Stan Yoshida: the man who never really came home from the road

Six decades after setting off from Japan on a 246cc Yamaha, Shigeru “Stan” Yoshida is back on the road at 84, proving that some journeys are less about distance than a lifetime spent refusing to stop.

BMW R 12 G/S Enduro Review: Heritage Spirit Meets Modern Compliance

Story: Terry McCarthy

The latest addition to BMW Motorrad’s heritage-inspired line-up, the R 12 G/S Enduro, strikes a careful balance between nostalgic design cues and contemporary engineering requirements. Following earlier seat time on the R 12 S, this more dirt-focused variant reveals a broader versatility within the platform, while retaining the character that defines BMW’s air/oil-cooled boxer lineage. 

Chery receives 20,000 entries for ute naming competition

Chery Australia says it has received more than 20,000 submissions in a nationwide competition to name its upcoming plug-in hybrid diesel ute, scheduled for release in late 2026.

Chinese EV carmakers dominate Bangkok motor show, signalling shift in ASEAN auto market

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers took centre stage at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, underscoring their growing influence in Southeast Asia’s passenger car market and signalling intensifying global competition in electric mobility.

Brands including BYD, Great Wall Motor and Changan Automobile unveiled or promoted a range of electric and plug-in hybrid SUVs and sedans, targeting Thailand’s rapidly expanding EV segment.

Jaecoo Omoda 9: Look how far we've come

The Jaecoo/Omoda 9 SHS is the flagship electrified SUV from the Chery-owned Omoda & Jaecoo brands, designed to compete with mid-size premium plug-in hybrids from Europe and Korea. Positioned above the smaller Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7, the model combines substantial performance, an unusually long electric range, and a high level of specification at a relatively accessible price point.

If ever I needed a reminder just how much automotive technology has evolved, I just get behind the wheel of one of the most advanced Chinese hi-tech vehicles like the Jaecoo Omoda 9 SHS.