ANCAP has announced changes to its new 2026-2028 vehicle assessment criteria, with the safety authority breaking its assessment into pre-, during- and post-crash ‘stages of safety’. Every three years, ANCAP
The Suzuki Jimny three-door will return to Australian showrooms in February 2026 with several tech updates, ending a production pause for the Japanese-made cult SUV. Suzuki Australia told CarExpert it
The 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show has become a real-time stress test for joint-venture automakers in China, exposing how quickly the market has moved beyond their earlier expectations. What was once
GWM is preparing to unveil the 2026 Cannon pickup truck lineup at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 21, 2025. The new range includes the passenger-oriented Cannon, the off-road Cannon,
Xiaomi Auto has had a patent titled “Vehicle Overspeed Alert Method, Device, Vehicle, Storage Medium, and Program Product” published on November 14, 2025. The patent outlines a system designed to
Mitsubishi says it won’t take hybrid technology from Alliance partners Nissan and Renault to speed up the introduction of a hybrid Triton to showrooms, saying it will rely in its
The 2026 Kia Stonic will be up to $3260 more expensive than the outgoing model, though it has been extensively updated. The overhauled light SUV, a rival to the top-selling
Italian brands Alfa Romeo and Maserati have launched a new joint ‘creative hub’ covering everything from classic vehicle restoration to the development of performance technologies and new ‘few-off’ vehicles. Dubbed
New research has found the majority of Australian motorists aren’t yet ready to fully adopt in-car technologies such as adaptive cruise control, brake assist, and assisted parking, despite owning vehicles
A virtually unused Corvette Z06 is up for grabs on a popular auction platform. The 2,400-mile C8’s seller is a serial Vette owner and GM dealer technician. Subtle mods to
Australian electric vehicle (EV) owners could have access to cheaper electricity and gas following a new program designed to introduce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging across the country. Energy company AGL has
BMW is preparing to update its smallest SUV with Neue Klasse styling and tech. The refreshed X1 and iX1 will gain a fully redesigned exterior and updated interior. It could
The british luxury brand’s cars will soon wear Pirelli’s Cyber Tires, which transmit data to an onboard ECU https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 2 minutes ago Aston Martin says its future
The government recently warned that hidden cellular radios have been discovered in foreign-made equipment American highway infrastructure could be equipped with hidden communications technology. A recent advisory warned about radios
Owners are proving particularly receptive to smart climate control systems. Genesis took out top honors for innovation for the fifth consecutive year. There is also growing demand from buyers for
The facelifted Stonic adopts Kia’s latest design language with sharper looks. The small SUV benefits gains modern tech and new features inside the cabin. It is powered by a turbo
PROS ›› Lots of tech features, premium interior, interesting design CONS ›› Dull driving, lack of rearward visibility, potential tech overload If you’re starting to lose count of the number
Porsche Cars Australia has confirmed a range of new tech features for the Macan Electric as part of a running model year change. Due to hit local Porsche Centres “by
The Toyota HiAce has received a slew of new features, ranging from more safety technology to a new digital instrument cluster. The extra equipment comes at a cost, however –
The Nissan X-Trail is getting upgraded infotainment for 2026, as well as a rugged-looking Rock Creek variant and a sporty Nismo range-topper. Nissan Australia had no update on when the