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BMW removes premium features to keep production rolling – UPDATE
Luxury models from BMW are being stripped back as the global chip shortage continues

Car industry slams Government’s EV strategy for lacking incentives and targets
The long-awaited policy for electric vehicles falls far too short of what’s needed, say industry figures

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalled
Potential loss of power forces 56-unit notice

Former BMW M CEO confirms flagship M model on the way
BMW’s skunkworks is in the process of putting together its standalone model

Porsche and Piech families support keeping Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in top job – UPDATE
The manufacturer’s boss has come under fire for his pro-EV stance

Volvo sets Australian sales record but 10,000 target in doubt
The Swedish marque has achieved record growth, but still looks set to miss its goal for the year

Tesla Model 3 base model adds driving range, changes name
The greater distance capability, however, comes at a cost in performance

Mike Brewer to auction five personal classic cars
Resto car show star offers up a tidy, varied selection from his own collection

Lexus UX300e to come with free 7kW home charger
Lexus is laying on the special offers for its first BEV, including free charging and access to its Encore Platinum benefits program

Aussie billionaire pushes Elon Musk on local Tesla factory
The man responsible for getting South Australia its Tesla battery facility is lobbying for a Gigafactory

BMW M’s next-generation V8 spied – and it could be its last
A leaked image shows a new electrified V8 powertrain from BMW, all but confirming earlier rumours

General Motors is storing chip-less vehicles at its former microchip production facility – UPDATE
GM’s old chip plant is being used to store up to 7000 incomplete vehicles

Collective perception research could give cars the ability to see through obstacles
New research could change the way vehicles communicate to each other about potential hazards on the roads

2022 Honda Integra returns – but you can’t have one
Honda has relaunched the Integra name, but it’s just a matter of convenience

Rear-drive version of M240i on the way for less cash
The new RWD version will be the closest thing to an M2-lite option

Lexus adds F Sport definitions
The new F Sport grades from Lexus could help buyers differentiate from a wider range of models

Ford Focus could go electric in next generation
It wouldn’t be the first time Ford’s flagship hatchback has ditched the combustion engine

2023 Mini Hatch teased in camouflage
Evolution rather than revolution expected for fourth-gen hatchback

Hyundai teases upcoming Seven concept
Could this be our first look at the Ioniq 7?

VFACTS October 2021: Low sales month shows local impact of chip shortage
Manufacturers feel the bite of global parts supply issues to post worst October result in nearly two decades

2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX revealed
The all-electric SUV will be Volkswagen’s first coupé-inspired EV

Bugatti Rimac merger completed, signalling a new era for hypercars
Leaders in combustion engines and electric motors officially join forces

Jaguar Land Rover posts second-quarter loss, remains positive as supply builds
The ongoing chip shortage has been blamed

Musk says Hertz deal hasn’t been signed yet after Tesla valued at more than US$1 trillion – UPDATE
The US electric carmaker is worth the same as the top nine global car companies – combined
