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New cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia

New cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia

Forget land-speed records and acceleration times, here are the new cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia.

Mazda commits to affordable compact cars in Australia as it considers new-generation successors

James Wong

Mazda commits to affordable compact cars in Australia as it considers new-generation successors

The 12-year-old Mazda 2 and CX-3 are safe in Australia for now, but it's unclear what form their replacement/s will take, and when.

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Ford Australia stands behind 'class-leading' F-150 despite challenges

James Wong

Ford Australia stands behind 'class-leading' F-150 despite challenges

Fuel shortages, NVES pressures and production teething issues won't stop the Ford F-150, as the Blue Oval launches its updated pickup.

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Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ is an exclusive but affordable Model Y Performance rival

Damion Smy

Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ is an exclusive but affordable Model Y Performance rival

A new special edition Leapmotor C10 gets a major power bump, all-wheel drive, a larger battery and upgraded 800V architecture.

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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series teased alongside race-going GT3 sibling

Derek Fung

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series teased alongside race-going GT3 sibling

If the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT is too mild for your taste, two new variants will turn the volume and design up to 11.

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Panic buying sees more than 100 Victorian service stations run out of fuel

Damion Smy

Panic buying sees more than 100 Victorian service stations run out of fuel

Fuel shortages have been reported in Victoria, with more than 100 service stations running dry after similar disruptions in New South Wales.

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MG U9 EV: Electric ute one step closer to Australia

William Stopford

MG U9 EV: Electric ute one step closer to Australia

MG launched its first ute in Australia last year, and now the diesel-powered U9 could be followed by an electric version.

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Tariffs on European cars scrapped in Australia, but Luxury Car Tax lives on – with revisions

Ben Zachariah

Tariffs on European cars scrapped in Australia, but Luxury Car Tax lives on – with revisions

A new free-trade agreement between Australia and Europe will mean cheaper new cars, but luxury electric vehicles will see the greatest benefit.

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Xpeng's Australian distributor enters administration amid court battle

William Stopford

Xpeng's Australian distributor enters administration amid court battle

Xpeng's local importer has had stock frozen and a court case between it and the Chinese automaker remains ongoing.

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Safety tech not making new cars too expensive, says Euro NCAP

Damion Smy

Safety tech not making new cars too expensive, says Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP says the ‘democratisation’ of safety tech is lowering costs, but some brands are choosing not to pursue five-star ratings.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO: The refreshing rebel in the compact SUV segment

CarExpert

Mahindra XUV 3XO: The refreshing rebel in the compact SUV segment

SPONSORED: Why the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the smart – and refreshing – choice in Australia’s smallest SUV category.

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2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia

James Wong

2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia

The new Mazda CX-5 has been priced from under $40,000 ahead of its mid-year arrival, promising "significant value" over the SUV it replaces.

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2026 ANCAP safety protocols are here: What you need to know

Damion Smy

2026 ANCAP safety protocols are here: What you need to know

New, simpler safety protocols have officially come into effect designed to ensure safety systems don't distract drivers.

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Suzuki could get five stars if it ‘put in the work’, says ANCAP boss

Damion Smy

Suzuki could get five stars if it ‘put in the work’, says ANCAP boss

The boss of safety watchdog ANCAP says budget brands can still achieve five-star safety ratings if they truly want to.

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BYD Sealion 5 still on ANCAP crash test hit list for 2026

Damion Smy

BYD Sealion 5 still on ANCAP crash test hit list for 2026

BYD didn't submit the Sealion 5 for ANCAP crash testing in 2025, but the safety authority says the SUV remains firmly on its hit list.

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Audi's new SUV will be the A8's temporary replacement as flagship

Derek Fung

Audi's new SUV will be the A8's temporary replacement as flagship

The Audi A8 looks set to march off this mortal coil soon, and its indirect replacement will be, shock horror, an SUV larger than the Q7.

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Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV locked in for Australia

William Stopford

Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV locked in for Australia

Zeekr's first plug-in hybrid vehicle for Australia is set to be the large 8X luxury SUV, which offers up to 1030kW of power.

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