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Nearly three years have passed since Audi’s former design chief hinted at a possible Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival. While the rugged off-road icon continues to enjoy strong sales, Audi has yet to introduce a competing model. That might change soon. While little has transpired since 2023, Audi boss Gernot Döllner recently told Autocar not to “give up on that dream” of a rugged off-road SUV from the brand. Although Döllner has discussed simplifying the Audi lineup, this doesn’t mean it will eliminate niche models. He told the publication: ‘It works perfectly to have a more focused lineup in the core, and…

Hyundai recalls over 568,580 Palisade SUVs due to an issue of potentially faulty seatbelt fasteners. The recall covers Palisade models from the 2020 model year to the 2025 model year. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents show about 1 percent of the recall population are affected by the fault; details from the document say that the seatbelt fasteners/latches on both driver seats, passenger seats, and second-row window seats may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing chances of injury during a crash. The document continues that owners may be warned of the problem through lower than normal click sounds when they…

It was wet, cold and far too early, and it almost made me famous for all the wrong reasons. Eastern Creek Raceway – now known as Sydney Motorsport Park – was beckoning.A dark, brooding racetrack covered in a thin film of water as misty rain constantly leaked from the grey skies above. I’m sitting on a hard race seat, clutching a thin-rimmed black steering wheel with fog filling the visor of a race helmet borrowed from my editor, Andrew Maclean – whose name you’ll also see at CarExpert these days. The car I’m sitting in is truly irreplaceable. A true icon, it’s the…

‘Give a man a body kit, and he’ll look cool for a day. Give him a sheet of raw carbon fibre, and he’ll look cool for a lifetime.’ Masato Nitta lives by this philosophy, and he’s built a one-piece carbon front cowl for his EK9 Honda Civic Type R to prove it. Of course, while this ancient Japanese proverb uses man in the context of humanity; everyone can live by this philosophy. On my most recent trip south to the Kansai region of Japan, I planned to go and check out the local Civic scene in Nara, specifically a tuning shop…

The BMW 2002 Turbo Hommage commanded headlines when it burst onto the scene at Villa d’Esta in 2016. While nearly univerasally enjoyed, there were tons of little details about the car that went largely unreported on. Now, thanks to BMW By Design, one of Steve Saxty’s excellent BMW books, we have insight like never before into every aspect of the Hommage. It’s just a sampling of what you can expect from these truly worthwhile reads. From hardware to special paint, there are at least five things you probably didn’t know about this epic concept car.Redefining a “Parts Bin Car”Why make…

It looks like Toyota has big plans this upcoming Monday in Japan. A teaser website suggests that the automaker will make several announcements across all of its brands, including GR, Crown, and yes, even Daihatsu.   Toyota hasn’t revealed the specifics of what it plans to unveil, but the landing page does offer a few hints that we can read into. It says (translated):    ‘The sign at Fuji Speedway has changed. On the left is the 2000GT. Next to it is the LFA. And next to that…?’ It links to the Toyota Times YouTube channel for the livestream (which…

Around 4M Americans now drive electric vehicles, yet tragic incidents like the recent Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Texas highlight the importance of EV safety. With this in mind, the auto parts manufacturer Yijin Hardware recently did a study to identify the safest electric cars to drive in 2025. The research evaluated electric vehicles using a Car Safety Score calculated from crash rates per 10K vehicles, safety ratings from independent surveys, and recall history over a three-year period. Cars were ranked on a 100-point scale, with higher scores indicating better overall safety. Here’s a look at the top 5 safest electric vehicles in…

Ferrari’s share price has slid sharply following today’s presentation and investor updates, with the share price down 15 per cent at the time of writing. The decline came despite the company lifting annual guidance and laying out ambitious long-term revenue and profit targets. Investors appeared to react to signals that Ferrari has pulled back expectations for its electric vehicle transition. The company announced it would slash itsfully electric model mix target from 40 % to 20 % by 2030, putting greater emphasis back on hybrid and combustion models. CarExpert is at the brand’s investor day and there appears to be some…

We’ve all got ‘em – videos that sparked our love for cars or channelled our interests in a particular direction. I could name a few, but one that stands out is a 21-second clip of a bright yellow MkIV Toyota Supra built by JUN, power-sliding at Tsukuba Circuit. I’m not sure where I first saw it online, but in 2001 – four years before YouTube was a thing – you can bet I risked the prospect of 25 to life by downloading the bootlegged clip. Thankfully, you don’t have to. So imagine my joy, when a few years later, I caught a glimpse…

Porsche’s decision to withdraw from the FIA World Endurance Championship after the 2025 season has sent shockwaves through the racing world. After years of being one of endurance racing’s defining forces, the Stuttgart brand will no longer compete in the Hypercar class. For BMW, which is preparing a major push for 2026, that news is both an opportunity and a warning.BMW M Motorsport is deep in development on a refreshed M Hybrid V8, the brand’s flagship endurance prototype. Set to compete in both the FIA WEC and IMSA series, the 2026 car introduces a series of meaningful updates aimed at…