Australian government takes steps to limit fuel price rises
Victoria's Premier, Jacinta Allen, has announced a bold plan to ease cost of living pressures on the state's motorists with the launch of the Fair Fuel Scheme this year. If the legislation passes Victoria's parliament, it would require fuel companies to publicly report upcoming fuel price changes the day before implementation and then lock in the price for 24 hours. There are currently more than 1500 fuel suppliers in Victoria, all of which are required to provide real-time data to the state government, which will be fed into the fuel lookup feature on the Service Victoria app. This would be a step above the functionality of third-party services like PetrolSpy, where users can submit price changes after price changes. Hundreds of new car deals available car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Melbourne motorists could save up to $333 a year if they had a better understanding of when the fuel cycle…
Ford Mustang range expands, CEO vows ‘no more boring products’
this Ford Mustang The American automaker, which turned 60 last year, is not averse to evolving from its distinctive two-door models as it wants to avoid launching "boring" cars. talking automotive news At the Detroit Auto Show, executive chairman Bill Ford, the great-grandson of founder Henry Ford, elaborated on the importance of not only keeping the Mustang brand alive, but also keeping it relevant. “The Mustang means a lot to me,” Mr. Ford told the publication. "I will never let the Mustang go. As long as I'm a part of Ford, it'll always be a part of Ford, so we work very hard to keep it fresh and relevant. Hundreds of new car deals available car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. mustang dark horse “We’re going to push the limits of the Mustang for as long as we can, and there’s really no limit.” Last year, four sources reportedly revealed automotive…
Smart electric cars recalled Auto Experts
Lei Shing Hong Motors Have recalled 112 smart Electric vehicles (EVs) spread around the world #1 and #3 Model production line in Australia after faulty rear seat belt buckle was discovered. "The dual rear seat belt buckles may not be properly secured. Therefore, when the center seat belt is buckled, the buckle may interfere with the left seat belt buckle, potentially releasing it," the automaker said in the recall notice express. "If the seat belts do not operate as expected, the occupants may not receive the full protection of the seat belt system. This may increase the risk of injury or death to those inside the vehicle." Hundreds of new car deals available car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. There are total 112 units produced in 2024 affectedThe vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe recall notice is attached here If you own an affected Smart #1 or #3, you…
Ineos Grenadier production restarts after Recaro
this Ineos Grenadier After a four-month hiatus in production due to the brief demise of the automotive icon, the off-roader is rolling off the production lines in France again. Production was suspended in September 2024 after seat supplier Recaro filed for bankruptcy in Germany two months ago, affecting all Ineos Grenadier models exclusively using the brand's front seats. While Recaro's Japanese and North American automotive divisions and non-automotive businesses were unaffected, the German subsidiary suspended operations. Recaro was taken over in December by Italian carmaker Proma Group, which itself makes car seats and structural parts, after Ineos Automotive announced in November that it would resume production this month. Hundreds of new car deals available car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. It is understood that Grenadier vehicles will continue to be equipped with Recaro front seats, but Ineos only said: "The solution to the severe shortage of seats after the supplier went…
Rolls-Royce isn’t having any trouble selling luxury electric cars, so it
Global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) cooled last year, especially for high-end EVs. However, that's not the case at Rolls-Royce, with the BMW-owned luxury brand reporting strong demand for its first and only electric car ghostleading to another debut this year. automotive news Rolls-Royce is reportedly investing £300 million ($591 million) in its Goodwood plant in the UK, following strong sales of the battery-powered grand touring coupe, as another electric model joins its global lineup. This is the largest investment in the Goodwood site since it opened in 2003. All current Rolls-Royce models are produced here. Hundreds of new car deals available car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Although Rolls-Royce failed to break the sales record of 6,032 units set in 2023 in 2024 (5,712 units sold), the new Specter became its second-best-selling model, behind the Cullinan SUV. In Australia, Rolls-Royce sold 19 Specters, 25 Cullinans and 10 Phantom/Ghost sedans (both…
Are there fewer of these cars seen in Australia? you don’t
New car buying habits are changing, leading to the rise of SUVs and utes and the demise of traditional passenger car types once common on Australian roads. In 2024, mid-size SUVs were once again the most popular vehicle by far, with 287,637 units delivered throughout the year, accounting for 23.2% of new car registrations of a record 1,237,287 units. SUVs accounted for 56.9% of the market overall, with sales of 704,557 units. During the same period, 229,210 pickup trucks (excluding full-size North American pickups) were delivered, enough to capture 18.5% of the new vehicle market. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. While the passenger car segment, which includes conventional sedans, hatchbacks, station wagons, coupes and passenger vehicles, grew year-on-year in 2023 with 221,937 units delivered, sales declined in many sub-segments and this This is becoming more and more common. VFACTS data from the Federal…
VFACTS: The Biggest Sales Winners of 2024
A record number of new cars were delivered to Australian buyers in 2024, with a handful of brands almost single-handedly helping to reach new high-water marks. Of the 51 brands that sold cars in Australia throughout 2024 (having already sold them in Australia the previous year) and reported sales to the Federal Chamber of the Automotive Industry (FCAI) or the Electric Vehicles Council, only 19 posted a year-on-year increase. However, its increase in cumulative deliveries of 91,518 units outweighed the decline in deliveries of 32 brands of 69,738 units. Five brands stand out in particular, not only in terms of vehicle delivery growth between 2023 and 2024, but also in terms of percentages. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Toyota – Deliveries increased by 26,056 vehicles (12.1%) to 241,296 vehicles It has been Australia's most popular brand for the 22nd consecutive year, setting a…
Genesis EVs recalled, Auto Experts
Genesis Australia Have recalled 572 electric vehicles (EVs) In the GV60, Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80 model series, a power outage may occur due to a common fault. "Due to a software issue in the integrated charge control unit, the auxiliary 12-volt battery may not charge as expected, resulting in battery drain and loss of power," the automaker said in the recall notice. “Loss of power while driving may increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.” Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Electric GV70Electrified G80 There are total 572 vehicles produced between 2021 and 2024 affectedThe vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe recall notice is attached here The glitch also affects the related Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Although the recall for the Genesis fault was issued in April 2024,…
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N a Lamborghini EV target?
Lamborghini's first electric vehicle (EV) may have Hyundai Ioniq 5 N The company sees the electric SUV as a performance benchmark after it was spotted leaving the automaker's Italian headquarters. In a video uploaded to YouTube, spy photographer Varryx captured the Ioniq 5 N leaving Lamborghini's headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, without camouflage or German license plates. While it may seem strange to see another brand's car at a competitor's headquarters, it's common practice for companies in the automotive industry to purchase cars to "benchmark" against future models. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2SLIHesx9g[/embed] In this case, Lamborghini plans to launch an electric car in 2029, initially targeting a 2028 release. Named Lanzador, it will be shown in prototype form in 2023. Although Hyundai and Lamborghini are two completely different companies, with the former producing a few performance models in its broader, market-focused…
Tesla’s Australian sales decline in 2024 detailed
Tesla failed to recover in the final month of 2024, reversing a year-long sales decline and ended the year with fewer than 40,000 vehicles delivered to Australian customers. According to data released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 3,593 vehicles to Australian customers in December, an increase of 63.9% from the same month last year. It was a rare win for the electric vehicle (EV) specialist, which has seen deliveries fall in nine of the 12 months this year. By the end of the year, Tesla had delivered 38,347 vehicles in Australia, down 16.9% from 2023 figures, as the brand experienced huge growth in the local market. moonTesla deliveriesYear-on-year differenceJanuary1107-66.6%February5665+61.1%March6017+68.2%April2077-43.5%possible3567-20.3%June4683-33.3%July2592-12.9%August2393-30.5%September2649-48.8%OctoberChapter 1464-26.4%November2540-35.5%December3593+63.9%all38,347-16.9% Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The sales decline was largely driven by the Tesla Model Y, which has historically been the brand's best-selling car. After experiencing high demand in 2023,…
Steve McQueen’s Le Mans Porsche 917K owned by Seinfeld
The Porsche 917K is one of the most iconic endurance racers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and its status as a legend of the period was cemented in the 1971 film Le Mans. Starring Steve McQueen, the film depicts a fictional version of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, although it uses not only real race footage from the 1970 endurance race, but also scenes shot specifically for the film. It was in these films that the car, chassis 917-022, was purchased new from Porsche by McQueen Solar Productions and became the hero car of the films. It is now up for auction in the US, with its current owner, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, reluctantly parting ways with 917K. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Listed at Mecum Auctions, the Porsche will leave Seinfeld's extensive car collection after nearly 14 years of ownership,…
Cocaine detected on roadside in another part of Australia
Australian Capital Territory to become third jurisdiction to detect cocaine in roadside drug tests midnight tonight to better protect Canberra's road users. From January 1, 2025, police will be able to detect cocaine in roadside oral fluid tests. So far, ACT Police have only been able to test for cannabis, methamphetamine and MDMA (ecstasy), but the region has seen a surge in cocaine use in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Motorists caught driving under the influence of prescription and illegal drugs face fines of up to $4000 (25 penalty units worth $160 each) and a six-month default license disqualification. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Queensland Police Service has also introduced cocaine testing, seven years after adding cocaine to the NSW Police repertoire in early 2018, with Queensland Police Service following suit in July 2023 after a number of drivers tested positive for…
New cars coming to Australia in 2025 and beyond
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the Australian new car market, with several new brands hitting showrooms trying to get a piece of the pie. But it’s not just new brands looking to expand the market, established brands are also looking to launch new or updated models to keep potential buyers in their showrooms. Here's a list of cars we know will be coming to Australia in 2025 or in subsequent years. If you feel we’ve missed anything, please let us know in the comments section below. Aion Aion V Electric hatchbacks, SUVs – 2025 alfa romeo Teenager (née Milano) – 2025 Aston Martin DBX AMR24 Edition – Early 2025Valhalla - 2026 (estimated) Audi A1 update – first half of 2025Second Quarter Update – First Half of 2025A3, S3 updates – early 2025Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron – early 2025A5 and S5 – first half of 2025Q7 45 TFSI – 1H 2025RSQ8 Update – Q2 2025e-tron…
Australia’s most recalled vehicles in 2024
Recalls are a fact of life, and they can range from simple mislabeling to dire potential fire risks. A total of 1,088,411 vehicles were recalled in Australia in 2024, with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts issuing 197 separate recall notices for 42 brands. Although Isuzu Ute Australia has only issued two recall notices, a total of 186,014 vehicles are affected. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. One of the two issues affects 149,048 D-Max utes and MU-X SUVs, with virtually every current-generation model affected by a software issue that can cause a reduction in engine power. This alone is more than any other brand combined. Hyundai recalled 113,525 vehicles, more than 90% of its total, in just one notice. BMW has also had to recall more than 63,000 vehicles due to the recurrence of fatal Takata airbag faults.…
Road traffic fatalities rise over Christmas despite double demerit points
The number of road traffic fatalities in New South Wales over the Christmas and New Year holidays is two-thirds higher than 12 months ago, and police are busy enforcing double demerit points. From 12:01am on Friday 20 December 2024 to 11:59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025, New South Wales Police conducted Operation Christmas/New Year 2024, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seat belt Offenses such as helmets and motorcycle helmets are subject to double demerits. Ten road users died in the state in 13 days, four more than the six fatalities recorded in the final weeks of 2023. During these 13 days, a total of 1,009 major crashes occurred. Although the double penalty period, which ends in 2023 and begins in 2024, is shorter in duration (December 22 to January 1), the number of daily deaths increased year-on-year from an average of 0.55 to 0.77. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side…
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty revealed in Australia
prototype version of Ford Ranger Super Duty - a more rugged, trade-focused version of Australia's best-selling vehicle - appears on local roads in single-cab form for the first time. In the official Australian Next-Gen Ranger Group Facebook group, poster Brock Gregg uploaded an image of a Victoria Ranger Super Duty with its front end covered in camouflage. While everything from the A-pillar to the B-pillar looks identical to the current Ranger single cab/chassis, the camouflage hides a wider front fender beneath which sits larger wheels with hubcaps. The Ranger Super Duty's track is likely to match the Ranger Raptor, which has an axle-to-axle span of 1710 mm, 90 mm more than the Ranger Wildtrak. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Photo credit: Brock GreggFord's eight-stud wheels teaser In November 2023, Ford confirmed that the Ranger Super Duty would feature eight-stud wheels from the North…
Honda CEO struggles to articulate benefits of Nissan merger
Honda could become the savior of Japanese carmaker Nissan after the two brands announced they would merge in mid-2026 in a bid to save the latter from collapse. However, the Honda CEO was reportedly unconvincing when asked how the partnership with Nissan could help his own brand. singapore publications business times When Honda CEO Mibe Toshihiro Mibe was asked what makes Nissan a strong business partner, the executive responded: "It's a difficult question," the report said. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. As reported last week, a definitive agreement setting out the details of the merger, including equity transfers, is due to be completed by June 2025. Shareholders of both companies will vote on the merger in April 2026. If approved, Honda and Nissan will delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange in late July or early August 2026 and be replaced by a new…
Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel, Elon Musk
one Tesla Cybertruck An explosion occurred outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing at least one resident and injuring several members of the public. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) first announced that it had received a report of a fire at the entrance to the building at around 8:40 a.m. on January 1, and later confirmed that a Tesla Cybertruck exploded. A video uploaded by "It initially looked like fireworks". Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on social media platform X, which he owns, that the company is investigating reports of fires and explosions caused by fireworks inside its electric pickup truck. The executive subsequently posted: "We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by a very large firework and/or a bomb carried on a rented Cybertruck lathe and had nothing to do with…
GMA T.33s: Gordon Murray’s ‘affordable’ supercar
Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) is not yet halfway through production of its T.50 supercar, but the company is already planning to produce a cheaper T.33 version that is better suited to the track. Interviewed by British magazine otoka through its'my car weekIn the podcast, GMA founder Gordon Murray said the automaker will release the T.33 during the European summer of 2025 (mid-June to mid-September). "Next summer we will introduce the third and final variant, the (T.)33, which will be tougher and more concentrated," Mr Murray said. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. GMA T.33 Although Mr Murray was tight-lipped about the upcoming model, he said it would have "more downforce" and a "more focused suspension setup" than the standard T.33, which itself A toned-down version of T. .50. While the T.33 is not expected to be as different from the T.33 as Niki Lauda…
How Isuzu Truck Engineers Developed the Nissan GT-R
The R35 generation is coming to an end Nissan GT-RNearly 18 years after it was first revealed, the aging supercar killer is set to retire. Launched in 2007, the Nissan GT-R was praised at the time for rivaling contemporary supercars at a fraction of the cost, further elevating the status of the GT-R nameplate previously affixed to flagship performance Skylines. Although the current model is old enough to be on the ballot in Australia, stories about how it came to be are still emerging - and the latest is the most bizarre yet. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. In a post on social media platform is a former employee of Isuzu Passenger Car Division. The account also adds: "Ex-Isuzu employees were primarily responsible for the gearbox and suspension," which were arguably the two most impressive aspects of the GT-R at launch. However, the…
Nissan Z wagon, Hyundai Skyline show students what they’re capable of
Nissan's Japanese students have unleashed three unique cars ahead of this year's Tokyo Auto Salon showcasing what they can do without design boundaries. Students at the Nissan Motor Academy learn everything from sheet metal fabrication to vehicle painting, maintenance and even motorsport training. At January's Tokyo Auto Salon, students from Nissan's Aichi and Kyoto Vehicle Systems Research Campus created three concepts drawing inspiration from modern and classic models. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Perhaps the most eye-catching of the three cars is Team Kyoto's "Z Lealia" - said to be a combination of "Lead" and "Familia" - which is a car that adopts the front and rear of the Z sports coupe Designed station wagon. Based on the M35-generation Stagea wagon, the fourth-year students grafted the Z's bumper onto the front of the long-roof model, while the Z's wheel arches, taillights and roof…
Dodge Charger will be sold outside of North America and Australia
The new-generation Dodge Charger will officially be sold outside of North America, with the automaker reportedly confirming it will be sold in Europe and the Middle East, but plans for an Australian launch have yet to be announced. Dodge parent company Stellantis confirms plans car spoonthe Charger will be sold in the region in two- and four-door body styles, as well as all-electric and twin-turbo six-cylinder powertrains. However, Europe and the Middle East are both left-hand drive markets, consistent with North America. Dodge has yet to confirm plans to produce a right-hand-drive Charger, a requirement for new cars to be legal on Australian roads. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Charger Daytona Scat Pack coupe (left) and Charger Daytona R/T sedan (right) The new Dodge Charger has only recently been launched in North America, starting with an electric coupe called the Charger Daytona. It…
2025 Jaecoo J7: China’s latest Toyota RAV4 rival revealed
Chery-owned Jaecoo is one step closer to entering Australia, with its mid-sized petrol SUV already appearing on local roads. This Jaecoo J7 appeared in Brisbane, just months before customer deliveries start in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). It looks like this example is a petrol-only version, rather than a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), although both are expected to be available at the same time. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. While Australian pricing and most specifications are yet to be confirmed, Jaecoo has confirmed the mid-size J7 will be available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a seven-cylinder unit. Speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It produces 137kW of power and 275Nm of torque, slightly lower than the 145kW and 290Nm offered in the Chinese market. The J7 PHEV, meanwhile, pairs a 115kW/220Nm turbocharged…
2025 Toyota RAV4 gets minor upgrades as new generation arrives
new generation Toyota RAV4 A launch is reportedly imminent, but Australia's best-selling non-ute vehicle continues to receive upgrades. According to the Toyota Australia website, the RAV4 recently received wireless Android Auto certification, with owners of future and recently delivered models no longer needing to plug in a smartphone to mirror their screen. The RAV4 won't get wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity in Australia until mid-2023, though an upgrade bringing the feature and including wireless Android Auto was announced overseas in 2022. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. In addition to minor changes in cabin technology, the RAV4 now sports a "HEV" (hybrid electric vehicle) badge instead of the "Hybrid" wording that has been on corresponding models since the powertrain technology was first introduced in 2019. Earlier this year, Toyota announced it would stop selling gasoline-only versions of its hybrid models, including the RAV4. Prior to…
Turbocharged lightweight Toyota 86 defected from police
A motorist has been charged with multiple offenses of being unfit for the road by NSW Police after he was pulled over in a modified Toyota 86. On Monday, December 23, Oban Highway Patrol officers spotted "mostly a Toyota 86" driving through Sydney Olympic Park, with the front bumper and bonnet missing, guards wider than the original car and mismatched wheels. The Toyota was stopped and officers checked its South Australian registration against the rear number plate as the front number plate was missing and found it had been issued two major grounding defect notices, both of which were still valid. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Police also discovered that the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine was equipped with a turbocharger but had not yet been compiled and certified. The driver of the Toyota 86 was issued a penalty notice for using the vehicle in…
Top 5 News Articles of 2024
This year we've also seen everything from a crash involving an O-Bahn driver in Adelaide to Citroen's exit from the local market. But none of our news articles on these topics attracted enough readers to rank among the top five most-read news content of the year. Here are the top-rated news articles written by our team in 2024. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Toyota's announcement that it will finally enter supercar racing is big news for those who care 1. Australia’s reborn car industry expands with new factories While many consider the last Holden produced in October 2017 to be the moment the Australian car industry died, other players continue to maintain their niche in the local car trade - arguably none more so than Walkinshaw Automotive Do better. The former Holden specialty vehicle manufacturer has adapted to the challenges and opportunities of…
Donald Trump may roll back gas, diesel cars in California
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to overturn California's ban on new petrol and diesel light-duty vehicles entering showrooms by 2035, just months after the proposal was approved. In August 2022, California proposed a ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. About 50% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions and 80% of air pollutants come from transportation. While plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are exempt from the ban, they must be able to drive 80 kilometers in the real world on pure electric power and account for no more than 20% of the brand's total sales. The remaining vehicles must be electric vehicles (EVs). The proposal was finally approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, and the framework will be adopted by 11 other states, including New York. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. That situation may be short-lived,…
Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch confirmed
Renault Australia will bring the hottest version of its reborn Renault 5 electric hatchback to local showrooms, but a more affordable, streamlined version of the model is yet to be confirmed. It was revealed last week that the Renault 5 Turbo 3E (also known as the R5 Turbo) was confirmed for sale in right-hand-drive markets including Australia, with the brand's local importer Ateco currently accepting expressions of interest but has yet to confirm it. Local arrival date. Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey said: “We have been working around the clock with our French headquarters to secure the Renault 5 Turbo 3E in Australia, finally locking it in just hours before the start of the holiday shutdown period. "Media statement. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. “We gave the car the green light overnight and we didn’t want to let things get off the…
2026 Hyundai Palisade ditches diesel for four-cylinder
new second generation modern palisade It will follow the lead of its smaller Santa Fe sibling in ditching diesel power and offering only a four-cylinder petrol engine option. Previously leaked information suggested that the 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that powers the current Palisade would be dropped from the new model, but it has now been confirmed that the large SUV will also no longer be available with a V6 petrol engine. Instead, a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine will exclusively power the Palisade, although it can also be equipped with hybrid assist to increase efficiency and output. Deliveries of the new Palisade in Australia are expected to begin in 2025. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Below are the outputs for the current (2025) Palisade and the upcoming new generation model (2026). 2025 Hyundai Palisade Turbo Diesel2025 Hyundai Palisade Gasoline2026 Hyundai Palisade Gasoline2026 Hyundai…
Hertz offers customers to keep their cars when they unplug their EVs
Rental car giant Hertz has made it clear it wants to reduce the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in its U.S. fleet and has adopted an unusual strategy to try to reduce inventory. In January, Hertz announced it would sell 20,000 electric vehicles in its U.S. fleet due to rising depreciation and repair costs, and subsequently asked Polestar to abandon its EV supply contract - which the automaker agreed to do if certain conditions were met. Make this request. Nearly a year later, however, the rental car company has reportedly begun offering direct purchases to people currently leasing its electric vehicles, rather than listing them for sale online. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. On social media platform Reddit, a user on the r/HertzRentals subreddit claimed they were renting a Tesla Model 3 when they were invited to buy the electric sedan from the…
The Ford Escort is back—and it’s not an electric SUV
The Ford Escort has officially returned, and unlike the rest of the reborn Blue Oval nameplate, it's not an electric SUV. Earlier this month, Ford's "official licensing partner" Boreham Motorworks launched the Escort Mk1 RS, marking the first use of the nameplate in more than two decades. According to Boreham Motorworks, its Escort Mk1 RS is neither a continuation nor a restoration, but rather claims to be a Continumod and is endorsed by Ford. While other companies have been able to recreate the Corvette using period-correct bodyshells, they haven't been able to use the name yet. This was the case with MST, who built the Mk1 and Mk2 based on corresponding generations of the Escort. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. "(Continumod:) An accurately blueprinted, period-correct brand new vehicle - no donor vehicle, just a true continuation, with original manufacturer-approved chassis number,"Boreham said in…
Volkswagen announces future layoffs, production adjustments
After marathon negotiations, Volkswagen has reached an agreement with its works council to protect its German workforce in the near future - but production changes in coming years will result in the loss of 35,000 jobs by 2030. Volkswagen has been losing profits and market share globally in recent weeks, with tensions between its employees leading the automaker to threaten to close some German plants and workers striking amid corporate talks. Reuters According to reports, 70 hours of negotiations between Volkswagen and its works council ended at the weekend, resulting in a joint agreement called "Future Volkswagen". The agreement, which follows long and intense negotiations, is an important signal for the future viability of the Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and parts plants. "Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said in a media statement. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. “With the package of measures that…
Police continue crackdown on modified cars, nearly two dozen
A NSW Police operation targeting illegally modified cars has resulted in the defection of 23 vehicles suspected of being linked to street racing and anti-social driving. Officers from the Illawarra Traffic and Highway Patrol team joined forces with Transport for NSW compliance inspectors on December 18 and 19 to continue Operation Dissent, following its first public appearance in August. A total of 36 cars attended the temporary inspection site at Bulli, near Wollongong, and 23 of them were red-tagged and unable to be driven home due to serious grounding defects. Hundreds of new car deals are now available through CarExpert. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. A further 11 yellow stickers were issued for more minor defects, but this only gave the owner enough time to get the vehicle home before it was deemed non-compliant. According to officials, 75 traffic violation notices have been issued and seven charges are expected to be filed against…
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn claims Honda is
Former Nissan CEO and now fugitive Carlos Ghosn has once again criticized his former car company, this time following reports it would merge with Japanese brand Honda. last week, Nikkei Asia Honda and Nissan will reportedly soon begin talks that would see Japan's second- and third-largest automakers join forces to stay afloat. Both brands face sales losses in key markets as cheaper rivals launch electric vehicles. While the automakers have not officially announced the merger, Mr. Ghosn, who led Nissan from 2005 until his significant firing in 2019 amid accusations of underreporting revenue, told reporters. Bloomberg He considered it an "act of desperation." Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2leRH1VxFH4[/embed] "This is a desperate move. It's not a pragmatic deal because, frankly, it's hard to find synergies between the two companies," Ghosn said. "There's really no complementarity between the two companies. They're in the…
Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 recall
modern australia Have recalled 3566 examples of Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 Electric vehicles (EV), which may cause power outages due to malfunctions. "Due to a software issue in the integrated charge control unit, the auxiliary 12-volt battery may not charge as expected, resulting in battery drain and loss of power," the automaker said in the recall notice. “Loss of power while driving may increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.” Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. There are total 3566 vehicles produced between 2021 and 2024 affectedThe vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe recall notice is attached here The recall replaces two electric vehicle recalls announced in April, affecting 3,521 electric vehicles. If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to make an appointment with a Hyundai dealer to get…
Australian government cracks down on exploitation of foreign drivers
Motorists with overseas licenses are the target of a joint effort by the NSW Government and the Australian Border Force to stamp out questionable demerit point reduction practices. Currently, there is a loophole that allows foreign drivers in Australia to nominate another overseas driver if they are charged with a driving offence. According to reports, between May 2022 and January 2024, the New South Wales Tax Office issued 125,000 penalties and 256,000 demerit points to designated "international drivers". It is claimed that the details of up to 40,000 designated drivers were obtained from the dark web. One person deemed to be in an extreme case was deducted more than 1,500 points, and the other two were deducted more than 500 points each. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. To stamp out this practice, Transport for NSW, NSW Police and Revenue NSW have established a…
JAC T9 recall|Auto Expert
Jianghuai Automobile Have recalled 29 examples of T9 ute, as a malfunction could cause it to go into limp home mode and lose power while driving. "Due to a malfunctioning turbine actuator module, the vehicle may inadvertently initiate limp home mode, resulting in a gradual loss of power while driving," the automaker said in the recall notice. "A gradual reduction in power while driving may increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users." Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. There are total 29 units produced in 2024 affectedThe vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe recall notice is attached here It is understood that 24 of the 29 vehicles subject to this recall have been repaired, and each repair procedure takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If you own one of…
2025 BYD Atto 2: small electric SUV confirmed for launch in Europe,
While neither name is trademarked in Australia, the Atto 3 Up nameplate has emerged as the most likely candidate, much like the Atto 2/Yuan Up we see here. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. According to Green NCAP, the Atto 2 will be sold in Europe and will use a single electric motor to drive the front wheels, delivering up to 130kW of power and 290Nm of torque. The European version is powered by a 42.4kWh (net capacity/45.1kWh gross capacity) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Green NCAP said that in four tests, the average energy consumption of this battery was 21.9kWh/100km, and the theoretical driving range is 244 kilometers. In China, the Yuan Up also comes with a 32kWh (total capacity) battery pack and a 70kW/180Nm electric motor. The smaller battery can be DC charged at up to 45kW, while the larger battery can…
Mitsubishi Triton gets nationwide SUV drive-in discount
Almost all models on sale Mitsubishi Australia Financial incentives will be available until the end of the year, while Triton The ute has received a limited-time drive-away price. The new-generation Triton arrived in Australia earlier this year, with the line-up expanded to include six dual-cab versions, with Club Cab and cab/chassis body styles yet to be launched. The Mitsubishi Triton will offer drive-through pricing nationwide for private and ABN buyers until December 31, 2024, reducing overall prices for all buyers. ModelPrice before tolls (restored on January 1, 2025)Private driving tour prices (as of 31 December 2024)ABN driving prices (as of 31 December 2024)2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×2 dual-cab pickup truck$43,690$43,990$42,990 USD2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 dual-cab pickup truck$50,940$50,990 USD$49,9902024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 dual-cab pickup truck$53,290$52,990 USD$51,990 USD2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4×4 dual cab pickup truck$56,740$56,490$55,4902024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4×4 dual-cab pickup truck$59,090 USD$60,990$59,990 USD2024 Mitsubishi Triton GSR 4×4 dual-cab pickup truck$63,840$65,990$64,990 Discounts are available on new Mitsubishi vehicles in…
Nissan finance chief resigns as company struggles
Nissan The chief financial officer is reportedly set to resign, after reports suggested the company would have 12 or 14 months to survive if it couldn't find a new shareholder. Bloomberg Nissan Chief Financial Officer Jack Ma will resign in the near future, according to an unnamed insider. His departure follows current Nissan Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ashwani Gupta's departure in June 2023, followed by reports that Nissan installed a camera system at his home in Tokyo. Mr Ma, who was promoted to chief financial officer in late 2019, has been with Nissan or its Chinese joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor since 1996, several years after the automaker forged a 25-year alliance with France's Renault SA. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. While the Renault-Nissan alliance has been profitable for both automakers, the Japanese automaker has struggled since former CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested…
Toyota Corolla Recall | Auto Expert
Toyota Australia Have recalled 40,499 examples of Corolla hybrid sedan and hatchbackas a malfunction may result in the driver having to apply more braking pressure than normal. "For affected vehicles, the brake actuators are equipped with an anti-skid electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the hydraulic and regenerative braking systems," the automaker said in the recall notice. “Due to the programming of the anti-skid control ECU software, under limited circumstances when the brake pedal is depressed while cornering, the brake hydraulic pressure may not be controlled as designed. "Operators may temporarily experience a harder brake pedal, reduced braking force, greater than expected braking distances, and potentially increased collision risk." CarExpert currently offers hundreds of new car deals. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. There are total 40,499 vehicles produced between August 31, 2022 and November 6, 2024 affectedVehicle Identification Number (VIN) List can be found hereThe recall notice is attached here Toyota recommends that…
LDV D90 Diesel Down, But Its Doors Still Open
After plastic surgery 2025 light vehicle D90 For now, the brand will no longer be opting for turbodiesel power as its only SUV will move to a petrol-only model. The arrival of LDV's updated D90 brings new looks, expanded safety kit and more standard equipment, but at the cost of the big off-road SUV's twin-turbo diesel engine, which is missing from the 2025 model range. Although government documents show that LDV has applied for and received approval for local homologation of the existing diesel engine in the updated D90, with the four-cylinder engine continuing to produce 160kW and 480Nm. "Consideration is underway to launch a diesel version of the MY25 LDV D90 for Australia," LDV Australia managing director Dinesh Chinnappa said in a statement. car expert. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. D90 diesel engine "It's an option for us and we're currently evaluating…
10 Famous Album Cars, From Kendrick Lamar’s GNX to Black
Cars and music are not strange bedfellows. There's a good chance you've heard songs on your recent travels - whether you chose them yourself or listened to them on the radio. While they may represent two relatively niche interests, there is a lot of crossover between the two, with countless songs about driving and references to certain cars. While Tracy Chapman didn't do this in her hit song (you know the one), many artists go a step further and put cars they own or want on their album covers . This month, one of the world's biggest stars has done just that, and we thought we'd take a look at some of the better and less well-known albums that featured cars prominently on their covers. Kendrick Lamar, GNX – Buick Regal GNX When the boy from the crazy city's highly anticipated sixth album debuted earlier this month, it sparked interest in the 1980s Buick Regal GNX. The Grand National's most…
Porsche tuners make the fastest 911 even faster, but you can’t
PorscheOwn mixing room mantai racing Already launching what may be the hottest warranty-backed product 911 GT3 RS However, its downforce is enough to exceed the payload capacity of some dual-cab pickup trucks. If you haven't heard of Manthey-Racing, it's to Porsche what AMG is to Mercedes or M is to BMW, even though its performance upgrades technically come after the car is built, not It is done when the production line comes off the production line. Simply named the Manthey package, now available for the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS, adds a series of more aggressive track-focused upgrades to the rear-engine supercar. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. These include a large front splitter (complete with stiffeners to anchor it to the bumper), swooping wings, Gurney flaps on the wheel arch vents and a striking "shark fin" inspired by Porsche's championship-winning 963 Prototype racing…
BMW’s important new electric SUV rolls off the assembly line
BMW Already starting production of today's replacement iX3 Electric SUV, but only in a limited number of test vehicles. The first models of the Neue Klasse-based BMW iX3 replacement are currently being produced at the brand's plant in Debrecen, Hungary, with the automaker calling the SUVs "near-series models." They are produced to ensure that the factory's logistics processes, manufacturing equipment and employee operations can run smoothly on BMW's new platform, which may be the most important platform yet for electric vehicles (EV). "These operations are as complex as actual series production. Although the parts involved are in limited quantities, they still have to be supplied via appropriate logistics processes," BMW said in a media release. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. BMW Vision new Class X concept car This is an important step not only for the iX3 replacement but also for the new…
2025 LDV Terron 9: Bigger testing underway in Australia,
LDV An updated version of the T60 pickup truck that rivals the Ford Ranger may have just been launched, but now it has a bigger, bolder pickup waiting in the wings, currently being tested locally. Government approval documents are submitted first car expert A turbodiesel was spotted earlier this month Tyran 9 and electric Etron 9 LDV's website confirms the latter's expected delivery date is the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). That launch has now been pushed back to the second quarter (April-June), with LDV confirming it is currently conducting final validation testing of Terron 9 in Australia. LDV engineers have been testing the Terron 9's traffic sign recognition, lane keeping assist and other electronic driver assistance systems (which often give drivers problems if not programmed properly) on major roads and byways in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. cause trouble). Better calibrate the ute to local conditions. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now.…
Hyundai gives i30 Sedan N a racing-inspired special edition
this Hyundai i30 Sedan N The success on the track inspired a new special edition model with packaging inspired by the multiple championship-winning racing model. Hyundai unveiled the Elantra N TCR version over the weekend, which is based on what we know as the i30 Sedan N model, sold as the Avante N in South Korea. car expert It's understood its local launch has been confirmed, but its Australian debut is yet to be confirmed. The i30 Sedan N is used as the base vehicle for Hyundai's global TCR racing events, competing against high-performance front-wheel drive models such as the Honda Civic Type R, Peugeot 308 and Cupra Leon. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. While the TCR race car features significant chassis, bodywork and mechanical upgrades to improve competitiveness, the special edition i30 Sedan N draws inspiration from its track-only counterpart without compromising…
Isuzu D-Max, MU-X replace iconic engines with smaller but
this Isuzu D-Max Uteh multiplexer The SUV will downsize its flagship engine, but it likely won't be at the expense of power and torque. Isuzu Thailand, which produces the D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 for the global market, has released a teaser video on social media, previewing the new MAXFORCE engine that will replace the historic "4J" 3.0-liter Turbocharged engine. Diesel currently powers these models. However, Isuzu has yet to detail the new engine Philippines top equipment This will reportedly be a 2.2-litre engine based on the 1.9-litre four-cylinder 'RZ4E' turbodiesel used in lower-spec versions of the D-Max, MU-X and BT-50 in Australia and abroad. "While it's exciting to see Isuzu continue to innovate with new powertrains, we are unable to comment on future product plans at this time," an Isuzu Ute Australia spokesperson told car expert. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Isuzu…
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