Porsche has announced former McLaren chief design officer Tobias Sühlmann will replace Michael Mauer as its head of design, effective February 1, 2026. Mr Sühlmann, who worked on the McLaren 750S and Artura Spider sports cars, will replace Michael Mauer, who has been with the German sports car maker since 2004. Mr Mauer oversaw the design of several generations of vehicles, having previously worked at Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Smart. During his more than 21 years at the brand, Mr Mauer had the task of evolving the design of the Porsche 911, one of the most recognisable and iconic sports…

Porsche Cars Australia is recalling the hottest member of the Porsche Taycan lineup, the Turbo GT, due to an issue that could affect some of its airbags from deploying. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the wiring harness under the front seats may not have been positioned according to specifications,” the company says in its recall notice. “As a result, it may become damaged over time and affect the deployment of the seat side airbags. “In the event of an accident, a seat side airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.” CarExpert…

The Volvo XC90 and EX90 are the brand’s flagship models, but the Swedish marque is keen on stepping up a size to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. During a briefing last week in Stockholm, CEO Håkan Samuelsson told the media demand for three-row SUVs continues to grow in the US and China. In a subsequent chat with Automotive News, he went further, stating, “Bigger SUVs, that is something we’re looking into.” Mr Samuelsson cautioned such a vehicle has yet to be green lit. Volvo XC90 If such a car were to be given the go-ahead, it’s likely…

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…