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Victoria passes EV road tax, effective from July 1 2021
It’s done – Victoria is the first state to introduce a ‘user pays’ road tax, simultaneously targeting electric vehicle owners while also offering purchase incentives

Genesis scores 5 stars in ANCAP tests of G80 and GV80
Genesis has emerged from safety testing in a strong position as its two flagship models each scored top marks

Seat Cupra Born unveiled as Spanish performance brand’s first EV
…although it’s unlikely to be sold Down Under

BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive revealed, Australia confirmed
Munich’s drop-top missile set to launch in Australia in quarter four of 2021

Hopes Luxury Car Tax could be phased out as part of trade agreement with UK
The controversial Luxury Car Tax could become a thing of the past as Australia and the UK look to engage in a Free Trade Agreement

Ford releases commercial-friendly F-150 Lightning Pro
The new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has been given the workhorse treatment with a Pro variant, allowing commercial buyers to enter the EV market

2020 Suzuki Jimny and Ignis recalled over multiple faults
Just 16 Jimnys are affected by an issue with the windscreen and rear windows, while 227 Ignis examples have a problem with a possible fire risk

MG adds two new variants to ZST compact SUV range
Sub $40k small SUV scores two entry-level variants

Next-gen C63e S will still be a performance hero, even without the V8
The next iteration of Mercedes-AMG’s C63 is losing half its cylinders, and gaining an almighty generational leap in performance

Fully-electric Renault 4 leaked in patent renderings
Iconic moniker could make a retro return as a compact SUV

Hyundai Ioniq 6 and 7 details revealed
Key details of Hyundai’s highly-anticipated Ioniq range have been released at a briefing in the US

Chevrolet Corvette price and features – UPDATE
Mid-engined ‘Vette will land on Aussie shores by end of 2021, but it’ll cost a pretty penny by the time it’s on the road

Ford boss says Australia is holding up automaker’s EV future
South Africa also blamed for lack of electric vehicle infrastructure

Anders Warming returns to BMW group as chief designer at Rolls-Royce
Anders Warming returns to the BMW group after departing five years ago, filling a role which has been vacant for 18 months

Mercedes-Benz S 580 L 4MATIC and Mercedes-Maybach S 680 pricing and features revealed
Two new limousines added to the iconic S-Class’s Australian range

Toyota to discontinue Prius V
Toyota has announced it will fulfil existing orders for the people-moving Prius variant, but will not take any more from now on

Electra EV Rise unveiled as Lebanon’s first car
Global reveal happened at a downtown car park in Beirut

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled over parking brake failure
2,882 vehicles are understood to be affected

ACT offers two years free rego for EV owners
The discount applies from today until June 30, 2024

Updated Ford Mustang pricing and features revealed
Australia’s favourite sportscar scores new tech and a minor price increase

Toyota HiLux Rogue recalled over fire risk
683 vehicles identified with wiring issue

When will we see the next-gen Nissan GT-R?
Nissan’s GT-R was once the pinnacle of technical excellence, but is it going the way of the iPod?

Jaguar E-Pace recalled due to seat belt issue
133 vehicles affected by wiring loom fault

No, Bentley isn’t returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023
When asked by MOTOR, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark didn’t leave any doubts about the brand’s racing future
