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GWM Cannon Alpha, Tank 500 3.0-litre diesel to use less fuel, despite power bump
news | 3 Aug 2026

GWM Cannon Alpha, Tank 500 3.0-litre diesel to use less fuel, despite power bump

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 price: Six-cylinder performance returns
news | 3 Aug 2026

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 price: Six-cylinder performance returns

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Subaru to axe ‘mild’ hybrid power in favour of Toyota tech
news | 3 Aug 2026

Subaru to axe ‘mild’ hybrid power in favour of Toyota tech

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Ford Ranger, Everest V6 manufacturing defect revealed as fix rolled out
news | 3 Aug 2026

Ford Ranger, Everest V6 manufacturing defect revealed as fix rolled out

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China to ban autonomous driving indicators on new cars – report
news | 3 Aug 2026

China to ban autonomous driving indicators on new cars – report

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Genesis acknowledges Porsche, BMW, Audi targets for Magma buyers
news | 2 Aug 2026

Genesis acknowledges Porsche, BMW, Audi targets for Magma buyers

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Jaecoo J5 EV sales beat petrol, as fuel crisis aftershock sets in
news | 2 Aug 2026

Jaecoo J5 EV sales beat petrol, as fuel crisis aftershock sets in

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EV charger price slashed in Queensland with government-backed offer
news | 2 Aug 2026

EV charger price slashed in Queensland with government-backed offer

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BYD has Mercedes-Benz in its sights with new flagship sedan
news | 2 Aug 2026

BYD has Mercedes-Benz in its sights with new flagship sedan

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Kia Stinger-inspired concept teases potential future wagon
news | 1 Aug 2026

Kia Stinger-inspired concept teases potential future wagon

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Polestar 4 to carry the brand’s sales hopes through 2027
news | 1 Aug 2026

Polestar 4 to carry the brand’s sales hopes through 2027

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Best used seven-seat family cars under $50,000, according to Drive
news | 1 Aug 2026

Best used seven-seat family cars under $50,000, according to Drive

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XPeng mulling Toyota HiLux rival
news | 1 Aug 2026

XPeng mulling Toyota HiLux rival

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2015-2020 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series hybrids recalled over moisture problem
news | 31 Jul 2026

2015-2020 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series hybrids recalled over moisture problem

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Lexus LC to exit Australia with Special Edition as orders for regular version paused
news | 31 Jul 2026

Lexus LC to exit Australia with Special Edition as orders for regular version paused

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV price and specs: Dearer than BMW iX3, Volvo EX60
news | 31 Jul 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV price and specs: Dearer than BMW iX3, Volvo EX60

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2024-26 Peugeot 2008 recalled in Australia due to fire risk
news | 31 Jul 2026

2024-26 Peugeot 2008 recalled in Australia due to fire risk

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2026 Mahindra XUV3XO small SUV gains limited-edition grade in Australia
news | 31 Jul 2026

2026 Mahindra XUV3XO small SUV gains limited-edition grade in Australia

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Toyota and Nissan production impacted by earthquake in Japan
news | 31 Jul 2026

Toyota and Nissan production impacted by earthquake in Japan

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2027 BYD Atto 3 and Atto 2 due within months, rear-wheel drive Atto 3 flagship confirmed
news | 31 Jul 2026

2027 BYD Atto 3 and Atto 2 due within months, rear-wheel drive Atto 3 flagship confirmed

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Phone and seatbelt-detecting cameras will remain in Queensland until at least 2032
news | 31 Jul 2026

Phone and seatbelt-detecting cameras will remain in Queensland until at least 2032

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Mitsubishi Triton, Pajero hybrid readied with big factory investment
news | 31 Jul 2026

Mitsubishi Triton, Pajero hybrid readied with big factory investment

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Tesla door-handle danger reports prompt attention from US regulators
news | 31 Jul 2026

Tesla door-handle danger reports prompt attention from US regulators

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ARB issues urgent warning for 2026 Toyota HiLux bull bars
news | 30 Jul 2026

ARB issues urgent warning for 2026 Toyota HiLux bull bars

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2027 Audi Q9, SQ9 revealed as new flagship SUV, Australia likely
news | 30 Jul 2026

2027 Audi Q9, SQ9 revealed as new flagship SUV, Australia likely

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2026 Nissan X-Trail price: Cheaper hybrids, Rock Creek added for Australia
news | 30 Jul 2026

2026 Nissan X-Trail price: Cheaper hybrids, Rock Creek added for Australia

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Hyundai offers discounts on popular models until September
news | 30 Jul 2026

Hyundai offers discounts on popular models until September

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Calls for mandatory reporting of collisions with animals in Victoria
news | 30 Jul 2026

Calls for mandatory reporting of collisions with animals in Victoria

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P-plater booked at 151km/h as South Australia road deaths spike
news | 30 Jul 2026

P-plater booked at 151km/h as South Australia road deaths spike

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Tesla Model Y claims 23-year Holden sales title
news | 30 Jul 2026

Tesla Model Y claims 23-year Holden sales title

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Regional car dealers are pulling the plug on established brands, leaving owners stuck

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2027 Honda Super-One EV price purportedly leaked

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