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BYD Shark 6 deals bring cashback, financing offers
BYD is offering a few end-of-financial-year deals on its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) dual-cab ute following the end of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) breaks for novated lessees of...
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VW CEO: All-Electric GTI Will Be a "Monster Car"
With electrification on its side, the OG hot hatch gets even more sizzleSome cars seem destined to be better with electrification. Mini, for example,...
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2026 Nissan Patrol will be made in Australia… or at least parts of it will
The Y63 Nissan Patrol will include several Australian-made parts when it goes on sale around the world – and in local showrooms in late...
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Fiat's New Hybrid 500 Will Get a Manual Transmission
A rare hybrid with a stick shiftFiat is doing something unusual: pairing a hybrid powertrain with a six-speed manual transmission. Official teaser images of...
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Range-extender EV powertrains are making a comeback – here’s why
After it almost became extinct, extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology is undergoing a resurgence, and not just in the form of new models from...
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GM Unveils Game-Changing Battery, Aims for Affordable 400-Mile EVs
GM and LG Energy Solution achieve battery tech breakthrough General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic...
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GWM Haval Raptor SUV a chance for Australia
The 2025 Haval Raptor could arrive in Australian showrooms in both petrol and hybrid forms following the launch of a non-hybrid version in China. The...
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U.S. Tariffs Create a Dramatic Shift in Mazda’s Strategy
Japanese automaker Mazda is withholding its earnings forecast for its current fiscal yearAccording to Automotive News, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro stated during a May...
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2026 Kia Carnival price and specs
The Kia Carnival lineup has been expanded, with its hybrid powertrain now available in two additional model grades.
This gives the Carnival Hybrid range a...
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Volvo Recalls More Than 413,000 Cars Due to Backup Camera Issue
Volvo warns that this vital safety device may not work as intendedAccording to new documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...
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Roadies, unbelted kids and smoky cars: Police crack down on reckless beach drivers
Sandstorm isn’t just a great song by Darude, it’s also the name of a police operation on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast that targeted reckless driving...