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Tougher test standards mean fewer cars are earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Awards this year. The IIHS updated its moderate overlap front crash test by adding a dummy in the rear seat behind the driver, which represents a small woman or child, to collect injury data. So far, only 48 … Read more
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has been revealed, launching first globally as an electric vehicle (EV) before later adopting a petrol engine with mild-hybrid power. Mercedes-Benz’s four-door ‘coupe’ is its first model to be based on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), which will support future internal combustion engine- and electric-based powertrains. The new CLA is … Read more
The entry-level Mercedes is all new for 2026, bringing substantial changes underneath the familiar skin compared to its predecessor. The BMW 2 Gran Coupe competitor will be available for the first time as a pure EV. Alternatively, the cheaper versions feature a mild-hybrid setup based around a small, turbocharged gas engine. While diesels outside the … Read more
Mini has a new in-betweener in its electric vehicle (EV) range, and it reckons it’s ace… man. Okay, I’ll stop now. Aceman E Classic The Mini Aceman is a new small crossover that slots between the Cooper 3-Door hatchback and the Countryman SUV in its electric lineup. It effectively replaces the Clubman wagon, which was … Read more
The hottest member of the new W214-series Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup – for now – has been priced for Australia. The Mercedes-AMG E53 is available to order from today at Mercedes-AMG dealerships, priced from $199,900 before on-road costs. When it was last available, its predecessor was priced at $173,869 before on-roads. The E53 was revealed around … Read more
One of President Donald Trump’s promises upon taking office was to revamp vehicle emissions regulations established by the previous administration. That is now officially underway in what the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling the “biggest deregulatory action in US history.” You can peruse all 26 press releases published yesterday by the EPA regarding … Read more
The Geely brand has returned Down Under with the mid-sized EX5 electric SUV, which it claims has been localised to meet the needs and requirements of our market. The Chinese carmaker’s namesake brand conducted local testing of the suspension and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) with a third party more than 12 months ago. As … Read more
The first electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is coming to Australian showrooms, with orders now open and pricing announced for the unique SUV. Initially expected to be called the EQG, the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology will be the only non-AMG G-Wagen in local showrooms, after the diesel G400d was killed in 2022. Priced from $249,900 before … Read more
Porsche’s new Macan is offered only with electric power, but the brand has confirmed it’s working on a more direct replacement for the outgoing petrol-powered model – though it likely won’t be called Macan. The new model will be offered with both combustion and hybrid powertrains and will be “touching the Macan segment”, according to … Read more
A Chrysler PT Cruiser is an unlikely choice for a hoon, but perhaps this reckless driver wasn’t in a position to be picky. US news outlet ABC13 has published footage, taken by Elki Soy, of one of the retro-styled wagons being driven recklessly in Hendersonville, North Carolina. In it, we can see the PT Cruiser … Read more