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Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas

Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group

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Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year

Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024

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2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed

The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed

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2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features

Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e

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IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs

The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters

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EU rules Mercedes must pay damages for diesel defeat devices

The EU has forced the German automaker to pay owner damages from alleged diesel emissions defeat devices

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Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad

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2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?

A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed

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Chery details new hybrid platform set to underpin future vehicles

Chinese brand Chery has detailed a new hybrid-only vehicle platform set to feature in its upcoming vehicles, with a focus on the latest technologies

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2024 Lamborghini Revuelto: Everything we know

Lamborghini has finally unveiled the next Big Lambo, known as the Revuelto

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Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects

The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public

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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: 764kW, 8.91-second quarter-mile beast unveiled

The world’s most powerful muscle car has a new title, with a wild take on the Dodge SRT Demon that can reach 97km/h in just 1.66 seconds

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Kia Concept EV5: Midsize electric SUV previewed

Kia’s smallest E-GMP-based electric car, the Sportage-sized EV5 medium SUV, will initially launch in China in late 2023

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Ford F-150 Raptor & Bronco spied in Australia, both a chance for launch

Could these iconic models be sold here? Officially no, but a backdoor may be opening…

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Isuzu Ute Australia gets new top boss

Junta Matsui taking over from Hiroyasu Sato after his four-year stint in the role

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Mazda CX-9 discontinued at the end of 2023

Mainstay large SUV and previous COTY winner to be axed from showrooms as Mazda makes room for an influx of new models

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2023 Mazda CX-80 confirmed for Australia

A new three-row SUV is heading to Mazda showrooms, but it comes at the expense of another lauded nameplate…

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ACT becomes fourth state to introduce fines for blocking EV chargers

Four states and territories have now legislated against combustion vehicles blocking EV charging spaces

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Smashed up Hyundai Palisade stopped by Vic police with no front

A Hyundai Palisade missing its bumper, bonnet, and windscreen was stopped in Sunshine on Saturday

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2023 Chery Omoda 5 pricing and features

Chery has relaunched in Australia with the Omoda 5 small SUV, with full details confirmed ahead of its launch in late March

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Audi to launch 10 new EVs in next three years; petrol A3 won’t live on

Audi is forging ahead with an electric push amid looming emissions mandates overseas by transforming its entire car lineup

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ACT led electric vehicle sales per capita in 2022

Official data reveals Australia’s capital adopted more BEVs based on population, whereas PHEVs lagged behind last year

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SsangYong Torres EVX Korean electric SUV teased

The oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker has teased a new tough-looking electric SUV

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB facelifts revealed

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB twins feature an updated look, new technology and more electrification