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2025 Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV: Australian launch timing confirmed for Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X rival
Peugeot Australia has confirmed local timing for the all-new E-3008 electric midsize SUV
GWM Tank 500 to debut improved aftersales support, connected services
GWM improves capped-price service and roadside assist coverage for Tank-badged models; launches new connected services app
Polestar leaves Australia’s new-car lobby group following Tesla exit
Electric vehicle specialist Polestar has joined Tesla in quitting the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in protest of its fuel-efficiency standard position
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR: Blacked-out flagship priced
New blacked-out range-topping variant added to electrified Mitsubishi Outlander line-up
Rivian reveals smaller R2 and surprises with compact R3X
Rivian says its new R2 and R3X, revealed this week, will be “available internationally following their 2026 North American launch – leaving hope for an Australian release
Wheels catch-up: Lexus GX, LBX pricing + bZ4X, Solterra, Ioniq 5 N, 911 Dakar reviews
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
Could Walkinshaw Performance tweak the Touareg?
How a Touareg ‘Walkie’ might look
Jaguar to axe all petrol cars, with plans for an all-EV lineup
JLR set to produce nothing but battery-electric vehicles, with three brand new models to come, sharing a common platform.
EV naysayers falling into “an incredible trap”, says Polestar CEO
Polestar sees opportunity for EVs, against demand crisis.
Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers
Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 pricing and features
The latest Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 has switched to a four-cylinder and is more expensive than the old V6 model
Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language
Euro NCAP wants more physical controls and less touchscreens to achieve five-star rating
Euro NCAP to require physical controls rather than touchscreens for certain functions, to achieve five star rating.
Europe claims evidence of Chinese EV subsidies, may impose retroactive tariffs
The EU will investigate whether it should impose further import taxes for competitive Chinese-made EVs in order to protect its local auto industry
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech EV revealed with 50,000 buyers on wait list
Finally, Renault has unveiled the production version of its reborn Renault 5 – three years since it was first previewed as a hot hatch concept
2025 VW Amarok imagined with Walkinshaw Performance tune
Theottle speculates on the styling of a new Amarok given the Walkinshaw Performance treatment
BYD adding SEVEN more 7000-car ships to boost export capacity
BYD now has a new cargo ship all to itself, just in case there was any concern that its growing popularity in western markets would be hard to supply
New Subaru Forester due for Australia in July 2025
Sixth-generation midsized SUV was expected this year, though return of turbo XT model is still looking good alongside already confirmed Toyota hybrid system
VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10
2024 Subaru Solterra pricing and features
Japanese brand’s first EV launches in late February, but it’s been priced to ignore cheaper rivals and instead battle AWD versions of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5
Solterra cost-cut not a reaction to bZ4X pricing, says Subaru
New AWD EV twins from Japan are close on price, but Subaru says it’s more likely Toyota reacted to its pricing
Subaru WRX Club Spec returns
STI wing, Brembo brakes and more for latest special edition WRX that will be limited to 150 units.
2024 Lexus LBX pricing and features
Lexus Australia has confirmed local pricing for its new LBX baby SUV, which undercuts the cheapest models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: N Line confirmed, bigger battery & more
The popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will add a sportier N Line model this year, along with improved ride and insulation, a battery upgrade and styling tweaks
