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Chevrolet Silverado V8 class action launched in Australia over alleged engine defects

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US car giant General Motors is being taken to court by lawyers representing owners of Chevrolet Silverado pick-ups with allegedly defective V8 engines. More than 10,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pick-ups are the subject of a class-action lawsuit in the Federal Court of Australia for V8 engines with alleged defects as serious as “complete engine failure”. Australian owners can sign up for the class action here at no cost – and could receive compensation if the case is successful – irrespective of whether they have experienced engine problems in their vehicle. Silverado 1500 pick-ups fitted with the ‘L87’ 6.2-litre V8 have “serious engine defects affecting performance, reliability, and safety” resulting in “significant engine problems,” according to the firm leading the collation of class-action registrations. MORE: Chevrolet Silverado V8 engine recall expands to Australia and NZ, 10,000 pick-ups affected locally General Motors Specialty Vehicles ( GMSV ) – the factory i...
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2026 Subaru Uncharted electric SUV confirmed for Australia this year

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Not to be confused with the movie and video game of the same name, Subaru has announced its third – and potentially cheapest – electric car for Australia. Subaru has confirmed the Uncharted electric SUV for Australian showrooms in the middle of this year, as its smallest battery-powered model yet. It will be the third Subaru electric car sold in Australia, after the Solterra mid-size SUV and Trailseeker high-riding wagon, and is the sibling to the Toyota C-HR BEV due locally 12 months later, in mid-2027. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but the Uncharted is likely to undercut the larger Solterra, which starts from $63,990 plus on-road costs. It will be powered by dual electric motors for all-wheel drive and a claimed 252kW, claimed to enable a zero to 100km/h acceleration time of five seconds. A front-wheel-drive version sold overseas won’t be offered in Australia. MORE: Subaru BRZ to gain turbo all-wheel-drive special, but you can’t buy it It uses a 74.7kWh CATL ...
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Volkswagen admits touch controls were a trend-driven mistake

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The CEO of Volkswagen has assured that the company has learnt from its foray into touch-sensitive interior controls, and will work hard to reverse the trend across new vehicles. Mk8 Golf interior. Volkswagen executives have blamed previous management for the rollout of touch-sensitive controls in its vehicles that have drawn criticism – and prompted a return to physical buttons. The German car giant says it is heading back to basics with intuitive driver operation, covering everything from how you get into its cars to what they’re called. In an interview with the Top Gear website, Volkswagen’s CEO Thomas Schäfer promised that the company had learnt from the forward-thinking, but ultimately flawed, design work implemented on the brand’s core models. “In the ‘old’ days we made a long list of requirements and features, but people didn’t feel comfortable using [the end product], Schäfer said, referring to the current generation of Volkswagen models. MORE: Volkswagen launches...
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Should you reverse into a parking space? Thousands of drivers vote

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Is it safer to reverse into a parking space or reverse out? We asked, you voted – and one method was the clear winner. Despite recommendations from road safety experts, thousands of Australians refuse to reverse into a parking space, arguing that it is neither safer nor more convenient than driving nose-first, according to a survey conducted by Drive. In a 23 March article , we asked whether it was better for drivers to reverse into a parking space or reverse out. RELATED: Is it better to reverse into a parking space? Experts weigh in According to experts and road safety data, reversing into a parking space is the safer option and is favoured by fleet operators and commercial vehicles. It seems the official advice is aligned with the court of public opinion, which voted overwhelmingly in favour of reversing into a parking space. Of the 8894 people who responded to Drive ‘s survey titled Is it better to reverse into a parking space? , a total of 4928, or 55 per cent, voted ...
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Mazda CX-5 and CX-60 customers to be split by touchscreen control levels

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The removal of Mazda’s rotary dial in the CX-5 could push more customers who prefer physical controls to CX-60. Mazda Australia has admitted the new-generation CX-5’s all-touchscreen controls for infotainment and climate will not be for everyone, but the Japanese brand has a solution. According to Mazda Australia boss Vinesh Bhindi, customers tossing up between the CX-60 and runout CX-5 would look at differences like sizing and price to determine a model best suited to them. However, with the third-generation CX-5’s introduction of a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system (up from 12.9 inches), which also incorporates climate controls and physical buttons, Mazda’s rotary control dial is now unnecessary. The control knob will continue to be offered in the CX-60 for the time being, giving customers another consideration point, according to Bhindi. MORE: Mazda CX-5 turbo engine won’t live on in CX-60 Mazda CX-5 interior featuring touchscreen controls. “This time ...
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New car brands set to launch in Australia

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A wave of Chinese brands has already reshaped Australia’s market, and it’s only gaining momentum, driven by sharp pricing, high-spec features, and a strong push into electric and hybrid vehicles. Australia’s automotive market has seen a sharp influx of new car brands, with 2026 shaping up as a particularly pivotal year.  Many of these newcomers are Chinese brands, entering with competitive pricing, comprehensive kit, and a strong focus on electric and hybrid vehicles.  Last year alone saw brands like Geely , Jaecoo , and Deepal enter the market, just to name a few – and the pipeline is far from slowing. This year is set to bring even more arrivals, including a luxury arm of an established marque, another Chery offshoot, and a brand we’ve already seen on our roads before. Australia is increasingly becoming a key destination for global expansion rather than an afterthought, further heightening competition. Here’s a list of the new cars brands earmarked for Austra...
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Tesla FSD has ‘a big danger’ according to Euro NCAP

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Europe’s peak car-safety body has issues with Tesla’s Self-Driving technology, which could give owners a false sense of security. Hands-off driver in Model 3 A representative for Euro NCAP, the European equivalent of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) , has called out Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology as dangerous and irresponsible. Speaking to Australian and New Zealand media, Euro NCAP Technical Director Richard Schram said the much-vaunted Tesla technology would not be seen favourably under current testing criteria. “I tried it years ago already in the US; it’s impressive, but there is a big danger – being over reliant on it,” Schram said. “I think it’s really hard to keep drivers in the loop and still giving them that feeling that the car does everything autonomously. MORE: Tesla Full Self-Driving to go subscription-only in Australia The system tracks surrounding vehicles and positioning, forming part of Tesla’s driver-assistance technol...
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