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BYD fuels Australian price war despite Chinese government warning

BYD fuels Australian price war despite Chinese government warning

BYD has undercut rivals with aggressive pricing in the last week, despite calls from the Chinese government to pull back from ‘creating disorder’ in overseas markets.

Tesla Autopilot developers told to ignore road signs, mind their own business - report

Jordan Mulach

Tesla Autopilot developers told to ignore road signs, mind their own business - report

A Tesla employee who helps 'train' the carmaker's Autopilot driver assistance system has detailed the "dystopian" reality of working for the company.

2 Years Ago

2025 GWM Haval H7: Chinese 'Big Dog' SUV set to be unleashed in Australia

Jordan Mulach

2025 GWM Haval H7: Chinese 'Big Dog' SUV set to be unleashed in Australia

This boxy SUV is sold in China as the Big Dog, but it’s set to wear the much more subtle Haval H7 nameplate in Australia.

2 Years Ago

The changes Chery is focusing on to improve its cars for Australia

Josh Nevett

The changes Chery is focusing on to improve its cars for Australia

Chery Australia will continue to hone the brand's driver assistance systems, prioritising software improvement over local hardware tuning.

2 Years Ago

Another automotive icon files for bankruptcy

Jordan Mulach

Another automotive icon files for bankruptcy

Less than a year after Hoonigan became the face of an automotive parts conglomerate, the Ken Block-founded brand has entered bankruptcy.

2 Years Ago

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N could be a Taycan on a budget

William Stopford

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N could be a Taycan on a budget

Hyundai's curvaceous Ioniq 6 electric sedan appears to be getting the high-performance N treatment, to no great surprise.

2 Years Ago

Drug detections outnumber drink-driving offences in latest police crackdown

Max Davies

Drug detections outnumber drink-driving offences in latest police crackdown

Over four days, New South Wales police conducted over 10,000 random drug tests of motorists, with 470 of these returning a positive result.

2 Years Ago

What is Toyota hiding with this GR Corolla?

Jordan Mulach

What is Toyota hiding with this GR Corolla?

Mystery surrounds Toyota testing its GR Corolla with camouflage, despite revealing an updated version of its hot hatch last month.

2 Years Ago

Why this Swiss millionaire copped a $200,000 fine... for tailgating

Dev Singh

Why this Swiss millionaire copped a $200,000 fine... for tailgating

A Swiss BMW driver could hand over more than 113,500 francs ($200,555) to the government after tailgating on a motorway.

2 Years Ago

Another classic car bursts into flames leaving Pebble Beach

Dev Singh

Another classic car bursts into flames leaving Pebble Beach

A rare Hispano-Suiza has become the second rare vehicle to catch fire in transit shortly after being displayed at Monterey Car Week.

2 Years Ago

EcoBoost or V8? Automatic or manual? Sales secrets of the Ford Mustang

Scott Collie

EcoBoost or V8? Automatic or manual? Sales secrets of the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang EcoBoost hasn't won too many buyers in Australia, but it's popular in its home market. As for manual sales? They're booming.

2 Years Ago

Can you get a Ford Mustang Dark Horse in Australia?

Scott Collie

Can you get a Ford Mustang Dark Horse in Australia?

The most track-focused Mustang is sold out in Australia, although the door isn't closed on a return to our market.

2 Years Ago

Hyundai Santa Fe recalled

William Stopford

Hyundai Santa Fe recalled

Hyundai's new Santa Fe has received its first recall, due to a wiring harness issue that could see its rear airbags deploy inadvertently.

2 Years Ago

It's official: SsangYong has a new name in Australia

Josh Nevett

It's official: SsangYong has a new name in Australia

SsangYong will now be known as KGM SsangYong in Australia, as our market becomes the latest to move to the company's new branding.

2 Years Ago

2025 KGM SsangYong Torres price and specs

William Stopford

2025 KGM SsangYong Torres price and specs

SsangYong is taking a swing at mid-sized stalwarts like the Toyota RAV4 with a new SUV that's less of a wallflower than the Korando. It's priced from $38,000 drive-away.

2 Years Ago

China's Chery bringing hybrids, PHEVs to Australia

Josh Nevett

China's Chery bringing hybrids, PHEVs to Australia

Chery will expand its Australian lineup to include hybrid and plug-in hybrid models within the next 12 months.

2 Years Ago

Jordan Mulach

Ferrari’s electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival spied

The first Ferrari electric vehicle is soon to be revealed, and a camouflaged prototype has provided a jarring look at what to expect.

2 Years Ago

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