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2024 Mini Cooper pricing and features: Electric & petrol models detailed

Local versions of the three-door Cooper will see four models and a choice of powertrains including a hot John Cooper Works version.

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2025 Kia K4 hatchback: Cerato replacement revealed

Hatch version of the new K4 sedan has been unveiled ahead of an expected Australian arrival in 2025

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2025 Kia K4: first details for fastback sedan that ends Cerato nameplate

Cerato replacement is bigger and better-equipped, including tech borrowed from the EV9 electric SUV, though fewer surprises on the drivetrain side

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Mazda CX-60: Some Australian owners to receive new suspension free of charge

No-cost dealer upgrade imminent to align early versions of the Mazda CX-60 with the latest production specification following ride quality concerns

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2024 Best Electric Cars Under $80K: 7 winners revealed by Wheels

Part One of Wheels Best EVs reveals the best affordable or relatively attainable electric cars through the most comprehensive comparison series of its kind in Australia

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A more powerful V8 Defender is coming!

Flagship Land Rover Defender Octa has a twin-turbo V8 and debuts trick hydraulic suspension

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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross pricing and features: Minor facelift for light SUV

Hybrid-only Toyota Yaris Cross receives minor revisions, including additional tech and safety features, with small price rises

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Genesis Magma: AMG & BMW M rival brand coming to Australia

High-performance EVs with bright orange paint and development work by a Le Mans legend confirmed for Australia

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Mission X likely left-hand drive only as Aussies express interest in Porsche’s hypercar concept

Electric hypercar concept makes Australian public debut, though the car that would be Porsche's fastest and most expensive model is likely to be ruled out for our roads

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Petrol Porsche Macan set for longer life in Australia as EV replacement looms

The current-generation petrol Macan could continue well into 2025 as Porsche Australia revises plan to phase it out in late 2024 with introduction of much dearer next-generation electric model

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2025 Hyundai i30 hatch facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Price rises are almost certain for the facelifted Hyundai i30 hatch, which will switch from Korean to European production with a new mild-hybrid engine

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Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia

Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade

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2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow

Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed

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2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia

Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up

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Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Lexus expands Encore program; adds full-service lease ‘usership’ option for LBX

Elevate allows Lexus owners to pay for Encore benefits while LBX introduces a full-service lease

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Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept

Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear

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2025 Kia K4 revealed: Cerato replacement lines up for Aussie launch

Kia’s small Cerato has been on a long road to desirable styling. Has its successor, the K4, finally hit the mark?

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled

VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability

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America reveals new emissions rules, Australian industry asks for similar concessions

Just hours after the Biden government’s EPA announced its new and more lenient emissions reduction targets, the FCAI is asking Australia’s govt to show the same consideration

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Easter 2024 double demerits: When and where do they apply?

Drive safe: Every long weekend brings an increased risk of danger on the road – if only to your licence

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Chery boss admits “extremely little local testing” of Omoda 5 lane-assist systems

Omoda 5 GT lands with updated lane-assist settings to address criticisms

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2024 Chery Omoda 5 pricing and features: 1.6-litre turbo 'GT' added

China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV receives more equipment, plus promised 1.6-litre turbo and AWD options – but drive-away prices for carryover models have increased by up to $1500

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2024 Chery Omoda E5: electric SUV unlikely to undercut BYD Atto 3's price

All-electric version of Chery Omoda 5 small SUV due in Australia in mid-2024