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2023 VW Amarok ute: Five-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Ford Ranger-based VW Amarok mirrors its five-star ANCAP rating with additional testing

2024 Volvo XC40 & C40 Recharge EVs pricing: More range, faster charging, RWD
The Sino-Swedish luxury small electric SUVs have received hardware and software improvements for model-year 2024

Skoda previews six EVs due by 2027, including a wagon!
The Czech brand will push ahead with a line-up of electric models and a new design theme in the next four years

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed, in Australia next year
Hybrid focus and S-Class-inspired makeover for the all-new E-Class sedan; AMGs with downsized engines to follow

2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L E-Power pricing: Cheaper hybrid added
More-affordable Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid slips in for under $50k; no seven-seat option

Mountune brings performance upgrades directly to Australian hot-hatch owners
UK company Mountune brings power upgrades and more to Australian and New Zealand owners of hot-hatches such as the Fiesta ST and Golf R.

2024 Cupra Tavascan: Spanish Model Y rival revealed
Midsized electric SUV coupe expected here in 2025 will sit above Formentor in the Spanish brand’s line-up and target Tesla’s Model Y and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5.

BYD Seagull electric hatch revealed, unlikely for Australia
BYD has finally unveiled the Seagull micro electric hatch, with an affordable price tag and angular design

Queensland doubles EV rebate to further lower price barrier
Nine months after Queensland’s EV incentives were introduced, the policy has now been revised by doubling the subsidy for select households with more models eligible

2023 MG HS facelift coming this year
The MG HS will gain a refresh later this year to keep it competitive among the Haval H6, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Toyota RAV4

Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6: Australian supply now ‘ongoing’
Following our interview with the brand’s local boss in March, Hyundai has now confirmed an easing on its restricted EV supply

2024 Jaguar GT: Powerful, electric four-door to rejuvenate British brand
Jaguar’s latest revival plan aims to take brand out of premium mainstream, starting with a circa-$250K electric GT going on sale from next year.

Toyota and Mobil partner on synthetic fuel development
Two automotive industry giants have partnered to develop low-carbon fuels in a bid to keep the combustion engine alive

2023 Shanghai motor show: The 5 most important reveals
Shanghai has quickly become one of the most important venues for brands to reveal their new cars, and the 2023 show has proved its biggest yet

Honda debuts three EV concepts… for China only ?
The Japanese carmaker has shown off a trio of stylish electric SUV concepts, but don’t expect them to land in Australia

New VW Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan & Passat coming, Polo future unclear
The Volkswagen boss confirmed the Golf and Tiguan nameplates will live on as electric cars, but the Polo may not

2023 GWM Haval H6 pricing and features: Cheaper Lux Hybrid added
Here’s everything you need to know about GWM’s mid-size SUV offering

Hankook iON: EV-focused tyre range launches in Australia
Leading tyre maker to release new tyre that focuses specifically on the needs for the world’s electric vehicles.

Australia commits to fuel efficiency standards: Details & industry response
The government’s latest consultation paper confirms a new vehicle carbon emissions mandate will be legislated, but time’s still needed

2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Sport pricing and features
The Citroen C5 Aircross has arrived in Australia in a single Sport trim

Which banks offer special loans for electric cars?
A growing list of financial institutions are providing lower electric vehicle loan interest rates to help Australians to make the switch

BMW unveils 2024 i7 M70 at Auto Shanghai
The i7 M70 is BMW’s most powerful sedan ever – and it’s coming to Oz

Electric Ford Puma coming to Australia, Escape to be axed
Ford Australia’s electric SUV range continues to gain charge

2024 Lexus LM people-mover revealed, confirmed for Australia
Lexus’s second-generation rival to the Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been locked in for Australia – is the related Toyota Alphard next?