Toyota Prado circular headlights in Japan, will the retro kit come to Australia
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
Toyota Japan now offers a factory-backed round headlight conversion for the Land Cruiser 250, known here as the Prado, at 204,600 yen fitted. Toyota Australia has not confirmed it for local cars. Here is how the kit works and what the Prado costs in Australia.
Toyota new hybrid engine efficiency explained and what it means for the 2027 Corolla hybrid
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
Toyota is developing a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid engine family targeting more than 15 per cent better fuel economy, and plans to sell its engines to other carmakers. Here is what it means for the Corolla, why the 2027 Corolla hybrid keeps today's 1.8, and what Australians can expect.
Mercedes-Benz new EV battery explained, manganese cells and what it means for Australia
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
Mercedes-Benz has detailed new manganese-rich battery chemistries, including a cobalt-free LNMO cell it says may offer up to 30 per cent more range than LFP. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and which 800-volt Mercedes EVs Australians can buy now.
Is car manufacturing coming back to Australia, the 2026 reality check
Waqas Afzal8 Min Read
Holden closed Elizabeth in 2017, yet Chinese brands are expanding factories overseas and BYD and Chery have both talked about Australia. Here is what is still built here, how big the car industry in Australia really is, and what it would take for local car manufacturing to return.
Australia overseas driver licence changes 2026, 14 countries now skip tests in WA and Qld
Waqas Afzal12 Min Read
Licence holders from 14 more countries can now convert to a WA or Queensland licence without theory or driving tests. NSW, SA and the NT are scheduled to follow on 1 January 2027 and Tasmania on 1 February 2027.
Federal tyre inquiry recommends review of replacement tyre standards
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
A federal parliamentary committee wants the government to review how replacement tyres are regulated, as they sit outside the Australian Design Rules. These are recommendations only and nothing has changed yet.
Denza B5 2025 stock drops to $74,990 drive-away with 3.99% finance offer
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Selected 2025-build Denza B5 Base stock is now $74,990 drive-away, the same figure as its list price before on-road costs, and Denza is offering 3.99 per cent finance until 30 November.
Forthing adds $2500 Visa gift card to Electric and Range Extender SUV stock
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Forthing is giving buyers of new in-stock Electric and Range Extender Hybrid SUVs a $2500 Visa gift card and a portable charger until 31 December. Here is what the deal is really worth.
Zeekr 7X MY27 update adds power and range with prices held from $57,900
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
The updated Zeekr 7X brings more power, slightly more range and quicker acceleration at unchanged prices, plus a launch offer with free premium paint, two free services and a home charger until 31 December.
Essential Caravans in administration, not liquidation, what it means for owners
Waqas Afzal15 Min Read
Essential Caravans is in voluntary administration, not liquidation. Here is what that means for orders, deposits, warranty, Design RV and Zone RV.
Porsche 911 and 718 recall tells 77 owners to stop driving over wheel nuts
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Porsche has recalled 77 high-performance 911 and 718 models in Australia because centre-lock wheel nuts may fracture, and it is urging owners to stop driving until the cars are checked.
Isuzu 2.2 bi-turbo diesel for D-Max and MU-X stays Thailand-only for now
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Isuzu's new 150kW and 500Nm 2.2-litre bi-turbo diesel beats the 3.0-litre for power and economy, but Isuzu Ute Australia says it is Thai-market only with no local plans announced.
