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VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
Video: Gran Turismo film gets a full trailer ahead of August release
The rumoured and anticipated Gran Turismo movie is confirmed for an August 2023 release
2021-22 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Thousands of MG HS plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a fire
BYD dethrones VW in China as number-one brand, led by EVs & PHEVs
The rapidly growing Chinese brand overtook Volkswagen in China for the first time since at least 2008, as buyers shift to electrified cars.
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y pricing adjusted – again
Electric car brand Tesla has shuffled pricing for its popular Model 3 and Model Y in Australia for the second time in less than one month
2023 Kia Sportage GT-Line orders temporarily paused due to chip shortage
Kia Australia has temporarily paused orders for the flagship Sportage due to several component shortages
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Hankook’s iON EV tyres pick up four Red Dot Design awards
Tyres for EVs are big business, and Hankook’s investment in the category has been rewarded with a big industry award
MG’s $15k EV finds a market outside of China – Guess where
The small, affordable SAIC-GM-Wuling electric car launches outside of China for the first time
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace reportedly set to be replaced by larger Tayron
A new report claims Volkswagen’s seven-seat Tiguan Allspace will be replaced by a globalised version of the second-gen Tayron
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe spied and imagined with boxy new look
Hyundai’s next-gen Santa Fe will continue the theme of shaking up the brand’s styling language, introducing a boxy new American look
E-fuels? Nah: Mercedes boss says EVs are ‘technically superior’
The German marque will favour EVs, despite the 2035 European ban exemption on synthetic fuel-powered engines
Climate Council: ‘Cleaner’ utes should be bought while we wait for electric utes
The environmental interest group claims significant emissions reductions can be achieved – if Australians chose utes more wisely. But, do Australians even have the right options?
2023 Peugeot E-2008 electric SUV pricing and features
Peugeot Australia has opened pre-orders for its first all-electric passenger vehicle ahead of its Q3 launch
2023 Cupra Born pricing and features: Cupra confident in Australian supply
Sub-$60,000 price and a healthy supply for Cupra’s first electric vehicle
Cupra confident in ‘four-figure’ Born supply
Over 500 Aussies have orders for Borns with Cupra confident in an ‘always-on-sale’ status
2024 McLaren 750S: pricing announced for Ferrari 296 GTB rival
Coming moments after the first local deliveries of Artura, McLaren has priced its new 750S supercar for Australia
Ford Mustang Mach-E Shelby: Limited-edition retrofit revealed
The American hi-po vehicle manufacturer has touched an electric SUV for the first time
2023 VW Amarok ute: Five-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Ford Ranger-based VW Amarok mirrors its five-star ANCAP rating with additional testing
2024 Volvo XC40 & C40 Recharge EVs pricing: More range, faster charging, RWD
The Sino-Swedish luxury small electric SUVs have received hardware and software improvements for model-year 2024
Skoda previews six EVs due by 2027, including a wagon!
The Czech brand will push ahead with a line-up of electric models and a new design theme in the next four years
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed, in Australia next year
Hybrid focus and S-Class-inspired makeover for the all-new E-Class sedan; AMGs with downsized engines to follow
2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L E-Power pricing: Cheaper hybrid added
More-affordable Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid slips in for under $50k; no seven-seat option
Mountune brings performance upgrades directly to Australian hot-hatch owners
UK company Mountune brings power upgrades and more to Australian and New Zealand owners of hot-hatches such as the Fiesta ST and Golf R.
