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2024 Hyundai Palisade details revealed in dealer bulletin
A leaked dealer bulletin has revealed the Hyundai Palisade large SUV will receive a blacked-out flagship, a new Calligraphy variant, and more features – but price rises are likely

‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz
Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?

2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing

Continental introduces UltraContact NXT, its most sustainable tyre to date
With a heavy use of recycled materials, the UltraContact NXT is a low-impact tyre designed for EVs and hybrids

2024 Mazda CX-5 update confirmed, no news for Australia
A minor update for Mazda’s popular CX-5 mid-size SUV has been detailed overseas, providing clues for future changes in Australia

Mazda MX-30 safe for Australia with minor update and price rises, axed in the US
An updated Mazda MX-30 has launched in Australia – in existing mild-hybrid and all-electric forms – as the funky small SUV is axed from the brand’s US line-up due to slow sales

2024 Honda CR-V: Australian pricing
Honda has confirmed Australian CR-V pricing and trim range

Mini is slapping a smartwatch on the dash of its new Cooper, and I’m into it
BMW’s ‘budget’ brand, Mini, is doubling down on the iconic round display with a fully frisbee’d screen and graphics that look like they’ve come straight from my Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Video-game tech targets younger Mustang buyers
Unreal Engine 3D creation tool used for legendary computer driving games comes to Ford’s muscle car.

Eco-friendly Google Maps routes have dramatically cut vehicle pollution
Google claims its Maps eco-friendly route suggestions have saved more than a million tonnes of vehicle CO2 emissions in a year

Ford will build a V8 Mustang for as long as regulations allow
Ford opted against electrification for the latest iteration of its iconic muscle car, believing demand remains strong for petrol performance.

Dark Horse Mustang targets ‘future classic’ status but could cost $100K
New headline variant of seventh-generation Mustang aims to be a memorable Mustang but could carry a six-figure price tag

Renault Megane E-Tech electric SUV, new Kangoo van, Arkana facelift here in 2024
The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and latest Kangoo van have been delayed to the start of 2024, while a facelift for the Arkana small SUV is also due next year

Retro Series: 1966 Toyota Corolla
In for the long haul: Corolla’s dependability resulted in a nameplate with unmatched longevity

Tesla allegedly suppressed driving range complaints in the US, cancelled service appointments
Tesla has been accused of deliberately attempting to suppress customer complaints of poor real-world range results in the US.

Electrified Mitsubishi Triton: Hybrid, electric and PHEV vie for supremacy
Mitsubishi is hedging bets on the electrification strategy for the sixth-gen Triton ute with HEV, BEV and PHEV all on the cards

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line facelift revealed with hybrid option
The updated version of the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line is now available in hybrid form, but it is unclear if it’ll join the turbo-petrol in the brand’s local line-up

Ford Mustang Dark Horse R: $215,000 track car revealed
Turn-key track car based on new-generation Mustang coupe and forms basis for new one-make racing series.

2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito facelifts revealed
Mercedes-Benz’s updated mid-size vans receive a refreshed look and new tech, ahead of all-new electric-only successors later this decade

Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025
Rear-view cameras and reverse sensors will become compulsory for all newly-introduced cars – including some commercial vehicles – from November 2025 ahead of wider mandate

2023 Best Small SUVs: 10 winners revealed in new Wheels comparison series
Whatever you’re looking for in a new compact SUV, Wheels has the answers in the first of a new segment-blitzing, multi-comparison series

2024 Kia Sorento facelift revealed, in Australia later this year
The mid-life update for Kia’s popular seven-seat Sorento arrives in Australia by Christmas with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

2024 Skoda Superb teased ahead of local release
Skoda has detailed its flagship combustion-engined car ahead of its official unveiling

A hot Mazda CX-60 MPS is possible… at a price
Mazda concedes that a juiced-up plug-in hybrid version of its six-cylinder CX-60 is technically feasible, but it’s not convinced it’ll find a worthwhile audience.