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BYD Seagull could become Australia’s cheapest EV after strategy switch
The city-sized EV previously ruled out is back on the cards for Australia after added tech and BYD's takeover of local distribution.
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Only four per cent of Aussies take their SUV off-road
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Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Aussie-bred Ford Ranger Raptor super ute set a Production 4WD record on its way to its third straight win in the outback torture test.
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2025 BYD Sealion 8 will be Chinese brand's first seven-seat SUV in Australia
The brand’s first large SUV will use plug-in hybrid power to take on the Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80 PHEVs head-on.
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2025 BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV confirmed for Australia
The Atto 2 is locked in for Australia, where BYD will enter the hotly contested small SUV segment with what could be its cheapest EV yet.
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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
Prototypes of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have left drivers speechless after being put through the wringer in an exhaustive 24/7 test regime.
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BYD Shark 6 ute lineup to grow further
The Chinese brand says it will offer Australians more choice in the pickup segment as it tackles the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
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BYD Shark 6 not threatened by Ford Ranger PHEV, says Chinese brand
The first plug-in hybrid version of Australia’s most popular ute won’t take a bite out of BYD Shark 6 sales, insists the Chinese brand.
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‘Very powerful’ Alfa Romeo special editions coming with Prada input
A fresh partnership will bring a new era of more powerful, lightweight special-edition Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio road cars as soon as 2026.
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Google’s robotaxis targeted in LA riots, services cancelled
Robotaxi service Waymo was asked to close its app after several customers allegedly ordered a vehicle to arrive – before torching it.
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2025 Cupra Terramar: Spanish Tiguan twin here in July priced from under $54k
Cupra's new Terramar mid-size SUV arrives next month priced from $58,490 drive-away, offering turbo-petrol, mild-hybrid and PHEV power.
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CarExpert.com.au
Hoons turn iconic Australian bridge into dangerous fireworks display
Several cars have been filmed releasing fireworks at speed over a key Brisbane bridge, nearly causing an accident.
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2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a 387kW Porsche Macan EV rival
Cadillac's smallest electric SUV has received the hot V-Series treatment, with a meaner look, more power, and chassis tweaks.
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2025 Genesis Electrified GV70: Mid-size electric SUV detailed for Australia
The upgraded electric version of Genesis’ best-selling GV70 has landed in Australia with a longer driving range and a near-$7000 price hike.
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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is a V8-powered last hurrah for Australia
A supercharged V8 farewell is coming to local showrooms as Jaguar smokes rubber before it hangs up its petrol-powered paws.
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New ute is Mahindra's 'number one dream program'
The new Mahindra ute is being engineered from the ground up for markets like Australia, with a focus on safety, performance and efficiency.
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