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Mutt Cutts: Dumb and Dumber Ford Econoline van replica sold
A clone of the iconic ‘dog on wheels’ van from 1994’s Dumb and Dumber has been sold in the United States

Audi recalls one RSQ8
Only one vehicle is affected under the notice

JLR recalls 2020-2021 Discovery Sport, Evoque and Velar
Three cars affected under the Government issued notice

Stellantis joint venture with GAC to result in closure of Chinese factory
Production is being transferred between the firm’s two sites

New York to implement ban of new ICE vehicle sales from 2035
Fourth most populous American state becomes the second to move towards an ICE-less future

VW awarded legal costs after winning Supreme Court case over Takata airbags recall – UPDATE
The judge noted the airbag had already been replaced before court proceedings began – and has now awarded the carmaker legal fees

Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s
Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units

Mitsubishi announces white paper plan to achieve zero emissions
Data from PHEV owners shows full-EV adoption isn’t a massive departure from the norm

Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales
World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back

NSW using artificial intelligence to make public roads safer
The initiative uses mapping techniques to give a score on each road’s safety

Chip shortage will impact industry for years, car company bosses warn
Amid factory shutdowns, carmakers are predicting the current situation will go on for some time yet

Hyundai says Staria is aimed at convincing SUV buyers into people-movers
All-new people-mover is targeting buyers in the largest vehicle market

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2018 EQC400
Potential battery corrosion sparks recall

Toyota 86 MY18 recalled over fuel pump issue
All 2018 variants of the sports coupe are affected

Budget Tesla reportedly coming in 2023, may be fully autonomous
The US$25,000 (AU$33,534) EV has been on Musk’s radar for some time

Hyundai announces commitment to go carbon neutral by 2045
Battery electric and fuel-cell vehicles to pave the way forward

BMW reveals compact i Vision Circular EV concept
It may be covered in angles, but BMW’s newest concept is about a different kind of circle: the circle of life

2019-2021 Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross recalled for software issue
A new notice issued by Porsche affects 438 Taycan electric vehicles

McLaren 600LT and GT recalled over brake manufacturing defect
Just one example of each car is under recall

Bentley recalls two 2021 Bentaygas over chassis fault
Just two Bentley owners affected by latest Government notice

Australia Post adds 20 Fuso eCanter electric trucks to its fleet
Australia’s largest EV fleet has just grown again

Subaru celebrates selling 150,000th Outback in Australia
2021 has been a big year for anniversaries for the automaker

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2014-2018 Sprinter van
Almost 900 vehicles are involved in the notice

Mercedes-Benz announces partnership with SSAB to use fossil-free steel
Carbon-neutral target will be applied across the entire manufacturing process