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It seems like there’s a new Chinese-built SUV arriving in Australia every week.And now here’s another one, the all-new Jaecoo J5, that will land in local showrooms soon.It’s the little brother to the J7 that launched Chery’s adventure-seeking sister brand earlier this year, and it will be offered with the choice of three different powertrains – petrol, hybrid, and fully electric, as tested here.The J5 goes up against the likes of the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, MG ZS, Nissan Qashqai, and plenty of others in the ever-expanding compact SUV segment.We got behind the wheel of the range-topping, battery-powered Jaecoo J5…

BMW has issued a new safety recall for early-production E53 X5 models after determining that some vehicles may have received Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflators as replacement parts. The campaign, filed as NHTSA 25V748000, covers 5,361 units from the 2000 and 2001 model years. All potentially affected vehicles were built between February 19, 1999 and March 31, 2000.The recall applies to:2000–2001 BMW X5 3.0i2000–2001 BMW X5 4.4iBMW’s documentation notes that these X5s did not originally leave the factory with Takata inflators containing ammonium nitrate. Instead, the risk comes from replacement sport steering wheel air bag modules that may have been…

In 2018, Range Rover went viral after driving a Range Rover Sport up the 999 steps to China’s Heaven’s Gate. As of this writing, the seven-year-old video has 6.7 million views and remains one of the automaker’s most memorable ads of all time. Not to be outdone by the British, China’s Chery attempted to recreate the stunt with its own Fulwin X3L SUV—a new hybrid off-roader that bears more than a passing resemblance to current Land Rover and Range Rover models and produces up to 422 horsepower in the right configuration. With that in mind, Chery took a bright yellow…

Almost all luxury and performance car manufacturers have an SUV within their model lineup; they include Bentayga manufactured by Bentley, Urus by Lamborghini, DBS by Aston Martin, Purosangue by Ferrari, and Cullinan by Rolls-Royce. Joining them will be McLaren; it comes after a report from Automotive News stated that the manufacturer will be launching its first SUV in 2028. The SUV, codenamed as the P47, will have five seats and 4 doors. For the powertrain configuration, there will be an all-wheel drive and a hybrid configuration consisting of a V8 engine. “It won’t be a plug-in hybrid but will come…

Genesis will crown its SUV lineup with a new flagship three-row model, expected to be called the GV90, and it’ll look a lot like the concept car that previewed it… right down to its novel doors.In 2024, Genesis previewed its flagship SUV with the Neolun concept, featuring no B-pillar and a pair of rear-hinged rear coach doors.While coach doors are common on concept cars, they typically disappear by the time a vehicle reaches production, but at the time Genesis said its door configuration had “reached a level where its application to production vehicles is now feasible”.CarExpert can save you thousands…

BMW brought a small group of journalists to Santa Monica to mark the 50th anniversary of Designworks’ presence in the United States, and the highlight of the day was a roundtable with Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President of BMW Group Design, and Julia de Bono, CEO of Designworks. The conversation touched a wide range of topics, from the upcoming Neue Klasse products to the pressure to adapt to digital life inside the car, and how new tools—especially AI—are reshaping their workflows. There was also a short Q&A which allowed media to ask other questions as well.The Digital World Inside…

Nissan is in the midst of a major lineup refresh for the US, updating everything from its Kicks and Murano SUVs to the Leaf EV and the Sentra sedan. Next up is one of its most popular SUVs: The three-row Pathfinder. At first glance, the 2026 Pathfinder doesn’t look dramatically different from the outgoing model, though it does feature a subtly redesigned front end. Look closer, and you’ll notice more substantial updates inside, including upgraded technology and a refined interior. Up front, the Pathfinder sports a revamped fascia. The grille loses its silver surround in favor of a wider, sleeker…

First customer deliveries of the hardcore Ford Ranger Super Duty are starting earlier than planned, the Blue Oval has confirmed.“The Ranger Super Duty is arriving ahead of schedule, with customer deliveries starting later this year,” said Ford Australia president and CEO Andrew Birkic on LinkedIn.The more capable Ranger was originally set fore release in Australia in early 2026, following its official launch later this month. It was revealed in April 2025, before the pricing of some variants was announced in July, and full specifications were published in September.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get…

BMW M is always cooking. Bavaria’s go-faster division is relentless in its quest to extract more performance from the M2. Although the “G87” formula has already been elevated a couple of times, there’s still more to come. 2026 will be a big year for the sports coupe, and not just because of a highly probable xDrive version.Until Munich confirms an all-paw M2, one thing is certain: a Track Package is coming next year. It’s already been officially announced, though BMW M remains tight-lipped about specifics. New spy photos shot at and around the Nürburgring show the same car featured in…

It’s been over three years since the latest Gran Turismo release on PlayStation 5, and Polyphony Digital has routinely delivered updates and downloadable content since then. Today, though, the studio is preparing to launch one of its biggest updates so far—and it’ll cost you.   The Power Pack DLC launches on December 4, 2025, bringing some significant new features. In addition to 50 new races and 24-hour endurance races, the latest update will introduce the newest version of the game’s advanced AI racers called Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0. The new AI is exclusive to DLC.   Players will be able…