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  • GWM pushes further into EVs with Cannon Alpha PHEV

    GWM IS SET TO ELEVATE ITS ELECTRIFIED vehicle range in April 2025 with the launch of the all-new GWM Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Designed to redefine the standards in the EV utility segment, the Cannon Alpha PHEV will offer a groundbreaking combination of advanced EV technology, class-leading off-road capability, and range. Setting […]

  • Is the Tesla Cybertruck worse than the Ford Pinto?

    WHEN A US ARMY SERGEANT detonated a collection of gas canisters and explosive fireworks near the front doors of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, it blew the windows out and injured seven bystanders. Elon Musk was quick to claim, on X (formerly Twitter), that the “Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards.” […]

  • Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi abandon integration plans

    NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. (“NISSAN”), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (“Mitsubishi Motors”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), today agreed to terminate the MOU signed on December 23 last year for consideration of a business integration between the two companies. Since signing the MOU, the management teams of the companies, including the chief executive officers, have discussed […]

  • Range Rover SV Bespoke Collins Edition for Australia only

    IF THE RANGE ROVER SV ISN’T rare enough for you, now you can choose the Bespoke Collins Edition, and it’s unique to Australia. Created with a distinct urban sensibility, the soul of the Melbourne destination inspires every aspect of the Range Rover SV Collins Edition. Melbourne is a vibrant canvas of ever-evolving elegance. An exquisite […]

  • Subaru reveals next-gen Forester at Chicago auto show

    UNVEILED AT THE CHICACO AUTO SHOW was the highly anticipated addition of Subaru’s next-generation Hybrid powertrain to the Forester line-up. Subaru Australia is excited to confirm it will launch the all-new Subaru Forester mid-year in both petrol and Strong Hybrid variants. The all-new Forester will be the first Subaru model in Australia to add the […]

  • VW upgrades Polo, T-Roc

    VOLKSWAGEN IS DELIVERING ITS SAFEST, most advanced range of hatchbacks and SUVs ever with upgrades to the Polo and T-Roc range. The entry Polo Life now comes with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist and – in combination of these two technologies – the highly acclaimed Travel Assist as standard. Volkswagen’s Travel Assist is an […]

  • EV sales fall, hybrid and PHEV sales soar

    WE HAVE ALWAYS ARGUED that hybrids and PHEVs tend to make more sense than EVs in a country as large as Australia, and it seems buyers are coming to the same conclusion. January’s sales figures show that 3822 electric cars were sold, a decrease of 21.7 percent compared to last year. Of the 87,625 vehicles […]

  • New road rules across the country

    IT’S A PITY THAT THE powers-that-be don’t spend their advertising dollars on telling us about changes to the road rules, rather than pointless advertising telling us not to kill ourselves on the road. As always, the new year sees a raft of new road rules come into force (adding to the hundreds of pages of […]

  • Alfa Romeo announces Tributo Italiano for Tonale, Stelvio and Giulia

    DESPITE (OR PERHAPS, BECAUSE OF) disappointing sales, Alfa Romeo Australia has announced the launch of the Tributo Italiano Special Series. This stunning new lineup celebrates the brand’s rich Italian heritage, excellence, and sportiness. Available across the Alfa Romeo Tonale, Stelvio, and Guilia models, the Tributo Italiano series is set to captivate enthusiasts with its exceptional […]

  • Beware of new cars about to be delisted due to ADR

    BUYING A NEW CAR IS DIFFICULT enough without other factors coming in that may see you buying one about to be removed from the Australian market. A new ADR (Australian Design Rule) is about to come into force as part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety that may see a number of car […]