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Petrol Porsche Macan set for longer life in Australia as EV replacement looms

The current-generation petrol Macan could continue well into 2025 as Porsche Australia revises plan to phase it out in late 2024 with introduction of much dearer next-generation electric model

2025 Hyundai i30 hatch facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Price rises are almost certain for the facelifted Hyundai i30 hatch, which will switch from Korean to European production with a new mild-hybrid engine

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard watered-down for utes, vans and off-road SUVs

Federal Government to weaken emissions targets for utes, vans and ladder-frame SUVs in proposed fuel-efficiency standard following industry feedback

2025 Infiniti QX80 previews next-gen Patrol

Twin-turbo V6-powered QX80 provides a glimpse at what to expect with the incoming Patrol

What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?

Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards

2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push

Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.

Next Nissan Patrol and Navara teased in future roadmap

Nissan has confirmed the all-new Patrol will launch within the next 12 months, while the next Navara will be a Mitsubishi Triton twin with an “EV or PHEV” option

Nissan Australia: Andrew Humberstone announced as new Oceania managing director

Outgoing Managing Director Adam Paterson to return to Nissan America

Auction watch: Bangle Z4, Continental GT, Evo wagon and more!

Another week, another round of auctions from Grays

2024 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features: 1.9-litre engine added

The Isuzu MU-X line-up has expanded with a more affordable and fuel-efficient 1.9-litre engine option – but prices are up for existing 3.0-litre models

Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia

Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade

2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow

Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed

2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia

Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up

Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

2024 Lexus GX: ‘Tight supply’ anticipated for Toyota Prado rival

Prado cousin already in hot demand with restricted supply expected in first year on sale

Lexus expands Encore program; adds full-service lease ‘usership’ option for LBX

Elevate allows Lexus owners to pay for Encore benefits while LBX introduces a full-service lease

Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed

Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.

Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance pricing: F1 Edition announced

At last, the F1 Edition announced in 2022 is now on sale in Australia

Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept

Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear

2025 Kia K4 revealed: Cerato replacement lines up for Aussie launch

Kia’s small Cerato has been on a long road to desirable styling. Has its successor, the K4, finally hit the mark?

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled

VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability

JAC looking to carve a niche with sharp customer experience from day one

New Chinese entrant takes on the dual cabs, but has a longer play in mind

MG4 and ZS EV up to $10K cheaper with new drive-away pricing

MG cuts thousands of dollars from its two fully electric cars with move to national drive-away pricing

America reveals new emissions rules, Australian industry asks for similar concessions

Just hours after the Biden government’s EPA announced its new and more lenient emissions reduction targets, the FCAI is asking Australia’s govt to show the same consideration