• 2026 Peugeot 408: Electrified crossover gets greener, meaner looks

    January 12, 2026

    Peugeot’s genre-busting, high-riding 408 has gone under the knife, sporting the French brand’s new corporate look and getting minor tweaks throughout. The 2026 Peugeot 408 has received a slew of updates similar to that made to the related 308 Hatch and SW, and it’s the first model from the brand to sport illuminated ‘PEUGEOT’ script across the tailgate. The new face, already seen on the 308, sees the LED daytime running light signature blend into the front grille, reflected in the rear ‘three-claw’ tail light signature in the revised tail lights. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car.…

  • Australia’s new-vehicle market could top 1.4 million by 2035

    January 12, 2026

    Australia just recorded 1,241,037 new-vehicle sales in 2025, but what happens next isn’t only about product cycles and supply chains. Over the next decade, the biggest structural inputs will be population growth, ongoing shifts in where vehicles are built, and the speed at which electrified powertrains displace conventional ones. Australia’s population at June 30, 2025 was 27.6 million people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS also stresses its long-run population figures are projections, not forecasts – they illustrate what would happen if assumed fertility, mortality and migration settings occur. That matters, because any “next decade” vehicle story has to be framed as…

  • Instagram says there’s been ‘no breach’ despite password reset requests

    January 12, 2026

    Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. That seemingly contradicts a Friday Bluesky post from antivirus software company Malwarebytes, which shared a screenshot of an email from Instagram informing users of a request to reset their password. The post claimed, “Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more.” This data, Malwarebytes added, “is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals.” However, Instagram subsequently posted (on X, rather than Instagram or Threads) that it…

  • Volvo EX30 recalled for fire risk

    January 12, 2026

    Volvo Car Australia is recalling the Volvo EX30 small electric SUV due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire,” the company says in its recall notice. “Keep the battery charge level below 70 per cent which can be set in the Charging setting menu on the vehicle display. “A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders,…

  • Peugeot Partner, Expert recalled | CarExpert

    January 12, 2026

    The Peugeot Partner and Peugeot Expertcommercial vans have been recalled due to a software glitch which could disable safety systems. “Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, lane keep assist and Advanced Emergency Brake System (AEB deactivation warning),” the recall notice said. “A loss of safety system warnings whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.” CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A total of 451 vehicles are affected across the…

  • Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service

    January 12, 2026

    Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads.  The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up with another $1 billion investment to keep it going. Several layoffs, including a 40% restructuring cut in May 2024, had whittled the company from its peak of about 1,400 employees to less than 600. Meanwhile, advancements in AI were changing how engineers were developing the…

  • Ford E-Transit recalled | CarExpert

    January 12, 2026

    The Ford E-Transit electric commercial van has been recalled due to a fault which could see the vehicle’s parking brake fail, causing it to roll away. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the left-hand rear driveshaft may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, it could lead to a loss of motive power whilst driving and/or unintended vehicle movement while the vehicle is in park if the parking brake is not applied,” the company said in its recall notice. “A loss of power whilst driving and/or unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death…

  • Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y

    January 11, 2026

    Mazda is launching another electric vehicle (EV) in Australia this year, giving it a pair of models to take on the top-selling Tesla Model Y and Model 3… and like those, the new Mazdas are also built in China. The Mazda CX-6e mid-size electric SUV will join the 6e mid-size electric liftback that’s confirmed for release here mid-year. Mazda has confirmed a 2026 launch for the new electric SUV, though it hasn’t confirmed exactly when. Additional details like pricing and specifications also won’t be announced until closer to launch. The CX-6e, known in China as the EZ-60, was developed in…

  • Google co-founders may be leaving California

    January 11, 2026

    Sergey Brin and Larry Page appear to be pulling back from the state where they co-founded Google. The New York Times reports that in December, 15 limited liability companies overseeing Brin’s investments and interests were terminated or converted into Nevada entities. Those include LLCs that manage one of his superyachts and his interest in a private terminal at the San Jose International Airport. Similarly, 45 LLCs associated with Page have recently become inactive or moved out of state, and a trust associated with Page bought a $71.9 million mansion in Miami this week, according to the NYT. Brin and Page…

  • 2026 MG 7 review | CarExpert

    January 11, 2026

    The new MG 7 could be the best looking car on the market for the money. This sleek liftback sedan offers a delightful design and gorgeous finishing, and it’s bound to make your neighbours think you’ve spent a lot more than the asking price. That’s because this gorgeous mid-size model starts at less than $50,000 drive-away, and MG has kept things simple by only offering one version at launch. Sadly, that also means there aren’t some of the options you might have been hoping for. But let’s go through the nitty-gritty, and see whether it’s worth your consideration or not.…