Luxury

Mercedes-Benz is testing the holy grail solid-state battery. This future tech is believed to be the silver bullet to unlocking mass electric car adoption.

Sedans are staging a comeback in the electric age. Sure the Tesla Model Y and new breed of mid-size electric SUVs from China will likely be more popular, but sleeker styling and lower rooflines have huge advantages for aerodynamics and weight. Therefore, you get more range. 

BMW has padded out its most affordable model ranges in Australia.

Volvo has given its luxury mid-size XC60 SUV a modest update to keep apace with its fresher-faced European rivals.

If you're late to a party, make a splash. And that's what Audi wants to do with the endlessly-delayed Q4 e-tron - a luxury medium-sized EV alternative to the BMW iX1 and iX2, Polestar 4, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo EX40 and more. The wait means Audi has improved the car, offering compelling range, refinement, drivability and safety, in a spacious and elegant package. This could be Audi's best buy.

We know the new electric M3 will be powerful, but what will it sound like?

The Audi Q7 is still in its second generation, but an update to its design and some tech tweaks are aimed at keeping it in line with rivals, even as it nears a decade on sale. Is it up to the task?

Those aspiring to be Mercedes-Benz owners may be in for a shock with the prestige brand recently axing its A-Class small sedan, while increasing prices across its entire range by up to $6000. The A-Class sedan made its Australian debut in 2019 and joined the A-Class hatchback to compete with the likes of Audi’s A3 sedan and Sportback. The A-Class is also the most affordable entry point into Mercedes-Benz’s entire Australian line-up.Mercedes-Benz says the discontinuation only affects the A-Class sedan and the hatch will remain on sale.“The A-Class sedan is currently still on sale in Australia, however factory orders have been closed,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson told CarsGuide. “Customers can order locally available stock. The A-Class hatchback is currently still available for factory and stock order.”  The A-Class sedan and hatch have been a success story for Mercede-Benz with the total sales for 2024 reaching 1997 — about 50 more cars than the year’s sales for the C-Class sedan.The reason for the sedan’s departure Mercedes-Benz says is to make way for electric and hybrid models which will be the new entry points into the brand.“Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new range of entry-level vehicles built on the all-new, electric-first MMA platform. The upcoming CLA will lead this range, which will include a four-door coupé, a shooting brake, and two SUVs.” The A-Class hatch might remain but it’s also now expensive with the price rising by $600 to $57,500. Actually, every model in Mercedes-Benz’s entire line-up (there are 64 of them) has seen a price increase with the most expensive Maybach S 680 vlimbing by $6000.Entry into the C-Class sedan range is now $92,600 (up by $1200), while the E-class starts at $132,000 (up by $1586). Mercedes-Benz’s smallest and most affordable SUV the GLA 200 is now $63,600 (up by $700). Mercedes-Benz told CarsGuide the price increase was caused by several factors but would not go into detail.“As pricing is a dynamic topic that is influenced by a wide range of factors, we can’t provide any further comments,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson told CarsGuide.  You can see our table below for the full list of price changes. Prices listed are before on-road costs but include LCT and GST

Lexus has announced a second plug-in hybrid in its line-up.

The seventh instalment of BMW's M5 is the biggest and most powerful, but not the fastest. With plug-in hybrid power to soothe around town, comfort is likely, but how about performance and driving joy? We head to Bathurst to find out.