Alfa Romeo has confirmed the ultra-exclusive Giulia Quadrifoglio Estrema for the Australian market, with just 19 units of the special-edition sports sedan headed Down Under. Prices start from $186,990 plus on-road costs, which is a hefty $30,000 premium over the ‘standard’ Giulia QV, though the Estrema brings a number of enhancements for the spend. Chief among the extras is the Akrapovič titanium performance exhaust, boasting carbon-fibre tailpipe finishers. Not only does it enhance the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6’s soundtrack, but it also bumps power and torque outputs to 382kW/606Nm compared to the standard car’s 375kW/600Nm. Further, the Estrema gets a full…

The 2027 Skoda Peaq will debut later this year, becoming the brand’s new flagship and “in fact the largest Skoda model overall”. Riding on the MEB dedicated electric vehicle (EV) architecture, the Skoda Peaq will take the form of a circa-5.0-metre-long all-electric seven-seat SUV, based on the 2022 Vision 7S concept. The Peaq will be to the Kodiaq what the Elroq is to the Karoq – it’s an EV alternative to a similarly sized combustion-powered model in Skoda’s lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Skoda Peaq Skoda Vision 7S Skoda Peaq…

Although Mazda is in the midst of launching the 6e and CX-6e electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia and Europe, its upcoming range of EVs that are being developed in-house have been delayed again. The SkyActiv Scalable EV Architecture was announced in 2021, and at the time Mazda said the first model on the platform would be launched in 2025, but this was later pushed out to 2027. According to documents seen by AutoExpress, the timeline has slipped again, with the first EV on the architecture now scheduled to debut in 2028, at the earliest. CarExpert can save you thousands on…

Want a V8-powered SUV that’s equally at home in the bush as it is on the blacktop? They’re hard to find in 2026. Also want space for the whole family, including a third row of seats? The contenders can be counted on one hand, and none of them are cheap. Indeed, the likes of the Y62-generation Nissan Patrol are a dying breed. It’s not for a lack of demand though – Patrol sales topped 6000 last year, making it one of the more popular large SUVs in Australia. Rather, decarbonisation and more specifically emissions standards are set to spell the…

The 2026 Kia EV6 will start from $72,660 before on-road costs, with price rises of just $70 across each of the four model grades. The modest price increase coincides with updated exterior styling, cabin tweaks and a larger battery designed to deliver improved driving range. The updated lineup is due in showrooms “imminently”, according to a Kia Australia release. Every EV6 is now fitted with the same 84kWh lithium-ion battery pack, replacing the previously offered 77.4kWh unit. The entry-level Air RWD gains an additional 54km of range, and is now rated at a claimed 582km under the WLTP test cycle.…

A significantly updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan will reportedly be revealed this year, powered by a more powerful V8 petrol engine the automaker has confirmed will use a flat-plane crankshaft. The new engine is part of what Mercedes-Benz describes as the “most extensive update in one generation”. According to Autocar, the current seventh-generation S-Class is set to receive a major overhaul in the coming weeks, including an updated exterior design, a substantially upgraded cabin, and the aforementioned V8 engine. A flat-plane crankshaft not only gives an internal combustion engine (ICE) a distinctive timbre, but also offers performance advantages such as reduced…