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GWM to launch 50 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2025

The Chinese carmaker has announced it will launch over 50 electrified vehicles across its range by 2025, as it seeks to expand its global presence

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2023 Mazda CX-5 update: What to expect in Australia

A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-5 has debuted in Japan, as local details emerge

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2023 Nissan Qashqai scores five-star safety rating

Gets second highest ever score in Safety Assist assessment

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled, due in Australia mid-year

Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric SUV has been revealed, ahead of its local arrival in mid-2023 – including an AMG version

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Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather

Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero

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Toyota remains tight-lipped on initial BZ4x supply, but more will find homes than original Prius

Toyota Australia is gearing up for its first ever battery EV launch with more allocation information to come

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Mazda could keep CX-8 and CX-9 in lineup even with new hybrid models

CX-80 and CX-90 PHEV offerings won’t necessarily directly replace older petrol and diesel cars, boss says

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Dual-cab ute family features explained

Are utes good family vehicles? We take a look at some of their family-friendly features, as well as how easy it is to install a child’s car seat

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Rare vehicles take on Victorian Alpine Trial to celebrate centenary

The nine-day event first started in 1921

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Carbon is the enemy: Hanley defends Toyota’s carbon neutral strategy

Hanley explains why Toyota doesn’t see a sudden influx of BEVs as the solution to cutting carbon emissions

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Toyota Connected Services updated with monthly subscription, new features

Toyota’s revised connected vehicle technology has launched with new features – and a downgraded 12-month complimentary period

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2023 Subaru Crosstrek: XV successor revealed, confirmed for Australia

Subaru has debuted the third-generation XV small SUV in Japan – but it will wear a new name across the globe

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Sony and Honda to build electric cars in the US from 2026

The jointly-developed EVs will be produced in Honda’s US plants, with a focus on Sony’s hallmarks – software and entertainment

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Federal Government to fund real-world fuel testing program for Australia’s most popular vehicles

The Federal Government will provide $14 million to the Australian Automobile Association to facilitate the real-world testing

2023 LDV eT60 electric ute
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Emissions report finds electric ute and van uptake could be boosted by Government support

…but introducing road-user charges will put people right off

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New Porsche 911 GT3 RS laps the Nürburgring 10 seconds faster than regular GT3

911 GT3 RS completes the ‘Ring in 6:49.328 minutes

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2023 Mazda CX-60: Initial details for Australia; petrol-six outputs revealed

The rear-biased Mazda CX-60 will arrive in Australia with hybrid-only powertrains and standard all-wheel drive

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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge gains five stars in ANCAP tests

Newest Volvo EV gets top marks for safety

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2024 Polestar 3 unveiled, Australian pricing confirmed – UPDATE

Polestar takes aim at Audi and BMW with its new large electric SUV, set to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2024 from around $135,000

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Concerns raised over access to autonomous vehicle safety data as industry prepares for upcoming legal change

With the big Optus data breach fresh in our minds, how could data sharing from our cars happen in future, and what are the problems?

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Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to launch over-the-air updates across entire line-up by 2025

Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be capable of receiving performance and functionality upgrades remotely within years

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Hyundai Motor to debut two new EV platforms and autonomous driving tech

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are to be underpinned by two new architectures – eM and eS – within the next decade

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing and features

Toyota’s new small SUV, the Corolla Cross, has landed in Australia, slotting between the Yaris Cross and RAV4

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2023 BMW M2 revealed, confirmed for H1 2023

The 338kW/550Nm S58-powered pocket rocket marks the last all-new pure ICE-powered M car