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Bizarre Bunnings car park photo goes viral as owner comes up with a unique way to lug his shopping back home

Aussies have been left shocked and puzzled by an image of a Mitsubishi that was packed to the rafters with turf at an Adelaide Bunnings outlet.

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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options

BYD wastes no time updating its line-up with a bigger version of its all-electric sedan.

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Revealed: What’s behind the Aussie used car market’s strong rebound in July

Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures show private sales led the way as more than 240,000 used vehicles were shifted

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Geely model onslaught to boost the brand in Australia

Chinese newcomer Geely promises Australian model onslaught and expanded dealer network over the next 18 months.

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Why London cops seized more than $15million worth of supercars last weekend

A rare Ferrari Monza SP2 and Lamborghini Revuelto were among 90 vehicles impounded by police across some of London’s wealthiest districts.

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GAC makes one of Australia’s most affordable electric hatches even cheaper

The upcoming GAC AION UT model ups the brand’s efforts to take sales from rivals like the BYD Dolphin.

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Ford reportedly confirms plan for four-door Mustang at dealers conference

Prototype images of the first Ford Mustang sedan ever have been kept tightly under wraps after being revealed in Las Vegas.

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Petrol-hybrid version of the sporty MG 07 officially breaks cover

The MG 07 PHEV gets a 1.5-litre combustion engine to go with 152kW of electric power.

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Toyota recalls more than 16,000 Camrys due to issue with instruments, lights and indicators

Software fault with 2024-2026 Toyota Camrys has potential to increase the risk of a crash.

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Dozens of cars damaged by single pothole on Victorian freeway

A large pothole on Victoria’s Princes Freeway has reportedly damaged dozens of vehicles during the Monday morning commute, leaving motorists stranded beside the busy road with punctured tyres and damaged wheels.

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Mazda reveals first teaser for new CX-3 and hints at new styling, possible hybrid powertrain

The upcoming Mazda CX-3’s styling looks to borrow from the Vision X concept.

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Chinese maker that supplies Xi Jinping’s motorcade cars sets its sights on Australia

Hongqi, China’s oldest and most luxurious car brand, is set to establish its presence Down Under.

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Bugatti goes ultra-radical with outrageous one-of-one Destrier hypercar

The Bugatti Destrier is as much a work of art as a 1175kW tyre-fryer that’s likely to cost tens of millions of dollars.

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GWM expands electrified ute line-up with new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid

Mid-size PHEV ute combines 310kW, 750Nm, 115km electric range and 3500kg towing capacity ahead of Australian launch.

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Nissan Qashqai sets long-range world record for a hybrid SUV

As Chinese brands rush to secure world records for speed, range and more, Nissan has quietly covered a stunning distance for a hybrid SUV on a single tank of fuel.

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GWM melds long-range PHEV-tech with boxy off-road styling in its new Haval H10 SUV flagship

GWM becomes the latest Chinese brand to enter the premium three-row SUV arena, taking a sharp line on specifications to steal a march on its rivals.

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Mercedes-Benz reveals entry-level AMG GT53 4-door EV

The second generation of AMG’s flagship four-door coupe has had its most affordable variant revealed, with a performance boost to accompany its switch to all-electric power.

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Drivers paying strangers to take demerit points in growing illegal licence-saving scheme

Online listings are offering paid demerit point transfers as authorities warn false nominations carry heavy penalties.

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Porsche’s one-off Aussie-themed 911 Turbo S – with ‘See ya later, mate’ on the rear wing

Bespoke Sonderwunsch commission celebrates 75 years of Porsche in Australia with exclusive paint, handcrafted interior and artwork by Sydney artist Werner Bronkhorst.

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New car buyers more interested in heated seats than advanced safety, survey finds

Forget adaptive cruise control or driver assist systems. Heated seats are the most desirable new car tech, according to a recent survey.

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Mercedes reveals price and mile-long list of specs for significantly overhauled S-Class flagship

Mercedes-Benz has spared no expense to give its uber-luxurious saloon a huge, stylish and tech-driven update that goes far beyond a simple facelift.

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New survey reveals why almost half of Aussie drivers feel unprepared to make the switch to EVs

New information from Australian motorists reveals that non-EV drivers have serious hesitations about buying an electric car, but the lure of cost savings could motivate them to change.

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Toyota GR GT supercar range set to grow with track-honed and targa versions

Targeting a niche within a niche, Toyota has plans to spin off ultra-rare versions of its already low-volume V8 supercar.

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Mercedes claims a very niche Nürburgring lap record with its all-electric CLA 45 AMG

Merc’s three-motor EV gets around the Green Hell faster than a Ferrari 458 Italia.