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The Volvo XC60 SUV has now surpassed 2.7 million global sales, earning it the title of the “best-selling Volvo ever”
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Mazda RX-7 successor inches to reality as new rotary engine nears completion
One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other
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The final large passenger car flying the Volkswagen Group flag in Australia has just entered a new generation, but it
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Toyota UK converts LandCruiser Prado into a van
The new Toyota LandCruiser Commercial looks a standard Prado, but it’s actually a van, of sorts. Although it lacks usual
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Cadillac’s more affordable, Australia-bound EV getting major power bump – report
Deliveries of the Cadillac Optiq only started in the US earlier this year and it isn’t launching in Australia until
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Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang.
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2026 Volvo XC60 prices: Refreshed SUV gets tech upgrade
The facelifted 2026 Volvo XC60 SUV range has been priced for Australia, headlined by refreshed looks and the brand’s latest
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What are the benefits of using a lithium racing battery?
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI detailed
For the 50th anniversary the Volkswagen Golf GTI’s unveiling, the automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a
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2025 Hyundai Staria Load Premium review
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Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha
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Land Rover reveals challenge-ready Defender Trophy Edition
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2025 Kia Picanto Sport review
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From GM to GWM: Ora EV switching to factory that used to build Holdens
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GWM Cannon ute gets longer capped-price servicing coverage
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Tesla Model Y: Six- and seven-seat options closer to Australia
Electric automaker Tesla looks set to add both six- and seven-seat Model Ys – rumoured to include right-hand drive production
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2025 MG 7: Sleek Australia-bound mid-sizer sees power drop
The MG 7 has been approved for Australian roads, but it appears to have taken a hit in power. The
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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when
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New-generation 2026 Audi Q3 unveiled, PHEV on the cards for Australia
The 2026 Audi Q3 has been revealed globally ahead of its September release in Europe, and its expected Australian introduction
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Faraday Future resurfaces in music legend’s latest video
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Value-hungry Aussies will benefit from even more auto brands, says BYD
Australia is already home to more automotive brands than any other country, making it one of the world’s most competitive
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid: Everything we know
The first Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2026, with few details officially confirmed. However the
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2026 Jeep Cherokee spied: A better look at forbidden hybrid SUV for Australia
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Toyota says its hybrids have saved nine million EVs worth of CO2
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has reinforced his company’s commitment to prioritising hybrid vehicles (HEVs) over battery-electric vehicles (EVs or BEVs),
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Peugeot e-208 GTi unveiled: French hot hatch goes electric
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
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The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its
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2025 BYD Denza D9 review: Quick drive
Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers. The luxury offshoot
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Hoons turn iconic Australian bridge into dangerous fireworks display
A motorist has captured footage of people in several cars letting off fireworks while driving over a major Brisbane bridge,
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The traditional family car has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Today, SUVs have taken over from conventional
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Polestar offers end of financial year discounts of up to $29,000
Polestar is offering sizeable end of year discounts across its three-model electric vehicle (EV) lineup until June 30, 2025 or
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S review
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs
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2025 Mitsubishi ASX ES Street review
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What is Omoda Jaecoo, and how is this new brand different to Chery?
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2025 Omoda C9 review: Quick drive
Chery, the massive Chinese automotive manufacturing conglomerate, has already made inroads into our market by launching a variety of vehicles
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Donald Trump says Elon Musk ‘went crazy’ over US EV subsidy cuts
The relationship between the world’s richest man and the leader of the United States has rapidly and publicly deteriorated, and
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2025 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ review
You’re looking at Isuzu’s top-selling vehicle in Australia, and there’s a good reason it holds that distinction. Note: This is a
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Ram 1500 revives Hemi V8 as brand fixes “mistake”, Australian return unconfirmed
The Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six may produce more power and torque than the Hemi V8 it replaced,
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review
Hyundai’s boxy fifth-generation Santa Fe arrived in Australia in mid-2024, but the petrol variant we’re testing here has only been
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2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed revealed as British brand’s fastest SUV yet
It seems the axing of Bentley’s legendary twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 last year wasn’t all bad news, since the V8 that
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