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2024 Hyundai Palisade details revealed in dealer bulletin
A leaked dealer bulletin has revealed the Hyundai Palisade large SUV will receive a blacked-out flagship, a new Calligraphy variant, and more features – but price rises are likely

‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz
Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?

2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing

Continental introduces UltraContact NXT, its most sustainable tyre to date
With a heavy use of recycled materials, the UltraContact NXT is a low-impact tyre designed for EVs and hybrids

2024 Mazda CX-5 update confirmed, no news for Australia
A minor update for Mazda’s popular CX-5 mid-size SUV has been detailed overseas, providing clues for future changes in Australia

Mazda MX-30 safe for Australia with minor update and price rises, axed in the US
An updated Mazda MX-30 has launched in Australia – in existing mild-hybrid and all-electric forms – as the funky small SUV is axed from the brand’s US line-up due to slow sales

2024 Honda CR-V: Australian pricing
Honda has confirmed Australian CR-V pricing and trim range

Mini is slapping a smartwatch on the dash of its new Cooper, and I’m into it
BMW’s ‘budget’ brand, Mini, is doubling down on the iconic round display with a fully frisbee’d screen and graphics that look like they’ve come straight from my Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Video-game tech targets younger Mustang buyers
Unreal Engine 3D creation tool used for legendary computer driving games comes to Ford’s muscle car.

Eco-friendly Google Maps routes have dramatically cut vehicle pollution
Google claims its Maps eco-friendly route suggestions have saved more than a million tonnes of vehicle CO2 emissions in a year

Dark Horse Mustang targets ‘future classic’ status but could cost $100K
New headline variant of seventh-generation Mustang aims to be a memorable Mustang but could carry a six-figure price tag

Ford will build a V8 Mustang for as long as regulations allow
Ford opted against electrification for the latest iteration of its iconic muscle car, believing demand remains strong for petrol performance.

Renault Megane E-Tech electric SUV, new Kangoo van, Arkana facelift here in 2024
The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and latest Kangoo van have been delayed to the start of 2024, while a facelift for the Arkana small SUV is also due next year

Retro Series: 1966 Toyota Corolla
In for the long haul: Corolla’s dependability resulted in a nameplate with unmatched longevity

Tesla allegedly suppressed driving range complaints in the US, cancelled service appointments
Tesla has been accused of deliberately attempting to suppress customer complaints of poor real-world range results in the US.

Electrified Mitsubishi Triton: Hybrid, electric and PHEV vie for supremacy
Mitsubishi is hedging bets on the electrification strategy for the sixth-gen Triton ute with HEV, BEV and PHEV all on the cards

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line facelift revealed with hybrid option
The updated version of the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line is now available in hybrid form, but it is unclear if it’ll join the turbo-petrol in the brand’s local line-up

Ford Mustang Dark Horse R: $215,000 track car revealed
Turn-key track car based on new-generation Mustang coupe and forms basis for new one-make racing series.

2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito facelifts revealed
Mercedes-Benz’s updated mid-size vans receive a refreshed look and new tech, ahead of all-new electric-only successors later this decade

Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025
Rear-view cameras and reverse sensors will become compulsory for all newly-introduced cars – including some commercial vehicles – from November 2025 ahead of wider mandate

2023 Best Small SUVs: 10 winners revealed in new Wheels comparison series
Whatever you’re looking for in a new compact SUV, Wheels has the answers in the first of a new segment-blitzing, multi-comparison series

2024 Kia Sorento facelift revealed, in Australia later this year
The mid-life update for Kia’s popular seven-seat Sorento arrives in Australia by Christmas with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

2024 Skoda Superb teased ahead of local release
Skoda has detailed its flagship combustion-engined car ahead of its official unveiling

A hot Mazda CX-60 MPS is possible… at a price
Mazda concedes that a juiced-up plug-in hybrid version of its six-cylinder CX-60 is technically feasible, but it’s not convinced it’ll find a worthwhile audience.