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Psst . . . Wanna buy an EV? A cheap EV? At the moment you can get your hands on a new Jaecoo J5 for as little as $36,990. That’s a driveaway price and includes on-road costs and a free upgrade to premium paint. In addition to this, the offer also includes the option of a black interior. It’s first in best dressed with the launch deal for the car extended from 1000 to 2000 units. The five-seat J5 Summit acts as the entry point to the Jaecoo range, sitting… Read more

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its iconic sports car, the 911, Porsche produced the 911 S/T. The special edition was limited to just 1963 units, and the last few examples of these collector’s cars are currently being delivered. The 911 badge on the passenger side of each car’s dashboard bears the personal limited-edition number of the special model. But it turns out that the number 1724 accidentally appeared twice: on the 911 S/T that was delivered to Pedro Solís Klussmann from Guatemala, as well as on the one that… Read more

BYD must be feeling faily bullish about it ;a test and largest offering the Sealion 8. It could well be a big moment for the continued growth of the BYD brand in Australia which has been enjoying runaway success. Priced from $56,990, Sealion 8 is not only a plug-in hybrid but also the company’s first seven-seater, pushing it right to the top of the family shopping list. BYD’s Stephen Collins says the addition of the larger Sealion 8 with the latest super, hybrid plug-in powertrain doubles down on the brand’s… Read more

It’s still six months away but the biggest selling car in China is heading our way. The Geely EX2 EV has sold more than 400,000 units in the 12 months since its launch, 50,000 of them in one month alone. In Malaysia, the EX2 is sold by Proton, which is owned by Geely, as the eMas 5.  The all-electric hatch has been on sale since September, 2024 and is targeted at young, first-time buyers. It will compete against the likes of the BYD’s Atto 1 and Dolphin. The EX2 sits… Read more

Geely is claiming a Guinness World Record for its Starray EM-i Super Hybrid SUV for the 1000km drive from Sydney to Melbourne. The record is for the “Lowest fuel consumption driving the Sydney–Melbourne Coastal Drive by a plug-in hybrid powered production SUV”. Starting with a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery, the plug-in hybrid Starray travelled a total of 1056km, using just 3.83 litres of fuel per 100km from December 9-10, 2025.  Congratulations, Geely . . . but what does it all mean? Not much, really. The… Read more

Kia has unveiled its all-new, second generation Seltos small SUV. As a strategically significant global product, all-new Kia Seltos has been re-engineered to offer a more confidence-inspiring driving experience and smarter everyday usability. Designed for those who value individuality and versatility, the all-new Kia Seltos combines urban agility with family-ready practicality. Improved cabin space and smarter convenience features make daily driving both effortless and enjoyable. “The Kia Seltos has always represented best-in-class value, and the next-generation model builds on that legacy with an enriched offering that resonates with the diverse… Read more

MG Motor has added a sporty mid-size fastback to the lineup called the MG7. Powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged petrol engine it delivers sporty refinement with intelligent technology and unmistakable style, precision and presence. “Set to be a definitive challenger in its class, MG Motor has taken timeless design cues and wrapped them around a stiff, high-quality chassis, dripping with tech, premium finishes and fun features” MG’s Kevin Gannon said. “Driving is meant to be fun, and your car makes a statement. The MG7’s striking silhouette, quad pipes and rewarding interior… Read more

With just a couple of weeks to go before the end of the year, yet another Chinese brand has hung out its shingle in the rapidly changing Australian new car market. This time it’s Denza, the luxury arm of the successful BYD (Build Your Dreams), in much the same way that Lexus is the upmarket version of Toyota — or Genesis is to Hyundai. Sales have to come from somewhere and for established brands it must feel like the start of the zombie apocalypse. Denza was founded in 2010 as… Read more

Bought for less than £1,000, a 1960s Aston Martin like the one James Bond famously drove has miraculously been brought back to life. Welder and garage owner John Williams was just 19 when he made the long train trip from his home in North Wales to London to look at the car in 1973. He acquired Vantage-engined model for £900, complete with Weber carburettors, wire wheels, Sundym electrically operated windows and, according to the advert in Motorsport magazine “many bills”. Returning in it to Wales and proudly using the DB5… Read more