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Avatr, Nevo could beat sister brand Deepal to PHEV/EREV tech in Australia

Plug-in hybrids and range-extender EVs are on the cards for Changan's Avatr and Nevo brands in Australia "sooner rather than later".

Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader to get HiLux diesel, chance for Australia – report

Damion Smy

Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader to get HiLux diesel, chance for Australia – report

The baby FJ was ruled out for Australia as it only offered an older petrol engine – but reports of a diesel version mean it could come here.

8 Months Ago

Ford Ranger and Everest recalled

William Stopford

Ford Ranger and Everest recalled

Ford is once again recalling its Ranger and Everest for an issue that may see them suddenly shift into Park at low speeds without illuminating the brake lights.

8 Months Ago

Derek Fung

Honda revises EV strategy after posting fourth straight quarterly loss

Honda is changing up its EV strategy in the US and China in response to wildly different market conditions, and continuing losses.

8 Months Ago

Is a Subaru Outback Hybrid on the cards?

James Wong

Is a Subaru Outback Hybrid on the cards?

Hybrid power could be on the cards for the latest Subaru Outback, with the brand's local boss confirming a petrol-electric version is in "discussion".

8 Months Ago

Subaru Australia wants a seven-seater SUV

James Wong

Subaru Australia wants a seven-seater SUV

Could Subaru make another Ascent into the three-row SUV market? The brand's local director says such a vehicle is "high on the agenda" for Australia.

8 Months Ago

Why Subaru's new EV won't wear the Outback badge in Australia

James Wong

Why Subaru's new EV won't wear the Outback badge in Australia

Subaru Australia decided not to call the Trailseeker EV the E-Outback as the two cars are fundamentally different, argues the local boss.

8 Months Ago

2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch

Damion Smy

2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch

Volkswagen will reveal the production ID. Polo EV this year, and the prototypes it's testing in the meantime are less disguised than ever.

8 Months Ago

GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV

William Stopford

GWM's biggest SUV yet is a 5.3m-long luxury PHEV

GWM is launching its largest, most luxurious SUV yet in China under its premium Wey brand, but it's unclear if it'll come to Australia.

8 Months Ago

ANCAP calls for Australian ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others

Damion Smy

ANCAP calls for Australian ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others

The boss of Australia’s automotive safety body has called for new laws in China to be adopted here without delay.

8 Months Ago

Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained

Ben Zachariah

Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained

Demand for advanced semiconductors by AI, and the phasing out of older computer chips, is mounting pressure – and costs – on the auto industry.

8 Months Ago

2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won't get

Damion Smy

2026 Suzuki Across PHEV is a rebadged Toyota RAV4 that Australia won't get

The Across SUV adds new badges to Toyota's best-seller but it won’t threaten the RAV4’s Australian sales crown.

8 Months Ago

iPhone designer thinks touchscreens shouldn't be used for key car controls

William Stopford

iPhone designer thinks touchscreens shouldn't be used for key car controls

The car industry got carried away with touchscreens, says the designer of the iPhone and the Ferrari Luce's interior, and they're the "wrong" tech for key vehicle controls.

8 Months Ago

2026 Mazda CX-5 receives raft of cost-cutting measures

William Stopford

2026 Mazda CX-5 receives raft of cost-cutting measures

Mazda has made some changes with its new CX-5, some of which you may see and touch, that are aimed at keeping its production costs down.

8 Months Ago

BYD eyes fleets as next step to growing Australian sales

William Stopford

BYD eyes fleets as next step to growing Australian sales

BYD wants to be a top three brand in Australia, and an increased focus on attracting fleet buyers is key to achieving this goal.

8 Months Ago

Next Mercedes-Benz A-Class to channel some of the spirit of the original – report

Derek Fung

Next Mercedes-Benz A-Class to channel some of the spirit of the original – report

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class will reportedly have SUV and people mover elements rather being a straight-up hatchback.

8 Months Ago

Ford posts biggest loss since the Global Financial Crisis

Damion Smy

Ford posts biggest loss since the Global Financial Crisis

Tariffs and EV costs have seen Ford post one of its largest-ever losses, but it’s not all bad news for the US automaker.

8 Months Ago

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