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Why all-wheel drive is a must for performance EVs

Traction? Speed? Those are just some of the reasons to choose AWD.

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Toyota Corolla, Yaris hatches go hybrid-only in Australia – except GR performance models

Toyota Australia has announced petrol-only versions of the Corolla and Yaris hatches have been axed – excluding the GR Corolla and GR Yaris

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EV sales are getting a boost through incentivised novated leasing

Tax breaks for leased EVs proving irresistible to many.

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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT pricing: $416k hero revealed

Porsche’s record setting and most powerful series-production model of all time will reach Australia in mid 2024 with a $416,600 starting price

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NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee

Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position

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Auction watch: HSV Coupe 4, Maserati Ghibli, Mazda RX-8 and more!

A former COTY winner and a collectible HSV are in the spotlight this week.

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2025 Audi A3 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Audi A3 facelift revealed with revised design and updated tech – and a jacked-up Allstreet hatch model that won’t come to Australia

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2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid: Australian pricing confirmed for Toyota RAV4 rival

The Kia Sportage Hybrid has launched in Australia in SX and GT-Line variants

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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

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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

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2024 Jeep Wrangler pricing and features: Facelift due in April with turbo-four

Facelifted Jeep Wrangler off-roader brings a new turbo-petrol engine, more tech, side airbags, added off-road capability, and lower prices for some variants

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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

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2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything you need to know so far

In one of the most protracted development processes we can remember, Kia’s ute is finally happening – and it's locked in for Australia

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR: Blacked-out flagship priced

New blacked-out range-topping variant added to electrified Mitsubishi Outlander line-up

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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

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Wheels catch-up: Lexus GX, LBX pricing + bZ4X, Solterra, Ioniq 5 N, 911 Dakar reviews

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Could Walkinshaw Performance tweak the Touareg?

How a Touareg ‘Walkie’ might look

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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.

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EV naysayers falling into “an incredible trap”, says Polestar CEO

Polestar sees opportunity for EVs, against demand crisis.

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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.

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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

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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

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Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language

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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