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The ageing Volvo XC60 was set for the chop as part of bold plans by the Swedish brand to go all-electric but it's now been granted an indefinite stay of execution in the wake of slowing EV sales.

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Major Toyota cost-cutting on the way

Toyota's recently-appointed CEO has detailed cost-cutting measures Toyota will resort to in order to reduce the break-even point of its model range in a new interview.

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First sub-$20,000 EV revealed

BYD has made its electric car cheaper than any other vehicle on sale right now.

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Kia reveals its future tradie hero

Kia has added another pure-electric van to its light commercial line-up with the larger PV7 joining the recently-released PV5.

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Chery sub-brand's mammoth expansion plan

Lepas is hardly a household name, but that is all about to change.

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Kia slashes price of popular SUV

Kia has sharpened the price for one of its most popular SUVs.

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New type of HiLux incoming

There will soon be a Toyota HiLux for everyone.

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New world record setting EV detailed

Volkswagen has built the slipperiest car on Earth, breaking records for aerodynamics and energy efficiency on a production approved vehicle with its Mission Efficiency and it could dramatically change the way our cars look soon.

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Every Honda Civic hatch tests on fighter jet strip

Back in those dark days Australia, Britain, Germany and Japan were at each others throats in deadly combat. Today mankind has, on the whole, woken up to itself and we have other ways of engaging in combat. Such as on sporting fields and in one of the toughest arenas of all - the automotive sales race.

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How to Check a Used Car for $2

A Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) check is an invaluable way to make sure there are no nasties waiting for you after you have bought a second-hand car.

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This hybrid van is mostly tradie friendly

Hyundai has recently launched an updated Staria Load range, with the most significant addition for buyers of mid-size (2.5 tonne-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial vans being the first-time availability of a hybrid drivetrain.

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This cracking new EV should be on your list

For a vehicle that Subaru has touted as a Sport Electric Vehicle, promising the all-terrain adventuring the brand is known for, the Trailseeker AWD looks like it should be stepping up to the plate with plenty of confidence.

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Luxurious XPeng X9 EV people mover tested

A proliferation of a new, niche species is taking hold in Australia, in the unexpected shape of electrified, premium multi-people movers (MPVs).

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Should you pony up for a used Hyundai iX35?

We're not sure exactly what was going on in Hyundai's marketing department at the end of the first decade of this century, but somebody was definitely having two bob each way.

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Why this brand is ditching diesel

Hyundai has entered a new era, with the debut of its off-road focused XRT Pro sub-brand to live alongside its already-successful N performance arm.

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Proof Australia is an EV powerhouse

To be honest I didn't think this would happen so fast but it really does appear the end is nigh for the internal combustion engine in Australia, because for the first time sales of electric cars have overtaken petrol ones.

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Chery's affordable EV updated in Australia

Chery's affordable electric SUV has been given a vital upgrade in Australia.

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Battery breakthrough to make EVs cheaper

LG has made a battery breakthrough that could bring down the costs of electric cars further, as the race to develop more efficient technology heats up.

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Australia's car industry resurgence plan

A former prime minister is backing Australia's carmaking industry to make a triumphant return.

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Wild new V8 muscle car has landed

Ford Australia has revealed a race-inspired pack for the Mustang Dark Horse co-engineered with Triple Eight Race Engineering and its team principal seven-time Supercars Champion Jamie Whincup.

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New sub-$30,000 EV announced

MG is temporarily giving $2000 cash back on its MG4 Urban electric hatchback so it now starts under $30,000.

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Geely EX5's game-changing update revealed

Geely's electric Zeekr 7X rival has just got a game-changing update.

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Tesla's rocket ship for the road locked in

It's on X, so it must be right… right?

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Chinese brand to get busy in next 18 months

China's Forthing has just launched its first model in Australia and it plans to launch at least three more over the next 18 months.

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How Mitsubishi Pajero stacks up to rivals

Aussie buyers have a new 4WD to think about.

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Five features we need in cars

Car makers are constantly coming up with new features they think we need, from big screens to weird door handles. Often these cause more problems than they solve.

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