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Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president

With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way

Honda Australia: "We're here to stay”

Sales are slipping, but Honda says its controversial ‘agency model’ switch means it will be here “for the next 50 years”

Lynk & Co 08: Next-gen Volvo XC60 sibling revealed

Geely’s Chinese luxury marque has shown-off its latest medium SUV ahead of a 'global' rollout in 2024

Land Rover lovers prepare to celebrate significant milestone

Landy lovers are set to invade Cooma this Easter, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Land Rover’s involvement with the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme

EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035

The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels

Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery

CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range

Cupra boss hints at new electric sports car

An electric sports car from VW’s Spanish brand is seemingly in the pipeline, with a Volkswagen version all but certain.

Court rejects appeals over Mazda Australia refund conduct dispute

Both the ACCC's and Mazda's own appeal have been dismissed by the Full Federal Court of Australia

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

2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary pricing and features

Toyota drop special anniversary edition of its GR86, limited to – you guessed it – 86 examples

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

2023 LDV D90 pricing and features

Chinese car brand LDV has applied price increases to its D90 large SUV, with no other changes for model-year 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto: Everything we know

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

2024 Mitsubishi Triton: XRT Concept debuts in Bangkok

After several years of spy shots, speculation, and renders, Mitsubishi has finally pulled the covers off the next-gen Triton, sort of…

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

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

TAG Towbars now available at TJM stores nation-wide

Two great Australian brands join forces to offer buyers an extensive range of towbars and towing accessories