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The latest on western automotive operations in Russia

As international sanctions are applied against Russia, carmakers are turning their backs on the country too

2022 Subaru Impreza 2.0i and XV 2.0i variants axed, prices increase

Subaru has deleted the entry-level Impreza and XV and increased prices, making autonomous emergency braking standard range-wide

2022 Audi E-Tron price and features: S model arrives, prices go up

Audi's luxurious electric SUV is now available to take on the Mercedes-Benz EQC

2022 Skoda Karoq update revealed, delayed to third quarter

Skoda has given the Karoq a facelift, with added tech throughout

Russia to drop emissions laws as car sales plummet

Emissions laws in Russia look to have been thrown out the window in the name of economic prosperity amidst the fallout over its invasion of Ukraine

Street Machine May 2022 on sale now

A 632-cube pro street HK Monaro, Drag Challenge Weekend, and Top Fuel racing. Oh my!

2023 Mini Countryman to be joined by smaller electric SUV

A new report suggests the next-generation Countryman will grow, with a smaller all-electric Mini crossover joining the range

Chargefox ultra-rapid charging fees to increase by 50 per cent

The new prices bring the Chargefox into line with its rivals, but no changes for slower 'fast' chargers

Volkswagen electric vehicle sales up 65 per cent, as CEO sees threats from Tesla and Apple

VW CEO Herbert Diess has spoken on a wide range of topics, including the company’s electric ambitions

Tesla to be powered by printed solar panels for lap of Australia

Innovative low-cost solar panels are set to be the power source for a road trip around the country in an electric vehicle

2022 SsangYong Rexton pricing and features: Black Edition joins range

The value-packed South Korean four-wheel-drive SUV has a new limited-edition variant

BMW CEO warns against electric-only strategies, as California looks set to ban ICE from 2035

BMW boss Oliver Zipse believes going all-electric could be the wrong move for companies

Volvo C40 Recharge: Everything we know about Sweden's electric SUV

Volvo's second electric model brings an all-new coupe-SUV bodyshape and 420km range

Planes, Trains & Autos Festival returns to Ipswich, Queensland in April

Brisbane’s satellite town of Ipswich will resonate to the sound of angry engines at the second Planes, Trains & Autos Festival on 30 April

Lexus NX hybrid ETAs now stretch deep into 2023 as buyers lean away from combustion

If you’re keen on Lexus’ latest hybrid, we hope you aren’t in a hurry

Audi reveals Urbansphere concept aimed at ‘Chinese megacities’

A new concept from Audi imagines luxury transport for dense Chinese metropolises

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV revealed: Australian launch set for first half of next year

The flagship Mercedes-Benz electric range now has a high-riding SUV

2023 Subaru Outback revealed, Australian debut confirmed

A heavy redesign and more tech headline the updated Subaru Outback's unveiling

2023 Cupra Born Australian deliveries to begin early next year

The Volkswagen Group's first Australian-bound electric vehicle is set to enter production in November

Toyota and Lexus face further production delays for May

Breaks in the supply chain are forcing Toyota to idle its factories

2023 BMW i7: Electric limousine to deliver 625km driving range

BMW is close to fully revealing the new i7 as its flagship electric sedan

Tesla drops free charging cables from new models

Tesla has received backlash from owners following its decision to remove Mobile Connectors from its new cars

Battery giant CATL to open $8.1 billion Indonesian plant

Australia’s neighbour is setting itself up as a self-sufficient electric vehicle hub

Victoria Police target four-wheel-drives over Easter long weekend

Police have been out in force over the weekend, with off-road enthusiasts firmly in their sights