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Mazda Australia may have just introduced less expensive, four-cylinder rear-wheel drive versions of its CX-60 mid-size SUV, but don’t expect it to follow suit with the related three-row CX-80 large SUV.The company’s managing director, Vinesh Bhindi, told CarExpert the CX-80 – effectively a CX-60 with seven seats – is “not available” with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5 petrol engine that’s just been introduced to the CX-60 range locally.“I think CX-80 becomes too big for this drivetrain, so it’s not engineered [for the CX-80]. It’s not available, and we’re not looking for it,” Mr Bhindi said.The CX-60 ‘G25’ range is powered…

In the words of Bob Marley, “the times they are a-changin.” Earlier this week, a prototype of the electric X3 M was spotted testing in Munich. Now, another full-fledged M car without a combustion engine has been caught on camera. Pictured below, the “ZA0” super sedan was seen in Nürburg at the M division’s test center.While it’s not the first time we’ve seen the electric M3, one interesting detail stands out. The brake rotors are absolutely massive, hinting at serious stopping power. It’s hardly surprising BMW is upsizing the brakes, given this will be a heavy car. After all, the…

Lexus had record sales last year, with deliveries climbing to 851,214 cars, the highest since the company was founded in 1989. While some might argue it’s best not to mess with a winning formula, parent company Toyota wants to shake things up. We’ve already discussed how the Century nameplate has been elevated to flagship status in the corporate hierarchy, but changes are also underway at Lexus. According to Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries, Lexus is now in a position where it can “move more freely” and “push forward as a pioneer.” While those statements sound somewhat vague, they suggest Toyota…

Kia will be revealing the second-generation Telluride, a new family SUV that’s expected to win so many hearts. Today the Kia showed off two images of their upcoming model, and we are sure it will help them achieve more awards, adding to the 10 Best awards they have received. Compared to previous models, the 2027 Telluride won’t be any smaller, and currently it measures about 197 inches in length, about 78 inches wide, and 69 inches tall. From an observation made on the photos, its shape appears to have sharper edges, and from the press release, the SUV has a…

Ineos Automotive has confirmed it will abandon the ‘agency’ sales model under which it has sold its Grenadier off-road vehicle range in Australia since opening its local order book when the brand was launched here in May 2022.As first reported by TheAutoExec.com, Ineos Automotive Australia will move to “a classic retail-dealer network” from January 1, 2026, marking what the automaker’s Asia-Pacific region chief Justin Hocevar told CarExpert will be “a deliberate evolution of our business structure”. New dealers will be appointed by the brand, while “many” of the brand’s existing 28 sales agents will switch to the more traditional retail strategy as…

The new iX3’s global tour continues in the Czech Republic, where BMW has introduced the electric SUV. We’ve been following these regional launches closely, and a pattern has emerged. The luxury automaker appears to favor Ocean Wave Blue for showcasing its highly anticipated EV. This new color debuts with the “NA5” and will also be available in a Frozen matte finish.If that shade isn’t to your liking, there are plenty of alternatives: Alpine White, M Brooklyn Grey, Space Silver, Polarized Grey, Vegas Red, Sapphire Black, Frozen Space Silver, and Eucalyptus Green. Starting in mid-2026, Individual colors will join the palette.…

Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are taking longer than expected since gas engines weren’t originally part of the plan. Adding internal combustion powertrains to the next-generation Giulia and Stelvio is just one of several recent decisions that contradict Alfa Romeo’s earlier strategy. The brand had pledged to go fully electric before the end of the decade,…

SPONSORED There’s always been something magnetic about BMW. The way the cars look, the way they feel behind the wheel, the prestige of that badge – it’s a brand that sits at the very heart of premium motoring, both across EVs and traditional ICE models.For years, though, many Australians saw BMW as a dream for “someday.” Something to aspire to, but maybe not today.That perception has changed. BMW has made premium ownership more accessible than ever thanks to smart ownership packages, a wide range of models across multiple powertrain technologies, and a focus on value that’s aligned with Australian drivers.Attainability…

We’ve already seen our fair share of safety cars based on the new M5 Touring. However, BMW reckons there’s always room for more. The G99 first appeared as an official Safety Car in MotoGP earlier this year. Not long after, even Real Madrid got its own, because apparently, football teams need one, too.The long-roof M5 played the same role in Romania this year during the Romanian Retro Racing series. The very same G99, painted in Individual Rosso Corsa, served as the official Safety Car over the weekend during the final round of the inaugural Sprint Series at the Motorpark circuit…

The Porsche Macan Electric is outselling the gasoline model this year, partly because the ICE version is no longer sold in the European Union. There won’t be any internal competition for long, as the gas-powered Macan will be retired globally in 2026. A new combustion-engine crossover with a different name is in development but won’t debut until 2028. In the meantime, Zuffenhausen is expanding the electric lineup with a fifth variant. The all-wheel-drive Macan GTS slots between the 4S and Turbo, borrowing the latter’s electric motor. Porsche quotes a combined output of 509 horsepower, rising to 563 hp with launch…