• 2026 Bentley Continental GTC Speed review

    January 27, 2026

    “Speed… I, am speed…” – Lightning McQueen, 2006. Since first watching the iconic Pixar film as a (very) young boy, those famous words from the opening scene would often play in my head at random times. Some 20 years later, they still have plenty of relevance. Whether you’re about to start a race in a video game or settling in behind the wheel for a real-life race or track session, as a Cars fan and general driving enthusiast it’s hard not to pretend you’re Lightning McQueen psyching himself up for the next round of the Piston Cup. And it was…

  • Genesis flagship electric SUV delayed, again – report

    January 27, 2026

    The Genesis GV90 flagship electric SUV has been delayed due to unspecified ‘technical challenges’ and internal personnel movements, according to reports coming out of the brand’s home base in South Korea. According to The Korean Car Blog, the GV90 EV’s previous April 2026 launch timing has been pushed further back to sometime in the second half of 2026. It’s reportedly not the first delay for the GV90 program, which was previewed by the 2024 Genesis Neolun Concept as a three-row electric SUV designed to rival the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Neolun Concept’s features included rear-hinged, Rolls-Royce-style coach doors,…

  • The next thing that could hurt global vehicle production

    January 26, 2026

    We’ve lived through the semiconductor shortage that stifled car production after the COVID-19 pandemic, and we might be about to go through something similar in the not-too-distant future. Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are driving a spike in the price of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips as they build out data centres for their power- and processing-hungry applications. According to The Register consumer prices for the most common memory capacities jumped up 63 per cent in Europe during the final quarter of 2025. Analysts from S&P Global and UBS say this will have a knock-on effect to the automotive sector…

  • 2026 Hyundai Kona Hybrid Premium N Line review

    January 26, 2026

    Australia, this is your favourite small SUV… Despite its polarising looks, the Hyundai Kona has taken the Australian market by storm, no doubt helped by its sprawling range of variants and wide availability of a fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain. It has clearly resonated with Australian new-car buyers, because 22,769 Konas were registered in 2025 – more than any other small SUV, and over 2500 units ahead of the Chery Tiggo 4 and MG ZS. Of those 22,700-plus units registered, 10,407 or 45.7 per cent were hybrids, making the Kona the fifth-most popular hybrid vehicle in Australia last year. That’s with good…

  • As Australia abandons LPG, Europe is embracing it – report

    January 25, 2026

    The popularity of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is growing in Europe, as automakers and consumers embrace the fuel as a way of affordably lowering emissions. While Australia no longer has any new cars powered by ‘autogas’ – despite having several LPG production facilities across the country – sales of the alternative fuel have grown in Europe by 10 per cent in a single year. According to a report from industry publication Automotive News Europe, nations such as Italy, Spain, and France have lower taxes applied to LPG, encouraging demand in those markets. Meanwhile, on the supply side, vehicles powered by…

  • 2026 Toyota HiLux price and specs

    January 25, 2026

    UPDATED 26/01/2026 08:00am: Now that deliveries of the new HiLux have commenced, we’ve updated this article with fuel consumption, towing capacity and payload figures that weren’t yet available when we first published it on November 12, 2025. The 2026 Toyota HiLux officially went on sale on December 9, 2025 with an expanded lineup introducing a refreshed exterior, new cabin design and now only one diesel powertrain. The expanded lineup sees the return of the top-end Rogue and Rugged X models, though a GR Sport version (or better) to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor hasn’t been confirmed just yet.  The…

  • Which ute should you buy for under $60,000?

    January 25, 2026

    The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux may sit comfortably atop Australia’s new-vehicle sales charts, but there has been a huge shift in the ute segment over the past year. The BYD Shark 6 has proved a disruptive force, outselling even long-running nameplates like the Nissan Navara and Volkswagen Amarok – not bad for the Chinese brand’s first ute. Other new arrivals on the scene include MG’s first ute here, the U9, plus its LDV Terron 9 twin. They join the growing ranks of affordable Chinese options here, which have also swelled to include the JAC T9 and reborn Foton Tunland.…

  • 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty review

    January 25, 2026

    The Ford Ranger Super Duty ute lineup is here, with multiple body styles and a big step up in capacity and capability for the best ute in the segment. It comes at a cost, however, with some extreme price tags that might put potential buyers off – but for those who need huge towing capacity and massive payload usability, it could be worth every cent. Read on to find out more about what it’s like to live with the Ranger Super Duty Double Cab Chassis in this real-world review. How much does the Ford Ranger Super Duty cost? You could…

  • Volkswagen ID. 4 to be renamed as part of extensive facelift – report

    January 24, 2026

    The facelifted Volkswagen ID. 4 will not only feature a significantly redesigned exterior, but a new name as well. According to Automotive News, the heavily revised ID. 4 will be sold as the ID. Tiguan. The name change has been heavily hinted at and speculated about, but the industry publication says it was confirmed by IG Metall, the union representing the automaker’s German factory workers, at a press conference held last week at Volkswagen’s Emden plant. The Emden factory has been converted to EV-only production, and is currently one of two sites — along with Zwickau — in Germany manufacturing…

  • Australia’s best new car warranties in 2026

    January 24, 2026

    There are more than 60 auto brands currently present in Australia. More are coming every year, and each one has unique warranty periods and terms. Because it’s difficult to figure out exactly what each brand does and doesn’t offer, we’ve compiled a list of important information about the aftersales provisions provided, and we’ll update it continuously as details change. This is intended to provide information on what the average buyer can expect from each brand in terms of their standard warranties. Caveats and disclaimers explained within each section where possible or necessary. We’ve also provided links to the warranty information…