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Why this stylish hatch won't return to Oz
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (344+ words) Cupra has confirmed that there are currently no plans to bring back the Born electric hatchback to Australia, at least for now. "It's still something we discuss with headquarters, and you know there might be a way forward in the…...
Cupra Formentor S 2027 review: snapshot
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (321+ words) The 2027 Cupra Formentor S is the entry-level version of this small SUV line-up in Australia. It's priced from $49, 990 before on-road costs. Power comes from a 1. 5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance and total system outputs of 110k W…...
Cupra Ateca 2025 review: New cut-price SUV expands Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Kona rival's appeal | Bendigo Advertiser | Bendigo, VIC
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (34+ words) Cupra Ateca 2025 review: New cut-price SUV expands Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Kona rival's appeal Bendigo Advertiser Cupra Ateca 2025 review: New cut-price SUV expands Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Kona rival's appeal...
Carmakers teaming up with Chinese brands
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (804+ words) The rise in popularity of Chinese cars has been so rapid it's left traditional car companies scrambling to keep up in technology and sales. So now it is a case of, if you can't beat them join them, with the…...
Is the car as we know it going extinct?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (694+ words) When is a car no longer a car? That's a good question, as you'd initially think that a car needs four wheels, some seats and a steering wheel. Dig deeper and a car may only require three wheels, one seat…...
Hyundai's answer to the MG4 detailed
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (450+ words) Hyundai's new budget electric hatchback has been fully unveiled in Europe, as it gears up to tackle its Chinese rivals Down Under next year." The Ioniq 3 will be Korea's answer to many of the budget favourites of the EV segment…...
China's new rules crack down on EV safety
2+ week, 4+ day ago (477+ words) New mandatory national standards for vehicle safety in China have cracked down on battery safety in an effort to make battery fires a thing of the past. This will affect cars manufactured in China and subsequently exported to Australia. The…...
Big name Chinese joint-venture in trouble
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (587+ words) While Japanese brands increasingly turn to Chinese partnerships for more affordable and globally competitive models, it doesn't always work out. According to Nikkei Asia, GAC, which recently launched in Australia and has some of the biggest name joint-venture partners in…...
Tesla fixes most annoying Model Y problem
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (262+ words) Tesla has seemingly rectified the most annoying flaw in its Model Y SUV with the introduction of a retractable sunshade to reduce heat radiating into the cabin through the car's large glass panoramic roof. Launched as an accessory on the…...
Game-changing battery to make EVs cheaper
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (373+ words) The world's largest battery maker is forging ahead with a game-changing new technology. China's CATL, which makes the lion's share of electric vehicle batteries for the world's carmakers, will start mass producing sodium-ion batteries this year, according to Chinese reports....