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2026 MG U9 Black Edition prices: Sinister special joins ute lineup
Australia is the first country to receive the limited-run U9 Black Edition, which brings unique mechanical upgrades and one-off visual changes.
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Hyundai says Australia's EV sales have turned a corner
Hyundai Australia sees the current record market share for electric vehicles as the new normal, suggesting the boom in sales has marked a turning point.
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Hyundai Staria Hybrid can't tow – for now
Hyundai’s van has a new powertrain, but it doesn’t yet have an official towing rating – though the automaker says this shouldn’t impact sales.
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MG is another Chinese brand keeping the wagon alive
The MG 07 EV and plug-in hybrid will be available as a wagon in China, but it's unknown if it will be exported to Australia.
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Hyundai Staria faces ANCAP retest as five-star rating nears expiration date
Hyundai's freshly updated Staria people mover and Staria Load commercial van will be retested by ANCAP, which the automaker says will be critical to their success.
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Hyundai could ‘do a Toyota’ and cull its ICE models
Replacing its existing standalone petrol and diesel passenger models with hybrid and electric alternatives is “inevitable”, according to Hyundai Australia's top brass.
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Hyundai learning from Kia Tasman as its Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux rival edges closer
Hyundai Australia is weighing multiple global options for its first dual-cab ute, taking lessons from the slow-selling Kia Tasman.
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Volvo EX30 recall work underway to fix defective batteries
Work is underway in Australia to replace defective battery modules in electric Volvo EX30 small SUVs that could spark vehicle fires.
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2027 Volvo EX90 EV base price slashed by $18,000
Volvo is switching to a single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain for its entry-level EX90 electric SUV variant, slashing the base price significantly.
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Lexus RZ recalled
The Japanese luxury brand’s medium-large electric SUV has been called back to workshops due to a software fault.
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Josh Nevett
Next combustion-powered Mazda MX-5 could be the last
Mazda has hinted the next-generation MX-5 could be a petrol-powered swansong before the iconic sports car goes electric.
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Mazda CX-5 targeting Toyota RAV4 with range-wide hybrid availability
Mazda is preparing to electrify the CX-5 range, giving its top-selling SUV fresh ammunition against hybrid rivals.
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Mazda Australia says it won't be alone in feeling the pain of new emissions fines
Mazda Australia warns NVES fines could hit the wider car industry hard unless EV sales grow significantly over the coming years.
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2027 GMC Sierra has new V8s, but EV-inspired styling
The new GMC Sierra borrows some styling elements from the largely unrelated EV while featuring two new V8 engines.
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Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026
Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!
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2026 Honda HR-V price and specs
The Honda HR-V has received a sporty-looking e:HEV RS flagship for 2026, which joins an otherwise unchanged range.
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