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New Lotus factory in China to build SUVs as part of electric vehicle range

A new Chinese factory will produce three of four new electric vehicles from Lotus, as the British carmaker details its future plans

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Honda confirms timeline for new Civic and HR-V

Honda Australia director sures up new car timeline under new retail model

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Mahindra confirms Australian arrival of XUV700 SUV

Replacing the XUV500, the new SUV will come Down Under

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Honda Australia ‘expecting success’ from new sales model – hoping for 20k units by year’s end

Aussie arm going ‘more upmarket’ and focusing on higher-spec models, not interested in joining the big numbers sales race

Audi Grandsphere teaser
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Audi teases Grand Sphere concept ahead of official reveal

Sneak peek of Grand Sphere given before its debut in the near future

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Mercedes-Benz shows off new Citan as a kitted-out camper

No time has been wasted turning the smallest Merc van into a house on wheels

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SsangYong plans leaked: Five electric vehicles by 2025

Korean manufacturer SsangYong is planning a new electric vehicle portfolio, despite financial troubles

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UN declares leaded fuel for cars extinct as final country phases it out

Almost 20 years on from its ban in Australia, leaded fuel is no longer available for cars anywhere

Barn Find
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Huge barn find of 175 cars uncovered in London

Almost 200 cars to go under the hammer

DS models
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French manufacturer DS to go electric-only from 2024

Luxury brand set to go all-electric

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Toyota resumes autonomous bus service after Paralympic athlete incident

Preventative measures now in place to reduce further incidents

Renault Limo
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Renault set to debut Mobilize Limo ride-hailing vehicle in Munich

New four-door sedan to be used exclusively by passenger lift companies

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Tom Cruise’s BMW was stolen during Mission Impossible filming

The star’s BMW X7 was stolen in England where the seventh Mission Impossible is currently being filmed

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Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders

Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car

Hyundai Hydrogen
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Video: Hyundai teases hydrogen sports sedan ahead of unveiling

The Korean firm is exploring the use of hydrogen to power a forthcoming performance sedan

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Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report

A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars

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Nissan considers expanding Nismo range to include utes and SUVs

A Nismo version of the X-Trail is reportedly under consideration for the US

Kia ute
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2023 Kia ute: Hyundai Santa Cruz cousin imagined

Will Kia become the latest brand to join the ‘lifestyle ute’ crew?

Exciting performance cars still coming in 2021
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The incoming performance cars we’re most excited for

There’s plenty of exciting new metal still coming to Australia this year

Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar class explained feature
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Why Le Mans is going to be awesome again

New cars, new regs and manufacturer support; prototype racing is well and truly back in vogue

Toyota Corolla Levin rendering
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Toyota Corolla Levin reimagined

An independent artist has envisioned a modern take on the iconic Toyota three-door coupé

Audi Charging Hub
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Audi gives old E-Tron batteries a new lease on life

Audi is trialling a sustainable EV charging station using lithium-ion batteries taken from disassembled development vehicles

Hyundai EV plans Australia explained feature
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Hyundai’s EV entourage for Australia

Like the look of the Ioniq 5? It’s just the tip of Hyundai’s electric spear

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Netflix doco ‘Schumacher’ set for September 15 release

The life and success of MSC will be celebrated in the documentary