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Honda’s tiny electric hatch combines clever packaging, impressive efficiency and an entertaining virtual gearbox, although its modest range and highway refinement underline its city-car focus. 17 Aug 2026 7:49 PM Honda’s new Super-One makes an unlikely case for the return of the genuinely small car. Derived from Japan’s N-One kei car, the electric hatch is tiny by modern standards, yet manages to combine useful interior space with a surprisingly mature driving experience.

New 170kW/620Nm diesel arrives next month as GWM bucks the Chinese-brand trend towards electrification and continues its push for a top-three Australian sales position. 17 Aug 2026 3:37 PM GWM has confirmed pricing for its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 SUV, with both models due in Australian showrooms from mid-September. The diesel models form part of the aggressive new-model program GWM hopes will eventually propel it into the top three brands in the Australian market.

The stupendous price tag for the very special example of the first EV ever made by Ferrari could make it the most expensive new car in the world. 17 Aug 2026 1:01 PM Car fans across the world are still picking their jaws up off the floor after a Ferrari Luce went for $56 million in an auction at Monterey Car Week, despite the fact the company’s first EV has been hugely controversial… and the fact the new owner won’t be able to get their hands on it until next year.

The GWM Ora 5 Touring is significantly bigger than the current Ora 5, with a longer range – and that should be reflected in the price. 17 Aug 2026 11:01 AM The GWM Ora 5 Touring has been unveiled for the first time, with images of the plug-in hybrid version of the small SUV showing a wagon-like vehicle that will come to Australia with longer range and a longer body.

The famous SV initials have been used by Lamborghini since 1971, but none of those cars can compete with the Revuelto when it comes to outright power. 17 Aug 2026 8:52 AM Lamborghini has been affixing its famous SV initials to V12s since 1971, but none of them can match the new Revuelto SV for grunt. The famous marque’s most powerful series production car ever makes 1050bhp (783kW) and an astonishing 1425Nm thanks to its plug-in hybrid set-up – but that might not be its most impressive feature.

A new-model push, and not just unfulfilled promises, is planned to get Nissan moving again in Australia. The work is already underway with early orders for the all-new Patrol and an upscale version of the X-Trail called the Rock Creek, but the new boss of Nissan Australia knows more is needed in the back end of 2026 and into 2027. And he is not just talking (again) about a new GT-R supercar to fill the void.

The new-model drive intended to make GWM a top-three showroom brand in Australia is about to take a surprising turn towards diesel. Almost every Chinese carmaker describes it as a ‘new energy’ brand with the focus entirely on hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, but GWM has identified an Aussie need for diesel. It is responding with an all-new 3-litre turbodiesel to be installed for Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha owners who want the towing and off-road advantages of diesel.

Ferrari has revealed the CZ26, a one-off supercar commissioned by an American customer and created through the Italian manufacturer’s Special Projects program. While its appearance is unique, the CZ26 is based on the SF90 Stradale and retains that car’s mechanical specifications. The plug-in hybrid SF90 combines a twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors, although Ferrari’s work on the CZ26 has focused primarily on its body, aerodynamics and interior.

Supercharged flagship trades some of the coupé’s track focus for open-air driving, with revised suspension and extra body bracing. 15 Aug 2026 9:53 PM Ford has expanded its high-performance Mustang family with the Dark Horse SC Convertible, pairing the recently revealed coupé’s supercharged V8 with a folding fabric roof.

Production version of Mahindra's Global Pik Up concept moves closer to Australian showrooms, with a new ladder-frame platform and Scorpio-inspired design. 15 Aug 2026 4:00 PM Mahindra has revealed the production version of its long-awaited global ute, confirming the Mahindra Lifestyler will target Australia as part of an international rollout beginning in 2027.