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Geely’s Vision Starburst hints at new design language
Chinese automotive giant teases at future design influence

Citroen, Peugeot and Renault charged over Dieselgate in France
Three French carmakers have appeared before a court in Paris this week

BMW recalls 2019-2020 models over ABS fault
Despite 11 models being affected, only 49 vehicles are under recall

Renault unveils plans for largest EV manufacturing facility in Europe
ElectriCity will produce 400,000 electric cars annually by 2025

Genesis G80 and GV80 recalled over fuel leak
Total of 11 cars affected, all fitted with the 2.5 GDI Engine

Audi issues recall for A6 and A7
57 cars recalled over potential airbag failure

Ferrari appoints tech expert as new CEO
Ferrari’s electric dreams come together with appointment of long-time tech giant to CEO role

GM forced to remove start/stop from full-size pick-ups and SUVs due to semi-conductor shortages
Impact on Australian-delivered stock unknown

Old Ford factory making history again as mass vaccination hub
Ford’s old plant in Geelong gets a new lease of life helping in the fight against Covid-19

Honda recalls 2019-2020 Accord hybrid over electrical issue
The problem could lead to a loss of power, leading the ACCC to issue a warning

Toyota Australia doubles hybrid sales in two years
Hybrid sales were 203,949 up to the end of May

Mercedes-Benz ‘selling $1.5 billion worth of dealerships across Europe’
Approximately 25 dealerships and service centres thought to be going up for sale

Updated HiAce van now only available in white
More changes made to Japanese marque’s popular LCV

Toyota: Hybrids are not a stepping-stone technology to EVs
Pioneers of the hybrid game believe it is still needed amid emerging EV takeover

Aston Martin targets women buyers with DBX
Fictional spy James Bond is Aston Martin’s most famous ‘customer’, but the British brand is using its first ever SUV, the DBX, as a springboard to attract more female buyers

FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?
With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends… which setup is right for you?

BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network
Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW’s EV plans

Bosch set to open new semi-conductor factory
German technology giant will start manufacturing in July with automotive production beginning in September

Pac-Man and Tekken creators develop signature sounds for Nissan
Bandai Namco tasked with creating new interior noises for Nissan model line-up

FCA takes charge of former PSA brands in Australia and New Zealand
The distribution network will remain the same with Inchcape, Ateco Group and Armstrongs involved, but now reporting to FCA in Melbourne

Audi reveals first ever hybrid to take on the Dakar Rally
German giant responsible for all-wheel-drive rally domination looks to introduce world-first EV car for Dakar

Renault Australia recalls Master III Van
266 vehicles affected by loose fuel hose in the engine bay

Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE over airbag issue
Just eight cars are affected by the airbag-related malfunction

Fiat announces plans to be fully electric by 2030
Italian marque to phase out ICE-powered products from 2025