Articles by Chris Thompson

Get ready to process some ridiculous numbers, because another electric hypercar from China has set a Nürburgring lap record.

Toyota’s local arm has confirmed it is bringing to Australia the updated GR Corolla announced just weeks ago for Japan.

Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand of BYD, has revealed an important variant of a key model that’s of particular interest in Australia.

Chery has revealed a flurry of new models and tech at its ‘International User Summit’ in Wuhu, China, including two new Omoda SUVs.

As Kia’s much-anticipated next-gen Seltos approaches, so do estimations of what the small SUV might look like.

Images of the second-generation Hyundai Venue have appeared online this week after the new light SUV was spotted testing ahead of its imminent launch.The 2026 Hyundai Venue, which is reportedly launching in India on November 4, 2025, has been given a totally new look and interior, spy photos reveal.Originally snapped by @casper_i.vory on Instagram and later published by The Korean Car Blog, the photos show an undisguised Venue on the streets presumably in Korea where the user is based.The Venue is set for a fairly hefty upgrade according to the images and word from Hyundai officials.The new look brings the light SUV into the brand’s more recent design language, with slim headlights and tail-lights, more muscular lines and silhouette, as well as elements which reference other Hyundai models.On top of the ‘Venue’ lettering across the tailgate, the model’s name is etched into the C-pillar. The daytime running light (DRL) bar across the front of the new Venue is now a Hyundai standard, and the outer-DRLs form a C-shape around the headlights.The roof rails and clamshell-style bonnet carry through design-wise to the new-gen car, though the haunches over the wheel arches are more muscular than before.Inside, the design is yet to be fully seen - only a photo of the seats with the steering wheel is visible - but Hyundai India confirmed at its investor day this year that the new Venue would feature higher-end additions like dual-12.3-inch screens as with many Hyundai models.The brand’s Indian arm also confirmed level 2 advanced driver assistance (ADAS), over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a new ‘super-strong’ structure for the light SUV.While the Indian market will apparently be the first to receive the new Venue, expect more information about a global launch including Australia to come closer to the new year.

The Suzuki Jimny has finally been updated to gain new safety tech and some other simple features that most cars have had standard for years - including a colour digital driver display.The updated 2026 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 has been revealed for its home market in Japan, where pricing is up significantly.Japanese outlet Best Car reports the local pricing has increased by as much as 309,100 Yen, which directly converts to $3178.The pricing increase isn’t so extreme in its raw figure, but for the variant that price applies to it’s an increase of 13.6 per cent. Pricing rose from 1,962,400 Yen to 2,271,500 Yen.In Australia, the corresponding model is the Jimny Lite manual, currently $34,990 drive-away. A 13.6 per cent price jump would see it cost just over $39,700.The update, only available in Japan for now, adds much-needed dual-sensor AEB (autonomous emergency braking) and lane departure prevention. Auto models also gain adaptive cruise control.The Jimny also now supports Suzuki Connect with app functionality, and according to the brand’s Japanese website a colour display replaces the black and white unit currently found between the physical speedo and tacho dials - which remain as such even after the update.Expect to see an Australian market announcement for the updated Suzuki Jimny closer to its 2026 launch.

Subaru to reveal performance duo in Tokyo

European media is today publishing what outlets are calling the first photos of the incoming MG S6 electric car, but the Australian government has had images of the mid-size SUV for some time.

After years of on and off when it comes to plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrains, Mercedes-Benz Australia seems to have finally committed. The GLC350e SUV, a plug-in version of the brand’s biggest seller, is here to prove it, so we're taking a test drive.