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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming
Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’
Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live

Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update

2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid review & road test video
The RAV4 has something to be worried about with Nissan’s new E-Power hybrid, it may not be as efficient but it sure is quiet

2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power Australian pricing and features
Nissan announces pricing and features of its vital all-new SUV, and it’s available to order now

Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months
Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months

Nissan says X-Trail E-Power fuel figures more realistic than RAV4 hybrid
At the launch of the E-Power X-trail, Nissan Australia was keen to push the benefits of the hybrid system’s real-world efficiency

Chery Omoda 5: small SUV priced under $40K drive-away; ute and EV expected
Chery is planning its return to Australia later this year, and it has some big ambitions

2024 Volkswagen Touareg facelift to introduce R variant in Australia
Volkswagen’s flagship performance model, the Touareg R plug-in hybrid, has been delayed to 2024 for Australia to coincide with its mid-life facelift

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 review: Australian first drive
Downsizing is in full swing at Mercedes-AMG, but does the electrified 2.0L C43 deliver?

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Australian pricing and features
Fresh fast C-Class cops a decent price hike, but ushers in a host of high-tech changes to boost performance

Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”

2023 Mini Electric Convertible revealed, won’t come to Australia
There’s a new all-electric convertible, but it won’t be making its way Down Under

Toyota GR Corolla: eight-speed development continues for Golf R rival
Development of an automatic GR Corolla continues, with chief engineer saying if the ’box is “fun to drive” we will see an eight-speed variant

Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot
Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business

Hyundai Santa Cruz ute spotted at Australian headquarters
The compact Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has been spied in Australia, right outside the brand’s local offices – but it insists there are no plans, and barely even any potential, for a local launch

2019-22 Volkswagen Golf, and 2021-22 Cupra Leon and Formentor recalled
Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled three related models to resolve a potential fault that could cause the radiator to move and lose engine coolant

Victoria to introduce mobile phone detection cameras, stricter distraction laws
The Victorian Government has announced a crack-down on driver distraction, with new AI-enabled camera systems and a focus on modern technology

Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review
Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?

Australia’s best electric cars for 2023
We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

Toyota GR Corolla: Extra 200 hi-po hatches headed to Australia
Thanks to robust negotiations, Toyota Australia has been able to secure an additional 200 GR Corollas for local sale

GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores

2023 Subaru Outback XT turbo review: First Australian drive
Newfound turbo power puts the Subaru Outback in front

❤️ Val’ Day Flashback: Porsche celebrates 45 years of V8 models
Nearly half a century of Porsche’s bent-eight cars calls for a celebration