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A chance to appear in Australia, the Deepal Hunter K50 dual-cab range-extender electric ute has been revealed at the Bangkok Motor Show.

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04.04.2025

Subaru's new hybrid Forester SUV can achieve 1000km on a tank

New Subaru Forester SUV range brings big hybrid upgrade, seven variants, and a substantial boost in safety tech and functionality.

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04.04.2025

2025 Melbourne Motor Show first day sells out

General Admission Saturday tickets for the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show have sold out, with only a limited number of Sunday tickets available.

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04.04.2025

New 385kW/1000Nm hybrid ute revealed

Outmuscling even a Ford Ranger Raptor, the JAC Hunter PHEV will join the T9 in Australian showrooms in early 2026.

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03.04.2025

Australia supposedly insulated from knock-on effect of Trump tariffs

Global analysts predict US tariffs will have a knock-on effect around the world – but Australian impact to be limited.

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03.04.2025

RESTYLE: Hyundai's controversial Model 3 rival gets a new look

Hyundai's Tesla Model 3 rival has been reworked with its mid-life update following mixed reception to the original's styling.

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03.04.2025

HYDROGEN FUTURE NOW: Hyundai reveals third-generation fuel-cell car

Due in Australia next year, more than 700km of driving range is promised by Hyundai's new hydrogen fuel-cell car.

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03.04.2025

This country has utes you've never even heard of

There's nothing more Australian than a ute, but what if we told you there's a country more obsessed with them than us?

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03.04.2025

CONFIRMED: Hyundai's Tesla Model 3 Performance beater coming soon

Due to be revealed in three months, the most powerful sedan to wear a Hyundai badge will reach Australia next year.

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03.04.2025

Kia Tasman gets off-road makeover, and a tweaked face

Kia has given its new dual-cab ute an off-road makeover, with wider body-coloured wheel-arch flares – and a new front-end apperance.

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03.04.2025

PHEVs push March Australian new-car sales up

A rush to buy PHEVs before closing the Fringe Benefit Tax has pushed March's Australian car sales figures up compared to last year.

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03.04.2025

Genesis reveals two more sports car concepts, still no plans to build production versions

The Genesis G90 luxury sedan has formed the basis of these two new sports-car concepts from the Hyundai-owned marque.

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03.04.2025

AXED: Kia's first EV in Australia culled amid slow sales

Amid the arrival of a much cheaper replacement, Kia has culled its first EV in Australia, and the hybrid version could be next.

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02.04.2025

Free EV home charger with every BYD purchase this weekend

BYD is adding value for buyers in Melbourne with a free home charger with any vehicle purchased this weekend.

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02.04.2025

BYD Seal buyer’s guide

The BYD Seal won the Best Electric Vehicle under $50K in this year's Drive Car of the Year awards. Here's everything you need to know.

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02.04.2025

Thousands of Mitsubishi family SUVs have a faulty steering wheel

The fault, due to a defect with the steering wheel touch sensors, could cause accident or injury, according to the recall notice.

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02.04.2025

US pick-ups compared, but does new Ram 1500 beat Toyota Tundra?

How the 2025 model year Ram 1500 stacks up on paper against its rivals with a new twin-turbo six-cylinder,

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02.04.2025

Cheaper EV hot hatch still on Hyundai's wishlist

It won't be smooth sailing, but a small, sporty electric car to appeal to younger car buyers is on Hyundai's wish list.

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02.04.2025

Liberals may slam brakes on Aussie emissions fines for new cars

Car companies may no longer be fined for selling too many high-CO2 cars if the Federal Opposition wins May 3's election, a report claims.

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02.04.2025

Hyundai's crazy new concept is inspired by video games

Hyundai has injected video game styling and Ioniq 5 N power into its smallest EV for a new concept.

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02.04.2025

Tesla builds half-millionth car in Germany, facing uphill battle

The milestone was reached as Tesla faces sliding sales in Germany and many countries across the globe – including Australia.

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02.04.2025

RACV calling for new laws amid a surge in number plate theft

As number plate theft reaches record numbers, a motoring body has called for proposed law changes. However, it's not necessarily that simple.

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02.04.2025

2025 Alfa Romeo Junior small SUV's Australian arrival locked in

The Italian brand's smallest and most affordable SUV will arrive in a matter of months to try and arrest Alfa Romeo's sluggish sales.

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01.04.2025

CONFIRMED: Mahindra XUV 3XO coming for affordable small SUV title

The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO will be an affordable small SUV that is not from China, and will likely undercut rivals like the Mazda CX-30.

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01.04.2025

The first places you're likely to see self-driving cars

With self-driving cars heading closer to reality than science fiction, experts say it could come to Australia soon, but at a smaller scale.

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01.04.2025

Mazda's next EV, likely called CX-6e, could come to Australia

Built on the same platform as the Deepal S07, Mazda's incoming EV expected to be called CX-6e could make its way Down Under.

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01.04.2025

Australian MG4 EV likely to score update instead of all-new Chinese model

The new-gen MG 4 is under consideration for Australia, but won't replace the existing EV hatch.

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01.04.2025

Why this small SUV rightfully earned Best Urban Car under $30k

Don't be fooled by the cheap price. Chery's Tiggo 4 Pro small SUV proves that sometimes you get much more than what you paid for.

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01.04.2025

What is Nissan e-Power and what does it mean for drivers?

Jess and Nissan’s Head of Product Planning, Clíodhna Lyons, talk about Nissan e-Power and how it sets it apart from other hybrids.

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01.04.2025

Trump doesn't care if you're forced to pay more for your next new car

Trump has declared he had no qualms in making US consumers – and new car buyers globally – pay more for their cars.

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01.04.2025

FACING THE CHOP: Mazda 2 and CX-3 future in doubt

Reports indicating the discontinuation of Mazda 2 and CX-3 in Japan suggest Australia might be among the last markets to still offer the small models.

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01.04.2025

Does this ute help or hinder Mazda's push for a premium image?

The updated Mazda BT-50 gets a styling makeover, but is the rest of the package good enough to live up to Mazda's premium push?

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31.03.2025

BYD clocks 40,000 sales in Australia, much faster than Tesla

BYD has delivered its 40,000th car in Australia after it launched in mid-2022 – a feat achieved much faster than Tesla.

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31.03.2025

Hidden insurance clause may not cover an EV home charger

If you've got an EV home charger installed, you'd better go check the fine print on your home insurance as it may not be covered.

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DIESEL AXED: Hybrid only for new Hyundai Palisade in Aus

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EV UTE: Deepal range-extender electric ute revealed

Subaru's new hybrid Forester SUV can achieve 1000km on a tank

2025 Melbourne Motor Show first day sells out

New 385kW/1000Nm hybrid ute revealed

Australia supposedly insulated from knock-on effect of Trump tariffs

RESTYLE: Hyundai's controversial Model 3 rival gets a new look

HYDROGEN FUTURE NOW: Hyundai reveals third-generation fuel-cell car

This country has utes you've never even heard of

CONFIRMED: Hyundai's Tesla Model 3 Performance beater coming soon

Kia Tasman gets off-road makeover, and a tweaked face

PHEVs push March Australian new-car sales up

Genesis reveals two more sports car concepts, still no plans to build production versions

AXED: Kia's first EV in Australia culled amid slow sales

Free EV home charger with every BYD purchase this weekend

BYD Seal buyer’s guide

Thousands of Mitsubishi family SUVs have a faulty steering wheel

US pick-ups compared, but does new Ram 1500 beat Toyota Tundra?

Cheaper EV hot hatch still on Hyundai's wishlist

Liberals may slam brakes on Aussie emissions fines for new cars

Hyundai's crazy new concept is inspired by video games

Tesla builds half-millionth car in Germany, facing uphill battle

RACV calling for new laws amid a surge in number plate theft

2025 Alfa Romeo Junior small SUV's Australian arrival locked in

CONFIRMED: Mahindra XUV 3XO coming for affordable small SUV title

The first places you're likely to see self-driving cars

Mazda's next EV, likely called CX-6e, could come to Australia

Australian MG4 EV likely to score update instead of all-new Chinese model

Why this small SUV rightfully earned Best Urban Car under $30k

What is Nissan e-Power and what does it mean for drivers?

Trump doesn't care if you're forced to pay more for your next new car

FACING THE CHOP: Mazda 2 and CX-3 future in doubt

Does this ute help or hinder Mazda's push for a premium image?

BYD clocks 40,000 sales in Australia, much faster than Tesla

Hidden insurance clause may not cover an EV home charger

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