Derek Fung
2021 Detroit motor show cancelled, replaced by outdoor event
The 2021 Detroit motor show has been called off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and will be replaced by an outdoor event held in the surburbs.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Kia Picanto pricing and specs
Australia's best-selling micro car, the Kia Picanto, enters 2021 with upgraded infotainment and some cosmetic tweaks. It starts at $15,190 before on-road costs.
6 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA spied with less camouflage
Mercedes-Benz will soon launch an entry-level electric car in the form of the new EQA, which is very closely related to GLA crossover.
6 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales grew big in December
The market grows for two months in succession, as a strong December gives grounds for optimism.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai and Apple partnering on autonomous electric cars – report
iPod, iPad, iPhone... iCar? Apple's secretive plans to produce an autonomous electric vehicle now appear to involve the help of Hyundai.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
Renault to introduce electric retro city cars, Alpine EVs - report
Renault is readying a couple of retro, all-electric city cars for its namesake brand plus three all-electric models for sporty Alpine.
6 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2022 Ford Maverick leaked
Ford is getting ready to unveil its shrunken ute, the car-based Maverick, with looks inspired by the F-150 and Ranger.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Fiat 500X Cabrio to offer four doors, folding soft-top – report
The Fiat 500X already looks like a Fiat 500 that's been puffed up. Now, it's even going to have a folding soft-top variant like its little sibling.
6 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Victoria paying to get regional buyers into new cars
Victoria is pushing to get young and older regional buyers into newer, safer cars with a pilot 'Cash for Clunkers' program
6 Years Ago
James Wong
Podcast: All-new Carnival driven, 2020 VFACTS
The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news in the past week.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 MG ZS price and specs
The 2021 MG ZS is the Chinese brand's entry-level SUV and offers a choice of two powertrains and two trim levels. The Mitsubishi ASX rival is priced from $21,990 drive-away.
6 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Fatigue detection systems explained
Tiredness is a key cause of car accidents. Fatigue detection systems are a collection of technologies that aim to reduce this risk.
6 Years Ago
James Wong
VFACTS: Premium brands defy downturn in 2020
2020 was a tough year for the Australian car industry, but luxury brands managed to hold steady (or grow) through the chaos.
6 Years Ago
Thanos Pappas
Design Review: Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche’s flagship supercar from the 2000s has plenty of design merits and an interesting story behind its development.
6 Years Ago
William Stopford
Chrysler brand safe for now in Australia
To paraphrase Mark Twain, another famous American, reports of the Chrysler 300's death were an exaggeration as the big sedan – and the Chrysler brand – are sticking around in Australia for now.
6 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota LandCruiser 70: Electric ute starts testing
Toyota's toughest LandCruiser, the long-running 70 Series, has been given an all-electric makeover in conjunction with mining company BHP.
6 Years Ago