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The V10-powered X5 M that BMW never built is about to become a reality

BMW didn’t officially bestow an M badge on the X5 until the second-generation model, but now a retro rebuild aims to correct that with V10 power, a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.

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Revealed: All the new exotic metal being debuted at Monterey Car Week 

The automotive nirvana that is Monterey Car Week will feature some of the most rare and desirable new cars on the planet.

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BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you’ll need to be quick

The BYD Shark 6 and Atto 2 are among the vehicles customers can save thousands on, with cashback offers also enticing buyers.

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Jaguar courts more controversy with interior design reveal for divisive Type 01 four-door coupe

The minimalist look inside the first new-generation model from Jaguar could reignite arguments about the brand’s slow-burn rebirth.

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Eccentrica unleashes a Lamborghini Diablo from the future with the V12 Roadster

Italian restomod master Eccentrica made more than 3500 new components to totally transform one of Lamborghini’s hero cars.

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Oversized US-style utes linked to greater pedestrian death risk in Australia

University of Melbourne research has found pedestrians struck by light commercial vehicles are substantially more likely to die than those hit by passenger cars, adding to concerns about Australia’s growing appetite for large pick-ups.

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Sorry, Ford fans: The Falcon 500 badge is returning – but the Blue Oval has nothing to do with it

Say Falcon 500 and Aussies conjure up images of Ford’s beloved family sedan. Now it’s been given new meaning by Chery.

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BYD reveals flagship Ti9 luxury three-row SUV

A new range-topping plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD’s Fangchengbao brand could become BYD or Denza’s Australian flagship.

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BYD Atto 3 Evo arrives: Pricing revealed for compact SUV as order book opens

The updated electric SUV retains two variants but brings substantial changes, including rear-wheel drive and a 510km range for the flagship Premium.

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No V8 for new Charger Super Bee as Dodge extracts record amount of grunt from twin-turbo six

Dodge is betting outright performance will win over muscle car fans who are pining for a bent-eight.

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Bizarre Bunnings car park photo goes viral as owner comes up with a unique way to lug his shopping back home

Aussies have been left shocked and puzzled by an image of a Mitsubishi that was packed to the rafters with turf at an Adelaide Bunnings outlet.

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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options

BYD wastes no time updating its line-up with a bigger version of its all-electric sedan.

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Revealed: What’s behind the Aussie used car market’s strong rebound in July

Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures show private sales led the way as more than 240,000 used vehicles were shifted

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Geely model onslaught to boost the brand in Australia

Chinese newcomer Geely promises Australian model onslaught and expanded dealer network over the next 18 months.

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Why London cops seized more than $15million worth of supercars last weekend

A rare Ferrari Monza SP2 and Lamborghini Revuelto were among 90 vehicles impounded by police across some of London’s wealthiest districts.

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GAC makes one of Australia’s most affordable electric hatches even cheaper

The upcoming GAC AION UT model ups the brand’s efforts to take sales from rivals like the BYD Dolphin.

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Ford reportedly confirms plan for four-door Mustang at dealers conference

Prototype images of the first Ford Mustang sedan ever have been kept tightly under wraps after being revealed in Las Vegas.

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Petrol-hybrid version of the sporty MG 07 officially breaks cover

The MG 07 PHEV gets a 1.5-litre combustion engine to go with 152kW of electric power.

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Toyota recalls more than 16,000 Camrys due to issue with instruments, lights and indicators

Software fault with 2024-2026 Toyota Camrys has potential to increase the risk of a crash.

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Dozens of cars damaged by single pothole on Victorian freeway

A large pothole on Victoria’s Princes Freeway has reportedly damaged dozens of vehicles during the Monday morning commute, leaving motorists stranded beside the busy road with punctured tyres and damaged wheels.

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Mazda reveals first teaser for new CX-3 and hints at new styling, possible hybrid powertrain

The upcoming Mazda CX-3’s styling looks to borrow from the Vision X concept.

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Chinese maker that supplies Xi Jinping’s motorcade cars sets its sights on Australia

Hongqi, China’s oldest and most luxurious car brand, is set to establish its presence Down Under.

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Bugatti goes ultra-radical with outrageous one-of-one Destrier hypercar

The Bugatti Destrier is as much a work of art as a 1175kW tyre-fryer that’s likely to cost tens of millions of dollars.

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GWM expands electrified ute line-up with new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid

Mid-size PHEV ute combines 310kW, 750Nm, 115km electric range and 3500kg towing capacity ahead of Australian launch.