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7news.com.au > motoring > hyundai-stands-by-petrol-engines-despite-tougher-australian-emissions-regulations-c-21692256

Hyundai stands by petrol engines despite tougher Australian emissions regulations

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (476+ words) Hyundai Australia is standing by internal combustion engines, even with ever-tightening emissions caps under the Federal Government's New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) applying pressure. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the all-new Elexio electric SUV, Hyundai Australia chief operating…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > fords-ranger-sized-electric-ute-teased-c-21689780

Ford’s Ranger-sized electric ute teased

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (572+ words) Ford has released sketches showing the outline of its new electric ute, which is expected to be the same approximate size as a Ranger. Showing off its superior aerodynamics " compared to traditional models in the segment " the forthcoming electric ute…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > lexus-planning-rival-for-bmw-3-series-mercedes-benz-c-class-evs-report-c-21691648

Lexus planning rival for BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class EVs – report

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (510+ words) The upcoming BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class with EQ Technology will reportedly have some competition out of Japan. Best Car Web reports the replacement for the Lexus IS mid-size luxury sedan will launch in 2027 with an electric powertrain. In fact, the…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > gwm-offering-savings-on-phevs-c-21690215

GWM offering savings on PHEVs

9+ hour, 52+ min ago  (320+ words) GWM is raising awareness of its growing lineup of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with a test-drive campaign, with incentives offered to customers who sign on the dotted line. Customers who sign a purchase contract for one of GWM's PHEVs " apart…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > polestar-teases-influx-of-new-models-including-a-more-practical-suv-c-21682796

Polestar teases influx of new models including a more practical SUV

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (756+ words) Polestar has teased an onslaught of new electric vehicles (EVs), including a new-generation Polestar 2 and a more practical version of its best seller, the Tesla Model Y-rivalling Polestar 4. The Scandinavian auto brand is calling this the "largest model offensive in…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > hotter-bmw-cs-treatment-ruled-out-for-suvs-c-21676936

Hotter BMW CS treatment ruled out for SUVs

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (535+ words) BMW's high-performance M division isn't planning on adding more intense CS versions of its SUVs to its lineup, reserving them for passenger cars instead. The CS models " meaning "Competition Sport' " are the top models currently offered in BMW's M division…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > 2026-mazda-6e-sharp-pricing-sees-new-ev-undercut-tesla-model-3-c-21675893

2026 Mazda 6e: Sharp pricing sees new EV undercut Tesla Model 3

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (552+ words) Electric passenger cars may not sell as well as electric SUVs, but the Mazda 6e is still set to shake up the market. Mazda Australia has confirmed pricing for the new Mazda 6e, a mid-size liftback developed and built by the Changan…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > teslas-apple-carplay-integration-delayed-by-iphone-software-report-c-21668906

Tesla's Apple CarPlay integration delayed by iPhone software - report

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (319+ words) Tesla has asked Apple to fix a software bug which has halted progress of the deployment of Apple CarPlay in its vehicles " but not enough iPhone users are running the newest iOS which remedies the problem. According to Bloomberg, Tesla…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > ford-wants-to-turn-the-tables-on-china-c-21668774

Ford wants to turn the tables on China

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (643+ words) Ford CEO Jim Farley has presented a proposal to US President Donald Trump which would enable Chinese automakers to build cars in North America. The proposal, as reported by Automotive News, was shared by the Ford boss with members of…...

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7news.com.au > motoring > mazda-overtakes-volvo-in-new-safety-testing-report-c-21665033

Mazda overtakes Volvo in new safety testing – report

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (424+ words) Volvo has built a reputation for being the leader in vehicle safety, but under a new approach for testing the safety of new cars, Mazda has now come out in front. US non-profit Consumer Reports ranked the overall safety of…...