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Three-quarter front view of a blue Chery SUV with E5 badge on the front plate and sleek headlamps.
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New Chery E5 gets cabin and exterior upgrades including revamped seats and infotainment

Chery’s E5 electric small SUV will undergo a second facelift later this year, this time with new styling inside and out, and extra comfort features as standard.

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New Geely EX5 gets a surprising power jump, rear-wheel drive and a big space upgrade

The upcoming medium SUV from Geely comes with a treat for buyers who crave more grunt and room.

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Ford plans massive line-up expansion in Australia

Ford Australia’s line-up is set to expand rapidly in the coming years with new products to be launched courtesy of its Chinese joint ventures.

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The Tesla Roadster finally gets a debut date after nine years of waiting

Tesla first showcased the second-generation Roadster in 2017 before the project was hit with a seemingly never-ending series of delays.

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Motorcyclist death puts Victoria’s pothole crisis back under scrutiny

A fatal crash on the Western Highway has intensified concerns over Victoria’s deteriorating roads, weeks after mass vehicle damage prompted a $352 million repair blitz.

Black convertible sports car (Porsche Boxster) on a race track, leaning into a turn with a metal guardrail in the background.
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All-electric Porsche Boxster comes back from the dead as it’s snapped at the Nürburgring

Reports said Porsche was going to kill the 718 electric sports car program, but new photos tell a very different story.

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MG’s cheapest and best-selling EV just became $2000 more affordable for Aussies

Shoppers looking for a bargain EV will be happy to know that the MG4 EV Urban is now priced from under $30,000 driveaway in a new special offer.

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Insurance giant gives Aussies a discount if they drive a Tesla with self-driving tech

Some Tesla motorists will save on their premiums thanks to the new plan from Zurich insurance.

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The Leapmotor B03X should be Australia’s cheapest new SUV when it arrives down under. Here’s what it’s like to drive…

The Leapmotor B03X is expected to take it to the BYD Atto 2 and Geely EX2 on the price front when it arrives down under.

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BYD orders 10 more car carriers as export push accelerates

Chinese giant BYD is reportedly adding 10 huge ships to its fleet as overseas markets, including Australia, become increasingly important to its growth.

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Geely TT sports sedan arrives with 800V charging and sub-$27,000 price tag

Geely’s new electric sports sedan combines up to 725km of claimed range, 425kW performance, LiDAR and ultra-fast charging at a strikingly low price.

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Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino lend superstar power to upcoming Maserati movie

Jessica Alba and Andy Garcia also star in the upcoming film Maserati: The Brothers.

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Former prime minister says Australia must bring back local carmaking as EVs change the face of the industry

Kevin Rudd made the call during his speech to the National Press Club, framing the need for a return to carmaking as a matter of national security.

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Forthing thinks its $36,990 driveaway SUV could lure Aussies away from used cars

With new electrified SUVs increasingly overlapping used-car prices, Forthing believes its pricing and warranty could convince used car shoppers to buy new.

Blue OMODA 4 SUV photographed from a low angle in a minimal white setting, emphasizing its bold front and sharp lines.
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Omoda Jaecoo expands its Aussie line-up with two new next-generation SUVs

The Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 are due in our showrooms in the first half of 2027.

Low-angle view of a black BMW M sport sedan with bright green-rimmed wheels on a race track, cloudy sky in the background
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BMW unveils special editions of M line-up to mark 100 years of the Nürburgring – and Australia is on the delivery list

BMW M is marking a century of the Green Hell by revealing new special editions of the M2, M3, M4 and M5.

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Toyota tops new study that reveals which brands’ cars are the most likely to reach 400,000km

The research examined 395 million cars, with Toyota leading the way – and the news was good for other Japanese brands.

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Forthing confirms at least three new models for Australia including a large SUV

At least three new models are coming from new kid on the block Forthing, including a people mover, a larger SUV and one the company wouldn’t comment on.

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Forthing swims against the tide with affordable people mover coming to Australia

The tide of expensive electrified people movers from China will turn soon with a cheaper model from Forthing that’s likely to launch in 2027.

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AI to take control of city’s traffic lights in $15m trial

Artificial intelligence will manage 37 Brisbane intersections in a six-month experiment promising shorter queues, faster trips and fewer crashes.

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Volvo gives the XC40 SUV a redesign and upgrade – with a cheaper version on the way for Australia

The Volvo facelift also extends to the electric EX40 and EC 40 models.

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Toyota launches $3500 GR KART to make motorsport more accessible

Toyota Gazoo Racing has developed an adjustable, low-maintenance racing kart aimed at lowering the barriers for families and newcomers entering motorsport.

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Merc pulls out all the stops with the ultra-exclusive V8 AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung

Mercedes-AMG’s CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung turns the luxury coupe into a 475kW, rear-drive, track-focused V8 weapon.

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Hyundai confirms arrival of new i30 Sedan in 2027

The next-generation Hyundai i30 sedan has been locked in for Australia, with sales due to commence in the first half of 2027.