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New survey discovers the parking act that most infuriates Australians

A new study reveals Australia’s biggest neighbourhood grievance when it comes to cars.

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Volkswagen’s list of under-threat models includes high-volume and surprisingly new models

News that Volkswagen may be preparing to cull underperforming models has firmed up, with a leaked list of vehicles that could be cut.

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Customer sues Ford over Trump tariffs; wants a share of US$1.3 billion

A Ford Mustang Mach-E buyer is suing Ford for a partial refund following the US Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs

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Ford issues recall for previously recalled Ranger and Everest models

A transmission software issue has led to a recall for over 2500 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest vehicles that were recalled previously for the same issue.

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2027 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink returns as range-topping model

Hyundai has given the luxurious Palisade Calligraphy a black-pack styling upgrade to sit atop its model range.

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Australia’s ‘worst roundabout’ set for $200m overhaul – but will it work?

Long-delayed upgrade to notorious Sydney Olympic Park intersection will replace roundabout with traffic lights in bid to ease gridlock and improve safety.

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EVs and PHEVs now outsell ICE vehicles in one place in Australia

One Australian territory has reached critical mass in plug-in electric vehicle uptake, now accounting for 55 per cent of all new cars sold.

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Geely EX2: Bargain electric hatchback priced for Australia

Australia will have a new cheap electric hatchback to choose from in late July when the Geely EX2 launches, priced from just $26,490 plus on-road costs.

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Volkswagen’s drastic restructure plans hit a roadblock

Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring plans have hit a hurdle after the company’s supervisory board rejected proposals for factory closures and deeper job cuts.

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Genesis GV60 adds high performance 478kW Magma model

The first production model from Genesis’ new Magma performance sub brand has been launched locally: the GV60 Magma is now available to order.

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Chery Stockman: Performance, range and features revealed for new diesel plug-in hybrid ute

Details about the Chery Stockman, including its performance, electric range, dimensions and features, have finally been revealed on the brand’s website.

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Aussie state rolls out ‘shadow’ police cars to catch dangerous drivers

New low-profile highway patrol fleet aims to target speeding, drink and drug driving across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

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Six standouts from the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

From V10-powered hypercars to electric sports cars and future supercars, these are the machines stealing the spotlight at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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BYD offers refunds after model-year mix-up affects Australian buyers

The fast-growing EV brand says administrative error affected more than 1,200 customers, with full refunds offered despite vehicles being mechanically identical.

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JAC Hunter launches as Australia’s cheapest but also most powerful PHEV ute

Another plug-in hybrid ute has joined the market in the form of the JAC Hunter. But it’s also the most powerful of the genre, and capable of towing 3500kg.

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2027 Land Rover Defender updated with new variants, new equipment

Land Rover has given the Defender range one of its most comprehensive updates since the new-generation model first appeared in 2019, but don’t expect a sudden departure from established themes.

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Kia adds new top-spec grade to EV3 small electric SUV line-up

Those looking for an all-wheel drive electric small SUV now have another option in the Kia EV3, which now offers an AWD version of the top-spec GT-Line.

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Volkswagen plans to cull model range, trim production, and shrink workforce

Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch drastic action to ensure its survival as restructuring efforts are revealed.

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Denza reveals price for Z sports car: Porsche 911 GTS price, 911 Turbo-obliterating performance

BYD’s luxury Denza brand has finally lifted the lid on the Denza Z sports car, with performance and pricing that put traditional rivals on notice.

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MG unveils tiny electric city car and Purosangue-styled SUV concepts at Goodwood

MG has used the Goodwood Festival of Speed to showcase two new concepts that preview upcoming production cars that will become bookends of the brand’s future line-up.

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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45: Next-generation rocketship revealed with 500kW of power

Affalterbach’s smallest high-performance car is now one of its fastest, as the new CLA 45 makes a huge 500kW after switching to electric power.

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Dacia Striker revealed as hybrid wagon rival to Skoda Octavia and Subaru Outback

There’s a new wagon from an unlikely source: Renault’s value brand Dacia. Called the Striker, it aims straight at the Skoda Octavia and Subaru Outback.

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BYD Sealion 7 and Seal depart Chinese market to focus on exports, no change for Australia

The BYD Sealion 7, the most popular product BYD sells in Australia, and its Seal sibling are no longer available in their Chinese home market.

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BMW iX3 becomes the first five-star car in tougher ANCAP test

The 2026 BMW iX3 EV has posted a five-star safety rating under the latest version of the ANCAP four-pillar safety assessment program.