Alborz Fallah
2027 Chery Q review: Quick drive
Chery’s small electric hatch is heading to Australia in 2027. It has plenty of cabin space and promising road manners, but price will be crucial.
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Alborz Fallah is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for technology and cars. As a co-founder of CarExpert, he has been a driving force in the digital automotive space since launching CarAdvice in 2006, which was later sold to Nine and rebranded as Drive. With more than 15 businesses to his name, Alborz has found his calling in automotive media and continues to shape the industry. He is also an Honorary Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland. Although a technologist at heart, Alborz is most excited by the noise and feel of cars, with a particular love for his Aston Martin Vantage and Ferrari 458 Speciale.
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Mercedes-AMG’s electric GT recreates V8 sound with more than 1600 audio files
AMG’s electric GT pairs a GT R-inspired V8 soundtrack with simulated gearshifts and vibrations, while the entry-level GT53 gets six-cylinder sound.
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé review: Quick drive
We expected to dislike AMG’s electric GT. Several hours on Spanish roads and at Ascari changed that, but pricing and resale value remain questions.
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Inside AMG’s 860kW electric GT: The motors and battery explained
A chassis walkaround with one of AMG’s engineers reveals the compact motors, specially developed battery cells and elaborate cooling behind its new electric GT.
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Mercedes-AMG gives its electric GT a ‘race engineer’ you control
AMG’s Race Engineer gives drivers separate control over throttle response, cornering behaviour, and wheelspin, backed by independently driven rear wheels.
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Chery's global push includes London headquarters for one of its brands
Chery’s international boss wants some brand headquarters outside China, floating London for Jaecoo as the company expands its global operations.
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How the Ford Bronco and Tesla Model S helped shape Chery’s iCaur
Chery says it wanted iCaur models to combine the elevated view of a Ford Bronco with the smooth, quiet driving experience of a Tesla.
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2027 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid review: Quick drive
The updated Tiggo 4 looks better and its new turbo hybrid has plenty of punch, but our brief drive leaves us leaning towards the cheaper petrol model.
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Chery boss questions future of car ownership amid rise of robotaxis
Chery’s international boss is weighing a future with fewer private car buyers, as driverless fleets expand and analysts forecast different outcomes for vehicle sales.
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2027 iCaur V25 and V27 review: Quick drive
A brief drive in slippery mud gives us an early taste of iCaur’s Australian-bound SUVs, with the V25 making the stronger impression.
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Chery targets towing and payload improvements for Australian models
iCaur plans to lift the towing capacity of its upcoming V27 extended-range electric SUV, as Chery works towards a one-tonne payload for its Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute.
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Chery boss wants to enter the US market, warns America risks falling behind
Chery wants to enter the US market, and argues shutting out Chinese brands will leave American automakers falling behind on technology.
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iCaur V25’s boxy design will come with an EV range trade-off
The Chinese brand blames the iCaur V25’s preliminary range of just 368km on its square shape. We compare EV battery sizes, weights and range claims.
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Chery says slow-moving luxury brands give Chinese rivals a chance
Chery says new technology could help Chinese premium brands find cut-through against more established luxury players, as it plans to launch its first upmarket marques in Australia.
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Chery Stockman ute could spawn a Ford Everest-rivalling SUV
Chery designed its new ute platform to also accommodate an SUV, leaving the possibility of a diesel plug-in hybrid, three-row SUV from the brand.
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Chery defends enormous brand expansion in Australia, says some won’t chase big sales
Chery says its Australian expansion will include brands aimed at smaller customer groups, and is studying different dealer-network limits for each.
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