Hyundai has dropped a teaser image and a cheeky description of its next electric vehicle (EV), which it plans to reveal at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, taking place between January 9 and 18. The image shows a Hyundai logo and horizontal light band, in line with the latest Staria, which recently received a facelift in South Korea ahead of an update due in Australia sometime in 2026. Powertrain options have not yet been confirmed, though Hyundai teased an electric version of the Staria about 12 months ago as a potential rival to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford…

A hotter Honda Prelude Type R is far from imminent after a spokesperson from the Japanese automaker poured cold water on the idea when questioned by the media. The Prelude name will return to Australia in 2026 for the first time in 25 years with the new sixth-generation model, presented at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo last October and scheduled to land mid-year. The sole Prelude powertrain shown so far is a slightly more potent (147kW/315Nm) version of the 2.0-litre hybrid drivetrain with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), as found in the Civic and best-selling CR-V SUV. The…

Australia’s best-selling utes have been pitted against each other in one of the toughest industry tests for off-road vehicles. However, not all of those tested made it up the first time. The video, published on the CarExpert YouTube channel, was filmed on-site at The Springs 4×4 Park – located at The Glen in the Granite Belt of Queensland, south of Warwick. Within the park is Beer O’Clock Hill, considered one of the toughest off-road hill climbs in the country – allowing for consistent testing back-to-back within the confines of a private property. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…

New laws introduced in China aim to improve the safety of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, including a “no fire, no explosion” requirement focusing on eliminating battery fires and subsequent hazards. The regulations will bring global benefits given the dominance of China in the EV battery supply chains and their proliferation across auto brands, including Tesla, BYD and Toyota. According to CarNewsChina, the new rules come into effect on January 1, 2026, and they “will require automakers to optimise battery structures and thermal management systems to improve the overall safety of new energy vehicles”. ‘New energy vehicles’ is a term…

Ever have that feeling after you’ve unwrapped all your presents that something was missing? We feel a little bit like that at the end of 2025. The Australian auto market received plenty of presents in the shape of new vehicles from a raft of brands, but some exciting vehicles weren’t sent our way wrapped with a big bow. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Exeed ES GT Jeep Cherokee Nissan Elgrand Yangwang U9 Track Edition Some examples include: Acura RSX BYD Racco EV Cadillac Escalade iQL Cadillac Optiq-V Deepal L06…