Wheels catch-up: Zero-star ANCAP shock, new Mazdas & Hyundais, Model 3 update driven

16 Dec 2023, 07:00 am

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Zero stars for MG 5 and Mahindra Scorpio

Australia's most affordable sedan and one of the most affordable 4WDs on the market have received the lowest ANCAP score since 2021.

All the new Mazda models on the horizon

Your quick guide to all the new and updated models coming to Mazda Australia showrooms in 2024 and beyond... plus potential additions yet to be confirmed.

All the new Hyundai models on the horizon

Your quick guide to all the future models coming from Korean brand Hyundai – including its first-ever ute – from 2024 and beyond.

DRIVEN: Tesla's new-look Model 3

Tesla's popular electric sedan has arrived in Australia with its first major update inside and out. We find out if the Model 3 is now even better.

First official look at new Porsche Macan

Augmented-reality HUD and optional passenger infotainment display among features for first electric version of Porsche's big-selling Macan SUV.

DRIVEN: Hybrid GWM Tank 300 off-roader

Great Wall’s hybrid, 255kW Tank targets Jeep Wrangler. And at least on price, blasts it away – if you can overlook a few flaws.

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Smaller, cheaper engine for Isuzu MU-X in 2024

Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it’ll add the smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre turbo-diesel from the D-Max ute in select MU-X variants in 2024.

Three-row Cadillac Vistiq EV could come to Oz

Three-row crossover to sit between the Lyriq SUV and larger Escalade IQ in the luxury car maker’s Tesla-chasing line-up, and it may be in local showrooms in 2026.

Bids for 'NSW 1' historic plate surpass $8 million

The famous NSW 1 will shatter records for Australian number plate sales.

New-gen MG ZS revealed in design patents

Is this the next-gen MG ZS? You won't find a badge on the model, but the patent filing seems clear.

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Wheels catch-up: Zero-star ANCAP shock, new Mazdas & Hyundais, Model 3 update driven

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines

Hey, we get it. With dozens of news and reviews stories published every week, it can be hard to keep up with all the latest in the automotive world.

Zero stars for MG 5 and Mahindra Scorpio

Australia's most affordable sedan and one of the most affordable 4WDs on the market have received the lowest ANCAP score since 2021.

All the new Mazda models on the horizon

Your quick guide to all the new and updated models coming to Mazda Australia showrooms in 2024 and beyond... plus potential additions yet to be confirmed.

All the new Hyundai models on the horizon

Your quick guide to all the future models coming from Korean brand Hyundai – including its first-ever ute – from 2024 and beyond.

DRIVEN: Tesla's new-look Model 3

Tesla's popular electric sedan has arrived in Australia with its first major update inside and out. We find out if the Model 3 is now even better.

First official look at new Porsche Macan

Augmented-reality HUD and optional passenger infotainment display among features for first electric version of Porsche's big-selling Macan SUV.

DRIVEN: Hybrid GWM Tank 300 off-roader

Great Wall’s hybrid, 255kW Tank targets Jeep Wrangler. And at least on price, blasts it away – if you can overlook a few flaws.

Smaller, cheaper engine for Isuzu MU-X in 2024

Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it’ll add the smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre turbo-diesel from the D-Max ute in select MU-X variants in 2024.

Three-row Cadillac Vistiq EV could come to Oz

Three-row crossover to sit between the Lyriq SUV and larger Escalade IQ in the luxury car maker’s Tesla-chasing line-up, and it may be in local showrooms in 2026.

Bids for 'NSW 1' historic plate surpass $8 million

The famous NSW 1 will shatter records for Australian number plate sales.

New-gen MG ZS revealed in design patents

Is this the next-gen MG ZS? You won't find a badge on the model, but the patent filing seems clear.

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