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Lexus LFR supercar: New trademark hints at LFA successor’s name
Flagship sports car to blend LFA with electric future

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T is a cut-price GT3 Touring
Porsche has detailed reviving the T badge for the 2023 911 Carrera T – it promises a discount GT3 Touring experience

Renault 4Ever Trophy concept is an egalitarian electric SUV
Building on the history of the accessible Renault 4, the 4Ever Trophy electric concept shows Renaults future direction

2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV revealed, Australia confirmed
British automotive royalty now has an electric vehicle, with the Rolls-Royce Spectre revealed today

Mazda: ‘Hybrids are the best of both worlds, MX-30 EV was only ever a niche product’
Marketing boss of the second best-selling brand Down Under says its only electric car so far was not supposed to be a chart topper

BYD launches in Europe with three electric vehicles
The Chinese brand unveiled three EVs at the Paris Motor Show, including one familiar to Australia

2023 Jeep Avenger revealed, Australian launch possible
The first all-electric Jeep, a city SUV bound for Europe, has debuted at the Paris Motor Show – including a 4×4 off-road concept

Toyota being sued over claims of emissions defeat devices
Said to have affected up to 500,000 vehicles

GWM to launch 50 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2025
The Chinese carmaker has announced it will launch over 50 electrified vehicles across its range by 2025, as it seeks to expand its global presence

2023 Mazda CX-5 update: What to expect in Australia
A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-5 has debuted in Japan, as local details emerge

2023 Nissan Qashqai scores five-star safety rating
Gets second highest ever score in Safety Assist assessment

Toyota remains tight-lipped on initial BZ4x supply, but more will find homes than original Prius
Toyota Australia is gearing up for its first ever battery EV launch with more allocation information to come

Mazda could keep CX-8 and CX-9 in lineup even with new hybrid models
CX-80 and CX-90 PHEV offerings won’t necessarily directly replace older petrol and diesel cars, boss says

Dual-cab ute family features explained
Are utes good family vehicles? We take a look at some of their family-friendly features, as well as how easy it is to install a child’s car seat

Rare vehicles take on Victorian Alpine Trial to celebrate centenary
The nine-day event first started in 1921

Carbon is the enemy: Hanley defends Toyota’s carbon neutral strategy
Hanley explains why Toyota doesn’t see a sudden influx of BEVs as the solution to cutting carbon emissions

Toyota Connected Services updated with monthly subscription, new features
Toyota’s revised connected vehicle technology has launched with new features – and a downgraded 12-month complimentary period

2023 Subaru Crosstrek: XV successor revealed, confirmed for Australia
Subaru has debuted the third-generation XV small SUV in Japan – but it will wear a new name across the globe

Sony and Honda to build electric cars in the US from 2026
The jointly-developed EVs will be produced in Honda’s US plants, with a focus on Sony’s hallmarks – software and entertainment

Emissions report finds electric ute and van uptake could be boosted by Government support
…but introducing road-user charges will put people right off

New Porsche 911 GT3 RS laps the Nürburgring 10 seconds faster than regular GT3
911 GT3 RS completes the ‘Ring in 6:49.328 minutes

2023 Mazda CX-60: Initial details for Australia; petrol-six outputs revealed
The rear-biased Mazda CX-60 will arrive in Australia with hybrid-only powertrains and standard all-wheel drive

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge gains five stars in ANCAP tests
Newest Volvo EV gets top marks for safety

2024 Polestar 3 unveiled, Australian pricing confirmed – UPDATE
Polestar takes aim at Audi and BMW with its new large electric SUV, set to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2024 from around $135,000