Damion Smy
Fire at GM design centre destroys concept car
An investigation is underway after more than 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a GM design studio, which may have been caused by a battery.
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Damion Smy
Porsche Cayenne Electric to bring massive battery with wireless charging capability
The first electric Cayenne will have a big battery with inductive charging capability, Porsche has confirmed ahead of its imminent reveal.
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James Wong
Mazda 6e: China-made EV confirmed for Australia with Tesla-rivalling price
There's a new Mazda 6 (sort of) and it's all-electric. The 2026 Mazda 6e will arrive around June next year, priced from under $55,000.
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Damion Smy
Stockpiled BYD cars declared illegal as council rejects application
A local council has rejected an application to keep 1600 unsold BYD cars at a NSW fun park where they're being stored without permission.
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Damion Smy
Ram 1500 recalled
A software issue could lead to a loss of drive and engine stalling for diesel-powered Ram 1500 pickups sold between 2017 and 2019.
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Damion Smy
GWM's first ‘Holden-tuned’ model will be its Toyota RAV4 fighter
The first GWM model tuned by ex-Holden ride and handling guru Rob Trubiani will be the Haval H6, and it goes into production next month.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-80: No cheaper four-cylinder version coming for seven-seat SUV
The Mazda CX-80 large SUV range won't be joined by a more affordable four-cylinder variant like its CX-60 stablemate.
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Damion Smy
Volkswagen Golf production to stop as fresh semiconductor crisis threatens global auto industry
Production of the iconic hatchback will stop next week and could extend to other models and across the auto industry worldwide.
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Derek Fung
Rolls-Royce Phantom celebrates 100 years with $5 million special edition
This limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom has historical images and sketches etched, stitched and printed throughout its interior.
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Derek Fung
BYD Atto 2 plug-in hybrid revealed in Europe
The BYD Auto 2 will gain the option of two plug-in hybrid drivetrains in Europe from the beginning of 2026.
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Damion Smy
2026 Ford F-150 facelift confirmed for Australia – at last
The F-150 pickup will get its first update since its official release in Australia in 2023; expanded lineup to include new Platinum flagship.
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Damion Smy
Slow Tasman sales are not a concern, says Kia
Sales targets for the Korean brand’s first ute look set to be missed, but Kia says the Tasman will hit its stride once the full lineup lands.
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James Wong
Mazda 3 and CX-30 mild-hybrids unlikely to return despite new emissions laws
Mazda Australia says its current focus is on EVs, PHEVs and full hybrids, rather than adding mild-hybrid tech to its core models.
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Damion Smy
Tesla income falls as revenues rise in Q3
The Tesla turnaround continues, with the US EV-maker's latest quarterly results revealing a boost in revenue after record vehicle deliveries.
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Damion Smy
BYD teases tiny Japanese kei car smaller and cheaper than Atto 1
In a demonstration of its global ambitions, BYD will produce a pint-size mini-car that will be even smaller than the new Atto 1.
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James Wong
Mazda Australia pushes pause on CX-70 and CX-90 PHEVs
Plug-in hybrid versions of the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 have been put on ice for Australia, as the Japanese brand focuses on upcoming EVs.
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