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Why famed designer Jony Ive thinks people are wrong about his controversial Ferrari Luce EV design

Former Apple design chief stands by Ferrari’s radical first electric car, arguing its unconventional styling makes more sense in person.

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Huge win for EV owners in one state as home charging gets a massive boost

EV owners can now charge their vehicles far faster at home after restrictions were lifted.

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Australia’s deadliest states and territories for driving revealed – with one recording a shocking rise in crashes

A study into the deadliest driving locations in the country took into account crash rates, weather conditions and the state of infrastructure.

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BMW iX3 M60 is revealed as high-performance Neue Klasse SUV with 450kW of power

BMW has unveiled a performance M60 version of the iX3 with 450kW of power, a 0-100km/h time of just 3.9 seconds and yet, still 754km of range.

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Lexus TZ confirmed for Australia: Seven-seat electric luxury SUV arriving in 2027

Lexus has confirmed its largest electric SUV for Australia, with the three-row TZ set to arrive in 2027 following its local debut at the Melbourne Cup.

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BYD reveals wild ‘sci-fi inspired’ interior for next-gen medium-large SUV

Giant screens, aircraft-inspired styling and reclining rear seats headline BYD’s futuristic electric SUV, a potential Australian contender.

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Ford’s top-secret Mustang ute is finally revealed after being kept hidden away from the public for years

It’s hard to think of a new model Aussie Ford fans would like more than a Mustang ute – and one has been lurking in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Repco builds a wild 895kW V8 for Bathurst – and it’s unlike anything the Mountain has ever seen before

Based on a Porsche 911, the ShowTime Repco-Mod 933 features a front-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 and custom wide-body design.

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Toyota Supercars boss says Supras can make history with first Bathurst 1000 win – as long as they overcome one problem

A Toyota atop the podium at the Mountain? Ryan Walkinshaw is talking it up after the Supra showed its worth in the last Supercars round.

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‘Rat run’ ban could see drivers fined up to $241 if seen on busy suburban road

Heavy vehicles will be progressively banned from a busy Sydney suburban route as authorities seek to reduce congestion and redirect trucks onto motorways.

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Porsche confirms it has a new mid-engine hypercar in the works – but there’s bad news for fans of the 718

Porsche has released its Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ plan, and it’s good news for fans of outrageous performance cars.

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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV confirmed for Australia with 300kW and 3500kg towing

New plug-in hybrid Navara will pair a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with electric assistance, following extensive Australian development and testing.

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Cops warn motorists that car thieves are using an alarming new tactic

Queensland Police have alerted motorists to the frightening method for getting hold of keys.

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BMW iX4 coupe SUV is revealed with up to 828km of range, Australian pricing confirmed

BMW’s new iX4 electric SUV coupe will arrive in Australia in early 2027 with dual-motor all-wheel drive, ultra-fast charging and an impressive driving range.

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Honda’s radical plan to charge EVs while driving

Wireless charging technology embedded beneath the road could eventually top up electric cars and trucks without requiring them to stop.

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Woman claims she was sexually harassed by a Tesla feature: “I know it sounds crazy”

The American influencer was left scared and offended when the incident occurred during an Uber trip.

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Toyota warns of price hikes for some of its most popular models as it focuses on giving Aussies more EVs

Australia’s new emissions rules could make some popular Toyota models more expensive in 2027, as it prepares a wider range of EV and PHEV vehicles.

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LDV D90 brings back diesel power, this time with more grunt and 3500kg towing

Diesel power returns to the LDV D90 after two years, bringing more grunt, greater towing capacity and an expanded lineup with a new top-spec model.

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New figures bust a big myth about EVs in Australia

Conventional wisdom has it that EVs have a major shortcoming down under. That’s being flipped on its head…

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Bathurst 1000 drivers get ambushed by last-minute licence test before they can race – some fail, one has to use ChatGPT

Every driver competing in the 2026 Bathurst 1000 has been ordered to score full marks on a test, but some of the answers have left stars scratching their heads.

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Tesla fights back against Australia’s “unfair tax” plan to grow EV charging network

Tesla has joined with several of the nation’s biggest electricity companies to blast a scheme that would install chargers on power poles.

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Jaguar Type 01 revealed: The brand’s most controversial car ever is a 757kW electric grand tourer – and it’s coming to Australia in 2027

Jaguar’s reinvention has arrived with the 757kW Type 01 luxury GT that promises up to 720km of range when it arrives in Australia in 2027.

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Get your best look yet at the electric BMW M3 as it breaks cover in official images

The first all-electric BMW M3 has been revealed to celebrate the production of the millionth vehicle from the M stable.

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Mini Countryman Untamed Edition: New special looks rugged but Australia will miss out on the best bits

Mini’s largest SUV is getting a more rugged model with the Countryman Untamed due down under early next year.