Wheels catch-up: Ford Puma petrol axed, Ranger tops sales again, BMW i5 Touring confirmed!
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2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV
Mitsubishi adds more standard equipment to the base Eclipse Cross ES small SUV, including lane departure warning for the most-affordable petrol model
VFACTS January 2024: 8yr-old ‘dead car’ outsells some brand-new models
Nearly eight years after it was discontinued, six examples of the Dodge Journey SUV were sold in Australia in January 2024
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update due in Australia soon
Minor facelift for current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport due in Australia around April ahead of the next-generation model expected in 2025
2024 Porsche Taycan revealed, Australian pricing confirmed
Porsche’s all-electric Taycan receives more power, faster charging, increased driving range, a revised look, and price rises
VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken
Plug pulled: GWM Tank 300 feature removed
International power socket pulled from GWM Tank 300 off-roader, likely due to unique Australian standards
2024 Mazda BT-50 update: What to expect
The Mazda BT-50 ute is expected to receive an update in line with the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max relation
2024 Lexus GX for Australia: Everything we know so far
The next-generation Lexus GX – a luxury twin to the all-new 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado – is all but confirmed for Australia
Wheels catch-up: Mazda CX-70 revealed, Polestar 4 vs Model Y, Tundra price leak
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Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar
New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace
2024 Lexus GX initial features confirmed, due mid-year
Three-strong line-up confirmed for Prado-based Lexus GX four-wheel-drive ahead of local launch around June or July
Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns
Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs
Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs
Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”
2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules
2024 Mazda CX-70 five-seat SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia
No, it’s not a CX-60 or a CX-90. This is the new Mazda CX-70 expected in Australia at the end of this year
2024 Audi Q7 & SQ7 update revealed, Australian timing confirmed
Late-stage second update for Audi Q7 introduces a revised look, new lighting technology, and a more advanced infotainment system
2025 Kia Tasman ute spied in production form
Production-ready version of Kia Tasman ute spotted in camouflage in South Korea ahead of its debut later this year
2024.5 Ford Transit Custom pricing and features: Prices up; double cab variant due in Q3
Ford’s second-generation Transit Custom offers new tech, more safety, a lowered ride height, and an uprated 2.5-tonne braked towing capacity
2025 Volkswagen Golf Mark 8.5 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed
The updated Volkswagen Golf small car, due in Australia in early 2025, features a revised look, new infotainment, physical steering wheel controls, and more power for the GTI hot hatch
2024 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross updates revealed, in line for Australia
The Toyota Yaris hatch and Yaris Cross light SUV have received a minor update in Japan with light design changes, new infotainment, and improved safety tech
Mazda 6 to continue in Australia, axed in Japan
The Mazda 6 will be discontinued in Japan in April, but production is set to continue for export markets including Australia
Genesis X concept trilogy complete, convertible now an award winner
Genesis has rolled out the third model in its X concept family – but will any of them go into production?
Wheels catch-up: Best electric sedan, Volvo & GWM models coming, Kona EV driven
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