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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

Honda confirms timeline for new Civic and HR-V
Honda Australia director sures up new car timeline under new retail model

Mahindra confirms Australian arrival of XUV700 SUV
Replacing the XUV500, the new SUV will come Down Under

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 teases Grand Sphere concept ahead of official reveal
Sneak peek of Grand Sphere given before its debut in the near future

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

SsangYong plans leaked: Five electric vehicles by 2025
Korean manufacturer SsangYong is planning a new electric vehicle portfolio, despite financial troubles

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

Huge barn find of 175 cars uncovered in London
Almost 200 cars to go under the hammer

French manufacturer DS to go electric-only from 2024
Luxury brand set to go all-electric

Toyota resumes autonomous bus service after Paralympic athlete incident
Preventative measures now in place to reduce further incidents

Renault set to debut Mobilize Limo ride-hailing vehicle in Munich
New four-door sedan to be used exclusively by passenger lift companies

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

Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders
Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car

Video: Hyundai teases hydrogen sports sedan ahead of unveiling
The Korean firm is exploring the use of hydrogen to power a forthcoming performance sedan

Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report
A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars

Nissan considers expanding Nismo range to include utes and SUVs
A Nismo version of the X-Trail is reportedly under consideration for the US

2023 Kia ute: Hyundai Santa Cruz cousin imagined
Will Kia become the latest brand to join the ‘lifestyle ute’ crew?

The incoming performance cars we’re most excited for
There’s plenty of exciting new metal still coming to Australia this year

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

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’s EV entourage for Australia
Like the look of the Ioniq 5? It’s just the tip of Hyundai’s electric spear

Netflix doco ‘Schumacher’ set for September 15 release
The life and success of MSC will be celebrated in the documentary