BMW has pared back the power of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine found in the latest M5 performance sedan and wagon, as well as the XM SUV, in order to meet incoming emissions laws in Europe. The German automaker said the latest Euro 7 emissions regulations, due to come into effect in Europe in November 2026, will see the M5’s V8 drop from 430kW to 400kW – with the hybrid system making up the shortfall to keep total system output unchanged at 535kW. The changes stem from the introduction of the Miller Cycle internal combustion process, which the automaker…

The heavily upgraded Mercedes-Benz S-Class has made its world debut, five years after the German automaker’s current W223-series flagship sedan debuted in 2020. Mercedes-Benz says the 2026 S-Class represents the most comprehensive mid-cycle update in the model’s history, with more than 50 per cent of the extra-large luxury limousine (around 2700 components) being newly developed, updated or refined to better compete with rivals including the BMW 7 Series and Porsche Panamera. Key highlights of the latest S-Class, which arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year, include an optionally illuminated three-pointed star emblem on the bonnet, a 20…

A facelift for the Hyundai Kona SUV – the Korean brand’s best-selling model in Australia – has reportedly been cancelled, with the company skipping it in favour of bringing the next generation to showrooms sooner. Reports from The Korean Car Blog say the automaker won’t bring any further updates to the current ‘SX2’ Kona small SUV, which counts the Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan Qashqai among its rivals. It was the best-selling model for Hyundai Australia in 2025, and the best-selling small SUV, beating the Chery Tiggo 4 and MG ZS. The current, second-generation Kona went on sale in Australia…

The 2026 Ineos Grenadier 4×4 off-roader has been updated with an expanded lineup including a new Black Edition, as well as steering and cabin tweaks across the range. All Grenadiers receive a new variable-ratio steering box that the automaker says delivers improved precision and responsiveness. The update is also claimed to deliver a five per cent smaller turning circle, with revised lock-stops designed to improve slow-speed manoeuvrability both off-road and around town. The new Grenadier Black Edition costs an additional $2000 over the Fieldmaster model grade on which it’s based, and starts at $122,000 before on-road costs in either wagon…

The Tesla Model S and Model X, arguably more so than the niche Roadster, cemented the US electric vehicle (EV) maker’s status as a high-tech disruptor brand. They’re now being axed. The large, luxurious liftback and crossover SUV duo, long its most premium vehicles, will exit production this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, with the company also confirming a three per cent drop in total revenues in 2025 to US$94.8 billion (~A$135bn). The company has also confirmed its global deliveries fell by 8.6 per cent in 2025 to 1,636,129 vehicles.…

Genesis, in collaboration with new partner CKD Automotive, has further expanded its retail presence in Australia by opening another showroom in Sydney. The Genesis Northern Beaches Showcase, located in Brookvale, is now open. It’s the second of what Genesis calls ‘Agency Showcases’, with the other being Genesis Castle Hill which the brand opened with CKD Automotive in 2025. These contrast with the brand’s Studios and Showcases retail locations, which are wholly owned and operated by Genesis. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. While CKD Automotive has opened these new locations,…