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2024 Skoda Kodiaq teased, initial details released

More details confirmed for the second-gen Skoda Kodiaq large SUV due in Australia next year

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Victoria EV tax rises for 2023-24, as EV rebate ends early

The state will increase its controversial EV and PHEV tax again, as it abolishes its EV rebate reportedly early.

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Chargefox pricing trial shows huge fluctuations in cost to users

The South Australian Government wants EV owners to charge during the day – but it’ll come at a cost if you can’t.

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Sunroof-less 2023 Hyundai Tucson opened to new buyers with reduced wait time

Hyundai is offering a non-sunroof Tucson Highlander special as supply issues continue to bite – but it is only available for a limited time

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VW rules out new Beetle, working on $30k ID.1

The iconic Beetle won’t be coming back, but the German automaker is committed to launching other affordable EVs.

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2023 Toyota C-HR sold out, order holders pointed to all-new model

Toyota has halted orders of its current C-HR small SUV, with the next-gen version more than six months away from local showrooms

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BMW confirms 2024 M5 Touring with hybrid power

BMW’s M Division has teased a G99 version of the seventh-gen M5 – and it’s packing a hybrid punch

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Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs

A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced

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2024 Toyota C-HR revealed: Hybrid-only small SUV here next year

Euro-built second-gen C-HR small SUV here next year with two hybrids – including an all-wheel-drive GR Sport flagship

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2024 Hyundai Kona pricing and features: Petrol, hybrid, N Line

Hyundai has locked in pricing and features for the second-gen Kona, including the hybrid!

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ANCAP: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, Land Rover Discovery Sport score 5-star safety rating

The two luxury medium SUVs have received full five-star safety ratings, but both showed weaknesses in some areas

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Cupra Born EV drives demand for Spanish brand

Swell in Australian orders driven largely by BEV and plug-in hybrid vehicles

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2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks

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Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced

China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100

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Hyundai EVs under the spotlight for brake regen safety, Ioniq 5 power loss

Consumer Reports has found most Hyundai group EVs don’t turn on the brake lights when using stronger regen braking modes.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG E63: 520kW plug-in hybrid spied!

We’ve spied the plug-in hybrid AMG E63 S head of its 2024 release

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Charging: How Tesla will stay profitable, even without top-selling EVs

Here’s how the popular American brand isn’t just earning money from making cars and selling carbon credits.

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2024 Renault Rafale coupe SUV revealed, not ruled out for Australia

Renault’s new flagship – the hybrid-only Peugeot 408-rivalling Rafale coupe SUV – will be considered for Australia

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Hyundai confirms electric ute, diesel Kia Tasman twin unlikely

Hyundai plans to sell two million EVs annually by 2030, with an electric ute confirmed in its latest roadmap

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Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow

Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars

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2024 Skoda Kodiaq imagined & teased alongside new Superb

The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq and Superb will debut later this year, with a local launch expected in 2024

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VW to discontinue Arteon, focus on EV growth

The upmarket VW Arteon will no longer be produced globally, as the company aims to maximise profits.

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Volvo is an SUV brand now… but the wagons are safe!

Scalable EV architecture – and a whole dose of lovely heritage – will be the saviour of Volvo’s estate cars

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Recalls: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

New recall notices have been issued for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter