Marton Pettendy

Australia

Managing Editor at CarExpert

Automotive journalist

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV delayed to accommodate hybrid - report

4 days 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

4 days 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

4 days 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

5 days 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.
Arise Racing GT survives tricky Queensland conditions

5 days ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

The Arise Racing GT team headed to Queensland Raceway last weekend, after the pairing of Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte claimed wins in three of the GT World Challenge Australia championship’s first four races. And while they didn’t add to that tally at the Willowbank circuit, they still have a strong lead in the Pro-Am Driver’s Championship. “I think if this is a bad weekend, then it’s not so bad,” said Schutte after race two. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
2025 LDV eTerron 9 spied in Sydney as all-new electric ute’s release nears

6 days ago | carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Marton Pettendy

The 2025 LDV eTerron 9 has been spotted in all of its boxy glory in Sydney just weeks before its official launch in Australia. The electric ute was spied in the Royal National Park south of Sydney by a member of the BYD Shark Owners Club Australia group on Facebook. A spokesperson for LDV Australia told CarExpert that both the eTerron 9 – the successor for the pioneering LDV eT60 electric ute – and the related diesel-powered Terron 9 ute remain on target for local release around mid-year.
2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn set to bring twin-turbo power at lower price

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

The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional ‘top-down’ launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder ‘Hurricane’-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively.
2025 BMW M2 CS to cost more than M3 in Australia

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

The 2025 BMW M2 CS has been revealed in full and confirmed for Australian release by the end of this year, and it will cost a hefty $172,900 before on-road costs. That will make the new flagship of the second-generation M2 coupe lineup a substantial $46,600 more expensive than the standard M2 ($126,300 plus on-road in both manual and automatic form) on which it’s based.
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch

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

It’s been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it’s about to offer one again – with an electric twist. The Peugeot E-208 GTi will make its global debut on June 13, the day before the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race. The arrival of Peugeot’s first battery-electric GTi was pre-empted by the company’s CEO Alain Favey in March this year.
Mazda says there's still room for ride quality improvement in its new SUVs

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

The senior chassis engineer in charge of developing the ride and handling packages for Mazda’s new medium and large SUVs says the upgraded CX-60now meets the Japanese brand’s dynamic targets, but admits there’s still room for improvement via future product updates. When the mid-size CX-60 arrived in Australia in 2023 as the first of four all-new Large Platform Group models – the others being the subsequent CX-90, CX-70 and CX-80 large SUVs – its ride quality was met with widespread criticism.