$24K for a 63-HP Mazda kei car sounds steep, until you see the gullwing doors
A 1992 Autozam AZ-1 with gullwing doors sold for $23,500, showcasing Japan's golden era of creative kei cars.
Hyundai’s Venue-sized Bayon could get a 140-hp hybrid America won’t
Hyundai's 2027 Bayon trades hatchback roots for crossover styling and new hybrid powertrains.
Five smallest cars in Australia, from the 2026 Kia Picanto to the Hyundai Inster, Suzuki Swift and more
Australia's five smallest cars: Kia Picanto, Hyundai Inster, Suzuki Swift, Mini Cooper, Fiat 500e.
BYD Atto 1 was the best selling light car in May
BYD Atto 1 outsells MG3 as Australia's top light car in May.
Subaru’s cheapest new car is a $7,200 kei van with three pedals
Subaru refreshes its cheapest kei van with digital displays and improved safety tech.
Toyota backs Tier IV in Level 4 autonomous vehicle push
Toyota invests in Tier IV to develop Level 4 autonomous driving for its e-Palette shuttle bus by 2027.
Suzuki looks to strengthen its presence in Africa
Suzuki targets 20% growth in Africa, aiming for 150,000 units by 2030.
Toyota chairman playfully waves Nissan flags in viral video
Toyota chairman waves Nissan flags, promoting rival's Murano in viral video.
Japan’s vehicle sales rise by 3% in May
Japan's vehicle sales grew 2.75% in May 2026 to 332,997 units.
Toyota’s chairman is waving Nissan flags for the American-made Murano
Toyota's chairman Akio Toyoda welcomed American-made Nissan Murano units to Japan, waving Nissan flags.
The custom 10,000-rpm V8 in this Toyota Starlet is just plain ridiculous
A Toyota Starlet powered by a custom 10,000-rpm V8 engine produces 405 horsepower.
Japan gets a new manual kei van for $7,200, the rest of us get envy
Daihatsu upgrades its Hijet Cargo and Atrai kei vans with smarter safety tech and new LED options.
Australia’s 10 cheapest SUVs in 2026
Australia's cheapest SUVs start from $22,990 drive-away, offering more space and safety than traditional hatchbacks.
Suzuki won’t sell this rugged Jimny concept until owners tell it to
Suzuki tests demand for Jimny upgrades with rugged concept at Japanese event.
Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first flex-fuel vehicle
Maruti Suzuki launches Wagon R FFV, India's first flex-fuel vehicle engineered for ethanol-petrol blends.
How China is cornering the future of cars in Australia, with the 2026 BYD Sealion 7, Zeekr 7X and Geely EX5 icing out Toyota bZ4X and Volkswagen ID.4
Chinese electric cars now dominate Australia's EV market, outselling traditional diesel vehicles for the first time.
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Prices slashed by up to $8000 on Hyundai electric cars, as brand sharpens entry-point to 2026 Hyundai Kona EV and Ioniq 5 to better fend off Kia and BYD
Hyundai cuts Kona EV and Ioniq 5 prices by up to $8,000 to compete with Kia and Chinese EV makers.
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BYD Atto 1 becomes Australia’s best-selling light car
BYD Atto 1 becomes Australia's best-selling light car in May 2026.
Suzuki Jimny can now look like a tiny Toyota Land Cruiser 70
Suzuki Jimny can now sport a Toyota Land Cruiser 70-inspired grille from Beyond.Japan.
XPeng builds its factory-backed Australian operation from scratch as court battle with TrueEV grinds toward an October trial
Xpeng builds factory-backed Australian operation as court battle with TrueEV heads toward October trial.
