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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: Facelift to arrive early next year
Toyota’s popular SUV sees its first major update since its release in 2018

Mazda officially facelifts 2022 CX-5
Redesign for the mid-size SUV signals marque’s intentions to top its segment

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 updated for 2022 with new paint finishes
Minor visual tweaks added to keep CX-3 at the top of its segment

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 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

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

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’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
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

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

Hydrogen-powered 2021 Toyota Mirai scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Toyota’s hydrogen hero car secures top safety rating

Subaru Outback takes home five stars in ANCAP safety test
New lifted wagon tops class for safety tech

Renault 5 EV production to begin in 2024
Iconic French hatchback to return from 2024

Hyundai confirms semi-conductor supply hasn’t impacted Staria features
Chip shortage hasn’t dictated standard equipment on new people mover

Polestar 2 gains new optional packages as brand reveals plans to move into more markets
The EV carmaker has drawn up its battle plans, and is expanding all the time

Hyundai reveals 500kW Vision FK hydrogen sports car prototype
The Vision FK joined several interesting Hyundai FCEV transport concepts at the HydroVille exhibition in South Korea

Hyundai reveals cheaper, punchier fuel-cell system
The next generation of Hyundai hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles will be up to 50 per cent cheaper, 30 per cent lighter and twice as powerful

Semi-conductor shortage forces Tesla to pause Chinese Model Y production
World’s biggest EV maker starts suffer from chip supply

GWM Ora under discussion for Australia
Great Wall Motors eyeing Aussie shores for its new Ora EV family, Wey also possible

Volkswagen reveals latest member of the ID. electric family – the ID. Life concept
Cut-price VW EV could be a revolution for the brand’s future

Hyundai developing multiple hydrogen fuel-cell cars
Third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell will spawn more than one Nexo successor

Apple reportedly buys former Chrysler proving grounds for US$125 million
More rumours suggest Apple is getting serious about offering an autonomous electric car
