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Alfa Romeo electric vehicles to target big BMWs

The boss of Alfa Romeo says the Italian brand will lean into its Stellantis family roots, with some big things coming

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Federal Budget: Funding for Black Spot Program cut by 20 per cent

The Government has cut funding for Black Spots in the same week a report identified regional roads as a major cause of fatalities

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Federal Budget: Real-world fuel emissions testing gets green light

The Australian Automobile Association says funding to carry our real-world fuel consumption testing is a huge win for Aussie families

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2023 Kia EV9: Electric LandCruiser fighter confirmed for Europe next year

Kia’s seven-seater electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, in a promising sign for Australia

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Opel returns to Australasia – but New Zealand only

Electric and low-emissions petrol Opel models will be sold in New Zealand to take advantage of the new Clean Car Standard rebates

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2023 Lotus Eletre revealed: Electric SUV ushers in a new era

New model brings a few firsts: This is Lotus’s first production four-door, and its first SUV – and it’s electric.

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Federal Budget: Fuel excise slashed to help ease impact of rising prices

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg made the announcement on Tuesday night as part of his government’s fourth budget

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2022 Renault Captur: R.S. Line pricing and features for Australia

R.S. Line upgrades join the Captur after being rolled out for Arkana

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Lotus Eletre announced: ‘Type 132’ SUV now has a name

Ahead of its reveal, Lotus has given its first SUV a name

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Caterham breaks all-time sales record

In comparison to 2019, the Japanese-owned company recorded a 41 per cent increase last year

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VIDEO: 2022 BMW M2 caught testing at Nürburgring

With the new M2 set to enter production in December, the high-performance coupe has been seen undergoing track testing

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Dubai Police orders fleet of custom Patrol-based patrol cars

A police force known for its exotic fleet is adding custom cruisers made by a local hypercar company

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Mazda has no fear of being left behind in EV race

Despite rivals offering more electrified models – and promises of more – Mazda remains comfortable that it won’t be left behind in the EV race

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Wheels April 2022 issue preview

An electrifying trio, a peek at COTY 2022, and more!

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Cupra announces future compact hybrid SUV

A new electrified SUV is on the way from Cupra, and it’s left us some breadcrumbs to follow

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2023 Ford Ranger features revealed, launch set for second half

Ford has announced the nitty-gritty details of its Ranger line-up

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2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed alongside HR-V EV

Honda has shown off three new electrified models in Europe, including the upcoming Civic hybrid

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2022 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo confirmed as sole variant for Australia

The fourth-generation Fabia will arrive later this year in Monte Carlo guise only

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander scores five-star ANCAP safety rating – now also applies to PHEV

New SUV takes highest score yet for child protection under new testing regime

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New Maserati BiTurbo imagined…as an electric sedan

Maserati’s two-door BiTurbo had a sedan companion, the ‘400’ – but, just for fun, we’re reimagining it as a new electric sedan (hey, if Porsche can stick ‘Turbo’ on an EV…)

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2023 Ferrari Purosangue previewed with first official image

The Prancing Horse’s first ever SUV will be here later this year

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Used electric vehicle prices soar thanks to fuel prices and supply shortage

With long waits across the board and increasing running costs for ICE owners, electric demand is on the charge

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2023 BMW iX1: Electric range revealed

BMW’s answer to the Mercede-Benz EQA is just around the corner, with the iX1 to be revealed before the end of the year

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FCAI renews call for fuel excise to be scrapped due to shock fuel prices

With the Federal Election coming up, the peak body thinks there’s no better time for a change