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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

In profile: Meet Mitsubishi Australia’s CEO, Shaun Westcott
An avid adventurer by nature, Shaun Westcott has plunged head first into the top job at Mitsubishi Australia

ABB debuts stylish ‘Terra Home’ EV charger
What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.

Tesla cuts prices in China as demand falls
Big price cuts in one of Tesla’s key markets follow reports of incentives for US customers to stimulate demand.

Mercedes launches “global” EV rapid charging network
Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.

2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400
A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started

Video: Sony & Honda unveil Afeela brand, 2025 prototype car
It’s actually happening: Sony and Honda will launch their Afeela brand soon, and the first car will go on sale in 2025

Video: Android Auto redesign finally official, & Volvo/Polestar getting high-def Google Maps
Leaked and previewed in tech circles over the past year, Google’s updated Android Auto interface is finally out in the open – but it’s not on your phone just yet, and Driving Mode is being retired

2023 RAM Revolution Electric concept will spawn F-150 Lightning rival
Following on from Ford, Rivian and GM, RAM has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming electric truck at CES 2023

New VW boss outlines master plan
VW’s newly appointed boss has detailed a 10-point plan as it moves to electric mobility

Waze wants to predict accidents before they happen
Waze is trialling a feature that alerts drivers to roads that have a common accident history

BMW shows off colour-changing i Vision Dee concept at CES 2023
BMW will launch its all new ‘Neue Klasse’ architecture in 2025 bringing advanced technology, AI learning and head-up displays

VFACTS 2022: Kia beats Hyundai in sales race for first time
Kia becomes Australia’s favourite Korean brand as it overtakes Hyundai in milestone achievement

Next batch of Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs coming on January 19
First allocation for 2023 to arrive shortly

Toyota sales inquiries back to pre-COVID levels in December 2022
Following another bumper year, with its highest sales in over a decade enough to easily top the charts, Toyota sees inquiry levels easing

VFACTS December 2022: Volvo Australia cracks 10,000 sales to set record
Swedish brand Volvo is giving Germany’s leading luxury carmakers something to think about as it registers another record year in Australia

VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005

Electric Ford Mustang coming in 2029
The next-gen pony muscle car will reportedly be only electric as increasingly strict emissions regulations loom

Tesla to announce new cheaper EV platform
Tesla’s much-anticipated affordable EV hatch has been all but confirmed, with the third-gen platform to debut in March

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV pricing: More coming January 19
Hyundai’s mid-size electric SUV gains more range, power and battery capacity, and a new flagship grade, for 2023

Nio unveils sleek luxury electric SUVs
High-end Chinese electric automaker Nio has shown-off two new electric SUVs with slick looks, large batteries and a posh interior

Nvidia cloud gaming coming to Hyundai, Polestar and BYD cars
Gaming while charging? Nvidia’s subscription cloud gaming service is set to arrive for cars that aren’t a Tesla
