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An all-wheel drive version of the BMW M2 performance coupe appears to be on the way in which after the yet-to-be-confirmed model was listed on BMW’s US website.In response to BMW Blog, a since removed listing for a 2027 BMW M2 xDrive appeared as a part of the automaker’s product lineup on its US-market website, effectively confirming the primary all-wheel drive M2.The model’s name was listed, although there have been no further details resembling pricing or images, with the M2 xDrive not appearing on the BMW USA configurator.The slip-up was enough to effectively confirm the long-rumoured addition of an all-wheel…

Volvo EX30owners will soon have the option to make use of their vehicle as an influence source, with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability set to reach as a part of updates introduced overseas for the 2026 model 12 months.The primary Volvo to supply the technology, the EX30 will gain V2L via an over-the-air (OTA) software update scheduled for later this 12 months. Volvo Australia has confirmed the update shall be made available locally, giving each existing owners and latest buyers access to the feature.Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) allows an electrical vehicle (EV) for use as an influence source for portable devices and appliances plugged…

Chery’s recent dual-cab ute, revealed as a Ford Ranger PHEV and BYD Shark 6 rival, will profit from significant local testing and development ahead of its scheduled Australian on-sale date later this 12 months.Officially codenamed ‘KP31’, the Chery dual-cab ute will run an unusual diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain – the one ute powered by such a setup – with its development program including local testing and development for Australian showroom versions.The Australian tune could set the template for other markets world wide, in accordance with Chery’s Chief Engineer for International Programs, Peter Matkin.CarExpert can prevent 1000’s on a brand new…

The updated Hyundai Santa Fe has been spied testing with a fresh look ahead of its anticipated arrival in showrooms sometime in 2027 – and it’s saying goodbye to its controversial tail-light design.As these spy photos show, the boxy styling of the present fifth-generation Santa Fe, introduced in Australia in 2024, shall be significantly revised front and rear, with narrower headlights and an easier front grille and bumper.The three-row SUV may also dump its current distinctive, low-set tail-lights in favour of more conventional vertical brake lights connected by a horizontal light bar.Per previous spy footage of the Santa Fe, the…

Tesla has asked Apple to repair a software bug which has halted progress of the deployment of Apple CarPlay in its vehicles – but not enough iPhone users are running the most recent iOS which remedies the issue.In line with Bloomberg, Tesla discovered the maps it uses for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) software – with FSD (Supervised) switched on in Australia and Recent Zealand last yr – weren’t compatible with Apple Maps.The problem means each firms’ mapping systems might be running at the identical time, potentially leading to the driving force following a unique set of directions to…

The 2026Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst 12 Hour Specialty Edition has been launched as a limited-run road-going counterpart to the ferocious Z06 GT3.R racer which is able to make its local competition debut at Mount Panorama this weekend.General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) confirmed the unique Chevrolet model will probably be the one shipment of model yr 2026 (MY26) Corvette Z06 to Australia and Latest Zealand and will probably be a strictly low-volume model. It’s launching as a part of a refreshed MY26 lineup, which is able to proceed to incorporate the Stingray and E-Ray.The special edition celebrates the primary official Corvette entries…

Ford has announced a US$8.2 billion (A$11.5 billion) loss for the total 2025 calendar yr, its worst result since 2008 and third full-year loss prior to now six years – despite record revenue.Ford confirmed its Model e electric vehicle (EV) division posted a US$4.8 billion (A$6.8 billion) EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) loss in 2025, after previously confirming late last yr it will take a US$19.5 billion (A$27.6 billion) write-down on its EV investments.This saw it axe the electrical Ford F-150 Lightning (not officially sold in Australia), and delay other planned EV models.Moreover, the introduction of import tariffs within…

An investigation right into a television commercial for the new-generation Toyota HiLux ute has found the automaker in breach of multiple promoting standards codes, meaning it should must be updated or pulled from air entirely.The HiLux ad, named ‘The Pied Piper’, depicts a lot of dogs chasing a red HiLux Rogue down a dust road and right into a town, with the animals jumping into the ute’s tray, unrestrained, comically overloading the vehicle.“Complaints were received on the grounds that the ad depicts dangerous and potentially illegal behaviour,” said the Case Report from the Ad Standards Community Panel.“Dogs are supposed to…

GWM Australia has announced Andrew Gao, a 15-year veteran of the automaker, as its recent managing director from February 1, 2026.Mr Gao joined GWM in 2011, relocating to Australia in 2014 and serving in senior leadership roles across sales, network development and product functions.He’ll replace Charles Zhao who, after greater than five years within the role, will move to a position with GWM’s European operations, having overseen significant sales growth in Australia that saw GWM change into each a top-ten brand and the best-selling Chinese automaker locally.In a record sales 12 months, GWM – which in Australia includes Haval SUVs,…

The Toyota Yaris is reportedly being updated in Japan, with brisker technology and potential price rises to go together with it.Japanese website Creative Trend reports hybrid-powered versions of the Yaris – a Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift rival – have been updated in Japan with a ten.5-inch centre touchscreen now standard, a feature that has been offered in European-market Yarises since 2024.Each the Yaris and Yaris Cross SUV spinoff currently sold in Australia feature an 8.0-inch centre screen as standard, while previous Japanese models used a 7.0-inch display. Further changes for the Yaris Hybrid in Japan – not yet visible…