Damion Smy
Australian wheel maker Carbon Revolution rebounds as private company
After significant losses, Australia’s world-leading wheel manufacturer has reformed as a private company under US ownership.
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Ben Zachariah
2027 Volvo EX60 pricing: New electric SUV undercuts Audi, BMW rivals in Australia
Australian pricing for the Volvo EX60 has been announced, with two variants of the electric mid-size SUV to be offered at its launch in late 2026.
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Ben Zachariah
Entry-level Volvo EX60, high-performance P12, Cross Country under evaluation
Volvo is considering a new entry-level EX60 variant, along with the high-performance P12 and the Cross Country soft-roader.
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Josh Nevett
Honda Civic Type R orders to reopen in Australia despite mounting emissions pressure
Fresh stock of the Honda Civic Type R is due later this year, but prospective buyers will likely face another limited allocation.
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Damion Smy
860kW Mercedes-AMG GT EV revealed, confirmed for Australia
The first electric Mercedes-AMG on a new dedicated EV architecture packs up to 860kW and looks to win over fans of its V8 predecessor – and it’s headed for Australia.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: No birthday party for iconic hot hatch nameplate in Australia
VW's local product boss has ruled out the 239kW Golf GTI Edition 50 for Australia, despite our hunger for performance cars Down Under.
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William Stopford
2026 Cupra Leon Ve prices: Updated Spanish PHEV hatch gets much more range
A plug-in hybrid version of Cupra's updated Leon Hatch is due on sale here in June, with more range than before but less power.
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Damion Smy
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Hybrid sold out amid record diesel prices
A sales surge coinciding with high fuel prices has depleted stocks of Ford’s flagship Ranger Wildtrak Hybrid, as an updated version looms.
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Damion Smy
LDV Deliver 9 recalled for fire risk
More than 8500 LDV Deliver 9 vans may have a defective fuel line that could lead to a leak and potentially a vehicle fire.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Australia looking to fill Touareg's halo role in local lineup
VW's local boss says the brand wants to bring in a new halo model to replace the Touareg SUV at the top of its lineup – though what that will be remains unclear.
28 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Toyota GR Yaris: Rally-bred hot hatch gets more performance parts
Toyota is giving its GR Yaris hot hatch a new sporty steering wheel, revised power steering, and sticky Bridgestone rubber as part of a small update.
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Damion Smy
Prime Minister says EVs could be made in Australia
Anthony Albanese has said there’s no reason why electric vehicles can’t be manufactured in Australia.
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William Stopford
Almost 5000 new BYDs and Denzas set sail to Australia to meet demand
BYD has chartered one of its own car-carrying ships to transport nearly 5000 new vehicles Down Under to satisfy strong demand for its EVs and PHEVs.
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Derek Fung
Ferrari HC25: Non-hybrid V8 given one more hurrah
The non-electrified mid-engine Ferrari V8 has been brought back from the dead, but only for a special one-off commission.
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James Wong
Kia K4 GT incoming? Korean brand mulling new petrol, hybrid performance models
Kia says new GT models are on the cards, and they could be based on combustion-powered and hybrid models, not just EVs.
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James Wong
2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid won't repeat Niro's pricing mistakes
Kia says the new Seltos Hybrid will be as affordable as it is capable, with its sights set on key rivals from Hyundai and Toyota.
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