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Mazda CX-9 could continue alongside bigger, pricier CX-90
If CX-9 sales remain buoyant, its appeal as an affordable large SUV alternative to the more premium CX-90 may extend its future well beyond 2023
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift unveiled
The updated GLE will launch in Australia mid-year with a revised look, more technology and a mild-hybrid system for the most-popular variants – but the plug-in hybrid remains off-limits
Toyota dealers to install EV chargers this year; PHEV under consideration
Toyota Australia’s dealership network will invest $20 million to build electric vehicle infrastructure in the coming years – and PHEVs could help to boost usage
2024 Toyota bZ4X due later this year, first of three EVs confirmed for Australia
Toyota will launch three all-electric vehicles in Australia in the next three years, including the soon-to-launch BZ4x medium SUV – but hybrid is still the main focus
Solar-powered EV maker Lightyear files for bankruptcy, future unclear
The ‘world’s first production-ready solar electric vehicle’ was said to add up to 11,000 kilometres of range per year – but it now has a gloomy future
VW Group appoints new Volkswagen brand design boss
The German brand will have a new design boss, but reports suggest internal design disagreements with the VW CEO led to the move
Mazda 6 axed in the UK, safe for Australia
The rising popularity of SUVs has killed yet another passenger car in the United Kingdom, but the Mazda 6 will remain available in Australia
BYD may launch first sodium-ion battery electric car in 2023
The first mass produced sodium-ion battery EV could come from BYD’s new EV city car next year
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get new dash buttons, courtesy of a clever teen
A Norwegian developer aims to address a significant complaint for many owners: the lack of dash buttons
2023 Kia EV6: Everything we know about the Ioniq 5’s cousin
Kia’s first dedicated all-electric model will undercut its Korean cousin in pricing
2023 Mazda 2 facelift revealed, Australian launch confirmed
The almost nine-year-old Mazda 2 hatch and sedan has received a second facelift, with a local arrival due in mid-2023
Mercedes-AMG reveals C63 S and E63 S swansong with Final Edition variants
C63 (and E63 rumoured) to bid farewell to its much-loved V8 with stylised Final Editions
Akio Toyoda steps down as Toyota CEO; succeeded by Lexus boss
Akio Toyoda has stepped down from Japanese car-making giant Toyota as CEO, taking on a position as chairman of the board
Jeep PHEVs allegedly disable EV-only mode in the cold
A law firm is investigating Jeep PHEVs that don’t operate as PHEVs in cold climates
2023 Kia EV6 Australian pricing and features
Sporty new EV6 GT variant usurps the flagship position for Kia
2023 Kia EV9 confirmed for Australia, expected H2 arrival
Kia Australia quietly confirms EV9 for Australia; pricing, features (and what it looks like) still to come
Porsche 357 concept celebrates 75th birthday of iconic sports car
Before the 911 there came Porsche’s first ever sports car, the 356, which is celebrating its 75th birthday in style
Ampol to provide charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle fleet
Ampol has partnered with local commercial vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric to provide charging facilities on the road, at destinations, and in the workplace
2024 Jaguar I-Pace pricing and features
The I-Pace has gained another subtle update to keep it fresh among the growing sea of luxury EVs, and will launch in Australia from July with a price bump
BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany
BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion
Ferrari patents EV engine noise for electric hypercar in 2025
Ferrari’s first all-electric supercar, due in 2025, is set to debut artificial EV driving noises in lieu of an engine exhaust
LDV to launch new mid-size van in late 2023
China’s LDV has confirmed it will launch a competitor to the Toyota HiAce, Ford Transit Custom and Hyundai Staria Load in Australia later this year
2023 BMW M3 CS limited-edition revealed, priced for Australia
BMW has uncovered a high-performance, lightweight CS version of its popular M3 four-door… and it’s locked in for Australia
2020-22 Hyundai Santa Fe, i30 N, Kona N, Sonata recalled due to DCT fault
Hyundai has recalled more than 8000 vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 to resolve a potential fault that could cause a vehicle to stop driving
