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2022 Peugeot 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrid pricing announced

The first electrified models to come from Peugeot locally will arrive in early 2022, but customers can get an early glimpse

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Honda teases new SUV, rumoured to be ZR-V

Mysterious images point to a small SUV from Honda, but it’s not yet known whether the model will come to Australia

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Australian engineers at forefront of hydrogen fuel-cell development

Efforts are progressing to improve the efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars

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China begins rationing diesel

Demand for the fuel has increased following nationwide electricity shortages

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2022 Audi A8 and S8 revealed

The updated flagship four-door has been launched, with China gaining an exclusive variant

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Tesla opens up Supercharger network in Dutch trial

Just ten of the fast-charging stations will be a part of the pilot program

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2022 Honda Civic arrives in Australia ahead of launch

The 11th-generation Civic is set to launch late this year

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Skoda posts strong profit for 2021 as production restarts

A short amount of downtime looks like it won’t affect the Czech manufacturer

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2023 Volvo XC40 facelift revealed, here third quarter

Volvo’s small SUV brings it in line with the new C40, with more electric powertrains on offer

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Is the agency model better for new car buyers in Australia?

A growing number of manufacturers are switching to the ‘agency model’ for new car sales. But what does that mean and is it good for you? Let’s find out

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2022 Ora Cat 01 UK pricing and features

The MG ZS EV could have close competition in the sub-$50k segment

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SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE

The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)

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Next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT confirmed, to share SL platform

A new GT is in the works, promising a more hardcore track-oriented AMG based on SL architecture

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Ford and GM report third-quarter profit dips due to chip shortage

Semiconductor supply affects the margins of America’s biggest manufacturers

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Should autonomous vehicles be provided a dedicated lane?

Traditional vehicles will have to stay in their lane

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Bosch to invest an extra €400m in semiconductor production

Chip-maker looking to catch up on supply shortage

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Hyundai and Kia partner with US company on solid-state battery tech

The race to develop solid-state batteries heats up, with Hyundai and Kia partnering with Factorial

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Polestar defends optional safety features

EV brand surprises with optional safety packs for its Polestar 2 that contrast with parent company Volvo’s values

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Polestar to steer away from Volvo’s image

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explains how Volvo’s commitment to becoming an EV-only producer by 2030 won’t lead to duplicity

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Twenty years of the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

The high-tech powerhouse celebrates its 20th birthday this month

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2022 Kia Niro: Electrified SUV rendered from spy pics

The small electrified model from Kia has been digitally created from spy photos

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Forza Horizon 5: Every car on offer so far, nearly 500 in all

The latest instalment in the hugely popular XBox racer, Forza Horizon 5, will bring a massive list of wild rides

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McLaren CEO steps down after eight years

The surprise departure raises further questions about the state of the supercar maker

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Mercedes-Benz flagships will soon get Dolby Atmos sound

High-end ‘3D’ sound coming to flagship Mercedes models in 2022, Australian timing to be confirmed