Damion Smy
Peugeot to build cars in China for export markets potentially including Australia
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2027 Audi Q4 e-tron facelift sports redesigned interior, better efficiency
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GWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia
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Max Davies
2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range
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Police launch year-long road safety blitz in Queensland
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2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS seven-seat SUV to take aim at Kia Sorento PHEV in Australia
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Slow-selling Honda Civic and Accord safe in Australia
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Porsche to sell off stakes in Bugatti and Rimac
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Zeekr 8X and 9X 'could easily' spawn EVs, says chief engineer
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2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia
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2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore
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2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China
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