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Ford Escape PHEV
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2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV: Plug-in hybrid timing confirmed

Ford’s foray into the plug-in hybrid market is due in the first half of 2022

BMW 330e PHEV
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2022 BMW i3: Electric 3 Series spied

BMW’s iconic 3 Series is swapping its combustion engine for a battery-electric powertrain

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2023 BMW M2 preview

New G87-gen M2 will remain RWD, and pave the way for an M2 Gran Coupe and fiery full-fat M 1 Series

Genesis GV60 face recognition
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Facial recognition to feature on the Genesis GV60

New “Face Connect” system to be used in place of smart keys

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BMW electric vehicle range to remain capped at 600km – UPDATE

Australian drivers will have to rely more on charging infrastructure for interstate travel

Rivian R1T
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Rivian achieves major milestone by producing its first R1T electric truck

Amazon-backed startup beats Tesla and the Big Three to the punch

ACE EV
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Australian electric upstart ACE EV reveals X1 Transformer van

First trial vehicles set to roll out in November

Mugen Civic
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Honda tuner Mugen releases bodykit for next-gen Civic

Luke-warm aesthetic changes come from Honda’s hot division

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport
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2022 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport revealed, Japanese specs detailed

Following the Yaris Cross, details for the new Corolla Cross are emerging overseas

Defender 110
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Range Rover-based Defender could spawn luxury variant

UK reports say the Defender range could soon expand even further

2022 Toyota RAV4
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2022 Toyota RAV4: Facelift to arrive early next year

Toyota’s popular SUV sees its first major update since its release in 2018

2022 CX-5
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Mazda officially facelifts 2022 CX-5

Redesign for the mid-size SUV signals marque’s intentions to top its segment

BMW denies X1M, hints at faster X2
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2023 BMW X1 M rumoured following spy photos

Spy photos appear to show proof of an X1 M being developed by BMW

Mazda CX-3
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Mazda CX-3 updated for 2022 with new paint finishes

Minor visual tweaks added to keep CX-3 at the top of its segment

2021 Skoda Enyaq
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Skoda Enyaq coming to Australia, timing to be confirmed

The Czech automaker “is confident” timing of when the model can be expected here will be announced during 2022

Honda autonomous car Japan
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Honda to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Japan

Honda and Cruise – a General Motors company – will start testing autonomous driving in Japan as it begins building a ‘robotaxi’ service

bmw i4
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World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge

BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales

2023 Volkswagen Touareg R PHEV
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2022 Volkswagen Touareg R: VW’s first plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia

Volkswagen’s first plug-in hybrid model is coming to local shores, boasting big power

Mazda CX-5 facelift
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Mazda’s 2022 CX-5 facelift has leaked in China – UPDATE: Official teaser released

Images of a refresh to the popular medium SUV have surfaced online, and now the brand’s US arm has released a first teaser photo

Global semiconductor shortage
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Semi-conductor shortage: how did we get here?

The global semi-conductor shortage has cost carmakers more than AU$140 billion, and more supply pain is predicted. Here’s why, and what happens next

2022 Tundra
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Non-TRD Toyota Tundra spotted ahead of launch in the US

While Toyota has been hyping up the Tundra TRD Pro, this plain-clothed variant quietly snuck under the radar

Toyota Mirai ANCAP
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Hydrogen-powered 2021 Toyota Mirai scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

Toyota’s hydrogen hero car secures top safety rating

Outback safety
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Subaru Outback takes home five stars in ANCAP safety test

New lifted wagon tops class for safety tech

Renault 5 IAA
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Renault 5 EV production to begin in 2024

Iconic French hatchback to return from 2024