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BMW unveils what could well become Anthony Albanese’s next car – and it’s an absolute monster

Albo has been chauffeured around in an armoured BMW 7 Series for years, and the latest version of the ultra-tough limo has just been revealed.

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China begins safety crackdown on big touchscreens in cars

The shift in the regulation of touchscreens comes after Chinese carmakers were banned from using pop-out door handles.

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Geely banks on new Starray AWD flagship to dramatically increase sales volume

Geely has shot up the sales charts in Australia thanks in no small part to the Starray SUV – and the brand is banking on more of that success.

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4WDs lead Australia’s used-car boom as EV sales climb – but one vehicle we used to love is on death’s door

New research reveals a growing appetite for four-wheel drives and electric vehicles, while Australia’s favourite car colour remains unchanged.

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New Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul

Hyundai’s smallest European SUV has received a dramatic makeover, more technology and a new hybrid drivetrain to rival the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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New XPeng seven-seat G9L SUV promises 1200km of range and ultra-fast charging – and it’s coming to Australia

The XPeng G9L has been detailed at the Paris Motor Show ahead of its local release with both electric and range-extender powertrains.

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Toyota pays a staggering $750 million to settle long-running class action over problem that hit more than 260,000 Aussie cars

Toyota Australia provided a statement to WhichCar by Wheels regarding the legal battle, which started in 2019.

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Australia’s BYD Sealion 8 goes fully electric and gets more power and better charging… if you live in Europe

Revealed at the Paris Motor Show, the BYD Atto 8 is an all-electric alternative to Australia’s Sealion 8 with 653km of range and ultra-fast charging.

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Mazda MX-5 price shoots up thanks to new update. Here’s what you’ll get for the extra outlay…

The cost of the Mazda MX-5 is increasing by up to $4950 as it gets improved safety tech.

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Milestone for Australia’s new Nissan Patrol as important feature gets a huge 40 per cent boost

The new Nissan Patrol is due down under in the first quarter of next year with a new twin-turbo engine.

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Ford unveils the new, sportier Ranger MS-RT – but don’t hold your breath for an Aussie release

Ford has unveiled an even sportier version of its Ranger MS-RT at the Paris Motor Show, complete with gold wheels, racing stripes and lowered suspension.

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Geely reveals why it’s swimming against Australia’s SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan

Geely is set to take on BYD and Toyota with its new plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.

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Two Chinese EVs get five stars for acing ANCAP safety tests

The GAC Aion UT and XPeng X9 have both achieved top marks in the latest ANCAP safety testing, but there’s one area where both could improve.

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Aussie state makes huge change to driver’s licences to protect motorists

Driver’s licences went from paper to cards, and now another transformation is on the way.

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There’s only one thing wrong with the Alpine A310 Vision concept, which looks like it was made for a Bond villain – and features pop-down headlights

The Alpine A310 legend from the 1970s has been thoroughly modernised in striking fashion.

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Honda increases service costs by 40 per cent – but one model gets an exemption 

The capped price servicing for most new Honda products now costs more after the brand announced new pricing effective from October 1, 2026.

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The new owner of HDT wants to make hi-po Holden restomods – and we’ve created an example of what they could look like…

Peter Brock’s legendary brand is back with plans for modernised versions of iconic Holdens. We’ve imagined what a reborn HDT Commodore could look like.

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Honda makes new reveal about all-important next-gen hybrid system with wave of new models coming

Honda has taken another step as it channels resources to revamping its hybrid systems as part of a brand-wide rebuild.

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New HDT owner reveals his big plans to preserve the Peter Brock legacy

Billionaire and Brock protege Kenny Habul plans a Bathurst headquarters, Holden museums and ambitious restomods to maintain Brock’s HDT legacy.

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Avatr continues Chinese car brands’ Aussie assault – and its flagship SUV is a 630kW luxury monster

The enormous six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV will join the Avatr lineup in 2028 with more than 600kW power and an electric-only range of up to 330km.

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Peugeot stuns with two stonking concepts – including an electric ‘hyperhatch’ inspired by a true motorsport legend

Peugeot has used the Paris Motor Show to reveal two new concept cars, including a high-performance electric hot hatch and a new generation of the RCZ coupe.

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Citroen is bringing back the legendary 2CV in EV form – and the interior on this concept has to be seen to be believed

The Citroen 2CV was known for its sharp focus on practicality, simplicity and affordability – none of which has changed with this fresh concept car.

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Would you trust AI to choose your next car? More Australians are doing just that… but there are pitfalls

From asking whether a Ford Ranger is a good buy to comparing ownership costs, AI is changing how Australians research cars and manufacturers are taking notice.

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Toyota recalls almost 6000 of its RAV4 plug-in hybrids

The Toyota RAV4 recall comes as a result of a problem that could result in a loss of power while driving.