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2023 Volvo XC40 facelift revealed, here third quarter
Volvo’s small SUV brings it in line with the new C40, with more electric powertrains on offer
Is the agency model better for new car buyers in Australia?
A growing number of manufacturers are switching to the ‘agency model’ for new car sales. But what does that mean and is it good for you? Let’s find out
SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE
The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)
Polestar defends optional safety features
EV brand surprises with optional safety packs for its Polestar 2 that contrast with parent company Volvo’s values
Polestar to steer away from Volvo’s image
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explains how Volvo’s commitment to becoming an EV-only producer by 2030 won’t lead to duplicity
2022 Kia Niro: Electrified SUV rendered from spy pics
The small electrified model from Kia has been digitally created from spy photos
Forza Horizon 5: Every car on offer so far, nearly 500 in all
The latest instalment in the hugely popular XBox racer, Forza Horizon 5, will bring a massive list of wild rides
Mercedes-Benz flagships will soon get Dolby Atmos sound
High-end ‘3D’ sound coming to flagship Mercedes models in 2022, Australian timing to be confirmed
2022 Mazda MX-5 990S revealed for Japan with sub-1000kg weight
No frills equals more thrills
Beyond 2025: Land Rover’s expansion plans
As electrification begins, the British carmaker is eyeing a bigger slice of the new-car pie
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed
The second-gen plug-in hybrid features improvements over its predecessor
2022 Kia Sportage gains off-road variants in North America
The bigger and beefier SUV is unlikely to land in Australia
2022 Audi ‘Q9’ spied testing in Austria
Potentially Audi’s largest SUV, it could end up being a China-only model
2022 Nissan Pathfinder confirmed for Australia with eight seats
The new Pathfinder is arriving next year, with a bold look and some interesting seating options
2021 Hyundai Tucson takes home five-star ANCAP safety rating
Fourth-gen SUV gets the all-clear from independent testers
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores five-star safety rating
Highly anticipated electric vehicle passes with flying colours
2022 Range Rover revealed: The benchmark’s new benchmark
The big new 2022 Range Rover has been revealed, showcasing new technologies and powertrains for a new generation
No ICE reduction target included in Australia’s net zero 2050 plan
Prime Minister unveils climate plan, but auto industry goals are still missing
Tesla software issues force rollback of Full Self-Driving beta
The $10,000 system has been put in the spotlight after teething issues
Skoda Kamiq turned into a Dakar fighter by students
When’s the last time you got to design a car on work experience?
2022 BMW i4 EV enters production, main plant to go ICE-less from 2024
Electric sedan has started to roll off the production line
2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid spied
Ahead of its arrival in the coming months, a prototype of the new hybrid Civic has been caught in Japan
2023 BMW XM: Details of flagship SUV emerge
The BMW range is set to be crowned with a new flagship SUV, to be named either the X8 or XM – and details are beginning to emerge ahead of its unveiling
2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz SOS system recall impacts almost 40,000 vehicles
A majority of Merc models are affected
