Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C300e PHEV and C200 Sport Edition on sale now

Mercedes-Benz Australia has bolstered the C-Class line-up with a new plug-in hybrid sedan model, a limited-run Sport Edition, and a more powerful engine for the entry-level C200. Kicking off proceedings is the C300e PHEV, which arrives Down Under priced from $79,200 before on-road costs.

Holden Barina, Cruze, Trax Takata recall expanded

GM Holden has issued an extended recall for the Barina, Cruze and Trax model lines as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. Additionally, Holden has classified the notice for MY10 Cruze models manufactured between February 2009 and September 2009 as a 'critical recall' as the vehicle is more than six years old. It's worth noting, though, that while the recall is 'critical', these vehicles aren't fitted with the more dangerous 'alpha' airbags.

CarAdvice and J.D. Power survey: The future of electric vehicles in Australia

CarAdvice and J.D. Power have teamed up to uncover what car buyers think the future holds for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia. The range of electric vehicles available in Australia is slowly growing, with models like the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla's range at the top end, and offerings like the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq Electric and Hyundai Kona Electric at the more affordable end.

Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI pricing and specs

Volkswagen Australia has welcomed the Tiguan 110TSI back to its range in both five- and seven-seater forms, bringing the starting price of its popular crossover back to below $40,000 for the first time in over a year. Starting from $34,150 plus on-road costs, the 110TSI powertrain will be available in both Trendline and Comfortline trims, joining the higher-spec 132TSI and 162TSI petrol models Down Under.

2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo lands in Oz, priced from $484,888

Ferrari’s successor to the 488 GTB has landed in Australia, making its debut at a lavish event in Sydney last week. The Ferrari F8 Tributo will cost $484,888 plus on-road costs when it hits local showrooms early in 2020. Powered by a 3.9-litre turbo V8 with an impressive 530kW of power at 8000rpm and an equally lavish 770Nm of torque at 3250rpm, the F8 Tributo is the most powerful V8 Ferrari ever made.

BMW M boss rules out wagons

BMW M will leave Audi and Mercedes-Benz to fight it out in the fast wagon market, focusing on SUVs to cater for practically-minded buyers. Speaking with CAR in the UK, Flasch said there's not enough demand for wagons – or estates, in European parlance – to justify developing cars like an M3 or M5 Touring. "Touring estates are not part of our M plan," he said. Fairly unequivocal.

Tesla adds web-surfing function to infotainment systems

Mobile phones are huge nowadays but sometimes you just want to view a website on a bigger screen, and a Tesla’s touch screen certainly dwarfs your phone. To satisfy those of you who want to browse the internet in your Tesla, the company is deploying an over-the-air software update that’ll allow Aussie owners to do just that. The functionality was previously available only in overseas markets.