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Industry boss talks up return of Aussie car manufacturing thanks to EVs

The CEO of Australia’s peak industry organisation has raised hopes of a manufacturing resurrection just over nine years since Holden shut down.

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Revealed: The car warranty myth that has fooled five million Aussies

New research has shown a huge number of Aussies hold a mistaken belief about voiding their car warranty.

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See the ultra-rare Nissans that gathered as the brand marked a big Aussie anniversary with a ‘world first’

Nissan brought out the big guns to mark the brand’s 60th anniversary down under.

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Why the next Land Rover Discovery is in for a radical reinvention

Jaguar Land Rover is determined to reverse the fortunes of the Discovery, which has found it difficult to forge an identity of its own.

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New Aussie tech promises to nip potholes in the bud by spotting them before they even appear

Potholes have reached crisis levels in at least one Aussie state, but a new tech development has already spotted 300 road defects.

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Toyota entices HiLux fans with $4000 sweetener – but there are strings attached

Toyota is giving prospective customers a big reason to invest in a HiLux… on a few conditions.

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MG reveals why it isn’t worried about the huge influx of new Chinese car brands in Australia: ‘Let them come’

With more Chinese car brands arriving in Australia and competition intensifying, MG says its decade presence and dealer network give it an advantage.

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James May is selling his Triumph Stag from the final episode of The Grand Tour

The Triumph Stag driven by James May on The Grand Tour is going under the hammer, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motoring television history.

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New mid-engine Toyota sports car continues to take shape in new photos

New images reveal Toyota’s mysterious mid-engined sports coupe, potentially previewing the long-awaited return of the legendary MR2.

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Craig Lowndes opens up in detail about serious death threats aimed at him and Mark Skaife after switch from Holden to Ford

Craig Lowndes has gone into detail about the frightening reaction to his allegiance switch.

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MG says plug-in hybrid U9 ute is still on the cards for Australia – but will it arrive in 2027?

MG previously confirmed plans for a plug-in hybrid ute to rival the BYD Shark, but its latest comments leave questions over the proposed launch timing.

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Volvo reveals plans for cut-price global all-electric SUV

Volvo’s next electric SUV will target the Tesla Model Y with new technology and more affordable pricing.

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Isuzu reveals new twin-turbo diesel engine for facelifted D-Max and MU-X – could it replace the 3.0-litre?

A new twin-turbo diesel outmuscles the Isuzu 3.0-litre engine, potentially signalling big changes for the D-Max and MU-X in Australia.

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Kmart is warned for selling “undetectable” common car device that can be used for a devious purpose

The Kmart product works as a USB in-car charging device but it has another, disguised function.

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See the embarrassing moment Kimi Antonelli prangs Mercedes road car by making an error an L-plater would be ashamed of

Kimi Antonelli is on track to make F1 history after winning the US Grand Prix… but not before he had a mortifying moment in a car park before the race.

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BYD hits 150,000 Australian deliveries as rapid expansion continues

Just four years after arriving in Australia, BYD has reached another major sales milestone while its upmarket brand Denza expands its servicing network.

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Chery’s joins China’s ultra-fast EV charging race with bold five-minute claim

Chery claims its new megawatt charging system can add 500km of driving range in five minutes, challenging BYD, Geely and Huawei.

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Volvo takes a big step towards autonomous driving with world-leading tech giant

Volvo is laying the groundwork for future vehicles without compromising on its reputation for amazing safety.

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Hello, McFly! DeLorean is back with a flying vehicle… but this time, no time travel

We all saw the DeLorean DMC-12 take off at the end of Back to the Future. Now another DeLorean is taking off for real.

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Subaru teases new WRX STi with a tough manual transmission

The new clues about the upcoming WRX STi have come courtesy of a new website set up by Subaru in Japan.

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Tesla officially cans the Cybertruck for Australia as plans for right-hand drive version are axed completely

You won’t be seeing the Tesla Cybertruck down under after Tesla notified Aussies who reserved one of the models to let them know there will be no right-hand drive version.

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Ford is hit by yet another recall for two of its most popular models – this time it’s the Everest and Ranger

The recall for the Ranger and Everest relates to a problem with in-car tech that could increase the risk of a serious accident.

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Mazda3 and CX-30 gain new variants, equipment and safety upgrades for 2026

Mazda expands its CX-30 range with two new grades while adding improved safety technology, larger screens and wireless connectivity.

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Why sunny Perth has been named the Aussie city with the most dangerous weather for drivers

A new study into dangerous weather and driving conditions around the world has arrived at a surprising finding down under.