It’s fair to say that Zeekr Australia probably wasn’t expecting the Zeekr 7X electric SUV to be such a hit. The Chinese auto brand is in its infancy here, and insiders have told me that they’ve been blown away by the reception for this new model, which is a sweet-spot offering for so many buyers in the market for their first EV, or their next one. And in this review, I’ll tell you why the Zeekr 7X could be the ideal first step, or the worthwhile upgrade, you’ve been thinking about. But I’ll also tell you why I wouldn’t buy…

The Renault Symbioz is firming as a new model for the French brand’s local lineup, in which it could replace the Captur. The small crossover SUV has appeared in Australian Government certification documents, though Renault Australia has yet to officially confirm the model for our market. It’s worth noting a vehicle appearing in government approval documents doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll go on sale in our market, with past examples of ‘no-show’ vehicles including a previous generation of the Haval H7 from GWM. We’ve contacted Renault Australia for comment, and it’s possible the Symbioz could come here as a replacement for…

Hyundai is launching its first Chinese-built model in Australia, and the new mid-size electric SUV will enter one of the most hotly competitive segments Down Under. The Hyundai Elexio electric vehicle (EV) is due here during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, and is being launched in a single variant. As part of an introductory offer, for which there’s no end date yet, the Elexio Elite is priced at $59,990 drive-away for both private and fleet buyers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. That slots it neatly between…

New-vehicle sales in Australia rose marginally in 2025, up just 0.3 per cent year-on-year, but despite the slight improvement a raft of brands struggled in an increasingly overcrowded market. With one of the most competitive new-car landscapes in the world – which also saw new brands including GAC and Denza launch locally in 2025 – it’s becoming harder to secure a slice of the Australian sales pie. While the Ford Ranger took top honours and Toyota remained the top-selling brand, as they did in 2024, a number of brands posted losses once again. Here are the top 10 brands that…

There’s been an influx of new auto brands to Australia, but the overall new-vehicle market was up only modestly in 2025. A total of 1,241,037 new vehicles were delivered last year, up just 0.3 per cent from 1,237,287 in 2024 – despite Australia’s population growing by around 1.5 per cent in 2025. It’s the third year in a row the overall Australian auto market has grown, and comes despite some analysts predicting no growth in 2025. Per data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council, electric vehicle (EV) deliveries totalled 103,269 units. EVs therefore…

Nissan Australia has confirmed pricing and initial details for its upgraded 2026 Qashqai small SUV lineup, which will be exclusively offered with the latest iteration of the brand’s e-Power series hybrid powertrain. Due to land in local showrooms in March, the MY26 Nissan Qashqai brings a base price rise of more than $10,000, to $45,640 plus on-road costs, following the culling of petrol-only variants and the entry-level ST trim level Down Under. Headlining the 2026 model year update is the range-wide adoption of the upgraded e-Power hybrid drivetrain, which is claimed to lower combined fuel consumption from 4.8 to 4.1L/100km,…

The 2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO has been launched in India ahead of its anticipated release in Australia later this year, bringing a new name and an upgraded exterior and interior – at no extra cost – for the existing XUV700 mid-size SUV. The mid-cycle update follows the naming convention Mahindra started with the XUV 3XO small SUV, a rival for the Chery Tiggo 4 that was launched as one of Australia’s cheapest SUVs in July 2025. Mahindra has not officially confirmed the 7XO for Australia, where equipment levels and pricing are also yet to be announced, though the XUV700 is…