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Commodore and Caprice, wagon and ute: these are the last four vehicles to be built by Holden in Australia
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Holden ended local manufacturing 5 years ago today – this is how we covered the news

The final Holden built in Australia rolled off the assembly line five years ago today, after 69 years of local production

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Lexus LFR supercar: New trademark hints at LFA successor’s name

Flagship sports car to blend LFA with electric future

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2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T is a cut-price GT3 Touring

Porsche has detailed reviving the T badge for the 2023 911 Carrera T – it promises a discount GT3 Touring experience

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Renault 4Ever Trophy concept is an egalitarian electric SUV

Building on the history of the accessible Renault 4, the 4Ever Trophy electric concept shows Renaults future direction

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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV revealed, Australia confirmed

British automotive royalty now has an electric vehicle, with the Rolls-Royce Spectre revealed today

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Mazda: ‘Hybrids are the best of both worlds, MX-30 EV was only ever a niche product’

Marketing boss of the second best-selling brand Down Under says its only electric car so far was not supposed to be a chart topper

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BYD launches in Europe with three electric vehicles

The Chinese brand unveiled three EVs at the Paris Motor Show, including one familiar to Australia

How to use paddle shifters and when you should
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How to use paddle shifters, and when you should

Why do many automatic cars have a manual option?

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2023 Jeep Avenger revealed, Australian launch possible

The first all-electric Jeep, a city SUV bound for Europe, has debuted at the Paris Motor Show – including a 4×4 off-road concept

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Toyota being sued over claims of emissions defeat devices

Said to have affected up to 500,000 vehicles

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GWM to launch 50 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2025

The Chinese carmaker has announced it will launch over 50 electrified vehicles across its range by 2025, as it seeks to expand its global presence

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Living with the Mazda BT-50 Thunder

The Mazda BT-50 Thunder joins the Street Machine team

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2023 Mazda CX-5 update: What to expect in Australia

A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-5 has debuted in Japan, as local details emerge

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2023 Nissan Qashqai scores five-star safety rating

Gets second highest ever score in Safety Assist assessment

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled, due in Australia mid-year

Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric SUV has been revealed, ahead of its local arrival in mid-2023 – including an AMG version

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Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather

Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero

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Toyota remains tight-lipped on initial BZ4x supply, but more will find homes than original Prius

Toyota Australia is gearing up for its first ever battery EV launch with more allocation information to come

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Mazda could keep CX-8 and CX-9 in lineup even with new hybrid models

CX-80 and CX-90 PHEV offerings won’t necessarily directly replace older petrol and diesel cars, boss says

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Dual-cab ute family features explained

Are utes good family vehicles? We take a look at some of their family-friendly features, as well as how easy it is to install a child’s car seat

Reviews

2022 Kia Niro S EV review

Kia’s electric crossover has plenty to offer prospective buyers, but does the Niro S offer enough for the cash?

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Rare vehicles take on Victorian Alpine Trial to celebrate centenary

The nine-day event first started in 1921

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Carbon is the enemy: Hanley defends Toyota’s carbon neutral strategy

Hanley explains why Toyota doesn’t see a sudden influx of BEVs as the solution to cutting carbon emissions

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Toyota Connected Services updated with monthly subscription, new features

Toyota’s revised connected vehicle technology has launched with new features – and a downgraded 12-month complimentary period

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2023 Subaru Crosstrek: XV successor revealed, confirmed for Australia

Subaru has debuted the third-generation XV small SUV in Japan – but it will wear a new name across the globe