and an interior overhaul that brings it in line with the best of the rest, the updated HiLux range is more appealing now than it has been for years. But is the range-topping Rogue variant the pick of the pack? With some lifestyle-focused inclusions, it makes a lot of sense – and in fact, it makes some of the alternatives seem a little expensive. So let’s…

Subaru Australia has launched a new special-edition BRZ coupe, bringing a striking yellow exterior colour alongside a spate of minor enhancements – but you’ll have to be quick if you want one. Building on the top-spec BRZ tS, just 95 examples of the new Subaru BRZ tS Kiiro will be available in Australia as part of an ultra-limited production run of just 350 units. Available to order now, the BRZ tS Kiiro is priced at $53,590 before on-road costs, $800 more than the standard tS which costs $52,790 before on-roads. Among the most notable additions to the flagship tS – a…