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Pre-orders have opened for the Subaru Trailseeker, a new electric SUV due to arrive in Australia during the second quarter (April to June) of 2026, when it will serve as a battery-powered counterpart to the Outback.It’s related to the Solterra mid-size electric SUV, but features more Outback-like styling – so much so that in Europe it actually wears the E-Outback nameplate.It’s priced slightly higher than the petrol-powered Outback range, which tops out at $62,490 before on-road costs in Wilderness Apex guise. The Trailseeker, in contrast, opens at $67,990 before on-roads.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here…

BMW’s next-generation X6 will allegedly arrive with seven distinct variants — including an all-electric iX6 — according to information shared by ynguldyn, a well-known BMW insider with a consistent track record ahead of official announcements. BMW has not confirmed any of the details below. Codenamed G66 and built at BMW’s Spartanburg plant, the new X6 is expected to enter production in April 2028. It will ride on an updated CLAR platform and crucially, might skip plug-in hybrid variants entirely — unlike the upcoming X5 (G65), which will offer two PHEVs.The ICE LineupPer ynguldyn, four combustion variants will make up the G66’s…

Porsche has filed a new patent for racing stripes that can appear and disappear.   The patent describes an exterior film that can be applied to the car’s exterior and changes when an electrical voltage is applied.   Porsche describes using the technology to indicate the car’s drive mode or charge status.   Porsche has filed a new patent for hidden racing stripes. The technology uses a film material, which the automaker describes as electronic paper or a paramagnetic coating, on the vehicle’s exterior that changes color when an electric voltage is applied. The patent showcases several ways Porsche could…

Lexus has dramatically slashed prices of its RZ electric SUV, with even the new flagship RZ550e F Sport undercutting every member of the pre-update range.The RZ500e Luxury is priced at $84,500 before on-road costs, down $36,559 on the RZ450e Luxury, while the RZ500e Sports Luxury is priced at $91,000 plus on-roads – a reduction of $42,059.Those are reductions of just over 30 per cent, and follow similar cuts made to the prices of the RZ’s Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra platform-mates with their latest updates. bZ4X pricing was cut by up to 15 per cent and Solterra pricing by up…

Article SummaryThe new Hydrogen Flat Storage system consists of seven carbon-fibre reinforced chambers connected as a single unit, storing at least 7 kg of hydrogen and filling in under five minutes.The flat design is compatible with the Gen6 battery floor package, allowing the iX5 Hydrogen to share a production line with all five X5 drivetrain variants.BMW is targeting 2028 to bring the iX5 Hydrogen into wider production, paired with the latest Gen3 fuel cell technology.BMW has developed a new hydrogen storage system for the iX5 Hydrogen that pushes range up to 750 kilometers (385 miles) and does it without giving…

This rendering imagines the i3 with aggressive M-inspired design cues. The production version should have a four-motor setup with a high-performance battery. The new M3 could potentially have over 1,300 hp. Now that BMW has fully revealed the new i3, the German automaker is turning its attention to the performance-oriented M3. BMW has officially unveiled it (yet), but the spy photos of the upcoming M3 have leaked online—and it looks promising. The model isn’t expected to debut for another 18 months or so, but images shared on Instagram by the account Wilcoblok account appear to show a prototype being tested, hiding the…

The Honda CR-V range is about to get refreshed with a wider lineup of hybrid variants.That’s good news – especially in the midst of a fuel crisis – and a great move by Honda considering we’ve just spent a couple of months behind the wheel of the only petrol-electric hybrid variant available up until now, the range-topping CR-V e:HEV RS.As part of our long-term fleet, we’ve experienced the CR-V’s brilliance across a broad spectrum of driving environments, from everyday family duties like suburban errands and fully loaded weekend runabouts, to regular highway commutes and a long-distance getaway.We’ve even fitted some…

Article SummaryHussein Al Attar is leaving BMW Group and Designworks after 14 years to become Design Director at General Motors’ Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, California.During his tenure, Al Attar led the exterior design of several landmark BMW models, including the F87 M2 Coupe, the 6 Series Gran Turismo, the X6, and the BMW M Hybrid V8 Le Mans race car, as well as the lighting design featured on the 4 Series Coupe.Al Attar steps into a forward-looking role at GM’s California studio, which focuses on advanced and concept design — giving him the creative runway to shape what the…

Cadillac will reportedly stop accepting orders for the CT4 the week of April 20.   This includes the entire model line, including the CT4-V Blackwing.   Production for the sedan ends in June.   It’s nearly the end for the Cadillac CT4. Back in October, the automaker confirmed production will wrap in June, but before that, Cadillac must close the order book. This will reportedly happen in just a couple of weeks.   According to a GM Authority report, Cadillac will stop taking orders for the entire CT4, from the entry-level trim to the Blackwing, the week of April 20.…

The company’s lineup of Ioniq-branded EVs have been praised for their combination of great range, satisfying performance, speedy charging, and relatively low prices. But they also turned heads thanks to their throwback-futuristic designs that prominently feature pixelated light arrays and swoopy body creases. And now Hyundai may be starting a new visual chapter for its Ioniq lineup. The automaker recently gave us a preview of two intriguing concept vehicles. We know precious little about either study for the moment, Hyundai shared two images and gave them two names. One is named Venus, the other is named Earth. We will have…