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2026 Cadillac Vistiq: Seven-seat EV detailed, but will it come to Australia?

Cadillac is being coy about what vehicles it launches next in Australia, but the three-row Vistiq is shaping up as

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Volvo keeping sedans alive with new EV… even in Australia

Volvo will reveal its first electric sedan early next year, and it’s set to come to Australia. “[The] ES90 will

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Survey says… Hyundai owners want buttons back

The rise of in-car technology has led to more manufacturers moving away from physical buttons to control certain functions such

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Driver caught committing insurance fraud on dashcam faces jail time

The driver of a car who intentionally brake-checked and reversed into another vehicle has been charged on multiple counts –

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Australian racing venue bans EVs due to fire concerns

One of Australia’s most popular racing facilities has banned road-registered electric vehicles (EVs) from competitive events over fire concerns. Willowbank

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All the EVs coming to Australia in 2025

2024 is drawing to a close and while there are still a handful of electric vehicle (EV) launches to come

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Where the Ford Ranger ranks among Australia’s best-selling cars since 1997

The Ford Ranger looks set to become Australia’s best-selling new vehicle for 2024, barring a miracle for the Toyota RAV4

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Mazda CX-80 vs Kia Sorento comparison: Spec battle

Mazda’s all-new CX-80 is arriving in Australia, launching as part of the brand’s wider range of large SUVs that includes

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The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia

Cars with manual transmissions haven’t been the mass-market choice for some time now, but that doesn’t mean they’re extinct. Those

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2025 Volvo EX40 price and specs: Electric XC40 gets a new name

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed to EX40 for 2025 and beyond, with the updated electric SUV now arriving

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Honda recalls 16,000 vehicles for steering fault

Honda Australia has issued a recall for 16,001 vehicles across the current-generation Civic, CR-V, Civic Type R and ZR-V model

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How will Donald Trump’s presidency affect Australia’s car industry?

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, returning to the Oval Office four years

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Drive Against Depression headed to Adelaide for final event of the year

Drive Against Depression (DAD), the Australian-registered mental health charity, is closing out its 2024 event calendar with the Adelaide Spring

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Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms

It seems you can’t sell a ute in Australia without offering an even more offroad-ready version worked over by a

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Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for ‘ADVNTR’

Kia has returned to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) aftermarket trade show in Las Vegas this week with two

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2026 Kia EV2 spied: EV hatch will take on Volkswagen ID.2

Kia’s upcoming EV2 hatch has been spied testing in Europe, ahead of its debut as a more affordable electric vehicle

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2025 Suzuki e Vitara is an electric SUV that’ll also wear Toyota badges

Suzuki has revealed its first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) in Europe, which will wear a very familiar nameplate. The Suzuki

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Podcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!

The CarExpert Podcast is back! After a couple of weeks off, James and Max join Sean in a slightly revamped

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Ineos buyers relishing lack of safety nannies

The Ineos Grenadier wagon and Grenadier Quartermaster ute don’t have any advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) in Australia, and the

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Which off-road ready ute would you buy?

Utes are Australia’s second most popular new vehicle type behind only SUVs, and it has been a big month for

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2025 Mahindra XUV700 price and specs

The Mahindra XUV700 remains unchanged for the 2025 model year, apart from a new, blacked-out model to sit atop the range.

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2025 Kia Sportage buyer’s guide: Picks for the city, suburbs and wilderness

Despite an imminent facelift, the Kia Sportage is selling better than ever before in Australia. Over 16,000 examples have left

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Ineos Grenadier: More spinoffs expected from rugged off-roader

Ineos already has two vehicles based on its rugged ladder-frame chassis, but the company claims there’s “huge scope” for more

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Leapmotor: Jeep-backed Chinese EV brand plots Australian onslaught

Chinese auto brand Leapmotor plans to significantly expand its Australian model lineup over the next few years, after it launches

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Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt

The Kia Tasman doesn’t have as much torque as most of its Thai-built rivals, but the Korean brand says it’s

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Volkswagen announces pay cuts as profits fall

Volkswagen has asked its German workforce to take a 10 per cent pay cut as the car giant grapples with

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Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?

Kia has yet to confirm whether its all-new Tasman ute will spawn an SUV, but its local division has put

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2025 LDV Deliver 7 price and specs: Turbo-diesel van joins lineup

The LDV Deliver 7 has arrived in Australia, giving the Chinese brand a closer competitor to the Toyota HiAce. Launching

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Kia Tasman hybrid looking more likely than a V6

Kia Australia says other powertrains and variants of its Tasman may come during its likely long lifecycle, but don’t expect

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2025 BYD Shark 6: PHEV ute pricing confirmed for Australia

Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been announced at $57,900 before on-road costs and, as promised, the sub-$60k price

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Aston Martin’s new V12 is a response to ‘resurgent demand’

It might seem strange that Aston Martin is launching a brand-new V12-powered model in 2024 amid tightening emissions and noise

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger special is fit for a Bond villain

Rolls-Royce is celebrating 60 years of arguably Sean Connery’s best James Bond film (calm down, From Russia with Love stans)

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2025 Nissan Juke price and specs: Updated SUV gets new flagship

The 2025 Nissan Juke has been treated to a mild facelift, now on sale in Australia with a new flagship

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2025 Isuzu MU-X review | CarExpert

Australian buyers are picking up what Isuzu is putting down when it comes to the MU-X. The body-on-frame seven-seat large

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2025 Mazda CX-5 price and specs

The Mazda CX-5 will remain unchanged for the 2025 model year, with no pricing or specification adjustments expected across the

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2025 McLaren 750S review | CarExpert

There’s a compelling argument that 2024 will be remembered as the year McLaren rediscovered its mojo. With the COVID-19 pandemic

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More Isuzu Blade models a possibility… if customers want them

Isuzu Ute Australia has left the door open to more locally modified, Australia-exclusive models after revealing the D-Max Blade. Walkinshaw

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How a US car brand allegedly paid towards North Korea’s missile program

Things didn’t seem good for US electric vehicle (EV) startup Fisker in its dying days, but new reports allege it

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2025 BMW M5 review: Quick drive

The BMW XM was, in some ways, a warning. While we all focused on just what a colossally ugly thing

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Zeekr Mix detailed as futuristic electric people mover

Fledgling Chinese brand Zeekr has thrown another electric vehicle (EV) into the mix. The Zeekr Mix is an electric people

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2025 GWM Haval H6 GT review

The GWM Haval H6 GT is eye-catching, and now the value equation is better than ever. WATCH: Paul’s video review

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Kia won’t wage price war with Tesla in Australia

The Kia EV5 has landed in Australia, and the Korean manufacturer says it won’t chase Tesla on price despite the

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2025 Audi S5 review | CarExpert

S stands for stealth. You won’t find much performance car braggadocio in Audi’s new S5 Sedan (liftback) and S5 Avant

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20 Honda Civic Type Rs among fleet of cars stolen in holding yard heist

The brazen theft of 45 vehicles worth more than $2 million from a holding yard in Port Melbourne has already

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New data shows even more new cars are thirstier and dirtier than claimed

The latest round of real-world fuel and emissions testing by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has put more vehicles in

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Where you can buy a Deepal in Australia

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Deepal is launching in Australia, and its sales network will start small according to local distributor

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2025 Ford Ranger review | CarExpert

More than two years on from its debut, the current Ford Ranger is still the dual-cab ute king. Not only

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series price and specs

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will continue to be offered in a wide range of variants for 2025. Toyota Australia

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The end of FBT exemptions for PHEVs in Australia is coming too soon

In April 2025, Australian motorists will lose the ability to save substantial sums of money when leasing a plug-in hybrid

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2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed review

The Bentley Continental is the quintessential Bentley of the modern era. From the inception of the first generation back in

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Everything you need to know about the BYD Shark 6

BYD is gearing up to launch the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute available in Australia. Orders for the BYD Shark

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BYD launches fleet deals to help power its local expansion

Chinese giant BYD has launched a fleet pricing program that will bring discounts across its range, helping it progress towards

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Who BYD thinks will buy its Shark 6 PHEV ute

When orders for the BYD Shark 6 open on October 29 – the same day its sub-$60,000 starting price will

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Ford Falcon, number plate from Australian racing royalty head to auction

A bespoke race car and unique number plate, each owned by two members of an Australian racing dynasty, are heading

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2025 Deepal S07: Model Y rival detailed for Australia

Deepal has confirmed specifications for the S07 electric SUV, which is due in Australian showrooms in late November. The S07

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2025 MG Cyberster price and specs

The 2025 MG Cyberster has landed in Australia, with pricing for the convertible sports car announced. Priced from $115,000 before

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How Cadillac is tempting Australians to buy its EV

Cadillac is entering the competitive luxury car market in Australia, but it’s coming armed with a comprehensive after-sales package. Its

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When the 2025 Kia Tasman will finally be revealed

The 2025 Kia Tasman will make its world debut in a fortnight at two global premiere events, staged simultaneously at

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Renault 4 E-Tech: Electric SUV debuts with retro styling

Renault has revived its iconic 4, with 4 E-Tech electric crossover making its debut on the first press day of

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Aston Martin doesn’t expect you to talk, it expects you to buy… its DB12 Goldfinger

Aston Martin has become almost synonymous with James Bond, and 2024 marks 60 years since 007 first piloted the iconic

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2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: Electric coupe SUV revealed

Most Audi SUVs have a coupe-style counterpart, so it was only a matter of time before the electric Q6 e-tron

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs BYD Sealion 6 comparison: Spec battle

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV (PHEV) may be the long-standing plug-in hybrid SUV favourite in Australia, but BYD’s new

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Which new car should you buy for under $30,000?

If you’re reading this thinking the days of cheap and cheerful motoring are over, think again! Although you’ll struggle to

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How much Australia’s six best-selling EVs cost to service

More people are buying electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but if you’re making the jump from a petrol or diesel

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2025 Toyota RAV4 price and specs

The Toyota RAV4 will go unchanged for the 2025 model year, with no price or spec adjustments expected. Nine variants

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2025 Kia EV5: Drive-away pricing undercuts Tesla Model Y

Kia Australia has confirmed its all-new and all-electric EV5 SUV will start from $56,770 drive-away when it arrives in showrooms

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2025 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line review

As was the case in 2023, the Volkswagen T-Roc remains the German auto brand’s best-selling car in Australia. But to

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2025 Cupra Tavascan review | CarExpert

I don’t know about you, but I’m not a massive fan of coupe-style crossover SUVs. But sheesh, after a few

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2025 Nissan Pathfinder review | CarExpert

Nissan Australia has finally reintroduced more affordable versions of its Pathfinder family SUV. In February 2023 the front-wheel drive Nissan Pathfinder ST

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Tesla reveals its longest-range Model 3 yet

The Tesla Model 3 has reached a new height when it comes to electric range, with a new marathon-ready variant

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette review: Quick drive

The supercar segment is arguably the hardest hit by the electrification movement. How do you retain the appeal of blaring,

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Dacia Bigster: Renault’s new budget seven-seat SUV nears debut

Renault’s budget Dacia brand has teased the production version of its new Bigster SUV, and it’s expected to come to

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan review | CarExpert

If you were to line up the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan next to the existing model, you’d almost think they

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Renault’s latest concept has plug-in hybrid hydrogen power

Not content with presenting the new Renault 4 electric SUV at its home motor show next week, Renault has unveiled

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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review

It’s a Discovery, it’s a Defender, it’s a… Hyundai?! The latest Hyundai Santa Fe is a massive design departure from

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Australian hybrid sales: How Toyota, others are tracking in 2024

Toyota continues to be the market leader by far when it comes to hybrids in Australia. The Federal Chamber of

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What sub-$60,000 family sedan or wagon should you buy?

People with families need a car that can reliably and affordably move multiple people in comfort, but some aren’t keen

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2025 Ferrari 296 GTS review

Downsizing isn’t a dirty word at Ferrari. The new Ferrari 296 GTS is significantly smaller on the outside than the

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2025 McLaren Artura review: Quick drive

Life moves pretty fast in Woking. Artura Spider Hot on the heels of its first volume-selling plug-in hybrid supercar, the

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Mercedes-AMG’s next supercar to be ultra-fast, retro-styled EV – report

Mercedes-AMG is reportedly gearing up to reveal a “brand-defining successor to the SLS Electric Drive” later this decade that will

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Volkswagen’s global cost-cutting won’t impact Australia

While Volkswagen Group bosses in Germany have recently had difficult conversations with workers about cutting costs, the carmaker’s Australian arm

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It’s now easier to charge your Mercedes-Benz EV

You can now use your electric Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment system to search and pay for charging instead of having to rely

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2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid review

The Toyota Corolla Cross is for those who want a smartly sized, decently priced and family-friendly small SUV. Note: This article

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GWM Australia cuts prices across most of its range

GWM has slashed prices across its Australian model range for the remainder of 2024 as part of a new clearance

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Watch this Tesla catch fire in Hurricane Helene floodwaters

Rising floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene may have caused this Tesla to catch fire, with footage of the dramatic blaze

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Australian state trialling noise cameras to crack down on hooning

A pair of New South Wales councils will soon receive new noise detection cameras in a bid to crack down

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2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade: Reveal date set for Aussie-tuned flagship ute

Walkinshaw’s tuned Isuzu D-Max now has a reveal date. The 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade will be revealed on November 1,

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2025 Volkswagen Multivan: New-generation people mover detailed for Australia

Volkswagen’s next-generation Multivan is set to launch in Australia in the first quarter of 2025, and it’ll be the most

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The 10 cheapest seven-seat SUVs in Australia

If you have a large or growing family, you might be in the market for a seven-seat SUV. Most know

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Genesis: A guide to everything you need to know

Genesis hasn’t even existed for 10 years, but it’s made a mark on the luxury car world. As a luxury

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What seven-seat SUV under $60k should you buy?

If you’ve got a growing family, you’d be silly to not consider a car that offers a third row of

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How you can save by getting an EV on a novated lease

When comparing list prices, electric vehicles (EVs) are still often more expensive than comparable combustion-powered vehicles. When it comes to

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The costs of running a new car in 2024

When it comes to buying a new car, the financial commitment extends long past your signature on the dotted line

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2025 Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5: ‘Pleasantly surprising’ pricing teased for EV SUVs

Volkswagen still has yet to announce pricing for its ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs even as their December 2024 launch

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Nissan warns more car brands will leave Australia

The boss of Nissan Australia says our already cluttered market is fast approaching a point where some brands are going

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2025 Ram 2500, 3500: Heavy-duty pickups wear a polarising face

Ram Trucks has ripped the covers off its updated range of Heavy Duty pickups early, though it’s keeping some details

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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

Few cars mean more to Mitsubishi in Australia than the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV (PHEV). It’s the best-selling plug-in hybrid

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Queensland’s ‘most despised’ road is anything but a surprise

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has released its biannual Unroadworthy Roads Survey, calling the ‘winner’ the state’s most

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Ford F-150 hauling figures cut to prevent overloading

The Ford F-150 has lost some of its muscle – at least on paper – with the pickup’s overall load

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq review | CarExpert

Skoda was on to a winner with the original Kodiaq seven-seater SUV. It hit the Australian market when buyers were

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2025 Skoda Scala price and specs

The facelifted Skoda Scala hatchback has been priced for Australia, and the local range has been rejigged. The update follows

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Hyundai, Skoda join forces on hydrogen – but perhaps not in the way you’d expect

Hyundai and Skoda are set to be unlikely bedfellows after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop hydrogen-based mobility

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2WD review

Look out, Toyota. Hyundai is coming for the RAV4 Hybrid, and it’s launched with all guns blazing. Rather than one

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Can you buy a Ferrari Purosangue in Australia?

The first-ever Ferrari SUV is hot property in Australia. At launch, the Prancing Horse stopped taking orders as wait times

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2025 Kia EV9 review | CarExpert

Talk about a bold statement. Kia’s third electric vehicle (EV) in Australia is this, the EV9. Launched late in 2023

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Younger, female buyers drawn to more ‘approachable’ hybrid supercar

The plug-in hybrid Artura supercar is bringing a new type of buyer into McLaren showrooms. According to Charlotte Dickson, regional

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review | CarExpert

Mercedes-Benz has given its smallest seven-seat SUV an update. The GLB – which is built on the same bones as

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2024 Subaru Forester discounts: Rego and stamp duty waived

In the market for a Subaru Forester? You can benefit from a limited-time offer which sees the cost of registration

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Australia’s most dangerous roads revealed

Australian insurance provider AAMI has released a report on crash statistics over the past decade, revealing the country’s most dangerous

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Big guns in Supercars react to Toyota’s surprise entry

This week’s bombshell announcement that Toyota will join the Supercars Championship from 2026 caught many by surprise, as the Japanese

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Lotus previews future sports cars with EV concept

Lotus has unveiled the Theory 1, a concept car intended to preview its all-electric future and the technologies that will

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Australian state switches on phone detection cameras

South Australia’s grace period for motorists caught by its mobile phone cameras is up, with authorities now fining drivers detected

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2025 Nissan X-Trail review | CarExpert

You’re looking at Nissan’s best-selling model in Australia. The mid-size SUV segment is becoming increasingly crowded, but the X-Trail still

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Isuzu D-Max Blade: Tougher Aussie-tuned ute spied

Walkinshaw’s take on the Isuzu D-Max has been spied in Melbourne, previewing what upgrades we can expect to see on

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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Key stats revealed ahead of Australian launch

Ford has shared some key specifications of its first Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as it nears its local launch. Unveiled

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Nissan Z, X-Trail, Pathfinder and Qashqai could get Aussie Warrior treatment

Nissan’s local Warrior lineup could be expanding, as a series of recent trademark filings point towards potential additions in the

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Nissan: A guide to everything you need to know

Nissan is a well-established name in the Australian market, servicing a variety of automotive segments and offering strong alternatives to

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Why GWM thinks pricier, more premium SUVs could be winners for Australia

GWM has left the door wide open for even more expensive SUVs as it continues to dramatically expand its lineup.

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2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch review

Hyundai’s second-smallest hatch is now more expensive, but it’s had some key changes. The i30 was Hyundai’s second best-selling model

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You should be sad The Grand Tour is ending

If you, like me, loved Top Gear, 2015 will forever live in your memory as the day the Top Gear

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2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre review: The $1 million EV

The world’s most luxurious electric vehicle (EV) is of course a Rolls-Royce Spectre. It’s an EV that’ll easily set you

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Fiat, Jeep importer’s Chinese SUV nears Australian launch

Leapmotor, a Chinese manufacturer partially owned by Jeep and Fiat parent Stellantis, is set to launch its first model in

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Race-winning Ford Mustang Supercar could be yours for a ‘bargain’ price

The #25 Ford Mustang currently fighting for this year’s Supercars Championship is heading to auction, and it could be a

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Kia is fixing this annoying safety feature

Kia Australia is following sister company Hyundai in rolling out a shortcut to turn off its audible speed limit warning,

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2025 Kia EV3 review | CarExpert

Say hello to Kia’s cheapest EV yet. The 2025 Kia EV3 is due to arrive in Australia around March-April in

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World’s most powerful manual is a multi-million dollar hypercar

It may come as no surprise, but the record for the most powerful manual production car has just been broken

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2025 GWM Haval H7: Chinese ‘Big Dog’ SUV set to be unleashed in Australia

The GWM Haval H7, a more rugged-looking sibling to the Haval H6, has been approved for sale in Australia but

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Tesla Autopilot developers told to ignore road signs, mind their own business – report

Tesla’s controversial Autopilot semi-autonomous driving technology has been the subject of recalls and safety investigations, and now an employee has

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It’s official: SsangYong has a new name in Australia

SsangYong Australia is rebranding to KGM SsangYong Australia, bringing it in line with other markets around the globe. Now known

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2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Ultimate review

Year after year, new car buyers chasing an affordable seven-seat SUV flock to the tried and tested Honda CR-V, Nissan

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Audi is slowly losing all its coupes and convertibles

Audi could soon be left with no coupes or convertibles in Australia, as the brand moves away from these body

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2025 Volvo EX30 review | CarExpert

Volvo has taken its next step towards its eventual goal of being an electric-only brand. It already offers the XC40

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Audi doubts Chinese brands’ ability to service customers

Audi Australia says its focus on customer service will help its vehicles stand out against a “flood” of new brands

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2025 Isuzu D-Max review | CarExpert

You’re looking at Isuzu’s top-selling vehicle in Australia, and there’s a good reason it holds that distinction. For one, the

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Audi RS e-tron GT up for grabs in latest fundraising raffle

The Audi Foundation is raffling another vehicle to raise funds for a range of its charity partners, and this time

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2025 Renault Arkana review | CarExpert

There’s a new Renault Arkana in town – but you might not realise when you first see it. Esprit Alpine

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Nissan Navara Nismo on the cards for next-gen ute due in 2026

Nissan is currently deep in development of the next-generation Navara, which is expected to arrive in Australia in 2026.  With

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2025 Nissan Patrol gets rugged Pro-4X model to take on LandCruiser GR Sport

Overnight, Nissan revealed a new generation of its Patrol/Armada off-roader, and it’s the first to offer a rugged Pro-4X variant.

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Tesla readying a more family-friendly Model Y – report

The Tesla Model Y could become an even more practical proposition for families, with reports emerging that a six-seat version

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2025 Nissan Patrol revealed: Nissan’s LandCruiser killer has landed

The all-new Nissan Patrol is here and it sends the strongest signal yet to the market that Nissan is moving

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Volkswagen could close factories in bid to save billions – report

Volkswagen is reportedly looking to close multiple factories in Germany as it aims to make big budget cuts. News agency

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Missing Renault Megane E-Tech features coming to Australia in 2025

Renault Australia is looking to bring online-based connected functions to its vehicles in the coming year, the French brand’s local

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Another state kills EV rebates

Queensland motorists looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV) will no longer be able to access the state’s generous $6000

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2025 Subaru Outback review | CarExpert

The Subaru Outback might not look like a large SUV but I promise you, it is… according to our sales

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This Aussie firm will sell you GMC pickups, even if General Motors won’t

GM Specialty Vehicle says it will only sell GMC SUVs here, so if you want one of the brand’s Sierra

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2025 Toyota C-HR review | CarExpert

There are few more striking SUVs on the road than the Toyota C-HR. Breaking Toyota’s modus operandi of producing safe,

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Cadillac won’t lean heavily on its American heritage in Australia

Cadillac figures everyone already knows it’s American, so it’s pitching itself more as a global brand rather than emphasising its

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2024 Suzuki Swift Sport review

The new Suzuki Swift Hybrid is hogging the limelight right now, but the existing Swift Sport remains on sale. While

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What General Motors wants from the Australian Government

General Motors wants to use Cadillac to lead its electric vehicle (EV) push in Australia, but it also wants the

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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is about to get a name change. While there’s no major changes to its

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Hyundai’s supercar-scaring EV coupe is hitting production

After almost two years of keeping the public guessing, Hyundai has seemingly confirmed its wild N Vision 74 concept will

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2025 Volkswagen T-Cross review | CarExpert

The Volkswagen T-Cross is the brand’s smallest SUV, but it has always felt more mature than some of the rivals

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First rodeo? Concrete cowboy bins Porsche Macan in unusual dirt dance

A bizarre low-speed crash has shown even the best anti-lock braking systems can struggle on loose surfaces, as this Porsche

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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review

The undisputed leader in the people-mover segment in Australia has just seen an important addition to its range. Kia Australia

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Canada escalates Chinese trade war, and Tesla is a casualty

Canada has followed the US in slapping Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) with 100 per cent import tariffs, in a bid

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2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review

This may not be the cheapest small car you can buy, but you’d be wrong to look past it. The

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2025 Kia Stonic price and specs

The updated 2025 Kia Stonic range has now been detailed, with the Australian lineup going all-turbo Kia’s Stonic lineup now starts from

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2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Techno EV60 review

This is the same Renault Megane E-Tech Electric – but it’s now wearing a very different price tag. Since our

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Toyota boss betting on Rolls-Royce styled, Urus-scaring super SUV

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda is an unashamed car enthusiast, and being the boss of the world’s biggest vehicle manufacturer has

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review | CarExpert

It’s been a while, but we’ve finally gotten back into the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The big family SUV has gone through

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Here’s the tech-heavy 2025 Nissan Navara update Australia isn’t getting

Nissan Thailand has revealed an updated Navara ute boasting significantly revised interior with new technology – but don’t expect to

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2024 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review

Nissan’s biggest beast is entering its third year on sale, and it’s just as tough as it was when it

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Chinese smartphone giant’sTaycan GT rival due to launch in 2025

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will send its electric SU7 Ultra hyper-sedan into production early next year, CEO Lei Jin has

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2024 Lexus UX review | CarExpert

Lexus’ first electric vehicle (EV) in Australia is no longer one of a kind in the local model range, but

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Uber Carshare to fold globally within a month

Rideshare pioneer Uber is closing its Australian-bred car sharing service, just two and a half years after acquiring the business

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Fully charged? Seoul won’t let you park your EV underground

South Korea’s most populous city is set to introduce new guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) owners following highly-publicised fires in

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Priceless concept torched after Pebble Beach showcase

The world is now without another beautiful concept car, following a fire after this year’s Monterey Car Week which claimed

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD review

BYD is looking to make a splash in Australia with its new electrified mid-size SUV. The 2024 BYD Sealion 6

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BYD’s 330kW electric RAV4 rival spotted for the first time

Chinese car giant BYD is gearing up to launch what could be one of its most popular electric vehicles (EV)

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2025 GMC Yukon: New breed of American beast headed Down Under

General Motors has unveiled its challenger to the Toyota LandCruiser in Australia, taking covers off the facelifted GMC Yukon. Due

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Serial speed pest in Commodore nabbed 110km/h over near Holden factory

South Australian police have charged a 21-year-old man with two counts of excessive speeding, after the state’s safety cameras detected

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review

The new-generation Mitsubishi Triton is a big deal for the Japanese carmaker in Australia as it has historically been a

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Is it illegal to accidentally keep my indicator on?

You’ve probably seen this scenario play out plenty of times: You’re driving along and you see a vehicle up ahead

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2024 Subaru Solterra AWD review

Subaru is up and running in the hotly contested EV market. The Solterra is its first electric car, and has

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Lamborghini Temerario says farewell V10, hello twin-turbo V8 PHEV

Lamborghini has revealed its replacement for the naturally aspirated V10-powered Huracan, with the new Temerario supercar packing a bi-turbo plug-in

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2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review

It’s been a case of evolution rather than revolution since the ND-generation Mazda MX-5 hit showrooms back in 2015, and

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Hyundai’s huge electric SUV takes shape

Hyundai’s largest electric vehicle (EV) yet has been spied testing again, this time draped in a wrap that shows off

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2024 Isuzu D-Max X-Rider review

The Isuzu D-Max has broken away from the pack. Although the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux remain the best-selling utes

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2025 Zeekr X: Preliminary Australian pricing revealed for small electric SUV

Electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr is about to launch in Australia, and the Geely-owned brand has released preliminary pricing for

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South Korea asks carmakers to name and shame battery suppliers after EV fires

A recent highly-publicised electric vehicle (EV) fire has led the South Korean government to ask carmakers to disclose their battery

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2025 Lotus Eletre review: Quick drive

You’re looking at the future of Lotus. Although the petrol-powered Emira sports car looks most like what we’ve come to

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Real-world tests reveal the cars that are thirstier than they claim

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is continuing to test the fuel consumption claims of vehicles in the real world, and

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Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia as it abandons tiny car roots

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Smart will reveal the newest model in its global lineup in Australia, ahead of its two

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2024 Nissan Z Nismo review

Cue the Tokyo Drift music… The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo looks straight out of a Fast and Furious movie, and

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2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe leaked with 1 Series-inspired makeover

The next-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been leaked ahead of its expected reveal sometime this year, with a

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2024 Suzuki Jimny XL review

The Jimny is the little car that could for Suzuki. The three-door model launched with a bang in 2019, and

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2025 Kia Seltos price and specs

The 2025 Kia Seltos remains largely unchanged for another year, but there’s been a minor price increase across the board.

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A first timer’s guide to beach driving

Off-roading is as popular as it’s ever been in Australia, with people often heading out on national park bush tracks

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Which large electric car has the longest range in Australia?

While large cars aren’t as popular as they used to be, electric vehicle enthusiasm hasn’t wavered in Australia. Electric cars

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2024 Mazda CX-3 G20 Evolve review

It’s getting on in years, but the Mazda CX-3 is still one of the Japanese brand’s strongest offerings. It landed

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Hoons charged in Queensland’s latest dangerous driving crackdown

Queensland Police have charged four men from Logan with dangerous driving after targeting hoons on the region’s roads last week.

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Australians straining under skyrocketing transport costs

With rising cost of living pressures continuing to impact Australians, a recent report has shown transport costs for the typical

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Porsche still pulling new buyers with electric Taycan

The Porsche Taycan continues to bring first-time customers of the German brand into Australian showrooms, the company’s local arm says.

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Dodge Charger EV’s ‘exhaust’ noise teased, fans unhappy

Dodge’s decision to drop its Hemi V8 and offer electric power in its Charger met a mixed reception, and V8

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Nissan Pathfinder burns to the ground after drastic spider removal technique backfires

Apparently it was too hard to find a can of bug spray. Emergency services responded to a car on fire

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P-plater’s Subaru Impreza breaks down trying to outrun police

What could’ve been a $574 fine and a relatively short licence suspension turned into an incident which will cost this

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Wined and fined: Victorian driver loses licence after drinking wine behind the wheel

A Victorian man has lost his licence for at least 15 months after being caught drinking wine while driving, and

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Olympic medalists receive a Chery on top

Going to the Olympic Games to represent your country in your chosen sport is a big honour, but athletes often

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Subaru WRX goes from hunted to hunter, joins NT Police fleet

The Subaru WRX – once a favourite of ram raiders and boy racers – has turned to the blue side,