CarsGuide - Car News Car News Australia: Latest Motoring News from CarsGuide en-US Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:25:22 +0000 <![CDATA[Big issue remains as 2027 Audi Q4 e-tron gets faster and cheaper to be more competitive against Mercedes-Benz EQA and BMW iX1]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/big-issue-remains-as-2027-audi-q4-e-tron-gets-faster-and-cheaper-to-be-more-competitive https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/big-issue-remains-as-2027-audi-q4-e-tron-gets-faster-and-cheaper-to-be-more-competitive Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[How much it costs to charge your electric car at home versus at public charger: new data shows how much you should pay for your 2027 Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/how-much-it-costs-to-charge-your-electric-car-at-home-versus-at-public-charger-new-data https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/how-much-it-costs-to-charge-your-electric-car-at-home-versus-at-public-charger-new-data Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:41:35 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV gets upgraded in China, switching from front- to rear-wheel drive as it gears up to rival Jaecoo J5 EV and Chery E5]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-2-small-electric-suv-gets-upgraded-in-china-switching-from-front-to-rear https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-2-small-electric-suv-gets-upgraded-in-china-switching-from-front-to-rear Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:27:21 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Mitsubishi Pajero to have four model grades when in launches late in 2026 to battle the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-mitsubishi-pajero-to-have-four-model-grades-when-in-launches-late-in-2026-to-battle https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-mitsubishi-pajero-to-have-four-model-grades-when-in-launches-late-in-2026-to-battle Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:54:30 +1000 News <![CDATA[China comes for 2027 Hyundai N and Volkswagen GTI with bargain hardcore hot hatch ]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/china-comes-for-2027-hyundai-n-and-volkswagen-gti-with-bargain-hardcore-hot-hatch-102011 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/china-comes-for-2027-hyundai-n-and-volkswagen-gti-with-bargain-hardcore-hot-hatch-102011 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[The worst Holden ever: Holden HX turns 50 and how it showed how the Lion brand would ultimately fall]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-worst-holden-ever-holden-hx-turns-50-and-how-it-showed-how-the-lion-brand-would https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-worst-holden-ever-holden-hx-turns-50-and-how-it-showed-how-the-lion-brand-would Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 BYD Atto 2 DM-i approved for sale, and should be Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid as it takes on 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 and Hyundai Kona hybrids]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-2-dm-i-approved-for-sale-and-should-be-australias-cheapest-plug-in-hybrid-as https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-2-dm-i-approved-for-sale-and-should-be-australias-cheapest-plug-in-hybrid-as Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Toyota's huge plug-in hybrid HiLux hint? Prius power could pave way for BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger Stormtrak showdown]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/toyotas-huge-plug-in-hybrid-hilux-hint-prius-power-could-pave-way-for-byd-shark-6-and-ford https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/toyotas-huge-plug-in-hybrid-hilux-hint-prius-power-could-pave-way-for-byd-shark-6-and-ford Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[The new 2027 Mazda CX-5 almost never happened, as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Sportage rival was almost sunk by friendly fire]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-new-2027-mazda-cx-5-almost-never-happened-as-the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-kia-sportage-rival https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-new-2027-mazda-cx-5-almost-never-happened-as-the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-kia-sportage-rival Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Diesel dual-cab utes are in decline, but the 2027 Chery Stockman and future GWM Cannon diesel plug-in hybrids could save the segment | Analysis]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/diesel-dual-cab-utes-are-in-decline-but-the-2027-chery-stockman-and-future-gwm-cannon https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/diesel-dual-cab-utes-are-in-decline-but-the-2027-chery-stockman-and-future-gwm-cannon Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Driven: Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) V14 truly changes the game as major flaws fixed in Australia]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/driven-tesla-full-self-driving-supervised-v14-truly-changes-the-game-as-major-flaws-fixed https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/driven-tesla-full-self-driving-supervised-v14-truly-changes-the-game-as-major-flaws-fixed Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Big Denza B8-rivalling Chinese electric SUV could come to Australia to bother the Mercedes-Benz GLS]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/big-denza-b8-rivalling-chinese-electric-suv-could-come-to-australia-to-bother-the-mercedes https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/big-denza-b8-rivalling-chinese-electric-suv-could-come-to-australia-to-bother-the-mercedes Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:48:34 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Zeekr X receives 1200 orders in just six weeks as the updated electric small SUV makes strong start on BMW iX1 and Volvo EX30]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-zeekr-x-receives-1200-orders-in-just-six-weeks-as-the-updated-electric-small-suv https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-zeekr-x-receives-1200-orders-in-just-six-weeks-as-the-updated-electric-small-suv Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:39:11 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Hyundai i30 sedan revealed ahead of its Australian launch as key hybrid rival to the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-hyundai-i30-sedan-revealed-ahead-of-its-australian-launch-as-key-hybrid-rival-to-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-hyundai-i30-sedan-revealed-ahead-of-its-australian-launch-as-key-hybrid-rival-to-the Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:41:30 +1000 News <![CDATA[New car quality has had the biggest improvement in 29 years, except for one crucial area - and why Lexus, Toyota and Porsche remain ahead of the pack]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-car-quality-has-had-the-biggest-improvement-in-29-years-except-for-one-crucial-area https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-car-quality-has-had-the-biggest-improvement-in-29-years-except-for-one-crucial-area Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:49:59 +1000 News <![CDATA[Electric car brand Polestar banned from one of the world’s biggest markets, as it falls afoul of new rules that could put its future at stake]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/electric-car-brand-polestar-banned-from-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-markets-as-it-falls https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/electric-car-brand-polestar-banned-from-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-markets-as-it-falls Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:08:38 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Leapmotor D99 hybrid debuts with 80kWh battery that is bigger than most EVs, as it prepares to rival Denza D9 and Zeekr 009 people movers]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-leapmotor-d99-hybrid-debuts-with-80kwh-battery-that-is-bigger-than-most-evs-as-it https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-leapmotor-d99-hybrid-debuts-with-80kwh-battery-that-is-bigger-than-most-evs-as-it Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:57:33 +1000 News <![CDATA[2029 Honda Element to return as hybrid as lifestyle SUV rival to Subaru Forester and Toyota FJ LandCruiser]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2029-honda-element-to-return-as-hybrid-as-lifestyle-suv-rival-to-subaru-forester-and https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2029-honda-element-to-return-as-hybrid-as-lifestyle-suv-rival-to-subaru-forester-and Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:23:43 +1000 News <![CDATA[Ram Australia confirms the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is likely to come here to hunt down the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ram-australia-confirms-the-2027-ram-1500-trx-is-likely-to-come-here-to-hunt-down-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ram-australia-confirms-the-2027-ram-1500-trx-is-likely-to-come-here-to-hunt-down-the Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:26:27 +1000 News <![CDATA[New 2027 Chery QQ3 small electric car priced overseas ahead of likely Australian launch, and it could undercut the 2026 BYD Atto 1 to be Australia's cheapest]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-2027-chery-qq3-small-electric-car-priced-overseas-ahead-of-likely-australian-launch https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-2027-chery-qq3-small-electric-car-priced-overseas-ahead-of-likely-australian-launch Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:33:10 +1000 News <![CDATA[Shell is one of the world's biggest petrol producers, but now it wants to perfect the electric car battery and best BYD, CATL and others at their own game]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/shell-is-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-petrol-producers-but-now-it-wants-to-perfect-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/shell-is-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-petrol-producers-but-now-it-wants-to-perfect-the Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:29:25 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Jetour F700 detailed as Chery Stockman alternative and new BYD Shark 6 rival ahead of its overseas launch]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-jetour-f700-detailed-as-chery-stockman-alternative-and-new-byd-shark-6-rival-ahead-of https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-jetour-f700-detailed-as-chery-stockman-alternative-and-new-byd-shark-6-rival-ahead-of Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:40:03 +1000 News <![CDATA[Another cut-price small ute has been confirmed with the 2027 Slate Truck priced in the US to battle the incoming BYD Mako and Ford's electric ute]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/another-cut-price-small-ute-has-been-confirmed-with-the-2027-slate-truck-priced-in-the-us https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/another-cut-price-small-ute-has-been-confirmed-with-the-2027-slate-truck-priced-in-the-us Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:40:49 +1000 News <![CDATA[Most expensive number plate in Oz? A licence plate likely worth more than $10m is fitted to a circa-$40,000 near 10 year-old Mercedes-Benz C43 wagon]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/most-expensive-number-plate-in-oz-a-licence-plate-likely-worth-more-than-10m-is-fitted-to https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/most-expensive-number-plate-in-oz-a-licence-plate-likely-worth-more-than-10m-is-fitted-to Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:19 +1000 News <![CDATA[Cupra confirms the 2027 Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZx wagon with the heart of a Volkswagen Golf R could be the perfect family car for those that hate SUVs]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/cupra-confirms-the-2027-cupra-leon-sportstourer-vzx-wagon-with-the-heart-of-a-volkswagen https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/cupra-confirms-the-2027-cupra-leon-sportstourer-vzx-wagon-with-the-heart-of-a-volkswagen Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000 News