Jade Credentino
This week in news: 8-12 May
Here are some of the key developments from the past week in Australian automotive news - in case you missed them.
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Jack Quick
2024 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Overhauled sports car spied
The next-gen Aston Martin Vantage Roadster has been spied for the first time. It's expected to be a heavy refresh of the current model.
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William Stopford
How Maserati will send off its V8 engine
Maserati will reveal special editions of its V8-powered Levante and Ghibli Trofeo as it phases out production of the engine.
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Scott Collie
Volkswagen teases ID.7 GTX electric sports sedan
The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX will debut in September, with dual-motor all-wheel drive and plenty of customisation for keen drivers.
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William Stopford
Warren Buffett reduces BYD stake, doesn't want to compete with Musk
Warren Buffett has reduced his company's stake in Chinese automaker BYD, and said he doesn't want to compete with Elon Musk in "a lot of things".
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Jade Credentino
Mustang driver takes out four vehicles in road rage incident
A 22-year old driver has been charged with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon after smashing into multiple cars in Los Angeles.
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Jack Quick
Polestar 3, Volvo EX90 electric car production delayed
Production of the forthcoming Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 has been delayed, and it's unclear how this will affect Australian customers.
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Scott Collie
Renault working on $35,000 electric car - report
Renault's boss has been outspoken about the challenges on going all-electric, but he's also keen to offer a cheap city car in Europe.
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William Stopford
Tesla board eyes successor for Elon Musk - report
Tesla's next CEO, a report suggests, could be the company's current CFO, the low-profile Zach Kirkhorn.
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William Stopford
Tesla Model S and Model X dead in Australia
Despite having been priced for Australia back in 2021, the updated Tesla Model S and Model X have now been confirmed to be left-hand drive-only.
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Jack Quick
Subaru plans range of new electric SUVs by end of 2026
Subaru plans to launch three new electric crossovers by the end of 2026, and also aims to build 400,000 EVs annually by 2028.
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Jade Credentino
Skoda teases next-generation Kodiaq and Superb
Skoda has released photos of its next-gen Kodiaq and Superb ahead of their reveal later this year.
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William Stopford
Nissan teases hardcore Patrol V8 follow-up to Navara Warrior
Nissan and Premcar have teased their latest collaboration, a modified version of the Patrol with changes to its suspension.
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William Stopford
Cupra's upcoming electric city car now has a name
Cupra's upcoming entry-level electric vehicle, previewed by two concepts called UrbanRebel and due in 2025, now has a name.
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Eilidh McNaughton
Aston Martin DBX707 gets an F1-inspired upgrade
The AMR23 Edition of Aston Martin’s 520kW luxury DBX707 SUV celebrates the success of the brand’s Formula One team with a host of aesthetic additions.
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William Stopford
Replacement for Prado-based Lexus GX likely for Australia
After over 20 years, the Lexus GX – long a luxed-up Toyota Prado – looks set to finally come to Australia.
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