Damion Smy
EV health study shows batteries are lasting longer than expected
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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 will likely be a hybrid of some sort
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Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner spied, still no-go for Australia
An Australian-designed front end looks set for the next Toyota Fortuner, but the automaker says it won't be sold here.
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William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 300 price and specs
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2026 Geely EX5 Extended Range price and specs leaked
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Mini celebrates historic rally win with special edition Cooper JCW
Mini is paying tribute to one of its many historical rally wins with a very limited edition version of its Cooper JCW hot hatch.
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Luxury Ford to fight Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen – report
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Australia's new vehicle emissions regulations delivering results, says Bowen
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line Plus Edition: Sportier styling, lower price
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Damion Smy
Chery says more to come from petrol and diesel engine development
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Iveco working to regain customer confidence
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Mazda engineers built a V6-powered MX-5 decades ago
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Damion Smy
230,000 Australian driver licences exposed in ransomware attack on vehicle finance firm
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Damion Smy
Chery claims diesel PHEV ute will be more capable than petrol PHEVs, even its own
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Tesla Cybertruck gets massive price cut in the US after sales slump
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James Wong
Hyundai unsure about Tucson, Santa Fe PHEVs for Australia
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