Damion Smy
Trump administration warns Ford over China ties
The US transportation secretary has urged Ford to pull back from its Chinese partners, expressing “profound concern” about its direction.
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William Stopford
Australia-bound Chinese luxury brand previews fanciest SUV yet
Premium brand Avatr is stepping even further upmarket, revealing its largest SUV yet – though it's unclear if it'll be built in right-hand drive.
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Alborz Fallah
Why Australia may miss entire generations of Chinese cars
"China speed" is real, with ever shorter development and product lifecycles meaning Australia may miss out on whole vehicle generations.
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Damion Smy
Ford Australia tuning Bronco Basecamp for overseas markets
Ford Australia is leading development of the Bronco Basecamp SUV for markets beyond China, including its towing capability and pursuit of a five-star safety rating.
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Marton Pettendy
Mitsubishi defends significantly higher Pajero pricing
The first all-new Mitsubishi Pajero in 20 years will be competitive with the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, says its maker, but it won’t reveal sales forecasts.
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Marton Pettendy
Hardcore Mitsubishi Pajero Ralliart under study
Mitsubishi says it’s considering a tougher version of the fifth-generation Pajero off-road SUV to join its homegrown Triton Raider ute.
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Marton Pettendy
New Mitsubishi Pajero to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
A senior Mitsubishi executive has confirmed both hybrid powertrain types will be offered in the new Pajero – and perhaps the Triton it’s based on.
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Damion Smy
Ford Bronco Basecamp EV ruled out for Australia – for now
A range-extender powertrain better suits the Bronco Basecamp’s target audience, Ford says, with charging infrastructure and range anxiety still factors.
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William Stopford
Peugeot 308, 3008 and 408 recalled
More than 60 Peugeot vehicles produced in 2024 are being recalled as they may not display autonomous emergency braking warnings.
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Damion Smy
Ford Australia says recalls haven’t damaged its brand image
Ford Australia has issued more recalls than any other automaker so far in 2026, after also topping the list last year, but says they haven't damaged its brand image.
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Derek Fung
Dacia Spring: Budget EV grows up, price expands
The Dacia Spring loses its crown as Europe's cheapest EV, but has a larger body and more modern underpinnings.
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Damion Smy
Ford Australia extends new-car warranty to seven years
Ford Australia has announced a longer new-vehicle warranty and, unlike many rival warranties, it doesn’t cap coverage for commercial users.
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Damion Smy
2026 Ford Transit City EV priced at $50,000 drive-away
Aggressive pricing puts Ford Australia on the front foot as it adds a new entry-level electric van to its Transit lineup.
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Damion Smy
2027 Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia
Ford will bring the Bronco Basecamp SUV to Australian showrooms in 2027 as it seeks to reduce its reliance on the hugely popular Ranger and Everest.
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William Stopford
2027 Polestar 4 coupe SUV prices cut to match new, more practical sibling
Polestar has reduced prices of pre-existing coupe versions of its mid-size premium electric SUV by $4600.
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William Stopford
More EV servicing equipment coming to Australian businesses following more government investment
Dealers, repairers and mechanics are able to apply for grants towards not only EV chargers, but the equipment required to fix and service EVs.
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