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BMW’s Mexico plant could be the first to go fully-electric

Reports suggest the Mexican BMW plant will be its first EV-only facility, although Munich is phasing out ICEs from 2024

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2023 Nissan Z is Japan’s SuperGT safety car

Is there a more fitting track debut for the new Z than as a safety car in the premier racing series of its home country?

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Tesla update adds improved driving range calculations based on weather forecasts

The latest over-the-air update allows Tesla’s models to provide more accurate driving range estimations with weather information

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Nissan Ariya EV to take on world-first electric pole to pole challenge

Nissan’s second EV will embark on the adventure in March 2023

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

The fifth-generation C-Class has earned top marks in crash testing

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2022 Kia EV6 takes five stars in ANCAP crash tests

The Wheels COTY-winning EV fared well in all categories bar one

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Volkswagen Group aiming to beat Tesla’s EV sales by 2025

The Group’s boss believes it can top the electric vehicle pioneer by the middle of the decade

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Polestar invests in fast-charging battery development

StoreDot’s silicon batteries could unlock new potential for electric vehicles

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Mercedes-Benz to launch new electrified MMA platform from 2024

The new architecture will be focused on, but not dedicated to, electrification

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Mercedes-Maybach SL Concept teased by design boss

Maybach’s concept drop-top could one day become a reality

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What does a new Labor Government mean for EVs?

The climate-focused Labor Government says it will be putting electric vehicle adoption at the head of its charge

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2022 Volkswagen Touareg: New supply secured for Australia

More than 1000 units are on their way to our shores

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Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure First Edition launched as limited-run luxury variant

The First Edition will be available in Europe, but hasn’t yet been confirmed for Australia

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Nissan Sakura EV enters Japan’s kei-car market

Nissan has added a new model to its growing EV range, but don’t expect to see it in Australia

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2022 Polestar 3 rendered, October debut confirmed

Here’s how Polestar’s first SUV could look, and now we know you can expect to see the real deal in October

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2023 BMW XM concept revealed, production car spied with light camouflage

It’s the first dedicated model from BMW M, and it’s here to make a statement

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Renault Scenic Vision previews hydrogen-electric model

The hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle is slated to go into production from 2024

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Mercedes confirms $200 million sale of 300 SLR ‘Uhlenhaut Coupé’

Stuttgart has verified reports of the sale of its ultra-rare 300 SLR

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2022 Ford Escape pricing and features: Plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia

Ford’s first electrified vehicle has arrived after a lengthy delay, topping the Escape midsized SUV line-up

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Nissan Juke East African Rally Tribute comes to life

Somehow, Nissan has made the Juke cool

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Mercedes-AMG Vision AMG: All-electric four-door coupe concept revealed

Electric concept previews AMG’s new direction

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian pricing and features

Prices for the Volkswagen Tiguan mid-size SUV will increase from June 1, 2022

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Renault Australia announces upcoming price increase, effective July 1

The rise will be Renault’s second in less than six months

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Polestar 2 remote performance upgrade arrives for Australia

Polestar 2 dual-motor available with power and torque upgrade for the first time via downloadable software upgrade