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The new high-performance Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric sedan matches the potent Ioniq 5 N electric SUV’s wicked power output but comes in a lower-slung package, one that makes it clear this is no ordinary electric vehicle (EV). From the swollen wheel-arches and strip of red around the body kit’s base to the swan-neck rear wing affixed to the boot, there’s no mistaking the Ioniq 6 N’s remit.Between the styling enhancements and the upgraded powertrain, driving range drops to 469km (versus the standard model’s 624km) but it still offers ultra-fast DC charging at up to 350kW.What’s more important is what…

Article SummaryThe MINI Aceman SE targets buyers who find the Cooper too small and the Countryman too large.Sydney highlights the Aceman’s strengths, including agile handling, compact size, and EV-friendly urban manners.Limited fast-charging options in Australia show that EV road-trip practicality still depends heavily on infrastructure.MINI is no longer just about historic rally victories, downtown London, and sporty John Cooper Works models. Besides the cool hot hatch, there’s also a five-door hatchback and the family-friendly Countryman. But the Aceman name often elicits a shrug. We took the latest MINI model — all-electric — for a spin through Sydney.MINI usually gives its…

A small British sports car company called Marcos is making a comeback.   A new owner has plans to build new cars under the Marcos banner.   Its first road-going car could debut later this year.   You’ve probably never heard of Marcos. It is a small British sports car company that’s nearly 70 years old, and, like most niche builders, has suffered a difficult life. The company filed for bankruptcy a few times—but those hiccups could be in the past, with a new owner keen on turning Marcos into a viable car company once again. Howard Nash, who now…

Engineers at Honda will soon spearhead the company’s research and development, rather than following directions from company management.According to business news outlet Nikkei Asia, Honda will spin off its R&D department in an effort to reignite innovation from within the Japanese car company.The R&D unit was originally created as a separate arm from Honda in 1960, from the belief that creativity and innovation are best cultivated in an independent environment – an idea championed by founder Soichiro Honda.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.However, the subsidiary was then absorbed back into Honda in…

Article SummaryThe rebirth of Neue Klasse started with BMW and will continue with MINI and Rolls-Royce.Neue Klasse will spread across both ICE and EV portfolios.BMW aims to adapt the tech to better fit the other Group brands.With iX3 deliveries underway in Europe, Neue Klasse is officially back. The i3 arrives later this year, and these two models are just the tip of the iceberg. The 7 Series facelift debuting this month will be followed in the summer by the next-generation X5. All told, BMW will launch 40 new or updated models by the end of 2027.Neue Klasse won’t be exclusive…

Honda President Toshihiro Mibe recently visited an auto supplier factory in Shanghai. Upon returning to Japan, he told suppliers, ‘We must act quickly’ to speed up production. In 2025, Honda’s sales in China fell for the fifth consecutive year. It’s safe to say that Honda is in a bit of a pickle. It recently canceled two of its own electric vehicles, the 0 SUV and 0 Sedan, along with the Acura RSX revival. It will book up to $15.8 billion in losses, and that’s not all. The two Afeela-badged EVs it had been developing with Sony are also dead on arrival.…

Yet another new Chinese brand is set to enter the New Zealand market next month, with Forthing confirming it will launch over the ditch in April with a mid-size SUV range – and an Australian launch is on the cards.Headlining the brand’s Kiwi debut is the Forthing Taikon, a coupe-style SUV that will be offered with both plug-in hybrid and full electric powertrains, positioned as a value-focused alternative in an increasingly crowded segment. The Taikon will be available in two trim levels – Luxury and Exclusive – across both powertrains, with pricing and full specifications still to be announced.CarExpert can…

If you’ve spent any time scrolling BMW forums or Instagram lately, you already know the look: yellow daytime running lights, channeling the iconic CSL race cars, stamped onto modern G-series BMWs. It’s one of the hottest visual trends in the BMW aftermarket right now, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.The demand is real, the aesthetic payoff is undeniable, and the market has responded — with dozens of plug-in yellow DRL modules flooding in from every direction. But there’s a significant catch that most coverage of this trend quietly glosses over: in Europe, the vast majority of those…

A faulty Rear Brake Light Outage Detection module is the reason for a C8 Corvette stop-sale notice. Drivers would not be alerted if their turn signals stop working. The issue affects around 3,300 C8 Corvettes. Chevrolet has just issued a stop-sale notice for the C8 Corvette. There’s an issue affecting a lighting module, and it means that drivers wouldn’t know if their turn signals are working or not. The Rear Brake Light Outage Detection system alerts drivers when something isn’t working out back. Since you need to know if your turn signals are working, Chevy has to make sure the…

Everyone’s obsessed with speed, but not every car is here to give you the thrill of a sub-four-second 0-100km/h time.In fact, many of Australia’s best-selling cars offer only modest power figures, so we’ve decided to compile a list of the 10 cars on sale right now with the lowest power-to-weight ratios. We’ve done this instead of simply ranking vehicles based on outright power, because power versus weight is much more relevant in the real world.We’ve also mentioned claimed 0-100km/h times where provided by a manufacturer, however most cars on this list don’t have claimed acceleration figures for obvious reasons.Are you…