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Video: 2022 Honda Civic Type R sets Suzuka lap record for FWD
Honda’s Grand Prix test track is being used to shake down the next performance Civic

Road Vehicle Standards Act transition period extended
The Commonwealth Government has given motor industry stakeholders an additional 12 months to fully comply with new laws that make it easier to bring enthusiast and specialist cars to Australia

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: More performance, hybrid on the cards
New tech and electrification to make super ute even more capable

European Union expands emissions testing capacity
Two new emissions testing sites will be used to check new cars sold in Europe, in an effort to prevent another Dieselgate

2022 Ford Focus ST production halted until June, Fiesta ST paused for a fortnight
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and supply chain issues have impacted two of the Blue Oval’s only passenger offerings in Australia

General Motors and Honda to co-develop affordable electric cars
A series of affordable electric models are being developed by GM and Honda, with the first cars to arrive in 2027

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 revealed, set for Australian launch
The Merc SL range now has an entry-level grade with Formula 1 tech

BMW to turn Alpina into performance luxury sub-brand below Rolls-Royce
Alpina is set to carve out its own niche, offering BMW M levels of performance and luxury just below that of Rolls-Royce

VFACTS March 2022: Tesla beats mainstream carmakers in monthly sales race
Tesla’s inclusion in VFACTs sales figures provides a clearer picture of where the American carmaker sits alongside its established rivals in Australia

Geneva International Motor Show to return in 2023
After three straight cancellations, the iconic show is set to return

2022 Kia Niro: Everything we know about Kia’s electrified crossover
The next-gen electrified crossover is expected to land locally this year

2022 Polestar 2 price and features: Tesla Model 3 in its sights
EV brands set to battle it out Down Under

VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
Despite supply chain issues, the industry has recorded its strongest March sales since 2018

Volkswagen reduces new and used vehicle service pack costs
Cheaper servicing deals on offer from Volkswagen to ease cost of living increases

In brief: History of the Ford F-150 in Australia
As Ford brings the F-150 back, we take a look at the pick-up’s relationship with our market

Electric Porsche 911 made in Bulgaria is powered by BMW i3 running gear
The fully-electric 911 is the Munich/Stuttgart/Bulgaria mash-up no one expected

South Australian fuel stations to begin accepting Bitcoin
Motorists will soon be able to pay for their fuel with digital currencies, thanks to a deal between Crypto.com and OTR

Chevrolet Corvette SUV teased by GM’s design team
Rumours of a Corvette SUV have swirled around for years, but a new sketch suggests it may be on the way

2022 Beijing Motor Show postponed due to Covid-19
The Chinese auto industry’s premier show continues to suffer from the pandemic

Victoria extends $3000 EV subsidy for an extra 2600 vehicles
An extra $7.2 million has been injected into Victoria’s electric vehicle incentive scheme

Toyota GR Corolla Touring: Hot wagon imagined
When there are so few wagons left, let alone fast ones… Toyota has an opportunity to steal a small but significant slice of the market

EV smart chargers trialled in Australia
This latest trial will see how smart chargers can be employed to work around electricity grid peak times

Delivery delays see drivers opt to fix and keep their cars
Faced with long delays, more Australians are finding alternatives to purchasing their next new car

April Fools’ Day highlights: The best of 2022
Take a look at our list of some of the car industry’s best April Fools’ jokes for this year
