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BYD, THE GLOBAL (SELF-PROCLAIMED) LEADER in New Energy Vehicles and a pioneer in battery manufacturing, has announced that the latest addition to the Atto family, the Atto 2, is coming to Australia. Arriving in Q4, the small-size, fully electric SUV promises to be a game-changer for Australian motorists and further solidifies BYD’s commitment to offering […]
CUPRA IS ENTERING THE NEXT STAGE of its significant new model offensive in Australia, with the all-new Terramar mild hybrid and turbocharged petrol medium SUV range arriving in July at a stunningly sharp price. Named for the spiritual birthplace of Cupra, the banked Terramar racetrack in Sitges, this sporty SUV represents a huge shift for […]
PROVING JUST HOW DANGEROUS incautious advertising can be, Australia’s largest manufacturer of caravans and recreational vehicles, Jayco Corporation, is facing legal proceedings brought by the ACCC for making allegedly misleading representations when advertising certain models of its RVs in ‘off-road’ conditions. Jayco says it will “vigorously defend the claims brought by the ACCC and thereby […]
DESPITE HAVING A HUGE RANGE of different products and brands under the Volkswagen Group banner, VW is expanding its partnership with Rivian. Yahoo Finance reports that all future Volkswagen battery electric vehicles (BEV) will be underpinned by Rivian’s R2 mid-sized BEV architecture. Rivian chief software officer and co-head of the Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture, Wassym Bensaid, […]
CHINA’S CONTROL OF RARE EARTH materials was always going to be a problem. Now, as China tightens controls over the rare-earth materials without which vital magnets simply cannot be built, component manufacturers are scrambling to find alternate sources of supply. There have been numerous warnings that the rare earths situation could become more substantial than […]
JAGUAR IS CELEBRATING 90 YEARS of pioneering design, performance and innovation as it approaches an all-electric future, with the F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition. Just 60 examples of this pinnacle high-performance SUV will be created – exclusively for Australia. The F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is Jaguar’s pinnacle performance SUV. Powered exclusively by Jaguar’s 423kW […]
THE ALL-NEW VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON LARGE SUV will arrive in Australia in September, ideally placed between the Tiguan and Touareg, offering the flexibility of both five- and seven-seat configurations. Echoing the ‘mini Touareg’ ethos of its sibling, the recently-launched, third-generation Tiguan, the Tayron boasts a premium cabin design, material choices and a quality fit and finish, […]
A THREE-STAR ANCAP RATING wouldn’t usually merit much comment, but when it is an increase from a previous zero-star rating, it’s an important improvement. Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a three-star safety rating for the MG 5, following safety-related enhancements made to vehicles built from November 2024. The MG 5, first […]
GWM HAS UNVEILED A FRESH STYLING update for the Tank 500, underscoring the brand’s commitment to continuous improvement and responsiveness to customer feedback. Commencing from April 2025 production, the Tank 500 will feature a redesigned front sports grille that enhances its modern aesthetic. This update reflects Australia’s influence in shaping the vehicle to better align […]
Paul Murrell tests the 2025 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The new large Volvo SUV is incredibly quiet and comes with good performance and range, but you’re always aware of its substantial weight. 2025 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric […]
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