Marton Pettendy

Australia

Managing Editor at CarExpert

Automotive journalist

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Articles

One in five Volkswagen ID. Buzz buyers will opt for the most expensive one

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

At least 20 per cent of Australian customers for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van and people mover range are expected to choose the more powerful, dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX performance flagship – more than in almost any other market – despite its near-$20,000 price premium at a hefty $109,990 before on-road costs.
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 4Motion review

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

Here it is folks: the born-again VW Kombi folks’ wagon in its finest form. By now everyone knows Volkswagen’s iconic Type 2 ‘Kombi’, which became a symbol of the flower-power 1960s after its release in 1950, has been reinvented as an all-electric van and people mover called the ID. Buzz. First released in Europe in June 2022 and previously due on sale in Australia in 2024, the ID.
2025 Volkswagen Amarok ute bringing cheaper petrol option

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Marton Pettendy
2025 Volkswagen Amarok ute bringing cheaper petrol option

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

The 2025 Volkswagen Amarok TSI452 Aventura – the only petrol-powered variant in the German brand’s dual-cab 4×4 ute lineup – will become cheaper as part of a range-wide MY25 upgrade coming soon. Currently priced in line with the TDI600 Aventura flagship at $82,990 before on-road costs, the MY25 TSI452 Aventura will be repositioned $3000 lower at $79,990 plus on-roads, in the otherwise all-diesel Amarok lineup.
Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Marton Pettendy
Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate

1 week ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

Queensland has killed off the previous Labor state government’s mandate to replace all eligible government passenger cars with zero-emissions vehicles by December 2026.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV delayed to accommodate hybrid - report

3 weeks ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio may take an extended hiatus in Australia once stock of the existing model is exhausted, given the launch of the next-generation mid-size luxury SUV will reportedly be delayed until late 2026 in Europe. Such a delay would mean the second-generation SUV would be unlikely to arrive here until 2027.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV delayed to accommodate hybrid - report

3 weeks ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Marton Pettendy

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio may take an extended hiatus in Australia once stock of the existing model is exhausted, given the launch of the next-generation mid-size luxury SUV will reportedly be delayed until late 2026 in Europe. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperSuch a delay would mean the second-generation SUV would be unlikely to arrive here until 2027.
Marton Pettendy, Managing Editor at CarExpert

3 weeks ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

Marton Pettendy has been an automotive journalist since late 1989, when he dropped out of a journalism degree to become news editor at his favourite magazine, Australian Motor Cycle News (AMCN).Shortly after that he began his not so illustrious career as a motorcycle racer, campaigning 250 and 600cc production bikes with moderate success at state and national level over a decade – like his son in more recent times.He later helped establish Rider magazine, before switching to cars and becoming...
2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed revealed as British brand’s fastest SUV yet

3 weeks ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

It seems the axing of Bentley’s legendary twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 last year wasn’t all bad news, since the V8 that replaces it in the upgraded 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed makes the British brand’s flagship SUV even quicker, faster, lighter and more agile than before.