James Wong

2 days ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |James Wong

Hyundai Motor Group has detailed its next-generation hybrid technologies, which are set to debut in the new Palisade large SUV before being rolled out to various models across the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis portfolios. At the heart of the Korean carmaker’s latest hybrid system is a new transmission, which features two integrated motors and can be “paired flexibly” with a number of the company’s existing engines to optimise performance and efficiency.

2 days ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |James Wong

Toyota may have quietly hinted at further electrification plans for its top models at the Shanghai motor show, namely the popular RAV4 SUV and the Camry mid-size sedan. At this week’s Auto Shanghai 2025, Lexus detailed the “redesigned TNGA GA-K” platform which allows for both hybrid (HEV) and battery electric (BEV) drivetrains, and which debuts under the 2026 Lexus ES.

4 days ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |James Wong

Audi Australia has previously committed to offering wagons in its lineup, though the successor to its A4 Avant is currently under a cloud of uncertainty despite the high-performance S5 Avant being confirmed for launch. Following an announcement of preliminary details for the new A5 and S5 range, Audi’s team suspiciously left out any mention of an A5 Avant to sit alongside the S5 Avant flagship. We could have a clue as to why, though.

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | James Wong

The updated 2025 Audi RS3 Sportback and Sedan are due to arrive in Australian showrooms in August, completing the compact A3 family. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new A3 and S3, senior executive for corporate communications at Audi Australia, Claudia Muller, confirmed the facelifted RS3’s local timing. “We’ll announce full pricing and specifications soon, but it’s likely to get here in August,” Ms Muller said. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | James Wong

Audi has taken a very different route to its arch nemesis BMW in executing the mid-life refresh for its high-volume small car. Where the latest 1 Series had such a substantial redesign it’s almost considered an all-new model, the 2025 Audi A3’s styling revisions are so subtle that some may blink and miss them.