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Toyota HiLux EV has particular skills
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1012+ words) I've been doing this for a while now, and I have had the opportunity to test and review all sorts of weird and wonderful metal. But this one might be a first for me. I can't recall ever testing a…...
Cupra Formentor VZe 2027 review: snapshot
1+ week, 5+ day ago (375+ words) The 2027 Cupra Formentor VZe is the penultimate trim in the current line-up and the only plug-in hybrid (PHEV) offering currently. It's priced from $68,990 before on-road costs, which is $4000 more than it was previously. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder…...
'No longer works today': VW's harsh reality
2+ week, 4+ day ago (563+ words) Volkswagen, for decades one of the world's largest and most successful vehicle manufacturers, appears to be facing an uncertain future, with one of the key emerging Chinese brands challenging its once invincible position now putting bold shots across the German…...
China is the benchmark: car boss
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) Nissan is going all in on studying the Chinese car industry textbook. The Japanese juggernaut has admitted China's cars are setting the standard for development and it needs to learn from them. It's no secret Chinese carmakers are taking over…...
Shocking $10b cost for brand's poor quality
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (315+ words) One of the biggest car makers in the world has reportedly forked out billions in warranty claims over the past year. Stellantis, parent company of brands like Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot and Jeep has paid out the equivalent of more…...
Bonkers 860kW EV monster breaks free
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (327+ words) Mercedes-Benz has just released the details of its latest AMG GT sports car, which is coming to Australia with huge amounts of all-electric performance. The four-door GT will officially launch in Europe towards the end of this year. A spokesperson…...
Legendary 4WD brand turns to China for help
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (496+ words) Iconic off-road brand Jeep may have been thrown a lifeline to be rescued from its current struggles in the form of Chinese carmaker Dongfeng with which it will build future models. Jeep's parent company Stellantis has signed a new agreement…...
Kia’s most expensive car ever priced!
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) Kia has revealed pricing for what is the Korean brand’s most expensive model yet. The EV9 GT will land in Australia imminently to take its place as the flagship of the EV9 range and Kia’s model line-up generally. Pricing for the big…...
Big changes for BYD SUV revealed
3+ mon, 23+ hour ago (408+ words) BYD's Atto 3 mid-sized SUV is getting a cabin redesign which will have a more conservative look resembling the interiors of the rest of the model's in the brand's line-up according to leaked spy images. The spy shots surfaced in China…...
Key Mazda 6e future rival priced
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (598+ words) Polestar has confirmed pricing for its updated Polestar 2 liftback, now with more driving range and various hardware upgrades, however the previous entry-level Standard Range variant has been culled from the range, with starting prices jumping up as a result. The…...