Max Davies
Subaru WRX claims Australian rally victory
Subaru has found rally success at a local level, with an Australian motorsport icon driving an almost-standard WRX to victory.
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Alborz Fallah
How Leapmotor is updating its cars between the factory and the showroom
Leapmotor says it can revise software on vehicles already at sea, at the port or during pre-delivery, allowing new calibrations to reach customers within weeks.
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Derek Fung
2027 Volvo XC60 and XC90 gain new long-range PHEV options, Australian timing confirmed
The styling of the Volvo XC60 has been brought into line with the XC40, but the big news is the EV-sized battery living under the floor.
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William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 recalled: Over 32,000 vehicles affected
All BYD Shark 6s sold in Australia are being recalled for a manufacturing defect, with owners asked to remove their spare wheels until the recall work can be carried out.
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William Stopford
An EV is Australia's cheapest new car for the first time
BYD has slashed thousands off the price of its entry-level Atto 1 electric hatch, making it Australia's cheapest new car.
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William Stopford
Chery’s Lepas plans product onslaught including Toyota Corolla, Kia EV9 rivals
Chery's newest brand in Australia plans to launch everything from a small hybrid hatch up to a large electric SUV by the end of 2028.
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William Stopford
Chery’s newest brand says it has no rivals in Australia
New Chinese brand Lepas says it's filling a "huge white space" in the Australian market, but won't sell in the same volumes as sister brand Chery.
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William Stopford
The big advantage Chery's newest brand says it has over other Chinese newcomers
Lepas says tapping into its parent company's existing infrastructure for aftersales support will give it a leg up over other auto brands new to Australia.
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Matthew Hansen
Departing General Motors Australia boss opens up on recent exit
"I ultimately made the decision to put my family first," says departing GM ANZ managing director Jess Bala.
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Damion Smy
2027 Chery E5 electric SUV refresh brings bolder styling, more luxury features
Chery’s only electric vehicle gets a fresh look and more standard equipment for 2027 as it looks to make further inroads in the small electric SUV segment.
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Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor admits intrusive safety systems still need work
Leapmotor is making driver-assistance functions easier to disable, but admits the real challenge is making them accurate and subtle enough that drivers leave them switched on.
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Damion Smy
Tesla owners offered cheaper insurance for using Full Self-Driving
Tesla owners who subscribe to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) could pay less for insurance under an Australian-first change from Zurich.
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Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor could add more non-Stellantis dealers in Australia
Leapmotor says independent dealer groups could help it improve coverage beyond its current 24 Australian locations.
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Derek Fung
Kia PV7 electric van unveiled, confirmed for Australia
The PV7 is Kia's second electric van, and it's a considerably larger beast than the existing PV5.
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Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency concept revealed as world’s most efficient EV
Volkswagen’s record-breaking one-off electric car is an ID. Polo underneath, and you won't believe how efficient it is.
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Damion Smy
MG 4 Urban gets $2000 cashback offer, now $29,990 drive-away
A nationwide cashback offer has reduced the MG 4 Urban’s starting price to $29,990 drive-away nationwide.
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