Derek Fung
Mazda engineers built a V6-powered MX-5 decades ago
Although it proved to be a dead end, Mazda's European arm briefly toyed with a V6-powered MX-5 two decades ago.
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Damion Smy
230,000 Australian driver licences exposed in ransomware attack on vehicle finance firm
If you’ve applied for a car loan recently, your driver’s licence may have been exposed in a data breach of an Australian firm.
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Damion Smy
Chery claims diesel PHEV ute will be more capable than petrol PHEVs, even its own
Chery claims its new diesel plug-in hybrid ute will be torquey, economical and durable, as well as being superior off-road to its petrol plug-in hybrid counterpart.
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Damion Smy
Tesla Cybertruck gets massive price cut in the US after sales slump
The lowest price yet for a Tesla Cybertruck has been announced, while the flagship Cyberbeast has also had its sticker slashed.
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James Wong
Hyundai unsure about Tucson, Santa Fe PHEVs for Australia
PHEV sales are booming, but Hyundai's local product lead is wary the price premium over the brand's hybrids might be a barrier in Australia.
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William Stopford
Tesla vehicles get controversial Grok AI assistant in Australia
xAI's controversial chatbot is now being rolled out to Australian-market Tesla vehicles, starting from this week.
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Damion Smy
Ex-Holden proving ground used to develop 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV ute
The Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha rival has completed local testing ahead of its Australian launch later this year.
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William Stopford
LDV Deliver 9 and eDeliver 9 recalled
A software fault in the LDV Deliver 9 and eDeliver 9 could see their airbags activate unexpectedly while driving.
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Alborz Fallah
2026 Lotus Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition revealed with big bumps in power, price
With more than 500hp, this Bathurst Edition is the most track-focused Lotus Emira yet.
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James Wong
Hyundai wants to beat Kia in the Australian sales race
Family rivalry? Hyundai's local operating boss says he wants "to beat everyone" on the sales charts, including sister brand Kia.
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William Stopford
Tesla Model YL: Six-seat electric SUV one step closer to Australia
Tesla looks set to expand its local lineup with a stretched, six-seat version of the Model Y, Australia's best-selling electric vehicle.
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Derek Fung
Mercedes-Benz 'Baby' G-Class won't be EV only – report
A smaller version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is in the works, and it will reportedly be offered in both hybrid and EV guises.
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Damion Smy
Chery tuning new Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 rival in Australia
The Chinese automaker will develop its new dual-cab ute locally, with local expertise potentially setting the template for global versions.
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James Wong
Hyundai's first ute for Australia "still a work in progress"
There's another Korean dual-cab ute on the way, but Hyundai's local team says it's taking its time to ensure it's "the right ute, not just any ute".
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James Wong
Hyundai won't revive long-running sedan nameplate in Australia
Remember the Hyundai Grandeur? The premium-leaning sedan lives on overseas with available hybrid power, but don't expect it here anytime soon.
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James Wong
2026 Hyundai Elexio: New base model priced for Australia
Hyundai's new China-sourced Model Y-fighter will add a cheaper entry grade within a couple of months, dropping the entry price by $3000.
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