Mike Costello
This week in car news: April 25 to May 1 2022
Busy week? Here's a quick look at 10 of the most interesting car new stories we ran on the website this week.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Brand overview: Chery
Chery, like various other Chinese brands, retreated from Australia. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t come back for a sweeter second bite of our market.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback price and specs: New entry point
The Audi Q5 is now available with a new, front-wheel drive, entry-level offering. Pricing now starts at $68,350 before on-road costs.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid arrives from $66,750 – UPDATE
The Sorento Hybrid will be up to $8600 cheaper than a top-spec Toyota Kluger Hybrid when it arrives in showrooms, though supply is tight.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Nissan Z Nismo race car unveiled
Nissan has unveiled its modified Z Nismo racer, which will make its racing debut at the Fuji 24-Hour Race on June 4 and 5.
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James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento price and specs
The MY22 Sorento range welcomes a new plug-in hybrid option and prices are up since launch. A total of nine variants are on sale in Oz.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2023 Ineos Grenadier price and specs
Hardcore Ineos Grenadier 4x4 pricing and specs announced, with order books open from May 18. The starting price is $84,500 plus on-road costs.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gains bigger battery overseas, unsure for Australia
The Ioniq 5 now offers more power and more range in the EU and UK, and introduces features previously exclusive to the South Korean market.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volvo XC90 replacement reveal set for late 2022 - report
Volvo's new flagship electric SUV is set to be revealed at the end of this year, replacing the XC90.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2023 Dodge Hornet PHEV SUV set for August reveal - report
Dodge has officially confirmed it's introducing its rumoured plug-in hybrid SUV, the Hornet, this year. It'll be based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Hyundai Kona spied, growth spurt expected
Hyundai's next-generation Kona is set to grow to Kia Seltos-size. It's been spied during testing ahead of an expected 2023 reveal.
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Mark Trueno
Training learners to respond to Police and emergency vehicles
Teaching kids how to handle emergency vehicles isn't easy, given lights and sirens aren't something you see on every drive.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen may build electric ute at expanded US plant - report
Talk of an electric Volkswagen pickup truck continues with the company reportedly weighing an expansion of its US plant to build such a model.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Ford Everest specifications detailed
Ford has confirmed power outputs, tow ratings, payload, GVM and GCM figures, as well as standard specs, for its new-gen Everest SUV.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2023 Toyota Corolla getting upgraded hybrid, infotainment – report
A mid-life update may see the popular Toyota Corolla receive a more powerful hybrid powertrain, plus new infotainment.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2023 Toyota Supra revealed with manual
Toyota has revealed its new Supra sports car, which has gained a manual transmission option and new tan interior.
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