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FCAI hits out at ANCAP’s zero-star Mitsubishi Express rating

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries claims there is a lack of consistency with vehicle safety ratings

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Hyundai unaffected by semiconductor shortage

Chip makers switch allegiances to consumer electronics manufacturers, leaving car makers in the lurch

BMW M3 and M4 recalled for faulty ABS, Australian impact unknown
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BMW M3 and M4 recalled for faulty ABS, Australian impact unknown

New generation BMW M3 and M4 already affected by recall in the United States

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Shock zero-star ANCAP rating for Mitsubishi Express van

The rebadged Renault Trafic underwent the latest ANCAP testing resulting in an all-time low rating

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UPDATE: Hot Wheels Unleashed video game footage released

Hot Wheels wants to promote the natural progression from playing with toys to playing video games

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LDV Deliver 9 range adds bus and cab chassis

LDV offers greater choice for Deliver 9 customers by adding Bus and cab chassis to the line-up

Mercedes-Benz introduces G400d G-Wagen to local line-up
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Mercedes-Benz introduces G400d G-Wagen to local line-up

New diesel six-cylinder G-Wagen broadens Benz’s iconic SUV range beyond the AMG G63

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Peugeot wants Sport Engineered hybrid flagship for every model

Peugeot sounds the charge on a new performance car range

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BYD developing electric ute that could be built in Australia

The Chinese carmaker’s Australian distributor hopes to build the ute in NSW once its ready for the local market

2021 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye
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Toyota advert complaint thrown out

Ad Standards rules in Toyota’s favour following GR Yaris TV advert complaint

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Ferrari will go Hypercar endurance racing at Le Mans from 2023

Ferrari is returning to Le Mans racing, for the first time since 1973

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Video: Peugeot reveals new logo, a tribute to the old

Peugeot’s brand renaissance begins with a new roaring lion

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Driveway mechanic fits Koenigsegg freevalve tech to Mazda MX-5

Camshaft delete is about to be the hottest mod of 2021

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New look Mini five-door unveiled

Facelifted five-door Mini variants will arrive in Australia at the same time as new three-door range

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Nissan expects better than 500km-range for Ariya EV

Nissan has run the numbers and reckons its Ariya crossover will go further on a single charge than first thought

Hyundai Sonata N-Line
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2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line pricing and features

Hyundai is bringing some spunk back to the unfashionable medium sedan market

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2021
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing and features

The next-generation Benz flagship has arrived in Australia brimming with fresh tech

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Ford revitalises Australian design studio with $12 million investment

Ford is expanding its Australian engineering operations by investing $12 million on its Melbourne design studio

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Michelin commits to making its tyres 100% sustainable by 2050

It’s a long way off, but France’s iconic tyre manufacturer is planning a green future for its black stuff

second-life EV battery
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Melbourne firm gives new life to EV batteries

Power solutions firm Relectrify has received a grant to roll out second-life lithium-ion batteries for power storage

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Takata: Stragglers urged to get airbags fixed to avoid rego cancellation

State and territory governments threaten rego cancellations to complete the last dregs of the extensive Takata airbag recall

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Audi Q5, A6, A7 PHEVs get bigger batteries, more range – Australian potential unclear

Audi has upgraded the battery packs to a range of its plug-in hybrid models, but still Australia likely goes without

Karma SUV leaked in patent images
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Karma has filed patents for a sexy SUV, here’s what they look like

Leaked patent filings reveal aggressive new electric SUV

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class unveiled ahead of Australian debut

Merc’s new C-Class has big boots to fill, and it’s bringing all the technology and style it needs for the job