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2027 GWM Tank 300 revealed with bigger body, new PHEV option
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (616+ words) The GWM Tank 300 off-roader has been stretched, with a longer wheelbase but a shorter front overhang. The "all-new" GWM Tank 300 sure looks the same at first glance, but a closer look reveals the next generation of the large ladder-frame off-road…...
Tesla sets new sales record in Australia amid EV boom
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (426+ words) Despite sagging Model 3 sales, Tesla still reached an all-time sales record in Australia in June as buyers clamoured for its Model Y SUV. June 2026 was the best monthly result yet for not only the Tesla Model Y in Australia, but…...
2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition review
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (1853+ words) The new 1500 Express makes Ram's popular full-size pickup more attainable, but it misses out on several desirable features. Another year, another new Ram 1500. The Express badge returns after a two-year absence but, as before, it still signifies the cheapest variant…...
MG Australia focused on new models, customers and dealers " not its sales slide
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (779+ words) Sales are up slightly on last year but remain well below MG's recent peak, with the brand at risk of dropping out of Australia's top 10. MG Motor Australia says it's not focused on its sales figures despite being usurped as…...
Driving a manual could reduce dementia risk " study
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (430+ words) Health benefits including the potential to ward off dementia can come from driving a manual vehicle, according to a study from Japan. Driving a car with a manual gearbox " such as a Ford Mustang or Mazda MX-5 " is good for your…...
Cupra hopes the tide is turning from SUVs to wagons
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (365+ words) Is the popularity of SUVs waning? Cupra hopes so, and its Leon Sportstourer could be launching at just the right time. The dominance of SUVs in the automotive industry may be starting to cool, with sales of city and large…...
Ford Transit Custom, Transit and Mustang Mach-E recalled
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (218+ words) Certain 2026 Fords are subject to a recall to rectify high-beam lights that may activate or deactivate unexpectedly. Ford Australia is recalling a trio of models " the Mustang Mach-E, Transit Custom and Transit " as their high-beam lights may not work properly....
Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG S6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (532+ words) Four recently launched SUVs have all gained top marks in the latest round of testing by safety authority ANCAP. Four SUVs have secured five-star safety ratings from safety authority ANCAP, though not under the newest testing protocols. The Mazda CX-5, MG…...
Sporty or safety: The option that cancels Cupra's ANCAP rating
13+ hour ago (305+ words) Australia's crash-test authority has announced a top safety score for the updated Cupra Formentor " but it excludes vehicles with optional seats. The 2026 Cupra Formentor has arrived in Australia, with local independent crash-test authority ANCAP awarding the refreshed small SUV a…...
2026 Cupra Formentor: Quick drive
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (1811+ words) Cupra has updated its Formentor crossover for 2026, introducing a new mild-hybrid powertrain to the lineup " and some trick technology. The Cupra Formentor was the first dedicated model from the Spanish automaker, with production beginning in Europe in late 2020 " but the…...