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Audi reveals Sky Sphere concept ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
As Audi looks ahead towards a future where electric vehicles reign, its designers have been busy taking their inspiration from models of old

Luxury car tax to be abolished?
A new trading deal with the United Kingdom could finally see it dropped, but is it too soon to break out the party poppers?

Greater franchising reforms for car dealerships divide industry
Dealer representatives have praised the proposals while other industry bodies say the impact on customers has been forgotten

Australia’s EV policies: What’s happening in each state and territory in 2021 – UPDATED
It’s every state and territory for itself as the Federal Government declines to take the lead on EV policy. Here’s the current state of play

2021 Genesis GV70 pricing and features for Australia – UPDATE
It’s the model Genesis Australia has been hanging out for: an entrant in the popular medium SUV segment

New Nissan Z confirmed for August reveal
The new 2022 Nissan Z will be revealed this month, despite the larger New York motor show’s cancellation

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Modellista styling pack revealed for Japan
LC300 gets a modest makeover thanks to Toyota’s aftermarket styling arm

Mazda patents sports coupe, hinting at future RX model
The filings look very similar to the RX-Vision concept – is it time to get our hopes up for the return of a two-door Mazda?

2022 Volkswagen ID.5 teased – UPDATE: September reveal confirmed
First sneak peek of the latest electric offering

Ready for a battleground: The new Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4MATIC protection vehicle
Looks like an S-Class on the outside but has some seriously cool kit underneath

Watch: Morgan releases Plus Four CX-T with overlanding focus
If you have a need to go off-road in a British sports car, Morgan can scratch your itch

Watch: Polestar launches insider video series on Precept development
EV-only brand has launched a video series which offers fans a rare look at the ideation of a new concept car

New Ford Everest spied in Australia – UPDATE: More photos surface
Next-generation Everest mule spotted on roads in Victoria

Hyundai USA adds Rugged XRT to Santa Fe line-up, no plans for Australia
Hyundai adds exterior beef to its Santa Fe range with the Rugged XRT, but not for Australia

Kia Stinger could be replaced by an electric sedan – UPDATE
Low worldwide sales and a production shake-up could mean the end for the Kia Stinger

MG ZS scores historic top 10 spot for Chinese vehicles
The brand is achieving big things in Australia, even though it only has three models: the ZS/ZST/ZS EV, HS and MG3
MG One launched for Chinese market but no confirmation of Australian arrival yet
All-new architecture underpins updated design language

Bentley unveils Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean edition
The plug-in Flying Spur will pack more of a punch than the existing Bentayga hybrid

2022 Toyota HiAce and Granvia pricing and features revealed
September 2 launch for updated range

2022 Taigo unveiled as Volkswagen’s latest crossover offering
Lifted coupe-hatch expected to slot between T-Cross and T-Roc

Semi-conductor shortage restricts Australian arrival of Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
Delay only affects numbers of Shooting Brake variants, not liftbacks

Audi announces release date for autonomous Sky Sphere
The first of three Audi concept vehicles will make its public debut on August 11

Opel boss Michael Lohscheller to join VinFast as new CEO
Lohscheller’s four-year stint at the German manufacturer included the development of its EV strategy

2022 Renault Mégane pricing and features for UK as model goes EV/PHEV only
Electrification the only option for new Mégane range
