William Stopford
Toyota HiLux gets factory GVM upgrade to better tackle Ford Ranger Super Duty
Toyota is introducing a factory-engineered alternative to aftermarket GVM upgrades – and the Ford Ranger Super Duty.
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William Stopford
2027 Geely Starray EM-i prices: One of Australia’s cheapest PHEVs now offers over 130km of electric range
The top-spec Geely Starray EM-i now offers 136km of range for a $1500 premium, but it's still one of Australia's cheapest PHEV mid-size SUVs.
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EV group’s new ad campaign seems to be designed to aggravate ICE vehicle owners
An electric vehicle organisation hopes its new billboards, which appear to tease free fuel, will be the final push to get Americans into an EV.
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William Stopford
Ford teases new Bronco family member, Fiesta replacement amid product onslaught
Ford is reinvesting in cars and SUVs for Europe, with five new models due by the end of the decade – some developed with Renault.
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Damion Smy
BYD Dolphin PHEV spied ahead of European debut
A plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Dolphin hatchback reportedly designed for Europe has been spied testing ahead of an expected reveal later this year.
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BMW 1 Series to go back to the future with rear-wheel drive - report
The next-generation BMW 1 Series will be available with rear-wheel drive, but sadly not in concert with a six-cylinder engine.
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William Stopford
2026 Maxus T70 previews updated LDV T60 ute with available diesel, PHEV power
LDV's decade-old T60 ute still has some life in it, receiving a new nose, dashboard and powertrain, with plug-in hybrid power around the corner.
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Suzuki overtakes Honda as Japan’s second-biggest car brand
Small-car maker Suzuki has taken a big scalp by overtaking Honda to become Japan’s second-best-selling car brand globally.
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William Stopford
2026 Omoda 7 has one wacky gimmick inside its cabin
If there was ever a problem with passengers not being able to reach in-car touchscreens, Omoda Jaecoo has solved it with its new SUV.
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Damion Smy
Victoria spending $28.3 million on next-gen speed cameras
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William Stopford
Polestar isn’t afraid of competition from a surging Zeekr
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Ford launches battery business as Tesla energy sales boom
Ford is moving into battery energy storage systems as demand surges globally, including in Australia.
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China’s Leapmotor heading upmarket with second brand
Leapmotor doesn't want to only offer cheap and cheerful vehicles, and will reveal a new brand in the coming months that's expected to have a more premium positioning.
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Damion Smy
Tesla Australia makes more from batteries than EV sales
Tesla was the best-selling EV brand in Australia last year, but it collected more cash from its energy division than its automotive business.
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Derek Fung
Chinese-made Jeep models heading to global markets
Jeep is returning to local manufacturing in China, and will attempt to win buyers with two new electrified vehicles which will also be exported.
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Max Davies
These are the 10 cheapest PHEVs available in Australia in 2026
Fancy a plug-in hybrid vehicle? Here are the 10 cheapest PHEV options currently offered in the market.
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