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Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow

Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars

2024 Skoda Kodiaq imagined & teased alongside new Superb

The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq and Superb will debut later this year, with a local launch expected in 2024

VW to discontinue Arteon, focus on EV growth

The upmarket VW Arteon will no longer be produced globally, as the company aims to maximise profits.

Volvo is an SUV brand now... but the wagons are safe!

Scalable EV architecture – and a whole dose of lovely heritage – will be the saviour of Volvo’s estate cars

Recalls: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

New recall notices have been issued for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Volvo – an almost 100 per cent recycled car is “theoretically possible”

Volvo’s aiming for more and more recycled materials in its cars. How far can it go?

The new Volvo EX30 appears to have taken some notes from Tesla

The new baby electric SUV sweeps its functions into a central portrait screen – but with research to back up the decision

Alfa Romeo looks to Tonale to arrest its sales slide

Committed to ensuring the 123-year-old brand has longevity, Alfa Romeo is relying heavily on the new Tonale and facelifted Giulia & Stelvio.

2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport pricing and features: PHEV, new tech added

The updated Discovery Sport has a larger, fancier screen and adds a flagship plug-in hybrid variant

Westpac offers free charging with EV loans

Big bank Westpac will offer free limited Chargefox charging with a new EV finance loan

Recall: 2022-23 Kia Sportage, Seltos & Niro affected by seat belt warning fault

More than 7000 Kia vehicles have been called back due to a software issue that could cause the seat belt warning not to illuminate

Ford Ranger Raptor targets Dakar after Finke Desert victory

Following its success at Finke, Ford Performance sets its sights on the toughest challenge in off-road motorsport

Nissan Qashqai E-Power: Corolla Cross hybrid rival here later this year

Nissan’s hybrid small SUV remains on track for 2023 to battle the supply-restricted Toyota Corolla Cross

Electric Toyota GR sports car in the works

The Japanese carmaker has confirmed that a high-performance all-electric GR model is in development, but it remains uncertain whether it will become a reality

NRMA to end free charging, Chargefox trialing overstay fees, WA getting more chargers

The public fast EV charging landscape is shifting in Australia, with NRMA soon to end free charging and Chargefox initiating a trial of idling fees.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: first details revealed

Third iteration of German midsized SUV coming next year with major cabin overhaul, new technologies, and a bigger boot.

2024 Skoda Kodiaq spearheads big product assault in Australia

New-generation Kodiaq large SUV arrives in Australia next year, along with an all-new Superb and a raft of comprehensively updated models

Skoda keen to bring its 6 new EVs to Australia, starting with compact Elroq

Four additional EVs have been confirmed for Europe, with Skoda Australia intending to quickly follow next year’s Enyaq arrival with every new EV on offer

Nissan Ariya electric SUV still no closer to Australia, could arrive next year

The all-electric Nissan Ariya will arrive in Australia no earlier than 2024, with global demand and no local regulation still to blame

Nissan Australia aiming to “be even bigger,” remain a top-10 brand

Nissan has struggled to recover lost ground in recent years – but it hopes new products and relaxed supply will see it re-enter the top 10 in Australia

Premcar expands local operations with new assembly plant

In preparation for the all-new Patrol Warrior, Premcar establishes second production facility

2023 Mahindra XUV700 pricing and features

Say hello to Australia's new, cheapest seven-seat SUV

Fiat 600e electric SUV revealed in unexpected video

The Fiat 600e has been subtly showcased, bringing its signature cute design into a more fashionable, city electric SUV form.

BYD, Polestar respond: Stock boosted for Victorians to beat EV rebate deadline

With Victoria’s EV rebate ending soon, some car brands are responding by pushing more stock so buyers can qualify for the handout before it expires