William Stopford
VFACTS November 2025: Australian new car sales drop as major auto brands slump
The overall new-car market in Australia was down slightly on last November, with many brands posting double-digit sales declines.
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James Wong
2026 Kia EV2 teased ahead of January reveal
Kia's cheapest EV for Europe has been previewed ahead of its debut at the Brussels motor show next month – but it's unlikely to come to Oz.
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Damion Smy
Lexus supercar teased and confirmed for debut alongside Toyota GR GT this week
Lexus has confirmed it will show off a new sports car of its own alongside the Toyota GR GT supercar in Japan this Friday.
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Derek Fung
Malaysia debuts first locally developed EV, but batteries aren't included
Buyers of the Perodua QV-E, the company's first EV, will need to lease the car's battery for a $100 monthly fee.
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CarExpert
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Mercedes G-Class seized in illegal tobacco investigation
After Northern Territory Police seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes, $8.4 million in suspected proceeds of crime has been confiscated.
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William Stopford
Tesla's sales rose in November, but it’s set to be another down year for EV leader
Tesla had a good November, but its sales year-to-date remain down despite the launch of an updated Model Y.
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Ben Zachariah
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Pick-Up and XLT variants announced
If you want a Ranger Super Duty with more luxuries you won’t have to wait long, thanks to new variants including style-side pickups.
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Marton Pettendy
Public EV fast-charger vandalism on the rise in Australia
Opportunistic thieves are stealing copper from public electric vehicle charging cables in increasing numbers.
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William Stopford
China’s Xpeng to triple its Australian lineup with new, more upmarket EVs
Another luxurious electric people mover is heading to Australia, joining an updated G6 mid-size SUV and a new large SUV in Xpeng showrooms.
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William Stopford
Luxury people mover segment heating up as another Chinese EV firms for Australia
Luxurious people movers aren't huge sellers here but nobody told the Chinese auto industry. Yet another plush Chinese MPV is coming Down Under.
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Damion Smy
Toyota's next Century to bring ICE power
The Toyota premium brand which sits above Lexus will continue with internal combustion power alongside some all-electric rivals.
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William Stopford
2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set
The Kia Seltos will retain its traditional SUV proportions but with striking new details and hybrid power. It'll be revealed on December 10.
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Anthony Crawford
Honda Civic Type R: A product of pure obsession
SPONSORED: The sixth-generation Honda Civic Type R is the definitive driver’s hot hatch of the decade. Here's why.
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Derek Fung
US Senate committee blames safety tech for rising car prices
The chair of a US Senate committee believes safety tech is behind rising new car prices, possibly signalling a loosening of regulations.
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Ben Zachariah
The brand planning two electric convertibles even as drop-tops disappear
French performance brand Alpine is said to be working on two new electric convertibles, but don’t expect to see them any time soon.
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CarExpert
Watch how a Tesla with Full Self-Driving handles being run off the road
Wonder how a Tesla with Full Self-Driving would handle a dangerous and aggressive driver trying to run it off the road? Wonder no more.
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