John Mahoney

2 days ago | news.com.au | John Mahoney

“Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine”, Elvis Presley once said, perfectly encapsulating the bent-eight’s enduring appeal both in the US and Australia, so you don’t need much of an imagination to figure out what happened when Ram dropped it from its iconic full-size 1500 ute. Sales slumped, profits plummeted, shares fell, dealers revolted, and unions waged war over shutdowns and enforced lay-offs that eventually triggered the Stellantis group’s own chief executive to fall on his sword.

2 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

All-new battery-powered sedan could instantly become Nissan’s most advanced EV yet if it heads Down UnderNissan Japan is considering converting the Dongfeng Nissan N7 sedan to right-hand drive, potentially opening the door for the advanced EV to be sold in Australia.

2 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

Hot hatch culled in Europe over emissions with final batch of 40 cars ending 28 years of productionThe current 2025 Honda Civic Type R has been axed in the UK and Europe because it fails to meet strict European emissions regulations. Ending 28 years of production, in Europe the end of the Civic Type R has been celebrated with a limited run of 40 Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition specials, which feature cosmetic updates that pay tribute to the hot hatch’s rich history.

2 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

Mistakes were made, says ute-maker’s boss, but local outfit says no guarantee V8 will return Down UnderMistakes were made, admits the RAM brand’s boss, following the announcement that the RAM 1500 will once again come powered by its Hemi V8, but its return to Australia remains uncertain. “Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle it defines you,” said Tim Kuniskis, RAM’s CEO.

2 days ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

More details and fresh pics of the 2026 Nissan Leaf have emerged ahead of the all-electric SUV’s launch in Australia next year. Promised to be more of a credible alternative to combustion car, the all-new Nissan Leaf is said to be a high efficiency SUV on the highway that can add 250km of range in a short 14-minute charge. Releasing the first of three videos that help chart its development, all give a closer look at the battery-powered production SUV.