William Stopford
BYD Atto 2 DM-i could become Australia’s cheapest PHEV
The recently launched BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV could be joined in Australia by a plug-in hybrid version that's likely to be even more affordable.
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William Stopford picked up his very first car magazine at age four and later began following overseas auto markets including the US, always with a keen interest in mainstream cars. After graduating from QUT in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business and Journalism, he briefly lived in the US and then worked in health insurance, in his spare time writing historical automotive pieces for Curbside Classic. He contributed to CarAdvice and joined CarExpert before the website went live, and has been here ever since. William loves a large, rear-wheel drive sedan and has owned four of them, the latest being a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Ultimate. He loves to travel and spend time with family and friends, and has long contemplated adding something older to his garage.
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William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz E300 AMG Night and Mercedes-AMG E53 Dark Carbon special editions priced
Mercedes-Benz has revealed special-edition versions of its E300 and AMG E53 sedans, with unique wheels and darker trim.
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BYD V9: Huge EV poised to tackle Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit in Australia
BYD looks set to re-enter the van market in Australia with a full-size electric van developed to take on Europe's best.
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BYD M9 approved for Australia: Is a Chinese brand finally serious about taking on the Kia Carnival?
The BYD M9 is edging closer to an Australian launch, but will it be yet another Chinese people mover aimed at the top end of the segment?
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Mazda CX-3 nameplate to live on with new Thai-built small SUV
Mazda has a new small electrified SUV entering production in 2027, and it'll wear the familiar CX-3 nameplate.
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Mazda delays its next in-house EV even before starting work on it
Mazda has new EVs thanks to its Chinese partner Changan, but an EV developed entirely in-house has now been delayed further.
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Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV gets an unexciting name
For Jaguar's new luxurious electric GT, one digit in the name will change in the transition from concept to production vehicle.
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Cupra Formentor, Leon, Terramar and Ateca recalled
Cupra is recalling more than 900 vehicles across four model lines because their electric power steering could become inoperable.
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Xpeng’s new Australian operations tease new-model rollout
An updated Xpeng G6 mid-size electric SUV is still on the cards for Australia, distributed by the Chinese brand itself, alongside the X9 people mover.
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Nissan Qashqai e-Power conquers fuel economy challenge
Nissan has taken its Qashqai e-Power hybrid SUV to Tasmania to prove how much it can squeeze out of a tank.
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Electric Ford utes converted by defunct Aussie firm resurface at Eagers dealers
An Eagers-owned dealership network has obtained a bulk order of Ford F-150 Lightning EVs converted to right-hand drive by AUSEV, which went into receivership in March.
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Toyota Tundra price slashed by thousands in runout offer
Toyota is waiving on-road costs and throwing in an additional $10,000 discount on its full-size Tundra pickup until the end of the financial year.
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