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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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tesla Shanghai makes Model Y body every 40 seconds
Tesla’s China factory makes Model Y bodies in just a few blinks

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Waze wants to predict accidents before they happen
Waze is trialling a feature that alerts drivers to roads that have a common accident history

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