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Cupra Tavascan recalled
The Spanish brand is calling back more than 300 Tavascan EVs due to a potential issue with its high-beam headlights.
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Marton Pettendy has been an automotive journalist since late 1989, when he left his journalism degree to join his favourite magazine, Australian Motor Cycle News. Shortly after that he trialled a career as a motorcycle racer, campaigning 250 and 600cc production bikes at state and national level – like his son in more recent times. He went on to help establish Rider magazine, before switching to cars and becoming Auto Action editor in 1996, and later held senior editorial roles at Motor, GoAuto, and Carsales before becoming managing editor at CarExpert in 2024. Outside the office, Marton is usually on two wheels – either his KTM adventure bike or Yamaha muscle bike. His garage also houses a Toyota RAV4, a Subaru Forester, a Holden SS ute, and more motorcycles and farm machines than he cares to admit.
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Ford CEO expects Chinese carmakers to enter US within 10 years
Ford CEO Jim Farley believes Chinese automakers could break into the US market within the next decade despite hefty tariffs and technology bans.
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Mini Countryman Edition to feature a little more off-roading ability
The new Mini Countryman Edition won't be challenging the Toyota LandCruiser, but it is set to offer smidgen more all-terrain capability.
7 Days Ago
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Peugeot 2008 recalled due to fire risk
The French brand’s small SUV has been called back to workshops to fix a potential short-circuit under its bonnet.
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Kia Stonic recalled
The Korean brand’s smallest SUV has been called back to workshops due to a problem with its daytime running lamps.
21 Days Ago
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2027 Land Rover Defender lineup revealed with new trims and price hikes
The British automaker’s popular large off-road SUV has come in for a 27MY update, bringing a new Vertex trim and a $100,000-plus base price.
28 Days Ago
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BYD delivers almost 19,000 vehicles in June – just 243 fewer than Toyota
The Chinese automaker posted its best ever sales result in Australia last month, when its market share was just 0.2 per cent smaller than Toyota’s.
1 Month Ago
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Multiple Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models recalled
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled several Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models due to a potential oil leak.
1 Month Ago
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Subaru Solterra recalled
The Japanese brand’s mid-size electric SUV has been called back to workshops due to a software fault.
1 Month Ago
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Lexus RZ recalled
The Japanese luxury brand’s medium-large electric SUV has been called back to workshops due to a software fault.
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Dutch startup’s debut hypercar will be ridden, not driven
The key USP of Sanrivatti’s mid-engined hypercar will be its world-first ‘Apex Position’, which makes its driver more like a motorcycle rider.
1 Month Ago
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Expert Insights: Q&A with Ford Australia product communications manager Ben Nightingale
We sit down with Ford’s product spokesperson to quiz him about all things Ranger Super Duty, potential Chinese-built models, and emissions headwinds.
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Why the first Mazda CX-5 Hybrid will be more fun to drive than the Toyota RAV4
There’s one key reason why Mazda insists its first hybrid CX-5 will be more engaging to drive than its most dominant rival.
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2026 Mazda CX-5 review
Does the third generation of Mazda's best-seller tick enough boxes to remain one of Australia's most popular mid-size SUVs?
2 Months Ago
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2026 Mazda CX-5 expected to be only slightly more popular
Mazda Australia forecasts a small sales lift for its new CX-5, despite higher prices, stronger mid-size SUV competition, and no hybrid option – yet.
2 Months Ago
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Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia
The Blue Oval’s Australian R&D team is already thinking about the next-generation Ranger, but says there’s plenty of life left in Ford’s best-seller.
2 Months Ago