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Renault Megane RS safe for Australia, as UK sales end
Renault has reportedly stopped production of the Megane small car for the United Kingdom, as the local division confirms the Megane RS will continue ‘in limited numbers’

2023 Kia XCeed facelift revealed, not for Australia
Local buyers will continue to miss out on Kia’s funky crossover, available with electrified powertrains

Volkswagen reveals more efficient 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine for Europe
Newly enhanced 1.5 TSI petrol engine promises more efficiency and less emissions

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R: V8 powerhouse unveiled
A V8-powered F-150 Raptor has returned, but don’t expect to see the Ram 1500 TRX rival in Australia…for now, at least

Ford Ranger Lightning – Why you’re going to have to wait a little while longer
New-gen Ranger clears the path for electrification. But how soon will we get our hands on a seriously hot Ranger EV?

ANCAP to add floodwater testing to assessment program from 2023
…upcoming changes also include ‘child detection’ to stop kids being left alone in cars
Australia has 85 per cent more EV fast chargers than two years ago
New report looks at electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia: present and future

BYD EV dealership locations announced
Australian BYD distributor EVDirect.com will make use of Eagers’ existing nationwide dealership network

2022 Mazda 3 review: G25 Evolve SP manual sedan
Mazda continues to fly the self-shifting flag with a beguiling manual version of the Mazda 3 sedan.

2023 Toyota Crown range revealed, “no plans” for Australia
Toyota has already revealed GR Parts and Modellista kits for its all-new Crown, offered in four body styles

2023 Ford Ranger review: Ford’s new ute is here at last!
Talk about a hard act to follow. Here’s what to expect from the new Ranger
Bosch to invest €3million to improve chip shortage
The leading manufacturer of semiconductors is pumping billions into its production output to fight the ongoing problem

Europe mandates anti-speeding technology
An intelligent speed limiter must be fitted to all new vehicles introduced from this month in Europe

EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022
Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify

Demand won’t grow EV supply – CO2 rules will
If Australians want more affordable EVs, they’d better push the Government for CO2 regulations – now

Nissan Leaf electric hatch facing the axe
The first mass-produced electric vehicle of the modern age will come to an end by mid-2025, according to a new report

2023 Honda ZR-V revealed for Japan, Australian launch likely
Slotting in between the HR-V and CR-V, the new model is set to bolster Honda’s SUV line-up

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RN22e electric concept revealed
Potent RN22e concept plots Hyundai N’s next electrified move

Hyundai N Vision 74 concept unveiled on N Day
Show-stopping N Vision 74 previews new technology for Hyundai and its most potent car to date

2022 Toyota Yaris Cross price and features
The Yaris Cross might share its name with the hatchback, but it’s larger and tougher than its sibling, with optional AWD

Lexus owner told ‘just use CarPlay’ in battle to get sat-nav updated
Cliff has been trying to get a current version of the sat-nav on his $100k+ car for more than a year

2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 review: Australian first drive
EQS 53 blasts Mercedes-AMG into a brilliant electric era

2023 Range Rover Velar: Plug-in hybrid price and features
The addition of two new variants has coincided with a price increase across the Velar range

Hyundai Ioniq 5 supply to improve by end of 2022
Larger allocations of Ioniq 5s should become available later this year