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Ford Mustang ute revealed with Ranger tray
Australia’s most popular sports car has been teamed with the nation's best-selling model overall in a one-off customer car from Ford in the US.
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Damion Smy is an award-winning motoring journalist whose passion for cars has taken him to some of the world’s most-read automotive titles, including the news desk at the UK’s Auto Express and his childhood bible, Car magazine. In Australia, he has held senior editorial roles at Wheels, Auto Action and Speedcafe. His time at Speedcafe reinforced his love of motorsport and eye for scoops, while a stint as Product Communications Manager at Ford Australia gave him unique insight into the industry during the final years of local manufacturing – including the Mustang’s debut on the Supercars circuit. Fuelled by coffee, Damion spends his spare time at track days in his cherished Peugeot 306 GTi, listening to prog rock, exploring design and architecture, and continuing his eternal quest for the perfect pizza.
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Toyota Australia says sensitive connected-car data "never transmitted"
Customer data security is a priority, says Toyota, amid concerns over privacy and the potential for connected vehicles to be hacked.
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One-off Australian Porsche 911 Turbo S up for bids
The one-of-a-kind 911 created to celebrate Porsche's 75th anniversary in Australia will be sold through an exclusive bidding process.
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Diesel critical to regional Australia, says Toyota
Toyota Australia says diesel-powered vehicles remain a key part of its local lineup, especially for buyers in rural areas.
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Volkswagen ID.4 gets updates, higher prices for 2027 despite looming replacement
Despite confirmation it will be replaced, the ID.4 has been given an update for 2027, including a larger battery in the base model.
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Toyota Australia won’t rule out cheaper Chinese-made cars
While it has made vehicles in China for more than 25 years, Toyota has no immediate plans to bring them to Australia.
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2027 Hyundai Inster price cut, lineup trimmed in Australia – UPDATE
The electric Hyundai Inster has a narrower lineup but is now more affordable, with prices cut by $1500 on the remaining models.
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Subaru Forester recalled
Subaru is recalling a small number of Forester Hybrids to fix an issue that may prevent them from staying put when the transmission is in Park.
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Ram 1500 recalled
The daytime running lights (DRLs) in 149 examples of the DT-series Ram 1500 pickup may not function properly, prompting a nationwide recall.
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LDV D90 diesel returns with new luxury flagship
Diesel power is back in LDV's seven-seat off-road SUV lineup, along with a new flagship and $4500 discounts across the range in October.
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Toyota price hikes coming as Australia's top auto brand calls for more ‘equitable’ emissions laws
Emissions laws could unfairly price some Australians out of their ‘tools of trade’, says Toyota, as price rises loom for light commercial vehicles.
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A decade on: Our favourite Australian-made Fords
Ten years to the day since Australia's final Ford factory closed, we reminisce with our favourite locally made models.
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Toyota RAV4 five-star ANCAP rating expected to boost fleet sales
A five-star safety rating for Australia’s most popular SUV will increase RAV4 sales further, says Toyota's sales boss.
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Toyota Australia targeting record sales finish in 2026
Despite lower sales so far in 2026, Australia's market leader expects fresh stock of its most popular models to help it post a record fourth quarter.
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Australian EV lobby group blasts "fragmented, paywalled" new-vehicle sales data
The Electric Vehicle Council has called for transparent, freely available sales results to prevent Australia "flying blind" on EV adoption.
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Skoda Octavia Hybrid revealed as brand’s first full hybrid
The first full-hybrid Skoda has been announced, with the Octavia set to receive the powertrain tech already shown in the Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc.
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