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Copperhead road: Maserati-based one-off supercar has a body unlike anything you’ve seen

The GFG Style Peralta D boasts a body made of copper, with mechanicals from a Maserati Gran Turismo.

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GWM reveals pricing and specs for the all-new Haval H7 mid-size SUV in hybrid and PHEV form

The Haval H7 will sell in four versions, with the choice of two powertrains.

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Car nut creates the world’s first BMW i3 ute – and it cost him less than $11,500

Fed up with the lack of cheap, small, cargo-carrying options on the market, Michael Pick got the tools out and created the BMW i3 ute.

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Nissan hits back at AI furore over pics of 100 per cent real hi-po concept with manual transmission and Fast & Furious looks

The Nissan Sentra V-Spec Concept is chock-a-block with Nismo gear and runs a manual transmission.

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Richard Hammond’s passionate anti-EV argument goes viral as he talks up internal combustion’s green credentials

A passionate defence of internal combustion from Richard Hammond has been viewed more than six million times.

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Leapmotor adds new colour for C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition medium SUV

The 440kW electric SUV gains a Dawn Purple finish, with buyers also offered a complimentary home wall charger.

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BYD takes aim at Rolls-Royce as it reveals the name of its new Yangwang luxury sedan

Chinese car giant reveals its most luxurious sedan yet, with limousine proportions, rear-hinged doors and potentially groundbreaking battery technology.

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Toyota has a new hybrid engine on the way – and it could should be 15 per cent more efficient

A new Toyota hybrid engine could provide efficiency improvements of up to 15 per cent, and it will be ideally suited to the Corolla.

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Revealed: Aston Martin Valhalla Spider is the brand’s fastest ever open-top production car

Aston Martin’s first mid-engined convertible hypercar combines a removable roof with extreme performance and Formula 1-derived technology.

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Uber faces potential Australian class action over alleged sexual assaults of female passengers

Lawyers are investigating whether Uber failed to adequately protect female passengers from sexual misconduct and respond appropriately to complaints.

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Our cars are safer than ever… yet Australia’s road death toll is headed for a 15-year high

Road deaths are rising for a sixth consecutive year, raising questions about Australia’s failing road safety targets.

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Chinese carmakers overtake Japanese brands in Europe for first time

Led by BYD and Chery, Chinese manufacturers have surged from just one per cent of European sales to overtake long-established Japanese rivals.

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Renault Megane E-Tech returns to Australia with more range, new tech and sharper styling

The updated Renault Megane E-Tech electric small SUV returns in 2027 with improved battery tech, new infotainment and a revised look.

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New $25 service history check aims to protect used car buyers

New online service provides access to manufacturer servicing records for 20 car brands, helping buyers verify vehicle histories before purchasing.

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The new Popemobile makes its debut – and it’s a Chinese-Italian ute

Straight from Changan via Fiat, we present the latest Popemobile ahead of the pontiff’s visit to Uruguay.

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Industry boss talks up return of Aussie car manufacturing thanks to EVs

The CEO of Australia’s peak industry organisation has raised hopes of a manufacturing resurrection just over nine years since Holden shut down.

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Revealed: The car warranty myth that has fooled five million Aussies

New research has shown a huge number of Aussies hold a mistaken belief about voiding their car warranty.

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See the ultra-rare Nissans that gathered as the brand marked a big Aussie anniversary with a ‘world first’

Nissan brought out the big guns to mark the brand’s 60th anniversary down under.

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Why the next Land Rover Discovery is in for a radical reinvention

Jaguar Land Rover is determined to reverse the fortunes of the Discovery, which has found it difficult to forge an identity of its own.

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New Aussie tech promises to nip potholes in the bud by spotting them before they even appear

Potholes have reached crisis levels in at least one Aussie state, but a new tech development has already spotted 300 road defects.

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Toyota entices HiLux fans with $4000 sweetener – but there are strings attached

Toyota is giving prospective customers a big reason to invest in a HiLux… on a few conditions.

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MG reveals why it isn’t worried about the huge influx of new Chinese car brands in Australia: ‘Let them come’

With more Chinese car brands arriving in Australia and competition intensifying, MG says its decade presence and dealer network give it an advantage.

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James May is selling his Triumph Stag from the final episode of The Grand Tour

The Triumph Stag driven by James May on The Grand Tour is going under the hammer, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motoring television history.

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New mid-engine Toyota sports car continues to take shape in new photos

New images reveal Toyota’s mysterious mid-engined sports coupe, potentially previewing the long-awaited return of the legendary MR2.