James Wong
Kia Sportage sets record in Australia as hybrids electrify sales
The mid-sized Kia Sportage SUV has set an all-time Australian sales record in March, helped by the recent introduction of a pair of hybrid variants.
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Jordan Mulach
2024 Mazda BT-50 revised, but misses out on some D-Max updates
The Mazda BT-50 is being facelifted in its home market of Thailand, though it's not yet clear whether Australia will benefit from the changes.
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Jordan Mulach
Ford snatches second place from Mazda thanks to record Everest sales
The Ford Everest SUV and its Ranger ute twin pushed the brand back up to the number two spot on Australia’s new-car sales charts.
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William Stopford
2025 Audi A7 Avant spied as sleek BMW 5 Series Touring rival
The replacement for today's Audi A6 Avant appears to be getting a sleeker look plus a new name: A7.
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Jordan Mulach
Tesla to spend up to $4.5 billion on Indian EV factory – report
Tesla is edging closer to opening a factory in India, with executives from the EV giant reportedly scouting potential sites this month.
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William Stopford
VFACTS March 2024: Big month leads to record quarterly result
New car sales were up again in March 2024, setting a new March record and resulting in a record first quarter.
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Jordan Mulach
Ex-Holden Lang Lang proving ground still hasn't found a buyer
Lang Lang, the iconic ex-Holden proving ground, is yet to be sold by VinFast, who purchased the facility in late 2020.
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William Stopford
BYD ute: Plug-in hybrid Ranger rival teased ahead of Australian release
BYD's first ute is nearing its reveal, with a boxy body and plug-in hybrid power. It's coming to Australia.
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William Stopford
2024 GWM Ora is Australia's cheapest electric car... once again
GWM has cut prices across its electric Ora range, which sees it undercut the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin by around $4000.
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Jordan Mulach
Kia Australia: Five-star safety ratings important, but not mandatory
Kia aims for a five-star safety rating on all new cars brought to Australia, but it’s not against keeping popular models without ratings.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia ute: No hybrid, plug-in hybrid Tasman for now
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid utes are starting to appear in Australia, but an electrified Kia ute has yet to be confirmed.
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William Stopford
Why the 2025 Kia ute won't have a V6 engine
The Ranger and Amarok may pack available turbo-diesel sixes, but Kia's new ute won't follow suit – at least not at first.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia EV5: Australian lineup, supply levels locked in
Kia Australia could sell more than 10,000 EV5s annually if demand matches supply of the soon-to-launch electric SUV.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia ute: Five-star ANCAP rating a "non-negotiable" for Tasman
Kia Australia says it will sell some vehicles without five-star safety ratings, but it's aiming for its upcoming ute to offer one.
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Jordan Mulach
How plug-in hybrids could be Kia’s key to avoiding emissions penalties
While electric vehicles have been hailed as a driving force towards lowering emissions, Kia Australia believes plug-in hybrids could play an equally important role.
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William Stopford
2024 Suzuki Vitara facelift revealed with tech, safety upgrades
The Suzuki Vitara is getting another facelift, bringing with it a new infotainment system and a range of new safety features.
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