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2024 Mazda 2 and CX-3 receive new infotainment system, no news for Australia

The Mazda 2 and CX-3 have been updated in Japan with the brand’s Mazda Connect system, five years after it debuted in the current Mazda 3

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Advice

Electric v Petrol: How much does it cost to charge vs fuel a car?

What are the running costs of an electric vehicle when compared to the internal combustion engined cars we've known for so long?

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VFACTS August 2023: Demand for Ranger and HiLux remains strong

Ford Ranger dominates 4x4 sales, but falls just short on the overall charts

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VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds

New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month

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Advice

Every Plug-in Hybrid EV on sale in Australia in 2023: September update

Offering electric commuting minus the 'range anxiety', PHEVs are often a cheaper emissions-free option than full EVs – and there are plenty to choose from

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Advice

Which electric cars are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax?

The contentious LCT continues to shadow Australian new car buyers, but which EV models can avoid it?

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Move over microchips: A lack of ships is the new supply-chain crunch

The car industry can’t catch a break! As semiconductor pressure eases, it’s now a shipping shortage that’s crimping new-car supply.

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2023 Mazda CX-90 pricing and features

The all-new CX-90 large SUV is the second-most-expensive Mazda ever sold in Australia, as it pushes the brand into Q7-rivalling territory

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Mazda says Australian EV adoption is headed for a slowdown

Mazda’s local chief expects EVs won’t achieve dominance before the end of this decade – at the earliest

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VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory

New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

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Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren

More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models

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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

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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

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Features

Twin-Turbo Mazda V6-powered HR ute

You'd never guess it, but Anthony Barbara's HR Holden Ute is packing a 2.5-litre twin-turbo Mazda six

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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.

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Mazda says it's now a premium brand, but it isn't giving up on 'cheaper' segments

Mazda might be hunting down the Germans with its shiny new CX-60 and impending CX-90, but it’s not ignoring the everyman.

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2024 Mazda CX-30 update revealed, expected here later this year

A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-30 small SUV is expected in Australia by the end of this year

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2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed

Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks

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The tech race is crippling new car reliability, study finds

The survey, now in its 37th year, has revealed increasingly tech-laden new cars have impacted reliability.

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VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger

Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

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Mazda introduces new BT-50 accessory packs

BT-50 SP and Thunder now upgradeable with new accessory packs, and retrospective fitment is available

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2023 Mazda CX-60 pricing and features, accessories announced

CX-60 brings a new platform, fresh engines and is Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid. It’s also one of the most expensive Mazdas ever…

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Wheels mag June 2023: Legends! The 70th anniversary issue (1 of 3)

Wheels kicks off its 70th birthday celebrations with the first of a trilogy of collectors' magazines.

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VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations

Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations