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Ram split off from the Dodge brand way back in the before-time of 2009. The current lineup consists of pickup trucks and vans. Ram does trucks well, too. It knows its customer, and the 1500 boasts what I’d consider to be best-in-class interior design and overall ride quality. The van… gets the job done. Either way, the family will soon add another member. Not only is there a mid-size pickup on the way, but Ram will reportedly add an SUV to the mix by 2028. Automotive News reports that Antonio Filosa, the CEO of Stellantis, told Wall Street analysts that the…

There’s another three-letter acronym to remember in the Australian new-car market: GAC.The automaker hails from – where else? – China, and it’s launching here in November with three models at first.GAC Australia has now announced specification details for the first of these, the mid-size Aion V electric SUV. It says it’ll announce pricing and warranty information in November.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.The Aion V will be offered here in Premium and Luxury trim levels, both of which feature a 150kW/210Nm front-mounted electric motor powered by a 75.26kWh lithium iron…

Like clockwork, BMW is supplying another batch of new cars as part of its ongoing partnership with Real Madrid. After the men’s football and basketball teams took delivery of their vehicles earlier this month, it’s now the women’s football team’s turn to receive theirs.Attached below is a table listing each player and their chosen car. You’ll notice all models are purely electric. The men’s teams had a few plug-in hybrids, but Real Madrid’s women’s basketball squad went fully electric. The iX in the xDrive60 specification proved to be the most popular pick, with seven players driving home in the large…

We’ve spoken at great length about Toyota’s new, smaller, and lighter four-cylinder engines that will power everything. However, there’s been little information regarding a large-displacement ICE designed specifically for the company’s new flagship performance vehicle. The GR-badged supercar is set to premiere in early December, and yes, it will have a V-8 engine. In an interview at the ongoing 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Toyota’s powertrain president, Takashi Uehara, confirmed the juicy rumors about a twin-turbo V-8. He explained that the foundation for this new eight-cylinder setup lies within the company’s upcoming family of modular gasoline engines consisting of 1.5- and…

The sixth-generation Honda Prelude – which revives the iconic sports car nameplate after a 24-year absence – is bringing in an interesting mix of buyers in Japan, says the model’s product lead.Speaking via interpreter with Australian media at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the Honda Motor Co. ‘Large Product Lead’ for Prelude said the hybrid sports coupe – which just launched in the Japanese domestic market – is being bought by Gen X and their children.“Generation X knows Prelude very well, and the kids’ generation [want to] share memories of their parents,” the product lead said.“We assumed both ‘Gen…

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a car built on passion. Like any performance car, its target demographic is enthusiasts. The car’s Italian heritage and devilishly good styling doesn’t hurt, either. It also has the distinction of being one of very few cars to take on two different generations of the M3 and, more or less, hold its own just as good as anything else. That’s despite small changes in the Alfa over its decade of production — and a major generational shift in BMW land. Recent reports indicate that, after a hiatus, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is in…

We get it—the electric Dodge Charger isn’t exactly the successor fans hoped for when Dodge announced a new version of its beloved muscle car. Fortunately, the company still offers the Charger Sixpack, powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that’s actually quite good. This year at SEMA, Dodge is showcasing its gas-powered Charger Sixpack with a range of Mopar upgrades. The concept features new wheels, fresh carbon-fiber accents, an upgraded interior, and—as any proper Charger should—a thick coat of purple paint. Officially dubbed the Moparized Charger Sixpack Concept, this performance car comes loaded with enhancements from Dodge’s performance division. It…

If the Jeep Grand Cherokee was regularly criticised for one thing in Australia, it was the V6 that served as its base engine. Now, there’s a new petrol engine available, but it’s not coming here.That’s because Jeep discontinued the Grand Cherokee locally earlier this year, meaning Australia misses out on the new ‘Hurricane’ turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine.The WL Grand Cherokee is the first vehicle from Stellantis to use the Hurricane four, which pumps out 238kW of power and 450Nm of torque. That’s 28kW more power and 106Nm more torque than the 3.6-litre naturally aspirated ‘Pentastar’ V6.CarExpert can save you thousands…

After the 1998 MINI Paul Smith Edition, fans had to wait until 2021 for another collab. That year, the Oxford-based automaker and British fashion designer reunited for STRIP, a one-off Cooper SE. The partnership continued in 2022 with another unique car, the RECHARGED, though neither car was available for purchase.All is forgiven now that the MINI Paul Smith Edition is debuting at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. This time around, it’s one you can actually buy. Better yet, it’s offered across all three body styles: three- and five-door hatchbacks, as well as the convertible. Customers can choose between combustion engines…

The latest Honda Passport is already a significant upgrade over its predecessor. When I drove the TrailSport model through the mountains of Puerto Rico, it proved to be capable, comfortable, and thoroughly impressive all-around. For this year’s SEMA show, Honda is taking its rugged crossover even further. Honda Racing (HRC) gave the Passport major upgrades to both its exterior and performance. The ruggedized crossover features a matte Thermal Orange paint job with a contrasting black roof and custom wheels, along with redesigned bumpers that improve approach and departure angles. Additional lighting—including fog lights, side camp lights, a rooftop light bar,…