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2026 Toyota RAV4: No ANCAP rating at launch, but still 'safest RAV4 ever' despite incoming safety upgrades
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (702+ words) Toyota says its new RAV4 SUV won't wear an ANCAP safety rating at launch, with running upgrades to change that in the second half of 2026. Toyota Australia's boss of sales and marketing says the new sixth-generation RAV4 SUV is the "safest RAV4 ever…...
2026 Toyota b Z4 X Touring: High-riding electric wagon priced for Australia
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (488+ words) Toyota's new, longer b Z4 X flagship will be priced from $69, 990 in Australia when it arrives in May " cheaper than the equivalent Subaru Trailseeker. Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing for the new b Z4 X Touring, a wagon-style electric crossover SUV, ahead…...
2026 Cupra Formentor: Updated SUV range priced for Australia
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (698+ words) Cupra's upgraded Formentor range is coming to Australia with refreshed powertrains and a complete overhaul inside and out. Cupra Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the updated Formentor SUV range ahead of the model's local arrival this month. Headlining…...
MG previews another Tesla Model Y rival for Australia
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (711+ words) MG's new mid-size electric SUV has made its Australian debut at the Melbourne motor show, but launch timing has yet to be confirmed. The MG S6 EV has made its local debut at the Melbourne motor show, as another offering from…...
2026 Honda CR-V e: HEV RS review: Long-term conclusion
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1846+ words) How did our flagship Honda CR-V hybrid perform over two months of "ownership" and is the electrified mid-size SUV a good pick for families? The Honda CR-V range is about to get refreshed with a wider lineup of hybrid variants....
MG 4 EV Urban could go cheaper for fleets
1+ week, 1+ day ago (575+ words) It's already one of the cheapest EVs in Australia, but there are even more affordable versions of the MG 4 EV Urban abroad that could head Down Under. The newly launched 2026 MG 4 EV Urban is the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) the…...
Nissan's new rugged off-road SUV to offer petrol and hybrid V6s " report
1+ week, 2+ day ago (686+ words) Nissan is still developing a new off-road SUV, but it'll ditch electric power in favour of a petrol V6 and a new hybrid. Nissan has shared more details on its revived Xterra, a rugged, body-on-frame SUV that will offer V6 power. The…...
2026 BYD Seal 6 will be Australia's cheapest PHEV sedan and cheapest wagon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (613+ words) BYD is gunning for the Toyota Camry with its sharply priced new mid-size plug-in hybrid Seal 6 sedan and wagon. The onslaught of new BYD models continues, with the Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) locked in for…...
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS: "S-Class of SUVs" gets major facelift
1+ week, 6+ day ago (831+ words) Mercedes-Benz's largest SUV has received a high-tech upgrade inside and out, like its smaller GLE sibling. The Mercedes-Benz GLS, like the related GLE, has been substantially refreshed inside and out and will reach Australia sometime in 2027. The German luxury brand's…...
Zeekr's fast track to success explained
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (1591+ words) SPONSORED: Why aftersales excellence is driving confidence in the Australian market's newest tech'luxury brand. In less than two years, Zeekr has gone from a complete unknown to a genuine contender in Australia's EV market. March 2026 marked a turning point. Exclusive…...