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2023 Suzuki Fronx small SUV confirmed for Australia

Baby SUV set to debut Suzuki’s mild-hybrid technology in Australia

2023 BMW M3 CS outputs leaked, set for January reveal

A new leak has revealed just how much extra power the upcoming G80 M3 CS will pack. It will debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona later this month

Mercedes-EQ branding may be retired sooner rather than later

The complete pivot to electrification has reportedly moved Mercedes to drop the EQ branding from its electric models sometime in the next year

2023 Mazda MX-30 R-EV plug-in hybrid unveiled… with a rotary engine!

Mazda has unveiled the rotary-powered MX-30 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, but local plans are currently unknown

Subaru reveals tuned WRX Sportswagon, Impreza with STI parts; no plans for Australia

Subaru also debuted the Crosstrek Boost Gear concept at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon, and BRZ and WRX racers

2024 Nissan GT-R revealed in Japan, won't be coming to Australia

Nissan's enduring R35 GT-R gains yet another annual facelift

Hotter VW ID.Buzz GTX, practical seven-seater teased

A Volkswagen exec has drip-fed more info about the upcoming ID.Buzz GTX, longer seven-seater, and California versions

2023 Nissan Qashqai Australian pricing and features confirmed

The all-new Qashqai has landed in Australia and prices are up between $3300-8300 depending on trim

2023 Hyundai Venue pricing and features: Bluelink added, but no facelift

Australia's second-cheapest SUV has received a technology upgrade for 2023 – but prices have increased by up to $960

Tesla will ban you from Full Self-Driving beta for two weeks for inattentiveness

The latest software update for Tesla owners has the ability to ban drivers for improper use of its Full Self-Driving beta

LITRE8 Torana shirts available now!

Wear one of the most iconic street machines on your chest with our new LITRE8 T-shirt

Renault increases prices for third time in nine months

Renault has upped the price of its passenger cars again, with entry-level Koleos SUV variants hardest hit

Australian luxury new car sales 2022

Ongoing global supply chain constraints and inflation didn’t stop Australians shopping with some luxury car brands, but others weren’t as fortunate

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N facelift spied

An updated i30 Sedan – née Elantra – is expected to debut later this year. Here’s our first look at the facelifted N Performance flagship

Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’

“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”

Mitsubishi Triton PHEV "won't be a showpony EV", says boss

The head of Mitsubishi's local arm says he's not interested in having the first electric ute in Australia

2023 Mazda MX-30 rotary plug-in hybrid to be unveiled this week

Mazda will debut a range-extending version of its funky MX-30 EV powered by a newly developed rotary engine on Friday

2020-2022 Kia Sorento recalled

Kia has recalled its Sorento large SUV to resolve a potential fault that could cause the vehicle to stop driving

2017-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled

Jeep has recalled the previous-generation Grand Cherokee due to a manufacturing defect that could cause it to roll away

New-car wait times will carry on through 2023, says Mitsubishi

First it was the semiconductors, then shipping problems, now tightening safety protocols are affecting deliveries of new cars

Out now: January 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia

All-new Amarok and Ranger Raptor tested, chopped GU Patrol, wild Lexus GX470 build, new project vehicle, and plenty more

2021-2022 Honda Civic, CR-V recalled for 'too dark' window tints

Honda Australia will remove its genuine window tinting from approximately 5000 vehicles after it was found to fall foul of strict Government requirements

Tesla Shanghai makes Model Y body every 40 seconds

Tesla’s China factory makes Model Y bodies in just a few blinks

ZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range

There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range