Jack Quick
Used Nissan Leaf EV batteries powering Japanese train crossing
Repurposed lithium-ion batteries from Nissan Leaf EVs are being trialled as emergency backup power sources at a Japanese railway crossing.
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William Stopford
2022 Subaru Solterra revealed, no Australian plans yet
Subaru has revealed the Solterra, a twin to the Toyota bZ4x that the two companies developed together. Unlike the Toyota, it hasn't been confirmed for Australia.
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William Stopford
New regulations mandate AEB from 2025
All new cars sold in Australia must be fitted with autonomous emergency braking by March 2025 and pedestrian detection by August 2026.
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William Stopford
Monster Rivian IPO has it valued at over US$100 billion
Rivian's initial public offering has gotten off to a cracking start, with a market valuation of over US$100 billion – more than Ford and General Motors.
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Scott Collie
2022 Aston Martin DBX Straight Six teased
Aston Martin's next DBX model will offer less power at what's likely to be a lower price.
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Jack Quick
2022 Mazda CX-50 teased ahead of November 15 reveal
Mazda has teased its upcoming CX-50 SUV, a new North American-only model, before its reveal on November 15, 2021.
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William Stopford
COP26: Every carmaker that pledged to stop selling fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
The likes of Ford and GM have pledged to stop selling fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040, but giants like Toyota and Volkswagen have stayed mum.
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William Stopford
2022 BMW X8 M spied
BMW is set to imminently reveal a new high-performance plug-in hybrid SUV that could be available only in hot M variants.
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William Stopford
Lancia 'humble and determined', expanding beyond Italy in 2024
Lancia's CEO has said the brand will sell three cars in more European markets via an agency model after 2024.
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Jack Quick
2022 Mazda CX-3 price and specs
The 2022 Mazda CX-3 has received some minor tweaks with price hikes across the board. Prices start at $23,390 before on-roads.
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Jack Quick
2023 BMW 7 Series to offer Level 3 autonomous driving tech - report
BMW is preparing to reveal SAE Level 3 autonomous driving technology that'll first be used in the upcoming eighth-generation 7 Series.
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Mike Costello
2022 LDV T60 Max price and specs
An updated version of the affordable Chinese dual-cab is arriving with a power upgrade and better cabin. Here's the breakdown.
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James Wong
Audi Q5 Sportback: No 50 TDI for now despite strong diesel sales forecast
Audi Australia has opted not to give the regular Q5 Sportback a 50 TDI V6 turbo-diesel option to slot under the SQ5 TDI like the regular Q5.
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William Stopford
2022 Mazda 3 price and specs
Fewer manual options, new mild-hybrid and sporty-looking variants, and minor price hikes are some of the key changes for the 2022 Mazda 3 range.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Ford Mondeo leaked, for China only
Ford has a new generation of Mondeo coming as a sedan sibling for the new Evos, but sadly both of them will be exclusive to China.
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Jack Quick
2023 Subaru Solterra EV set for LA motor show debut
Subaru has released a final teaser image of its 2023 Solterra electric SUV ahead of its reveal at the Los Angeles motor show on November 17, 2021.
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