Car News
-
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV finishes testing in Australia, on sale mid-year
Another new ute will be hitting Australia soon, as JAC completes local testing of its Hunter plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 4×4 dual-cab. It goes on sale mid-2026. The ute segment is certainly heating up, with not only more and more options,…
-
2026 Audi RS 5 leaks online, Audi design back on form?
Images that apparently show the 2026 Audi RS 5 and RS 5 Avant before you’re officially supposed to see it have leaked online, seemingly heralding a return to Audi styling greatness. Earlier this month, Audi dropped a teaser video of the…
-
2026 Mazda 6e RWD sedan on sale in Australia, price from $49,990
Mazda Australia has opened pre-orders for the new Mazda 6e for 2026; the brand’s first mainstream battery-electric passenger sedan for local buyers. Two variants are being presented, including the GT and Atenza. The 6e runs a single rear-mounted electric motor…
-
Chery previews new ‘Super Hybrid’ PHEV powertrain, up to 260kW
Chery has detailed its next-generation “Super Hybrid” plug-in hybrid hardware at a tech event in Sydney, previewing two new Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) powertrains aimed at future SUV models. The first is dubbed ‘DHT160’, which Chery says is intended for…
-
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid & Tayron eHybrid now on sale in Australia
Volkswagen Australia is confirming prices and specs for the new Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid (PHEV) options, offering up to 200kW of power and over 100km of electric range. Both are presented in two-variant form, including 150TSI Elegance and 200TSI R-Line.…
-
2026 Nissan X-Trail now on sale in Australia, price from $38,140
The mid-size SUV segment is about to welcome an updated contender, in the form of the 2026 Nissan X-Trail. It brings in light styling updates, wider-spanning technology, and revised servicing schedules. Four main trim lines are going on sale, including…
-
2026 Kia EV9 now on sale in Australia, adds performance GT variant
Kia Australia has announced prices and specifications for the 2026 EV9, which includes the introduction of a top-spec GT performance variant for the first time. The range now spans across four trim levels, including the Air rear-wheel drive, featuring a…
-
Cupra adds Extreme Package option for Leon VZe Sportstourer
Looking to spice up your already spicy small wagon? Well, if that wagon is the Cupra Leon VZe Sportstourer, you’re in luck. A new Extreme Package has just been announced by Cupra. Perhaps a little ambitious in the name, the…
-
Ferraru Luce name confirmed for new electric supercar, stunning interior
The interior of the upcoming Ferrari EV previously known as the Elettrica, now confirmed the Luce, has been revealed and it is an absolute knockout. A striking departure from recent Ferraris such as the Purosangue, Amalfi and 812 Testarossa, it…