2025 saw an influx of new auto brands and models to the Australian market, but also a raft of long-running nameplates head for the exit. The Jeep Grand Cherokee nameplate was withdrawn from the local market after 29 years, longer than the Mahindra Pik-Up (16 years), and the LDV V80, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner (all offered here for 10 years). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wasn’t far behind, ending its eight-year run this year. Newer models axed in 2025 comprised the Toyota Granvia (launched here in 2019) and Volvo C40 (2021). CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, is doubling down on the company’s strategy of utes, vans and emotional vehicles, as well as its policy of partnerships over acquisitions. In an interview with La Nacion at the automaker’s plant in Pacheco in Argentina, Mr Farley was asked about his childhood in Buenos Aires, where he was born and lived until nine as his dad ran the local Citibank outpost. He also talked about his 17 years at Toyota, where he helped to launch the original Yaris in Europe. After joining Ford in 2007, he agitated for Ford to launch the European-developed Fiesta…

Cars like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Honda CR-V were instrumental in cementing the success of their respective makers, but a lot more models form the colourful histories of some of Australia’s favourite auto brands. Once again, we’re comparing the first models sold in Australia by several popular car manufacturers with their latest nameplates. This time, we’re taking a look at BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Audi, and Honda, as they make up the next batch of auto brands in our trundle down Australia’s sales charts, continuing on from parts one and two of this series. We’ve included only the newest nameplates released in…

I said in an earlier Hyundai Tucson review that I think the Elite grade with the N Line pack was just about the sweetest spot in this range. But that was for the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and all-wheel drive combination, which has since been dumped by Hyundai. So has the turbo-petrol 1.6-litre unit with all-wheel drive, which was a real zinger. So that means your choices for a Tucson are now restricted to a 2.0-litre petrol with front-wheel drive, or a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with hybrid tech, which is what’s tested here. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive. It’s clear…

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 300 HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), Tank 500 HEV and Tank 500 PHEV have been recalled due to a potential wiring fault which may cause drivability issues. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the shielding ring in the high voltage wiring harness may not be properly grounded,” the recall notice said. “This can reduce the effectiveness of electromagnetic shielding, which may cause abnormal communication with the engine and transmission control systems. “As a result, warning lights may illuminate, vehicle torque may be reduced, and cooling performance of the hybrid system may be…

Ford will introduce a new Ford Ranger-sized electric ute in the United States (US) in 2027, but the automaker says it must sell well enough there before it looks at exports – meaning it may not come to Australia. The US car giant previously confirmed its new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform will underpin a new mid-sized ute made in the US state of Kentucky. The ute would be priced in the US, at least, around the same US$30,000 (A$45,000) kick-off as the Ford Escape SUV, a rival to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 since dropped by Ford in…