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GM to resolve lawsuit with Ford over BlueCruise name – UPDATE
GM has been using Super Cruise since 2012, while Ford introduced BlueCruise earlier this year

Toyota recalls small number of Prius models over ECU failure
A software fault could lead to a loss of power

Colin McRae’s 1994 Subaru Impreza 555 rally car goes to auction
Driven by the likes of Carlos Sainz and Colin McRae

Ford Australia remains tight-lipped on electric future
Local head of the Blue Oval is holding cards close to his chest

VFACTS September 2021: New-car sales set to pass one-million mark despite disruptions
Month suffered second-lowest September tally since 2011

Toyota to dethrone General Motors on US sales charts
A 90-year run at the top could come to an end

Atlis XT EV pick-up prototype revealed with plans for Australia
The electric pick up has been unveiled in the US, with alleged plans to bring it to Australia

Federal Govt eyes EV growth, provides $2bn backing to Australian mining
A new credit facility has been created to help fund mining operations in Australia, with electric vehicle batteries manufacturers expected to benefit

Chinese production halts could impact Australian Tesla deliveries
Rolling blackouts and energy restrictions have halted production at several plants

The 2022 Lexus LC500 has been unwrapped in Japan
The new LC500 and LC500h features suspension tweaks and new colour options

Ford recalls 2016-2021 Rangers and Everests over awning issue
Notice only involves a small number of the marque’s best-selling models

2022 Lucid Air production commences in the United States, no plans for Australia
The EV startup has completed its first production Air, with customer deliveries set to begin this month

Porsche recalls 2012-2014 Boxster and Cayman
Extreme driving could lead to rear suspension failure

Toyota Australia provides update on stock shortages due to production pause
First LC300 deliveries expected to arrive by Christmas

Nobe shows off retro EV ute, suggests Aussie launch
The second design from the Estonian startup could make its way here

Tesla set to use Samsung-built chips in next-gen hardware
Korean reports state Samsung is likely to win Tesla’s contract

Tesla sues customer for $1.08 million in China in defamation lawsuit
After they won a legal battle against Tesla for fraud, the company is now suing a customer for “defamatory” comments

Surge in counterfeit parts worries Australian auto industry
Border Force is starting to crackdown on fake parts

Calls for car registration refund in Victoria grow stronger
With many Victorians spending more than 65 per cent of the year in lockdowns so far, some are calling for financial concessions for car registration

Ford to invest US$11.4 billion in advanced factory and battery plants
As the company embraces its electric future, billions are being invested in new facilities

2022 Lexus ES range pricing and features
Updated ES features new engine and equipment

Volkswagen recalls 2021 Passat
Potential for brake failure forces recall of under 100 units

Ferrari partners with former Apple iPhone designer’s firm
Partnership with LoveFrom could extend outside the automotive space

UK fuel shortage results in increased interest for EVs
Driver crisis has set off a large chain of events
