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Hyundai i30
Industry

Hyundai i30 wallops Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3

September was a big month for Hyundai’s best seller, as Australian new-car sales maintained record-breaking pace.

Toyota Hilux could outsell Toyota Corolla
Industry

Will the Hilux be a bigger hit than Corolla?

In a first for a ute, the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux – a ground-up redesign of the best-selling four-wheel drive in Australia – looks likely to become the most popular vehicle here of any kind.

Dieselgate: Volkswagen Australia responds
Industry

Dieselgate: 90,000 Australian cars affected

Volkswagen has confirmed that tens of thousands of diesel cars sold in Australia contained software to help them cheat emissions tests

Mazda MX-5 Cup Racer and RS version
News

Mazda’s heats up MX-5 with Cup Racer and RS version

Spicier roadsters announced for overseas

BMW chops $4500 off 228i coupe
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BMW chops $4500 off 228i coupe

Sweet turbo-four rear-driver gets sweet price trim

Two Holden Commodores
News

Holden Commodore: 10 things you didn’t know

The Commodore was the first Australian-made car to offer an airbag, and cruise control. What were its other firsts?

Great Wall 4x4
News

Brand China ‘damaged’ by Great Wall impasse

A dispute that dried up the supply of Great Wall SUVs has made it harder to establish Chinese brands in Australia, the local importer says

Jari-Matti Latvala racing Rally France
Motorsport

Latvala masters slick Corsica to win Rally France

Motorsport wrap: Treacherous roads test WRC contenders; Legends praise Tasman Cup book; Ecclestone shrugs off F1 complaint

Kia strong on GT sports sedan
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Kia strong on GT sports sedan

A Euro-developed four-door performance coupe is in the pipeline, as Kia looks to push brand boundaries

Dieselgate Volkswagen
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda suspend Australian sales of diesels

Volkswagen and Audi have announced an immediate suspension of Australian sales of 10 popular diesel models as a result of the emissions scandal that has engulfed the company globally.

Infiniti Q30 could add hybrid hot-hatch
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Infiniti Q30 could add hybrid hot-hatch

Petrol-electric performance model possible as Infiniti develops new hatchback range.

Mazda to release new sports car at Tokyo
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Mazda to release new sports car at Tokyo

Swoopy coupe concept signals possible rotary return

VW warned of $1.1m fine in Australia
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VW warned of $1.1m fine in Australia

ACCC adds to pressure on Volkswagen as German director says crimes were committed

Tesla’s new Model X is faster than an AMG GT
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Tesla’s new Model X is faster than an AMG GT

Electric SUV revealed with jaw dropping performance

Kia Niro Baby SUV concept
News

Kia SUV baby shaping up nicely as CX-3 rival

Kia promises that its upcoming compact SUV will look sporty as well as striking

VW confirms huge Dieselgate recall
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VW confirms huge Dieselgate recall

Volkswagen Group has announced it will recall and refit up to 11 million vehicles worldwide whose diesel engines are at the heart of its emissions scandal

Fiat 124 Spider snapped undisguised
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Fiat 124 Spider snapped undisguised

Twin to the Mazda MX-5 spied in LA

Alpina BMW
News

Alpina eyes Australia for warmed BMWs

German tuner would offer alternative to BMW M-models

MOTOR November issue
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MOTOR November issue preview

Check out what’s in the new-look MOTOR magazine

Peugeot reveals its 2016 Dakar monster
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Peugeot reveals its 2016 Dakar monster

French brand rebuilds the 2008 DKR for battle

Nick Xenophon wants car manufacturers punished for too-low car fuel claims
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Punish too-low car fuel claims, says senator

Nick Xenophon wants penalties for ‘wildly inaccurate’ fuel economy figures, as Audi names cars affected by Dieselgate

Kia ProCeed GT
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We may never get the new Kia ProCeed GT

Slow response to Kia’s manual-only warm hatch may sound death knell for the model in Australia

Renault buys Lotus F1 team
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Renault buys Lotus F1 team

French manufacturer looks to become a works team once more

Kia Rio joins World Rallycross
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Kia Rio joins World Rallycross

Former WRC driver joins forces with Korean manufacturer