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Auction watch: Lotus Elan, HSV Clubsport R8, Shelby Daytona rep and more!
A rarity or two to be found at Grays this week.

Despite rising fines, the road toll is rising too
Speed limits continue to go south while the fines go north and yet the road toll continues to rise

Australia’s used car market returning to pre-pandemic numbers
Things are looking up for buyers as supply and demand continue to trend towards ‘normal’

Wheels catch-up: Qashqai hybrid driven + Small Jeep EV priced
Here are the stories that made headlines this week

Recall roundup: BMW, Ram, Land Rover
New recalls issued for the various BMW, Ram and Land Rover models

Toyota: No more cheap cars, but let us show you these used ones
Facing strong competition in the affordable segment, Toyota pivots its strategy

Warranties prove new cars are not lower quality
J.D. Power’s initial quality survey has claimed that new vehicles are becoming more problematic. I don’t buy it.

Toyota: PHEVs need 200km EV range for Australia, diesel PHEVs an option
Toyota outlines the hopes and challenges of offering a PHEV in the Australian market.

Cupra Born VZ due in Australia in 2025, Born range passes 1000 sales
New flagship version of Spanish brand’s electric hatch beefs up performance and dynamics and is expected here in early 2025

Wheels names the 50 sexiest cars of all time
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this is the definitive list of the 50 sexiest cars… Ever!

2024 Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: First Australian drive
Following in the footsteps of its older sibling, the X-Trail, the Qashqai has now introduced e-Power to its line-up, just a year after the launch of its new generation

2025 Jeep Avenger electric SUV: $53k launch price announced
Jeep’s compact EV, the Avenger, will make its Australian debut in late 2024 with a $53,990 starting price

Legendary car designer, Marcello Gandini, dies at 85
Prolific and influential, Gandini’s works included the Lamborghini Countach, Lancia Stratos and the first BMW 5 Series

Electric Golf GTI! Volkswagen reveals 2025 ID.3 GTX hot hatch
Volkswagen’s revealed a hot GTX version of its ID.3 small car

Electric Porsche 718 Boxster expected before new-gen Cayman
Two-door EV twins not far away, but drop-top coming first!

EVs will be cheaper to race and maintain!
Porsche says costs compared to combustion engine models will be way lower.

Why all-wheel drive is a must for performance EVs
Traction? Speed? Those are just some of the reasons to choose AWD.

Toyota Corolla, Yaris hatches go hybrid-only in Australia – except GR performance models
Toyota Australia has announced petrol-only versions of the Corolla and Yaris hatches have been axed – excluding the GR Corolla and GR Yaris

EV sales are getting a boost through incentivised novated leasing
Tax breaks for leased EVs proving irresistible to many.

Exploring the countryside with the Mahindra XUV700
We embarked on a day trip to Victoria’s Spa Country with Mahindra’s family-focused SUV

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT pricing: $416k hero revealed
Porsche’s record setting and most powerful series-production model of all time will reach Australia in mid 2024 with a $416,600 starting price

NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee
Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position

Auction watch: HSV Coupe 4, Maserati Ghibli, Mazda RX-8 and more!
A former COTY winner and a collectible HSV are in the spotlight this week.

2024 Ford E-Transit electric van review
In many ways, the electrification of Ford’s enduring Transit van just makes sense. But does the price?