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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and features revealed for Australia

Hyundai’s bold new dedicated electric vehicle has landed, but options are limited

Ford Escape PHEV
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2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV: Plug-in hybrid timing confirmed

Ford’s foray into the plug-in hybrid market is due in the first half of 2022

Apple
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Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone cameras

The issue could have implications for other vehicles

BMW 330e PHEV
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2022 BMW i3: Electric 3 Series spied

BMW’s iconic 3 Series is swapping its combustion engine for a battery-electric powertrain

Gran Turismo VW Beetle real replica
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Volkswagen Beetle transformed into Gran Turismo Sport Gr.3 race spec

JP Performance and Prior Design have completed a real-life replica of the VW Beetle Gr.3 from Gran Turismo Sport – and it looks race ready

C200
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Mercedes-Benz issues recall for 2014 and 2015 C200

Potential for alternator failure sparks largest C200 recall yet

Suzuki Jimny
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Suzuki recalls 2021 Jimny over transmission fluid leak

Current year model off-roader suffers from a potential fluid problem

Raikkonen F1 car
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Kimi Raikkonen’s 2002 McLaren F1 car is up for auction

The car also won the 2003 Australian Grand Prix while being driven by David Coulthard

2018 Mercedes-Benz A250
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Mercedes-Benz recalls A, C, CLA, GLA and GLC models

A handful of cars built between 2015 and 2019 are affected

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2023 BMW M2 preview

New G87-gen M2 will remain RWD, and pave the way for an M2 Gran Coupe and fiery full-fat M 1 Series

2018 Hyundai Kona
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2018-2020 Hyundai Kona and Veloster recalled for engine issue

Almost 10,000 vehicles are affected by a potential engine issue

Audi E-Tron
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2019-2021 Audi E-Tron recalled for brake issue

A new recall issued from Audi affects six E-Tron electric vehicles

Genesis GV60 face recognition
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Facial recognition to feature on the Genesis GV60

New “Face Connect” system to be used in place of smart keys

Takata airbag
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Takata lawsuits in NSW settled by major car companies for $52 million

Toyota, Subaru, Honda, BMW, Nissan, and Mazda have agreed to settle cases before the NSW Supreme Court related to the deadly Takata airbags

2021 Lucid Air
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Lucid Air sets new EPA driving range record of 837km on a charge

The battle to reach 1000km on a charge amps up

Terrifying robotic dog
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Video: Robotic dog patrols Kia factory at night

Spot, a robotic dog with artificial intelligence, is the new night watchman at a Kia plant

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BMW electric vehicle range to remain capped at 600km – UPDATE

Australian drivers will have to rely more on charging infrastructure for interstate travel

Supra
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Toyota recalls Supra models built between 2019-21

Hero performance car under notice in Australia

Subaru WRX interior
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New Subaru WRX’s base level infotainment screens are split by a plastic bezel

Here’s what Subaru didn’t show us at the launch…

Corvette C8 Z06
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Watch: Flat-plane crank Corvette C8 Z06 spotted testing at the Nürburgring

Chevy’s first ever flat-plane V8 sounds far different to the LT2 engine

2022 Ford Fiesta ST
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2022 Ford Fiesta ST: Facelift leaks

Unofficial images of Ford’s popular Fiesta ST have emerged, showing the car’s updated looks

Rivian R1T
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Rivian achieves major milestone by producing its first R1T electric truck

Amazon-backed startup beats Tesla and the Big Three to the punch

Monash university lithium-sulfide battery tech
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Monash University achieves electric vehicle battery milestone with sugar hit

Adding a little sugar to lithium-sulfur batteries makes them far more durable, while maintaining their superior energy density

Cupra UrbanRebel
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Cupra’s UrbanRebel concept takes its design influence from video games and Generation Z

The stand-out show car will hopefully take some of its cues to the road-going version