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Tesla will ban you from Full Self-Driving beta for two weeks for inattentiveness

The latest software update for Tesla owners has the ability to ban drivers for improper use of its Full Self-Driving beta

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Renault increases prices for third time in nine months

Renault has upped the price of its passenger cars again, with entry-level Koleos SUV variants hardest hit

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Australian luxury new car sales 2022

Ongoing global supply chain constraints and inflation didn’t stop Australians shopping with some luxury car brands, but others weren’t as fortunate

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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N facelift spied

An updated i30 Sedan – née Elantra – is expected to debut later this year. Here’s our first look at the facelifted N Performance flagship

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Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’

“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”

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Mitsubishi Triton PHEV “won’t be a showpony EV”, says boss

The head of Mitsubishi’s local arm says he’s not interested in having the first electric ute in Australia

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2023 Mazda MX-30 rotary plug-in hybrid to be unveiled this week

Mazda will debut a range-extending version of its funky MX-30 EV powered by a newly developed rotary engine on Friday

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2020-2022 Kia Sorento recalled

Kia has recalled its Sorento large SUV to resolve a potential fault that could cause the vehicle to stop driving

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2017-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled

Jeep has recalled the previous-generation Grand Cherokee due to a manufacturing defect that could cause it to roll away

Electrical semiconductor shortage forces worldwide car production slow down
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New-car wait times will carry on through 2023, says Mitsubishi

First it was the semiconductors, then shipping problems, now tightening safety protocols are affecting deliveries of new cars

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2021-2022 Honda Civic, CR-V recalled for ‘too dark’ window tints

Honda Australia will remove its genuine window tinting from approximately 5000 vehicles after it was found to fall foul of strict Government requirements

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Tesla Shanghai makes Model Y body every 40 seconds

Tesla’s China factory makes Model Y bodies in just a few blinks

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ZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range

There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range

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In profile: Meet Mitsubishi Australia’s CEO, Shaun Westcott

An avid adventurer by nature, Shaun Westcott has plunged head first into the top job at Mitsubishi Australia

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ABB debuts stylish ‘Terra Home’ EV charger

What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.

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Tesla cuts prices in China as demand falls

Big price cuts in one of Tesla’s key markets follow reports of incentives for US customers to stimulate demand.

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Mercedes launches “global” EV rapid charging network

Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.

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2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400

A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started

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Video: Sony & Honda unveil Afeela brand, 2025 prototype car

It’s actually happening: Sony and Honda will launch their Afeela brand soon, and the first car will go on sale in 2025

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Video: Android Auto redesign finally official, & Volvo/Polestar getting high-def Google Maps

Leaked and previewed in tech circles over the past year, Google’s updated Android Auto interface is finally out in the open – but it’s not on your phone just yet, and Driving Mode is being retired

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2023 RAM Revolution Electric concept will spawn F-150 Lightning rival

Following on from Ford, Rivian and GM, RAM has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming electric truck at CES 2023

VW Dieselgate: spreads to Europe
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New VW boss outlines master plan

VW’s newly appointed boss has detailed a 10-point plan as it moves to electric mobility

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Waze wants to predict accidents before they happen

Waze is trialling a feature that alerts drivers to roads that have a common accident history

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BMW shows off colour-changing i Vision Dee concept at CES 2023

BMW will launch its all new ‘Neue Klasse’ architecture in 2025 bringing advanced technology, AI learning and head-up displays