Tom Place

Kia’s long-awaited, clean-sheet venture into the utility segment has hit the ground running in Australia, with the Tasman taking the win over established Why did the Kia Tasman win over titans of the dual-cab segment in Australia? The answer is simple and stark

Honda Australia has confirmed it will introduce its first fully electric vehicle to Australia, along with a slew of hybrid options and upgraded internal A slew of hybrid models and Honda's first locally sold EV are locked in for Australia, with the latter expected to be an EV version of the HR-V small SUV

Honda has confirmed the Prelude will arrive in Australia in mid-2026, returning the coupe body style to the local lineup for the first time since the NSX One of Honda’s most iconic sports car nameplates is making a return to Australia in a huge win for enthusiasts

Nissan has confirmed its electrification centrepiece, the Ariya midsize SUV, will finally land in Australia with a starting price of $55,840 before After a four-year wait, Nissan Australia has finally confirmed its Ariya electric SUV will go on sale this September

Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for its new Tayron model, with the five- or seven-seat SUV replacing the Tiguan Allspace sold previously in Australia. Due to go on sale in the coming weeks, Volkswagen’s relatively compact seven-seat SUV has been priced for the Australian market

Launched in March 2024, the dust has now settled on the new-generation MV Triton with thousands now dotting Aussie driveways. Plenty of new owners have The new Triton has ushered in a new era for Mitsubishi's workhorse but how does it stack up against six months of long-term testing?

The electric age is a transition that seems almost custom-made for Mini. Small cars and SUVs are some of the easiest to convert into electric vehicles as The eccentric, electric Countryman is armed with enough practicality to lure even the most sensible of buyers

Ford Australia has released the initial price and specifications for its highly anticipated Ranger Super Duty, which is due to go on sale in early

Subaru Australia has revealed its towbar-mounted solution for the lack of a spare wheel on its new-generation Forester hybrid model following backlash An accessory has been released to patch a key weakness of the Forester hybrid, but is it good enough to appease buyers?

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. Notably in car news today: Tesla CEO Elon Musk commits to five more years at the helm, and Toyota CEO Tesla CEO Elon Musk commits to five more years at the helm, and Toyota CEO declares that cars that aren’t fun, aren’t to be considered cars at all!

Mitsubishi has confirmed pricing and specifications for its updated Outlander midsize SUV ahead of its official release this June. The midlife facelift

Chasing Cars has crowned the Hyundai Santa Fe as its 2025 Car of the Year. Hyundai’s latest family SUV emerged as the outright winner from a vast, Amid an onslaught of competitors spread across myriad segments and drivetrains, Hyundai’s seven-seat superstar reigned supreme

Toyota Australia has confirmed a cheaper and arguably more practical version of its popular Prado large SUV with the arrival of a five-seat version of the Cheaper, more practical and now available to buy in Australia, this might be the Prado many buyers have been waiting for.

The Ram 1500 founded and legitimised the full-size ute segment in Australia, holding a strong lead for a number of years despite what became an onslaught The V8 Ram 1500 was both loveable and absurd, but does this turbo-six facelift improve the breed, and at a risk of alienating fans and buyers?

How much can every ute in Australia tow? We compare the tow ratings of popular vehicles such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu Modern utes offer solid towing capacity, with 3.5 tonnes being the industry benchmark, but which vehicles currently on-sale can haul the biggest loads?

Fifteen years is a hell of a long time between drinks, even for Toyota. Time enough for a whole new nameplate to emerge, birth a second generation that Much hype and criticism has been leveled against the newly related Toyota Prado while the Everest is Ford’s quiet success story, so which is best?

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new CLA with the sedan making several radical changes including shifting to a choice of all-electric and hybrid Benz’s new baby sedan looks to be a huge step forward on the brand's mission to narrow the usability gap between its petrol and EV models

The Ford Everest range has never needed a hero to be successful, but perhaps it’s time. Offering a solid, well-rounded vehicle that meets almost every While not the Everest Raptor we’ve been waiting for, the new V6 diesel-powered all-terrain wagon could be something much better.

Thanks for joining us on February 27th. Chinese brand BYD has outlined why its plug-in hybrid ute will be a hit, Australia has a new cheapest EV (for Chinese brand BYD has outlined why its plug-in hybrid ute will be a hit, Australia has a new cheapest EV (for now…), new Golf pricing and BYD mulls Kluger killer.

The stagnant ute segment received quite the shake-up when the GWM Ute, as it was then known, entered the market in 2021. We’d seen cheap utes such as the The ute segment’s strongest value buy now has more grunt and it’s fixed some important issues, but why is Cannon still not a slam dunk?

Thanks for joining us this Monday, February 17th 2025. Notably in car news today: Renault bringing Dacia-branded Duster SUV Down Under, Nissan reveals a Notably in car news today: Renault bringing Dacia-branded Duster SUV Down Under, Nissan reveals a new trim level of Qashqai, and more.

Thanks for joining us this Monday, February 10th 2025. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen’s cut-priced ID.1 is set for global release in 2027 and the Notably in car news today: Volkswagen’s cut-priced ID.1 is set for global release in 2027 and the Australian government is set to impose a national tax on electric vehicles.

Thanks for joining us this Monday 3rd of February 2025. Notably in car news today: uncertainty surrounds the automotive industry as the Trump Notably in car news today: uncertainty surrounds the automotive industry as the Trump administration introduces wide-spread tariffs and Nissan has raised the bar on new car warranties in Australia.

Thanks for joining us this Friday January 31st, 2025. Notably in car news today: next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan detailed, and the next Lexus LS could Notably in car news today: next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan detailed, and the next Lexus LS could become a family hauling seven-seat hybrid SUV.