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BMW’s latest iDrive system is inspired by smartphones

In line with running updates, BMW models will gain updated iDrive software from July

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Mitsubishi wait times in 2023: How long are Mitsubishi’s delivery delays?

Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Mitsubishi in 2023

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Subaru releases special 30 years edition of Impreza ahead of new-gen model later this year

The limited-edition marks the last hurrah for the current generation Impreza

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A hot Kona EV could still happen; Hyundai “has a solution”

Hyundai’s EV manager says a faster, dual-motor Kona N-Line Electric is far from impossible – but the business case is the real challenge

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Nissan to reduce costs by unifying electric and hybrid components

Nissan’s electrified vehicles will soon utilise modular components in order to reduce costs

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2023 Volkswagen T-Roc and Tiguan R Grid editions land in Australia

A fisftul of T-Roc and Tiguan R Grid Editions have arrived in Oz

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Hyundai wait times in 2023: How long are Hyundai’s delivery delays?

Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Hyundai in 2023

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2023 Peugeot 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid to gain wagon option in Australia

Peugeot Australia has confirmed the 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid will gain a wagon option by June, ahead of a facelifted version due in the coming months

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2023 Fiat 500e pricing and features

Fiat has confirmed pricing and features of its electric supermini that’s due in July

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2023 Cupra Formentor Rojo limited edition announced

Seeing red: A passionate Cupra customer’s appeal for a brighter flagship Formentor VZx has proved successful – but it’ll be strictly limited

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2024 Hyundai Kona revealed: Everything we know so far

The new electric-forward Hyundai Kona small SUV is due in the middle of this year, and it looks a whole lot sharper than before

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Video: 2024 Hyundai Kona initial Australian details revealed

The second-generation Hyundai Kona will arrive in Australia from mid-year, with two grades across petrol, hybrid and all-electric powertrains

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Toyota referred to consumer watchdog over ‘greenwashing’ complaint

Greenpeace Australia Pacific has made a complaint to the ACCC

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Volkswagen’s reborn Scout brand to be made in South Carolina

VW Group’s revived Scout brand has selected a home to produce its classically charged off-road EVs

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2023 Ford Ranger and Everest lose equipment as semiconductor chip shortage bites

The imminent ‘MY2023.5’ updates for the latest-generation Ford Ranger and Everest will introduce new features – but anti-theft tech has been omitted

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2023 Mazda CX-90 fuel-efficiency detailed ahead of Australian debut

The upcoming new Mazda CX-90 SUV, planned as a large premium seven-seater, boasts a best-in-class combined fuel consumption rating

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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal

Kia has confirmed its latest electric vehicle, the EV9 large SUV, will be unveiled in mid-March. Local deliveries are due later this year

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2024 Mini Countryman teased ahead of reveal

The third-generation Countryman will bolster Mini’s transition away from internal-combustion engines

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Nissan revises electrification strategy; four more EVs due by 2030

Nissan has accelerated its electric vehicle plans in response to increased customer demand, with four more EVs due by 2030

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Volkswagen-based Ford electric SUV to be unveiled in March

Ford’s as-yet-unnamed mid-size SUV for the European market – riding on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 – will debut next month

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2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Headlights revealed ahead of facelift’s March 1 release

The latest ID.3 facelift teaser is a video that reveals its updated headlights and new khaki green paint colour

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Renault Koleos will continue unchanged until 2025

With the ‘Renaulution’ in full swing the French brand is going all-electric in key markets, but combustion engines aren’t over just yet

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Renault’s affordable EVs are coming to Australia

We speak to Gilles Le Borgne, the Renault Group’s engineering chief

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Nissan wait times in 2023: How long are Nissan’s delivery delays?

Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Nissan in 2023