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Mazda's upcoming turbocharged, all-wheel drive 3 won't come with a manual transmission and a lot of people aren't happy. But will that affect sales?

Giving people a rebate for trading in their less safe and higher-emitting old car for something new, has numerous upsides for any government fumbling for economic and environmental levers.

Much has been made about the rise of SUVs, and how wagon sales are falling. But if you look on the bright side, the proliferation of crossovers has freed up wagons to become something altogether sexier.

After a few years in the wilderness, Nissan seems to have some new products coming and a clear idea about what it wants to be – and that's exciting.

Crossovers are less practical people movers, but with much better marketing people behind them.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance appears determined to save money by sharing vehicle-upper-bodies. It's a deliberately vague plan for now, but if it means what I think it does, then it comes at what cost to each brand's DNA?

Alborz's dramatic rebirth as a cyclist isn't something to be ashamed of. He should be proud.

Yes, I am a cyclist. Yes, I hate myself.

Forget cheap air travel, the near future looks like it's going to be about holidaying closer to home. And who doesn't love a good road trip!

It won't happen overnight, but EV Council CEO Behyad Jafari says COVID-19 could reshape the way we talk about electric vehicles in Australia

Australia is a busy market, but surely there's room for these cars. Which would you like to see?

South America's small pickups look frumpy and lack tech, but is there not a market for reconfigured versions in Australia? And is any brand willing to roll the dice and make a case?

The side effect of this pandemic could be showcasing the benefits of removing cars from major population centres.

"Destination-less driving may be a great way to relax for many people. This can provide us a time to daydream and contemplate and even problem solve which can all have many positive benefits on our mental health." - Michelle Saluja, Principal Psychologist.

The BMW i8 plug-in sports car has been retired, but future-classic status awaits it.