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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

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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

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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: More performance, hybrid on the cards

New tech and electrification to make super ute even more capable

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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

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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

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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

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2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 revealed, set for Australian launch

The Merc SL range now has an entry-level grade with Formula 1 tech

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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

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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 Motor Show 2020 cancelled
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Geneva International Motor Show to return in 2023

After three straight cancellations, the iconic show is set to return

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2022 Kia Niro: Everything we know about Kia’s electrified crossover

The next-gen electrified crossover is expected to land locally this year

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2022 Polestar 2 price and features: Tesla Model 3 in its sights

EV brands set to battle it out Down Under

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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

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Volkswagen reduces new and used vehicle service pack costs

Cheaper servicing deals on offer from Volkswagen to ease cost of living increases

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2022 Beijing Motor Show postponed due to Covid-19

The Chinese auto industry’s premier show continues to suffer from the pandemic

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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

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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

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EV smart chargers trialled in Australia

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

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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

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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