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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Comparisons

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?

Advice

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

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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

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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

Reviews

2023 Subaru Outback XT turbo review: First Australian drive

Newfound turbo power puts the Subaru Outback in front

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❤️ Val’ Day Flashback: Porsche celebrates 45 years of V8 models

Nearly half a century of Porsche’s bent-eight cars calls for a celebration

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Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway

The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today

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2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed

Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year

Reviews

2023 GWM Ora Sport (Lightning / Next Cat) review: Australian preview drive

Want a Porsche Taycan on a budget? The Ora Sport gives plenty of quirks and style, but not a huge amount of substance

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WATCH: The car ads from the 2023 Super Bowl

After a big 2022 spend, most carmakers have stepped away from a spot at this year’s Super Bowl – but there were still a few highlights

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Audi RS Q3 celebrates 10 years with a limited edition; confirmed for Australia

Grey paint, black accents and five cylinders. This is one sinister way to celebrate a 10th birthday

Comparisons

Best Electric Cars, $80k-100k: Luxury EVs tested

This is part three of our price-based EV buying guide, comparing Australia’s electric cars priced between $80,000 and $100,000

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2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come

There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch

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Old EV batteries repurposed to power California

Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid

Reviews

Long-term review: New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Is the new Outlander PHEV worth $16K more than its petrol equivalent? We add the world’s most popular plug-in hybrid to our long-term fleet to find out

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2022 Iveco Daily E6 updates detailed

The updated Daily E6 van and cab chassis gains a host of minor new upgrades to benefit drivers and fleets

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Ford returns to Formula 1

An F1 purple patch for Red Bull and Blue Oval?

Reviews

2023 Tiguan Allspace review: 162TSI Monochrome

Another semiconductor shortage special from Volkswagen, but this one balances style and speed in a well-specified package

Comparisons

Chery Omoda 5 v Toyota Corolla Cross v MG ZST comparison: Spec to spec

Chery is preparing a comeback to the Australian market with the Omoda 5, but how does it fare against popular small SUV rivals?