BMW 3 Series recalled for defective Takata airbags
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators
August 16, 2026
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators
A BMW X5 driver has been fined $1854 and hit with eight demerit points after an alleged 196km/h blast near
What may be the Australian-spec 2026 JAC T9 PHEV dual-cab ute has made its public debut at the 2025 Greater
The MG S5 EV has arrived, and by golly has it made an impression. Not so much because of its
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports total new vehicle deliveries in Australia in its monthly VFACTS report. But
Australia and the MGA go way back. From 1957 to mid-1962 more than 2000 MGAs were assembled in factories at
The upgraded 2025 Volvo XC90 is now on sale, bringing refreshed styling and more standard equipment, but slightly higher prices and one
The Toyota Fortuner is still alive and kicking in Australia, despite being axed in other markets. WATCH: Paul’s video review
The BMW i4 electric sedan has been given yet another upgrade, this time bringing a new M60 flagship and a
General Motors (GM) has confirmed a second North American factory will begin making its new sixth-generation small-block V8, at the Tonawanda
Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its
KGM SsangYong will formally be known as KGM Australia from June 1, 2025, accompanied by a new slogan – the
I know what you’re thinking – ‘what on Earth is a Super Hybrid?!’ Automotive naming conventions and technical terminology continues
It’s been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it’s about
Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google
Gee, when did vans get so good? Seriously, I was expecting a circa 18-hour drive in a van to be,
SPONSORED The Honda Civic has been an Aussie favourite from day one… A success story more than 50 years in
BMW pulled the covers off the Speedtop at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como,
The Ford Transit Custom has only ever been offered here with diesel power, but now the cargo van is getting
Lexus recently unveiled its updated 2025 LX range which – apart from gaining some new tech features – is also
The updated petrol-powered Mitsubishi Outlander has received retuned steering and suspension, plus new equipment, but all members of the range
Once upon a time, Smart was a brand that specialised in small city cars, but modern legislation and market forces
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the
Chery’s first and thus far only electric vehicle (EV) in Australia now has a slightly different name. The Chery Omoda
The Nissan Micra is back, and it has been born again as an electric hatchback with SUV styling. Revealed in
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced customers will be able to score Woolworths Everyday Rewards loyalty points whenever they use
The new, sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 has been revealed, and is due in Australia during the first half of 2026 with
Nissan’s local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws
The Chery C5 replaces the Chery Omoda 5, wearing revised front-end styling and incorporating some key changes under the skin.
We’re just a day-and-a-half from the launch of the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, and the automaker has provided some extra photos
A dual-cab ute has sat at the top of the Australian sales charts for almost a decade, the Toyota HiLux
If you know, you know. For many people, a Kia Carnival is a car you rent on holiday, thoroughly enjoy
After it almost became extinct, extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology is undergoing a resurgence, and not just in the form
The all-electric Ram 1500 REV ute, and the closely related range-extender Ram 1500 Ramcharger, are delayed, again. Responding to a
The entry-level Tesla Model 3 RWD has received a bump in range for no extra money. It now has a
Six years after the concept was revealed, De Tomaso has finally revealed the production-ready version of its new P72 supercar.
MG is coming out of its chrysalis in 2025. The Chinese brand is readying a huge array of new arrivals
Back in 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda made a bold promise – “no more boring cars.” It was
Skoda Australia has confirmed preliminary details of its upcoming Elroq electric SUV, ahead of a sales launch in September. A
If you’re in the market for a back-to-basics worksite workhorse, the Nissan Navara is probably on your shopping list. Despite
A group of employees from electric carmaker Tesla have written an open letter to company CEO Elon Musk demanding he
Not long after the fourth-generation 1 Series hatch arrived in Australia, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan now completes BMW’s
Tesla may be Australia’s number-one electric vehicle (EV) brand, but it has entered 2025 weakened as more rivals seem to
While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the
The Kia Carnival lineup has been expanded, with its hybrid powertrain now available in two additional model grades. This gives
Automotive design firm Italdesign may be sold by owner Audi as the Volkswagen Group seeks to tighten its financial belt.
In this era of wall-to-wall screens, you’d be forgiven for thinking in-car displays are taking over automotive interiors, and that
The Isuzu MU-X range has been updated, and with the revamped and revised lineup, the Japanese brand has added a
The Toyota Yaris has received some minor updates for 2025, focused largely on safety technology. This has coincided with price
In a world where electric and hybrid technology is reshaping the way we travel, bold claims are everywhere. And few
The Toyota Yaris Cross has received more updates for 2025, predominantly around the light SUV’s safety equipment. There have been
The Volvo XC70 is back, but this time around it’s a not jacked high-riding wagon, but a plug-in hybrid crossover.
Toyota has given its Yaris hatchback and Yaris Cross light SUV some minor updates for 2025, centred largely around their
While the Holden Captiva left the new car scene in 2018, the nameplate has soldiered on overseas, and is now
The 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid (HEV) lineup is now at least $20,000 more affordable than before, following the release of
If a Type 992 is a little too common and sanitised, and you’ve got megabucks burning a hole in your
China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed it’s been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the
When you think of the modern mid-size SUV, you probably think of growing families and mature drivers who appreciate grown
Over 150 brands, more than 30,000,000 new cars sold each year, and a focus on fast development proves China means
If you’re shopping for an affordable, family-friendly small SUV, chances are the MG ZS has popped up on your radar.
Cadillac will soon reveal the Optiq-V, which will be only the third SUV and the second electric vehicle to wear
The Polestar 2 is a niche player in a fairly niche segment of the Australian auto market. The mid-size battery-electric
General Motors has confirmed it’s voluntarily recalling Chevrolet Silverado 1500s powered by its ‘L87’ V8 due to a defect that
The Genesis GV70 is Korea’s alternative to the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLC, and while it
After two generations of front- and all-wheel drive layouts, BMW could revive the traditional rear-wheel drive configuration for its 1
An updated Mazda CX-5 may be just months away, ahead of an all-new model next year, but there’s a lot
Chinese carmaker GAC has jumped on the futuristic ute trend by unveiling the Pickup 01, a high-riding rival to the
The only constant in life is change, unless you’re talking about the Kia Seltos. Note: This is an updated version of
Great Wall Motor’s Ora brand – which sells just one model in Australia, the GWM Ora electric hatch – has
Renault Australia has confirmed the first 500 examples of the wild new 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch sold out
The Chery Tiggo 4 has gotten off to a strong start in Australia, and now the Chinese brand wants to
Patent images revealing the exterior design of the second-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio have surfaced online. If this leak posted by
“What is it?” curious onlookers ask as they crowd around the low-slung sports car in the parking lot. Then comes
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) upstart Leapmotor has bold plans for its global model rollout and says it hopes to be
Mazda has quietly reduced prices for its flagship CX-90 seven-seat SUV, which is otherwise unchanged for 2025. Prices have been
The Leapmotor brand may have only been launched in Australia in recent months, but despite arriving here with just one
After launching only with sedans, Korean luxury brand Genesis has been busily rolling out SUVs – and its latest concept
MG Motor Australia has announced a new entry-level version of its Cyberster electric roadster, which drops the starting price of
Audi Australia has previously committed to offering wagons in its lineup, though the successor to its A4 Avant is currently
The Holden Commodore was manufactured locally from 1978 to 2017, and then imported until 2019, and for many years it
As Australia’s population continues to grow, our cities have gotten both bigger and busier. Despite this, city cars have lost
Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a factory-backed full-size US pickup in 2025. In addition to
The battle among Australia’s small SUVs will get a new entrant later this year from Chery’s spin-off brand, Omoda. The
Genesis has revealed two-door concept after two-door concept, but it has yet to release a two-door production vehicle. That could
The Kia Tasman is now available to order in Australia, ahead of first customer deliveries in July. Kia will first
The 2026 Subaru Outback has been revealed at the New York motor show, looking more like an SUV than the
The GWM Cannon ute lineup has expanded in Australia, with two cab-chassis variants and a cut-price pickup coming to showrooms.
Chinese auto giant Chery has promised to launch 19 new hybrid models globally this year alone, as part of its
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Multivan is finally here. A model that we first tested overseas in late 2021, the all-new Multivan
Everybody knows the Goldilocks story – the one where she finds the sweet spot among three bowls of breakfast left
MG revealed its first ever ute – the U9 – in Melbourne just over one week ago, and now the
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC has been on sale in Australia for a couple of years now and, compared to the
Skoda expects a sales recovery in Australia over the coming years as new products continue to hit the local market.
The arrival of the updated Mercedes-Benz V-Class caps off a big 12 months or so for people movers in Australia.
Australia is undoubtedly a ute-heavy market, with some models beating out SUV favourites to be the best-selling vehicles in the
The new-generation Toyota Camry’s reputation preceded itself in our office. I’d already heard so many glowing descriptions of the new
Two of Australia’s largest automotive industry groups are at odds over the federal Opposition’s proposal to scrap fines for carmakers
The Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover has been unveiled ahead its in-the-flesh later this month at the Shanghai motor show. Mazda
There’s fashionably late, and then there’s Volkswagen ID.4 late. Europe’s number one auto brand has had a competitor for the
The Ford Ranger has been Australia’s best-selling ute, and the nation’s most popular new vehicle overall, for the past two
A university study has found that an increase in new electric vehicle (EV) sales has led to a rise in
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales continue to grow in Australia, outpacing the growth shown by hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. A total
Against tightening emissions regulations and a global move towards electrified vehicles, Ford Australia says it’s ultimately the customer who decides
The Chinese government is keen for some of its state-owned automakers to merge, specifically those which have struggled with the
Genesis has generated buzz with two more two-door concepts, but despite their production-ready appearance the Korean luxury brand hasn’t confirmed
Waiting for the new Nissan Patrol? Keep on waiting. While it was revealed last year and is already on sale
It’s a term we use a lot in the automotive world, but to the average person in Australia ‘rebadging’ –
It’s time for the heavy hitters. We’ve gone to the top shelf to put together one of our closest drag
It’s been more than a decade since Australia last held an international motor show and, with the current state of
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles are gaining market share globally, as emissions standards become ever more stringent. While this
US President Donald Trump this week imposed tariffs on almost every one of the nation’s trade partners, impacting nearly every
The Skoda Elroq RS, the most powerful model in the company’s new entry-level electric crossover range, has been unveiled at
US President Donald Trump’s plan to implement reciprocal tariffs of at least 10 per cent on the country’s trading partners
The interior of the sixth-generation Honda Prelude was revealed overnight, and it looks instantly familiar, yet a little different too.
Few vehicles tick as many boxes as a fast wagon. With a big boot, low driving position, seating for five
MG’s range seems to be growing as spectacularly as its sales figures, and the company’s burgeoning lineup is expanding yet
Ford Australia is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the country’s longest continuous automotive brand has announced how fans can celebrate.
You’d think that the rugged, affordable Romanian brand would be a natural fit for the Australian car market, but Ateco
Airport-specific car rental in Mumbai services with driver Mumbai, being one of the busiest cities in India, has a high
Ram Trucks Australia says it will soon reclaim the US pickup sales crown it lost to General Motors Specialty Vehicles’
In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in
GWM’s spin-off brand Tank revealed the wild Tank 700 back in 2023, and according to Australian executives, it’s still planned
The MG 5 is Australia’s cheapest sedan – that’s one way of looking at it. The other way is that it’s the
Life is tough at the top. Note: This is an updated version of a review that first went live in
There are few more striking SUVs on the road than the Toyota C-HR. Note: This is an updated version of a
China’s GWM has just introduced a sought-after turbo-diesel engine option to its Tank 300 off-roader in Australia, and executives have
The BYD Sealion 6 range has been upgraded with revised, Australia-specific suspension tuning, but the big news is actually around
The Coalition’s proposal to cut the fuel excise tax by half has been met with criticism for two of Australia’s
The sixth-generation Nissan Micra has been revealed in production form, and will go on sale in Europe towards the end
The Volvo V60 Cross Country crossover wagon and the related S60 sedan will be discontinued in Australia once current stocks
With a federal election on the horizon, the Government’s focus for the budget centred around income tax cuts. As far
Big pickups are becoming more common on roads outside the US, but one group is taking its nation’s government to
The latest Honda CR-V has quickly become the Japanese brand’s best seller in Australia, though it’s not quite as popular
Ford has a new mid-sized commercial van, and it’s a formula that’s hard to argue with. Note: This is an
Kia has finally done away with the dreary non-turbo engine in lower-grade Stonic models, as well as adding a few expected safety features
The flagship Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been given another price increase, but the V8-powered pickup’s equipment list is unchanged. General
No, your eyes don’t deceive you – this is an original ‘E1’ Porsche Cayenne you see before you. While we
Just under 90 per cent of all new Fords sold in Australia in 2024 were Rangers or Everests. The Ranger
When is a Volkswagen Transporter not really a Volkswagen Transporter? Caravelle When Volkswagen gets into bed with Ford to produce
gas powered scooter tow a small trailer A gas powered scooter can tow a small trailer, but several factors need
Tesla may still be the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, but growing resentment for its CEO Elon Musk has
The Lexus NX is the sweet spot for a lot of luxury SUV customers. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the
The Supreme Court of Victoria has ruled US car giant General Motors didn’t breach its agreement with Australian dealers when
Can you spot the difference? Toyota has given its Corolla Cross small SUV a very minor update for 2025. Like
German carmaker Audi is looking to hybrids to extend the life of petrol-powered models, with a likely move away from
The fourth-generation Suzuki Vitara has been with us now for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Motorists travelling on two major New South Wales highways will soon be subject to speeding fines from average speed cameras,
Jack is finally reviewing the JAC! How fitting! Chinese carmaker JAC has launched its first model in the Australian market,
The Mitsubishi Triton lineup is soon to expand, with local pricing for the long-awaited cab/chassis, extended-cab and manual variants of
Toyota is no longer alone in the world of affordable hybrid hatches. For years the Japanese manufacturer boasted hybrid power
Australia’s new car market houses an eclectic mix of automotive brands from all corners of the globe. There are the
It’s finally here. Deliveries of the new-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado finally commenced late in 2024, several months after stock of
“EVs don’t have the strength to tow our big caravan,” loudly explained the gentleman to his female companion at the
The Volkswagen Group’s Czech brand Skoda will give the public its first taste of the first all-electric Octavia in six
BYD is reaching out to Australian owners of the Shark 6 to gather feedback about potential upgrades to the plug-in
The race between Australia’s cheapest new cars just got a little closer. MG handed the baton over to the Kia
The Geely brand has returned Down Under with the mid-sized EX5 electric SUV, which it claims has been localised to
The Australian Government’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for certain electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) has cost taxpayers
Toyota’s new small electric SUV may use the company’s e-TNGA electric vehicle (EV) platform, but it shares its name with
The returning Geely brand’s debut product in Australia is even cheaper than expected. The mid-sized Geely EX5 electric SUV is
The Holden Commodore is in the record books despite going out of production nearly eight years ago, thanks to a
The MG S5 EV is arriving soon as a replacement for the ZS EV, and government documents show there could
The iconic Hemi V8 engine will reportedly be available once again in the Ram 1500 next year, following the return
As Cyclone Alfred began making headlines as the first cyclone to threaten Brisbane since Cyclone Zoe in 1974, apprehension gripped
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales are on the rise, but there’s not long left if you want to score significant savings.
Jeep just axed the Grand Cherokee, one of its longest-running nameplates in Australia and a model that once challenged the
If you’re like me, there’s never a moment when the garage doesn’t have a project car on the go. While
The last Ford Focus will roll down the production line in Germany in November 2025, bringing an end to a
Now into its third generation, the Q5 has been a winner for Audi since originally launching at the Beijing Auto
The facelifted GR Yaris is here, and what a weapon it is. Take everything good about the previous GR Yaris
Volkswagen wants to offer an electric vehicle (EV) in Europe with a base price of around €20,000 (~A$34,000), and its
Volvo’s first electric vehicles (EVs) have been SUVs and people movers, but now it has revealed an electric sedan. Or
The Australian new-car market dropped by 7.9 per cent last month compared to February 2024, with major brands like Toyota
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of the (breathes) Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology. It’s all in the long-winded name
Ford Australia says it’s ‘running its own race’ in the large SUV segment this year, following a record year with
The Honda ZR-V range now opens at $37,900 drive-away for 2025, thanks to a $2000 price cut. The rest of
Australian Audi customers won’t necessarily pay the price for the brand’s premium push, according to local executives. The brand’s UK
With car thefts at an all-time high in Victoria and presenting an ongoing issue in other Australian states and territories,
Although BYD beat GWM to the punch by launching the Shark 6 as Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, the
Discussions surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) almost always circle back to the issue of driving range, and the phenomenon of ‘range
The upcoming Lamborghini Temerario super sports car features a new twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain. But how does it work, and how
Stellantis – the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, among others – reported a significant profit decrease in
In a world where most new mainstream vehicles are built to fit a mould, the Deepal E07 brings with it
After rolling out a range of electric SUVs, Kia is now planning to launch an electric sedan in Australia. The
Victoria Police has detailed the grim reality of the state’s car theft crisis, with thieves targeting vehicles from some of
The MG Marvel R – the Chinese brand’s closest rival yet to the Tesla Model Y – has been spotted
lowest price car insurance Finding the lowest price car insurance with a bad driving record may seem like a challenge,
Kia Australia is recalling the first-generation Niro EV as it could lose power. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the high
BYD has officially revealed its refreshed Atto 3 electric SUV in China, but it’s unclear when it’ll go on sale
The Walkinshaw Group has recalled three Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDs, due to a fault which could cause their airbags to
Ford Australia and its new Supercars partner Triple Eight Race Engineering could team up to offer an official motorsport-themed Mustang
latest cars Fuel efficiency remains one of the most crucial factors for car buyers in India, as rising fuel prices
There has been an influx of Chinese-made electric SUVs over the last few months and the latest one is from
After letting Ram and Chevrolet get the jump, Ford finally introduced a factory-backed right-hand drive F-150 in Australia in 2023. Note: This is an
Understanding how much your car is worth is one thing, but then pricing it for a private sale is another
It’s an undeniably strange feeling to clamber into the cabin of a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and see two pedals and an
Right now, Holden signage is being taken down from dealerships across the nation and the last Holdens are being snatched
Renault-owned performance brand Alpine has set an official reveal date for its newest model, set to be the next step
Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) launched the tougher, Walkinshaw-engineered D-Max Blade ute in November, and now it appears to be planning
The Tesla Cybertruck’s polarising design had raised questions about how it would perform in a crash. Now, some – but