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2025 Lexus LBX Morizo RR pricing and features

The compact and hotted-up Lexus LBX Morizo RR will arrive in the first half of 2025, priced from just under $77,000 before on-road costs.

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Stanford: EV batteries may last much longer than expected

A Stanford study reveals EV batteries could last significantly longer than previously estimated when tested under real-world driving conditions.

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Greenest EVs for 2025: Lifecycle and efficiency lead the way

BYD Dolphin leads the 2025 green EV rankings, with Tesla Model 3 and Dacia Spring following, based on emissions, efficiency, and battery sustainability.

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BYD Atto 3 Up compact electric SUV: Everything we know

New details revealing an Atto 3 Up trademark could hint at Australian launch plans

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2025 Mazda MX-5 pricing: 35th Anniversary Edition joins range

Mazda marks 35 years of the MX-5 with a limited-edition model and updates to its 2025 line-up, including revised trim options and pricing

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2025 Hyundai Palisade revealed

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade debuts with a boxier design, upgraded cabin tech, and a nine-seat configuration

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This tiny Honda is Japan's Car of the Year, while the Triton impressed most on design

The Honda Freed has claimed the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year title, outscoring the Mazda CX-80, while the Mini Cooper secured the Import Car of the Year award

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2025 Kia Sportage facelift: Australia confirmed, with diesel too

The new-look Kia Sportage debuted at the LA motor show this week, with an Australian launch set for early 2025

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Zeekr X electric SUV: Australian pricing + ANCAP 5-star rating confirmed

The 2025 Zeekr X electric SUV is now available for pre-order in Australia, offering two variants and a competitive starting price.

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2025 BMW 1 Series pricing for Australia

The updated BMW 1 Series hatch has arrived with a refreshed design and the latest tech on board.

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VFACTS November 2024: New vehicle sales decline, FCAI downplays EV growth

Australian car sales dropped 11.6% in November 2024, with hybrids gaining traction while EVs struggle to make inroads – according to the FCAI.

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Australian EV market cracks 100,000 sales. Or does it?

Australia’s EV sales in 2024, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, have exceeded 100,000 units. We take a look at the breakdown of those numbers.

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Ford Australia kills electric Puma plan, citing "market dynamics"

After first confirming in early 2023 that it would bring the electric Puma to Australia, Ford has instead surrendered another segment

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REVEALED: Jaguar Type 00 previews sleek new future EV

Jaguar's Type 00 concept has gone official at Miami Art Week, showcasing a long and low design on an advanced EV platform.

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2025 Subaru BRZ pricing and features

Subaru’s 2025 BRZ sports coupe arrives with enhanced standard equipment, upgraded tech, and unchanged pricing.

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VW worker strikes disrupt production as labour dispute escalates

Volkswagen faces widespread strikes at nine German plants as workers protest planned cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and factory closures

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2025 Toyota Supra Track Edition: Final version arriving next year

Toyota’s A90 GR Supra enters its final phase with the Track Edition in Australia and a more powerful Final Edition for Europe and Japan

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Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs unveiled

Mahindra has unveiled two electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6e, with plans for a potential Australian release after their debut in India

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2025 Audi Q5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback revealed, Australia confirmed

Audi has revealed the 2025 Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback, combining coupe-inspired styling with shared features from the regular Q5 SUV.

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VW preparing heritage-inspired redesign of all ID-badged EVs

Volkswagen has announced a redesign for its ID electric range, combining heritage-inspired design with technical updates, starting from 2026

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2026 BMW iX3 rendered from patent filings; i3 sedan & wagon to follow in 2026

"The Vision Neue Klasse is so progressive it looks like we skipped one model generation."

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Jaguar reveals big rebrand – UPDATE: Execs comment on response

Is it Jaguar or JaGUar? Whatever the case, the Indian-owned British brand is out to reinvent itself for an all-electric glow-up.

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2025 Lamborghini Urus SE PHEV pricing and details

Lamborghini has unveiled the Urus SE plug-in hybrid in Australia, combining high performance with electrification.

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2025 Peugeot 2008 Hybrid pricing for Australia

Peugeot’s 2008 Hybrid brings a compact SUV option with a turbo petrol-hybrid system to Australia, featuring efficient performance and advanced features across two trims.