Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026
This year marks five decades of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the German brand is planning big things for the nameplate’s big birthday. Starting with the Mk1 Golf GTI…
Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3
Tesla’s Australian sales fell sharply in 2025, even as the Model Y tightened its grip as the brand’s best-selling vehicle. According to the Electric Vehicle Council’s latest annual vehicle sales…
Nissan teases widebody Nismo concept ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Following confirmation of the manual-equipped Fairlady Z Nismo MT, Nissan has confirmed several other new vehicles to be shown at its Tokyo Auto Salon stand from this Friday (January 9).…
More arrests made following Toyota LandCruiser and Prado theft spree
The Queensland Police Service has confirmed seven arrests and 380 charges have been laid following a spate of Toyota thefts across Brisbane late last year, involving an alleged crime syndicate…
Move over, BYD: Australia has a new cheapest PHEV, but only for a limited time
Chery has put BYD in check, slashing the price of its most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for a limited time and therefore claiming the mantle of Australia’s cheapest PHEV.…
VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025
The Ford Ranger was the best-selling car in Australia in 2025, making it the third consecutive year it has taken the number-one spot after relegating the Toyota HiLux to second…
BYD Sealion 7 just outside top three in December sales tidal wave
BYD’s rival to the Tesla Model Y made a big splash in December, posting a new monthly sales record and nearly cracking the top three nameplates in the process. The…
Mitsubishi Australia’s new boss inherits falling sales, faces rising Chinese rivals
Monday, January 5, 2026, is the first official day for new Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) CEO Shunichi Kihara, who is looking to turn the automaker’s local fortunes around amid…
Cut costs, not corners: Tesla’s fleet advantage explained
SPONSORED For businesses running vehicle fleets, cost matters – but reliability matters more. Cutting corners almost always shows up later as downtime, complexity, or unexpected expense. This is where Tesla…
Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure
The number of car companies operating in Australia with year-on-year sales declines has gone up by 12.5 per cent. Two-thirds of all local auto brands have now reported a sales…