Alex Misoyannis

After three recalls in two months, the official right-hand-drive Ford F-150 pick-up has hit yet another speed bump in Australia.

Australia's most popular new small SUV is about to go hybrid – with the next model caught on Sydney streets.

VW-owned Spanish car brand Cupra has updated its top-selling SUV – and its hot hatch – with a new look, more power, a drift mode, and a new wagon body style for the Leon in Australia.

Volkswagen thinks wagons are dead in Australia, but its Spanish sibling Cupra disagrees – and has confirmed a new Leon 'Sportstourer' for showrooms with Golf R DNA.

The new slowest-selling Cupra in Australia is set to add a more affordable base variant with a less powerful engine to help boost deliveries down 80 per cent year-on-year.

In a blow to other car companies waiting to use Tesla's charging network – and buyers waiting for smaller, cheaper Teslas – the US car giant has reportedly laid off two key development teams.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD has been given another styling update – with higher prices and extra features – ahead of an all-new model due next year.

The Tasman isn't the only Kia ute in development. But the South Korean car giant's other new pick-up won't come to Australia – and will not be diesel-powered.

The hottest Nissan Z sports car to reach showrooms is now on sale through dealers in Australia.

A facelift for the Kia EV6 electric car is around the corner, with design cues from newer models.