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Ford Transit Custom recalled for fire risk
Almost 800 current-generation Ford Transit Custom double cab vans are being recalled for a potential fire risk.
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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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This brand is axing “terrible” piano-black trim from its cars
We told you! Nissan says it's moving away from gloss-black interior trim because it quickly looks dirty.
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Honda ZR-V, Civic and Accord recalled
The seatbacks in some current-generation Honda ZR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles don't meet local regulations, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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Chinese joint-venture partner bypassing GM with Australian entry
A cut-price Chinese automaker that General Motors has a long-standing joint venture with appears to be entering Australia, and its vehicles won't be distributed by the existing GM operation.
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'Urgent' calls for greater transparency on data collection following report on Chinese car hacking
A report on tech vulnerabilities in Chinese vehicles has heightened scrutiny around how they store and protect customer data.
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2027 Hyundai Tucson: More powerful petrol, rugged XRT variants detailed ahead of Australian launch
Hyundai will offer a more powerful turbo-petrol engine in its new-generation Tucson, which will also come with various new safety features.
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Zeekr confirms a world-first for Australia
Zeekr says its opening of a world-first body repair centre in Sydney is proof it's committed to our market as it rapidly grows its share here.
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Affordable Chinese GM models firming for Australian launch
GM's more budget-friendly Wuling brand, part of a joint venture with MG parent SAIC, appears to be heading to Australia.
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2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid
The new Nissan X-Trail is likely still a while away from an Australian launch, but its Rogue twin has been detailed in the US.
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Don't expect a wagon resurgence, says Chinese automaker’s design boss
Chery's global design chief is looking at what will come next after SUVs, but he doesn't expect buyers to return en masse to wagons.
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GWM plans major expansion of its small EV range, including sedan, more budget-friendly hatch
An Uber-friendly sedan and a sub-$30,000 hatch could join the expanding GWM Ora 5 EV lineup in Australia.
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Subaru Trailseeker becomes one of the few EVs available in Australia with this important feature
The Subaru Trailseeker can now be had with a space-saver spare wheel, but it won't come standard.
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Lexus GX, LX: Fix announced for potential mechanical failures, some engines to be replaced
Lexus Australia has finally found a remedy for a recall of close to 800 vehicles first issued late in 2025, with engine replacements on the table.
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Chinese budget brand previews PHEV people mover ahead of Australian launch
Forthing's second model has made its in-person debut in Australia, and could become the cheapest electric and plug-in hybrid people mover on the market.
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2027 Zeekr 7GT: Australian arrival timing locked in for electric sports wagon
First customer deliveries of the Zeekr 7GT, an electric wagon with essentially no rivals, will begin early in 2027.
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2027 Smart #5 price and specs: New Tesla Model Y rival here this year
Smart is entering the most competitive segment in the Australian electric vehicle market with the #5 mid-size SUV.
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