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Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro bound for Australia with serious off-road ability

Hyundai has announced a new variant of its Palisade large SUV called the XRT Pro, which adds a number of new features to help its off-road capability.

Nick Xenophon wants car manufacturers punished for too-low car fuel claims
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Aussies are making a big change to their driving habits to save on fuel, study finds – and Gen Z drivers are leading the way

The cost of fuel isn’t just pushing Aussies towards buying EVs, it’s also resulting in a slowdown on our roads.

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Geely makes big leap in EV charging war with 1000-volt system that can beat BYD’s Flash

The war for ultra-rapid charging supremacy is about to heat up, with news that Geely has a five-minute fill battery system in development.

Red RAM pickup kicking up dust in a sandy desert with clear blue sky, showing off-road tires and graphics on the side panel.
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Ram 1500 TRX SRT: 580kW supercharged V8 truck is returning to Australia in 2027

Hundreds of Aussies have already tried to place orders for the even more powerful TRX SRT, Ram says.

Silver futuristic Ferrari concept race car with red accents, low-slung aerodynamic body and a transparent cockpit.
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Ferrari could have hinted at a future hypercar with its latest patent application

Ferrari is developing a canny bit of active aero, but the real story is the image it used to illustrate it.

Front three-quarter view of a white BYD M9 minivan parked on a cobblestone driveway beside a modern glass-building campus.
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The new BYD M9 plug-in hybrid people carrier is officially bound for Australia

The Kia Carnival will face more competition by the end of the year after BYD confirmed its new M9 plug-in hybrid MPV is coming to Aussie showrooms.

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Volkswagen boss is booed and heckled by furious workers as he flags huge job cuts

Oliver Blume’s meeting with 10,000 staff did not go well for the Volkswagen CEO.

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Toyota Corolla gets new special edition to celebrate its 60th birthday

The iconic Toyota small car gets some classy new touches to commemorate its huge role in the company’s success.

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The Dreame is over: Chinese company that promised to build a rocket-boosted EV supercar pulls out of the auto business

Dreame boasted that its rocket-powered Nebula Next 01 would make 100 kilonewtons of thrust. Now we’ll never know if it was possible.

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Cupra teams up with legendary German tuner to create limited-edition performance SUV

German tuner ABT Sportsline has been announced as the partner for a new limited edition of the Cupra Formentor VZ5, which is now available to order.

White Mitsubishi Pajero SUV parked on rocky terrain with a mountain range and lake at sunset in the background, showcasing off-road capability.
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Mitsubishi confirms the long wait for the new Pajero is just days away from being over

The long wait for the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is almost over, with models expected in showrooms before the end of the year.

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Toyota MR2: More details emerge about next-generation mid-engined sports car

Toyota’s GR performance sub-brand will launch into its own brand with the help of cars like a new Celica and a new-generation of MR2.

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Chery launches SUV-focused iCaur brand in Australia with the V25 leading the way

Chery will take its portfolio down under to five brands, with new models expected to arrive in showrooms next year.

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ANCAP warns Aussies that a second KGM vehicle has been sold with missing airbags

For the second time in less than a week, a KGM vehicle has fallen short of meeting the features listed as standard by the manufacturer.

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China is making faster and more powerful cars than Lamborghini. Here’s why the Italian marque’s boss doesn’t care

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann is relaxed and comfortable about Chinese EVs and the threat they pose to his company.

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Dreaded US-style dynamic pricing for toll roads is on the cards for Australia

Transurban’s Aussie toll roads contributed 90 per cent of the company’s $4 billion revenue last year. That could increase if a new system is introduced down under.

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BYD is launching a new EV hatch to sit between the Atto and Dolphin

The BYD Great Seagull will be a competitor for the Geely EX2 when it arrives.

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Mystery circles on Aussie roads aim to make dangerous corners safer

Unusual circular markings are being trialled on routes across four states, with researchers investigating whether subtle visual cues can reduce speeds and keep drivers and riders away from oncoming traffic.

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XPeng moves to clean up TrueEV fallout for Australian owners

Factory-backed XPeng Australia has taken full control of the brand and is promising to review unpaid cashback, warranty and servicing commitments left behind by its former distributor – but customers will need documentation to support their claims.

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Aussie EV owners warned they could void warranties by connecting their cars to the grid 

Most of Australia’s EV range isn’t ready for bidirectional charging, which can harm batteries if not done correctly.

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Inside the ultimate BYD flagship: Da Han sedan gets 1000km of range, wood trim and incredible charging times

There’s a touch of Rolls-Royce to the BYD Da Han, which combines incredible range with high levels of luxury.

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MG 07 gets more than 10,000 orders in two minutes at official launch – and when you see the price, you’ll understand why

If the signs from the Chengdu Auto Show are anything to go by, the MG 07 looks like a winner straight out of the gate.

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Wheels September 2026 issue now on sale!

The Kia Picanto goes head-to-head with the BYD Atto 1 in a battle of the small city cars, while McLaren’s W1, Goodwood, HSV’s Maloo and seven new First Drives make for a packed September issue.

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Millions of cars are being recalled in China – here’s the simple reason why

Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Geely and other manufacturers are caught in a sweeping safety campaign ahead of tougher Chinese regulations.