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Jolt Sydney EV station
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Free kerbside electric vehicle charging station opens in Sydney

Electric vehicle owners in Sydney can now get up to 45km of driving range for free

2021 Skoda Enyaq
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Skoda Enyaq coming to Australia, timing to be confirmed

The Czech automaker “is confident” timing of when the model can be expected here will be announced during 2022

Yaris Cross
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Toyota and Lexus announced further production cuts in September and October

Nearly 400,000 vehicles from nine plants will be affected

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The classic sedan shape with an EV battery “looks s**t”, says Mercedes design boss

Gorden Wagener believes electrification will force Mercedes-Benz and other brands to step away from traditional body styles

AC Ace RS EV
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AC Ace RS set to return with electric power in 2022

Years after the original model ended production, the AC Ace RS is returning to the assembly line with a 230kW electric powertrain

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Skoda launches seven-year warranty and servicing offer

Warranty extension only available until year’s end, but service pack deal is on-going

Dumb and Dumber van
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Mutt Cutts: Dumb and Dumber Ford Econoline van replica sold

A clone of the iconic ‘dog on wheels’ van from 1994’s Dumb and Dumber has been sold in the United States

Honda autonomous car Japan
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Honda to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Japan

Honda and Cruise – a General Motors company – will start testing autonomous driving in Japan as it begins building a ‘robotaxi’ service

Audi RS Q8 revealed
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Audi recalls one RSQ8

Only one vehicle is affected under the notice

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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JLR recalls 2020-2021 Discovery Sport, Evoque and Velar

Three cars affected under the Government issued notice

ID.X
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Volkswagen confirms production of all-wheel drive ID hatchback

Golf R-rivalling EV to provide all-paw power

2022 Subaru WRX
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2022 Subaru WRX: All-new performance sedan revealed

The covers have come off Subaru’s new WRX, with extra power coming from a larger engine

2022 Maserati GranTurismo
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2022 Maserati GranTurismo spied testing as reveal edges closer

Maserati’s all-new GranTurismo continues testing ahead of its official unveiling

China factory
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Stellantis joint venture with GAC to result in closure of Chinese factory

Production is being transferred between the firm’s two sites

Abarth 595 Competizione
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2022 Abarth 595 Competizione pricing and features for Australia

Italian performance brand Abarth has updated the 595 hot hatch with rally-inspired features

NYC
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New York to implement ban of new ICE vehicle sales from 2035

Fourth most populous American state becomes the second to move towards an ICE-less future

VW badge
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VW awarded legal costs after winning Supreme Court case over Takata airbags recall – UPDATE

The judge noted the airbag had already been replaced before court proceedings began – and has now awarded the carmaker legal fees

Model S Plaid
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Elon Musk claims Tesla’s Model S Plaid has set a new Nürburgring lap record

If the record is official, it stands to be 12 seconds quicker than the Porsche Taycan

Porsche
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Porsche petrol power safe for a decade

Combustion powered Porsches will be available alongside electrified versions until at least 2031

Mission R
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Porsche Mission R hints at electric 2022 Cayman

Munich show car will evolve into first electric Porsche Cayman

Mazda 3
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Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s

Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units

PHEV
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Mitsubishi announces white paper plan to achieve zero emissions

Data from PHEV owners shows full-EV adoption isn’t a massive departure from the norm

bmw i4
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World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge

BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales

Uber
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Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales

World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back