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AC Ace RS set to return with electric power in 2022
Years after the original model ended production, the AC Ace RS is returning to the assembly line with a 230kW electric powertrain

Skoda launches seven-year warranty and servicing offer
Warranty extension only available until year’s end, but service pack deal is on-going

Mutt Cutts: Dumb and Dumber Ford Econoline van replica sold
A clone of the iconic ‘dog on wheels’ van from 1994’s Dumb and Dumber has been sold in the United States

Honda to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Japan
Honda and Cruise – a General Motors company – will start testing autonomous driving in Japan as it begins building a ‘robotaxi’ service

Audi recalls one RSQ8
Only one vehicle is affected under the notice

JLR recalls 2020-2021 Discovery Sport, Evoque and Velar
Three cars affected under the Government issued notice

Volkswagen confirms production of all-wheel drive ID hatchback
Golf R-rivalling EV to provide all-paw power

2022 Subaru WRX: All-new performance sedan revealed
The covers have come off Subaru’s new WRX, with extra power coming from a larger engine

2022 Maserati GranTurismo spied testing as reveal edges closer
Maserati’s all-new GranTurismo continues testing ahead of its official unveiling

Stellantis joint venture with GAC to result in closure of Chinese factory
Production is being transferred between the firm’s two sites

2022 Abarth 595 Competizione pricing and features for Australia
Italian performance brand Abarth has updated the 595 hot hatch with rally-inspired features

New York to implement ban of new ICE vehicle sales from 2035
Fourth most populous American state becomes the second to move towards an ICE-less future

VW awarded legal costs after winning Supreme Court case over Takata airbags recall – UPDATE
The judge noted the airbag had already been replaced before court proceedings began – and has now awarded the carmaker legal fees

Elon Musk claims Tesla’s Model S Plaid has set a new Nürburgring lap record
If the record is official, it stands to be 12 seconds quicker than the Porsche Taycan

Porsche petrol power safe for a decade
Combustion powered Porsches will be available alongside electrified versions until at least 2031

Porsche Mission R hints at electric 2022 Cayman
Munich show car will evolve into first electric Porsche Cayman

Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s
Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units

Mitsubishi announces white paper plan to achieve zero emissions
Data from PHEV owners shows full-EV adoption isn’t a massive departure from the norm

World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge
BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales

Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales
World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back

2022 Volkswagen Touareg R: VW’s first plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen’s first plug-in hybrid model is coming to local shores, boasting big power

NSW using artificial intelligence to make public roads safer
The initiative uses mapping techniques to give a score on each road’s safety

Race-ready Lotus Emira GT4 breaks cover
British marque’s new sports car has been stripped back for the track

Mazda’s 2022 CX-5 facelift has leaked in China – UPDATE: Official teaser released
Images of a refresh to the popular medium SUV have surfaced online, and now the brand’s US arm has released a first teaser photo
