The Ford Everest was the best-selling large SUV in Australia in 2025, out-selling the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for the second consecutive year. There wasn’t much between the two, with the Everest finding a mere 55 additional new homes over the 26,106 Prados sold last year. But grammatical challenges aside, Dominic Toretto taught us that it don’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning’s winning. However, in a market obsessed with SUVs and utes, having the best-selling large SUV – alongside the best-selling ute – gives the Blue Oval some serious bragging rights (even if Toyota…

Australian-based startup Applied Electric Vehicles (Applied EV) has received a $30.7 million investment from the federal government for its Suzuki Jimny-based ‘Blanc Robot’ autonomous vehicle project – funding that could eventually see the vehicles operating on public roads. The funding comes from the government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), which has so far invested $1.19 billion in Australian companies. “We are proud to be investing in a company that commercialises Australian innovation, builds the country’s manufacturing capabilities, and creates highly skilled jobs,” NRFC CEO David Gall said in a statement. “By focusing on autonomous electric vehicles for industrial…

The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale at the top of the Italian brand’s road car range, continuing with the same plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain format comprising a mid/rear-mounted twin‑turbo V8 paired with three electric motors. However, with Ferrari’s application of hybrid technology used primarily to enhance performance rather than reduce emissions, the company’s admission that most owners don’t plug their vehicles in to charge comes as no surprise. During the global launch of the new 849 Testarossa in Spain this month, Ferrari told CarExpert the key difference between the model’s four eManettino positions is not whether maximum…

A single image of a large SUV has been released by Toyota North America, teasing what could potentially be a three-row electric SUV expected in 2027. This new model could therefore slot in above the bZ4X, and take on the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The rear-view image, showing only a large SUV silhouette with a horizontal LED tail-light bar, was posted to Toyota North America’s media site alongside the words: “Something New is On the Horizon.” A nine-second animation also reveals the vehicle’s tail-light design, integrated roof rails and shark-fin antenna, as well as large head restraints and…

The all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is set to be unveiled later this year, kicking off a new generation of the US pickup. Within the company’s latest financial report, as reported by website GM Authority, General Motors executives confirmed the Silverado and its GMC Sierra twin will be officially revealed this year. While the big ute remains under wraps, much is already known about the new model. In December 2025, the US Patent and Trademark Office published sketches of the Silverado, revealing the vehicle’s look. GM’s designers have arguably been conservative with the next-generation pickup, continuing with its squared-off silhouette…

Toyota has introduced a new genuine accessory following widespread thefts of its LandCruiser SUVs, and it looks very familiar. Now listed under the LandCruiser 300 Series’ accessories page on the Toyota Australia website – albeit with an image depicting a RAV4 – the new anti-theft accessory is a steering wheel lock. Adelaide Hills Toyota is advertising the accessory for $200. For context, you can buy steering wheel locks from Supercheap Auto from between $25.99 and $159.99. Toyota promises its steering wheel lock is “constructed from automotive-grade steel for strength and durability”. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car.…