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Toyota adds car tech that ticks all the enthusiasts boxes
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Toyota adds car tech that ticks all the enthusiasts’ boxes

The best party trick? A future Toyota Corolla will be able to blip the throttle to match the revs for the manual transmission’s downshifts

BMWs powertrain masterplan
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BMW’s powertrain masterplan

Munich’s strategy for electric, hybrid and internal combustion domination

Aspark Owl cracks sub-20sec 0-100kmh sprint
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Aspark Owl cracks sub-2.0sec 0-100km/h sprint

All-electric prototype serves as an ultra-quick proof of concept

BMW Australia calls out Malcom Turnbulls short-sighted govt
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BMW Australia calls out Malcolm Turnbull’s short-sighted govt

“Australia will continue to lag behind the rest of the world”, local BMW boss says

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Are cars destined to become emotionless appliances?

Corby ponders the notion that we will soon view cars as evocative as fridges or dishwashers- but finds hope in one industry leader

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Superpower Summit: The future of the car industry

The secret meeting where tech giants and car companies shape the automotive future

We drive the future of motorsport
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We drive the future of motorsport

It’s the race category manufacturers are flocking to in order to fast-track their EV development. But with road-related rubber and no shrieking engine note, what is a Formula E car actually like at the limit?

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Best of 2017: Top 5 News Stories

All those times we were ahead of the pack in bringing you the stories that mattered

2017 LA Motor Show BMWs 300-million push for EV breakthrough
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2017 LA Motor Show: BMW’s $300-million push for EV breakthrough

German giant investing in higher output, lighter weight battery technologies

Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network
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Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network

Soon you’ll to up your electric vehicle on a Shell petrol station forecourt, at least in Europe anyway

Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability
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Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability

Zero to hundred (percent) in 15 minutes – Honda wants its future EVs to charge up fully in the same time as a coffee break.

Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future
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Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future

The UK gets proactive about electric cars. Meanwhile in Australia …

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ANCAP car crash test ratings explained

The way Australia scores cars for crashworthiness has been through a seven-year transition. We track down what’s changed

2018 BMW i3 and i3s price and features
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2018 BMW i3 and i3s price and features

BMW Australia’s compact eco-car gets a mid-life update – and two sporty new variants – for 2018.

Toyota EA86 drifting
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Toyota AE86 turned into electric drift car

And even though it doesn’t sound like anything but screeching tyres, it’s still pretty cool

Volkswagen ID Concept
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Electric cars don’t have to be expensive, says VW

Volkswagen Australia still insists that its first pure electric car won’t be any more expensive than a diesel-engined Golf when it gets here – even without government incentives.

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept
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Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept unveiled

All electric Terzo Millennio hypercar could hint at next Lamborghini flagship supercar

2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda unveils Sports EV Concept
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2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda unveils Sports EV Concept

Big brother to the Urban EV Concept is claimed to blend artificial intelligence with sportiness

Polestar subscription service
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Polestar announces subscription ‘ownership’ service

Users can set up monthly payments for access to Polestar’s cars

2018 NIO EP9 electric supercar drive
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2018 NIO EP9 electric supercar review

Quicker than a Porsche 918 around the ‘Ring, we grab the keys to the NIO EP9, the world’s first all-electric supercar

Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk
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Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk

Renault Australia is bringing an all-electric duo to local showrooms, but the company’s launch strategy is one that targets fleets, not the average Australian motorist

Mercedes electrified vehicle range to top 50 by 2022
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Mercedes electrified vehicle range to top 50 by 2022

Emerging battery and powertrain technology helps boost Mercedes-Benz electrified vehicle line-up to 50 vehicles within five years

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Jaguar’s embrace of electrification won’t hurt its enthusiast appeal: Callum

Jaguar’s chief designer Ian Callum says fans of the brand shouldn’t see the impending electrification of the Jaguar showroom as something to fear

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda EV Concept gets the green light for 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda EV Concept gets the green light for 2019

Retro-styled electric city car wins hearts in Frankfurt