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Mazda MX-60: RWD high-riding fastback imagined

Could the Mazda 6 morph into a CX-60-based crossover akin to the Toyota Crown and Peugeot 408?

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB pricing and features for Australia

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed local details for the EQB, providing a more-affordable electric seven-seat option

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Maserati relaunches Fuoriserie customisation program, with first sight of Grecale SUV locally

It's one of three specially-crafted models on private showcase and marks the first glimpse of the Grecale locally

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"We need unity": Battlelines drawn over EV targets ahead of summit

After a public row started earlier this week over how far the car industry should be pushing for what an appropriate emissions target would be, things have escalated

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Aussies could have saved almost $6bn in fuel costs if we'd had emissions standard since 2015

Think tank findings paint an expensive picture

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Car industry defends itself against 'anti-EV' allegations – automakers divided

Peak industry body says it has long been honest about wanting an emissions target rather than a technology specific target

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2023 Kia EV9 electric SUV spy photos

The upper-large electric SUV has been snapped in Germany with less camouflage than before.

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Ampol launches first of 120 electric vehicle fast chargers

The petroleum company is beginning to support electric vehicles, with the first of 120 fast-chargers officially launched, ahead of a national roll out by the end of 2023

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Lexus records hybrid and electric sales growth in Australia

The brand’s electrified options have accounted for nearly half of its sales in Australia to July 31, a significant jump from the same time last year

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'Australia isn’t ready for electric cars', says Mitsubishi boss

EV sales might be climbing – but big changes are needed, according to Shaun Westcott

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No Hyundai Palisade hybrid on the way, but a Tucson could be

The recently released Palisade facelift won't be getting any form of electrification for this generation

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Hot Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered still ‘under study’ for Australia

The performance-orientated plug-in hybrid remains under local evaluation

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Volkswagen Golf 9: Next-generation small car reportedly undecided

Europe’s new emissions regulations have placed the ninth generation of Volkswagen’s iconic small car, due around 2027, in doubt

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity

Hyundai's smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 orders to reopen on August 10, 135 units available

Hyundai has confirmed it will offer a further 135 examples of the Ioniq 5 from next Wednesday

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2023 Mitsubishi Triton PHEV planned, full EV expected too

The next-generation Mitsubishi Triton could gain a modified version of the powertrain found in the plug-in hybrid Outlander, and an all-electric model could be coming

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2023 BYD Atto 3: Production of 3000 a month earmarked for rest of the year

Chinese EV challenger brand has more up its sleeve too – two more models on sale by end of 2022

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Industry body reveals 'three-point plan' to lower Australia's vehicle CO2

Comes as research finds if no action is taken just 18 per cent of local fleet will be fully-electric by end of the decade

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Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre testing ahead of Australian launch

Rolls’ first electric car silently wafts towards production

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Auto organisations join forces to agree industry pathway to EVs

Industry summit brings together 10 parties to find a way forward as the times change

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Mini Aceman electric SUV concept revealed

The new small SUV concept previews an upcoming fully-electric Mini crossover

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Why Channel 10's Hunted chose the MG HS as its pursuit vehicle

The UK reality show has proven popular Down Under, but there's one obvious difference for car fans

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AutoNexus chosen to prep and deliver Polestar cars in Australia

The fulfilment company also takes care of other car companies' needs locally

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Cadillac Celestiq EV flagship revealed

Cadillac reveals its next-generation luxury offering