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2024 Hyundai Kona rated 4 stars in ANCAP safety testing

New small SUV falls short of the full five under stricter protocols

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Toyota: ‘Around 1500’ BZ4x EVs in 2024, RAV4 Hybrid owners not most likely buyers

Toyota expects the BZ4x to come close in 2024 to matching Kia’s EV6 sales in 2023

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Wheels catch-up: The big 2024 SUV list, Toyota’s EV conundrum, and are EVs good for towing?

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Recall roundup: Nissan Navara Warrior, Range Rover, Volvo XC90

New recalls issued for the Nissan Navara Warrior, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Volvo XC90

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Lexus reveals hardcore GR Yaris-powered LBX Morizo RR concept

Hotted-up Lexus SUV concept revealed packing GR Yaris powerplant

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton ‘Snow Shredder’ concept debuts in Tokyo

Mitsubishi has used this week’s Tokyo Auto Salon to show off an adventure-themed Triton, along with a squad of offroad-styled siblings

Reviews

2024 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline: Quick Review

If the RS pricing is too far out of reach, the Sportline might work perfectly for you

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2024 Toyota GR Yaris facelift revealed with more power, optional auto

Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets more punch and the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept powers into Tokyo Auto Salon

Without a world-famous tuning show of its own, the best of Korea is powering into this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon

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Aussie supercar maker, Brabham, is dead

Brabham Automotive has split with its major investor putting its future in doubt

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2024 Nissan Ariya Nismo: Performance-tuned electric SUV revealed

Nissan unveils Ariya Nismo mid-size electric SUV with more power, improved aerodynamics, and a retuned chassis to enhance stability

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Uber expands electric-only option to all customers, free rides in Kia EVs to Australian Open

Uber Australia expands Comfort Electric eco-luxury option to all customers and partners with Kia for free EV rides at the Australian Open

Advice

Are electric cars good for towing?

Towing with an EV is certainly possible, but there are some compromises and challenges

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Video: Full Speed trailer teases new NASCAR Netflix series like Drive to Survive

With F1-focused series Drive to Survive proving a global success, it was only a matter of time until Drive to Survive a Circle came along…

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Toyota will have solid-state batteries “in a couple of years”, says exec

Toyota is leading the charge on the holy grail of EV powertrains and promises 10 minute recharges and 1200km+ range isn’t far away

Reviews

2024 Skoda Kodiaq Style 4×4 review

Skoda’s three-row SUV continues to perform admirably in the twilight of its sales life

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2017 HSV GTSR W1 sells at auction for $350,888

One of the last great V8 HSVs has sold for $350,888 at auction

Reviews

2024 Peugeot E-2008 GT review

Peugeot’s fully electric compact SUV comes at a premium price

Reviews

2024 Skoda Kodiaq Style: Quick Review

With new competitors on the horizon, the Skoda still holds its ground, even with an incoming update.

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2024 Nissan X-Trail Crawler concept bound for Tokyo Auto Salon

It’s not coming to production and it doesn’t preview any special new off-roading bits, but it does look tough

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Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea

The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo

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GWM Ora Australia’s cheapest EV, until March 31

Timing is everything…

Opinion

The day I properly understood the sobering reality of crash safety and my old car

How does it feel to see a 30-year-old car be crash tested, when you drive a car the same age? ANCAP reveals a startling example…

Reviews

2024 Nissan Navara ST-X: Quick Review

Nissan asserts that the ST-X is their top-selling Navara variant, so let’s delve into the reasons behind this