Mike Costello
This week in news: November 28-December 2
Here are some of the more interesting developments from the past week in Australian automotive news – in case you missed them.
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Scott Collie
Why it's time Opel replaced Citroen in Australia
With an attractive range, shared parts with existing Peugeot models, and European credibility, Opel could slot nicely into Australia.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Kia Seltos: GT-Line to be best-seller
The updated Kia Seltos may start at just over $30k, but the brand is expecting the bulk of customers to be shelling out for the top-spec GT-Line.
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Derek Fung
Toyota HiLux: Hydrogen fuel cell prototypes to be built in 2023
Toyota will develop a hydrogen fuel cell version of the HiLux in the UK, and plans to produce a small number of these water-emitting utes.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Mahindra Pik-Up recalled
Mahindra has recalled its Pik-Up to fix a problem with a temperature sensor in its diesel particular filter.
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Jack Quick
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander price and specs
Mitsubishi has added a new variant to the Outlander range for 2023, among other spec tweaks. Prices are up by up to $1500.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Toyota GR Corolla: Purchase lottery for Japan, circa $65k Aussie price expected
Toyota Japan is making prospective GR Corolla buyers enter a purchase lottery, as JDM pricing hints at circa $65,000 Australian entry point.
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Jack Quick
Ram Revolution EV pickup concept teased ahead of January reveal
Ram has teased some clay models of its upcoming 1500 BEV concept ahead of its debut at the 2023 CES show in January.
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Jack Quick
2023 BMW XM plug-in hybrid SUV production starts
BMW has started mass production of its XM performance SUV in the US ahead of it arriving locally in the first half of 2023.
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Jack Quick
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs
A hybrid version of the Santa Fe has joined the range for 2023, priced from $63,000 before on-roads. The rest of the range is unchanged.
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Derek Fung
Toyota Grand Highlander teased with new Hybrid Max drivetrain
A larger, more spacious version of Kluger is in the works for the American market, and it will have significant differences from the regular model.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV production ramping up
Ford has produced the 150,000th Mustang Mach-E, following upgrades to its Mexican production plant. An Australian launch is still expected.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Nissan NISMO preparing GT-R supercar with hybrid, EV drivetrains - report
Nissan's NISMO division is working on a successor to the long-lived GT-R, and it will be available with hybrid and even EV drivetrains.
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Jack Quick
Multiple Lexus models recalled
Lexus is recalling a total of 14,301 vehicles because the fuel tank vent tube assembly may crack and leak fuel, leading to a vehicle fire.
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James Wong
Citroen C5 Aircross facelift delayed until early 2023
Citroen's updated Mazda CX-5 rival will be a little later than first promised, now slated to arrive in local showrooms early next year.
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James Wong
Mazda supply improves across most models
Mazda Australia says wait times across the majority of its line-up is down to less than a month, as supply improves and new processes put in place.
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