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2023 LDV Mifa obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating, identical to EV
The Kia Carnival-rivalling LDV Mifa people-mover has been given the full five-star ANCAP safety score, and is the same as its Mifa 9 EV twin

2022 Honda HR-V only gets four-star ANCAP safety rating
The Honda HR-V has been rated by ANCAP, but is one-star short of the full safety score

2024 Toyota Prius Cross: Yaris Cross Hybrid alternative imagined
Should Toyota build a hybrid-only alternative to the Yaris Cross small SUV using elements from the next-generation Prius? Here’s how it’d look

EU to mandate sustainable EV batteries
The European Commission aims to improve battery sustainability across its lifecycle from production to repurposing

Toyota GR86 Hybrid imagined with hot new Prius face
What if the GR86 was inspired by the Prius? An electrified version of the Toyota sports coupe is rumoured to be in the works, so we’ve imagined how it may look come 2025

Electric Corvette SUV & sedan coming with brand spinoff, imagined in new renders
An all-electric four-door coupe and performance crossover, both wearing Corvette badging, will reportedly join electrified versions of the iconic two-door in 2025 – and we’ve had a go at imagining how they might look!

Dust is gold, dirt’s for the bold: You have to watch the Huracan Sterrato video
We dig the jacked-up new Huracan Sterrato, but this video might be best buried

Petrol prices fall for the first time in almost two years, claims ACCC
The average price of fuel in Australia between July and September fell for the first time in almost two years, according to the consumer watchdog

Uber launches child seats in cars across Melbourne
Uber is rolling out a new pilot program allowing Melbourne parents to book a ride with a child seat installed

Jeep pauses Cherokee SUV production indefinitely
Production of Jeep’s Cherokee medium SUV will sit on hold amid supply chain issues and onslaught of EVs

2014-2015 Hyundai Ix35 recalled over brake fire risk
The problem affects almost 20,000 cars in Australia

2023 Hyundai Kona rendered! Hybrid likely for Corolla Cross, Seltos, CX-30 rival
A new Kona small SUV is due next year – likely with a hybrid powertrain for Australia – and we’ve imagined it

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray leaked: Electrified ‘Vette due next year
The electrified Chevy Corvette E-Ray has leaked on the brand’s online configurator, providing our first look at the hybrid ‘Vette’s design

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2023 Subaru WRX hatch imagined! Better than Sportswagon?
Remember when the world went mad about the Impreza hatch? What are your thoughts now…

Cool car gifts for Christmas shopping
Shopping for the household petrolhead? We have some suggestions

2023 BYD Atto 3 pricing and features: Price rise for electric SUV
China’s BYD Atto 3 has been hit by a circa-$3600 price increase, removing its title as the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia

Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives
International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT walk-around review ahead of January release
The Kia EV6 GT is gearing up for a January 2023 Australian release with a six-figure price tag; we’ve seen it and learned about its suspension settings

2023 Nissan Pathfinder pricing and features
Here’s everything you need to know about Nissan’s smarter, tougher and more handsome large SUV

In profile: Meet Volkswagen Group boss Paul Sansom
With best part of a year of leadership now under his belt, we meet the new head honcho leading the VW Group into an electric future

New 2023 Nissan Pathfinder scores five-star ANCAP rating
Large SUV joins X-Trail and Qashqai siblings in gaining top marks in crash tests

Ford Puma EV to debut in 2024
Although the Fiesta has been axed, the Ford Puma will live on with an all-electric version expected in 2024

Waze launches on Android Automotive…but for Renaults only
Five years after Android Automotive launched, the Waze navigation app will finally be available – but it’ll only be for Renaults