Year: 2025
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Mazda
Mazda6 production coming to an end, after 22 years in Australia
The writing has been on the wall for some time, but now Mazda Australia has confirmed production of the Mazda6 is coming to an end. The nameplate enjoyed a 22-year stint in sedan and wagon form in the local market.…
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Land Rover
Land Rover entering Defender OCTA in 2026 Dakar & World Rally-Raid
Land Rover’s new Defender sub-division is set to take on the world’s most challenging off-road events, with a competition-spec vehicle based on the performance-focused Defender OCTA entering the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) in 2026. Competing…
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Genesis
Genesis finishes new showroom in Sydney, biggest in Australia
Genesis is set to unveil its largest retail facility in Australia with the grand opening of the Genesis Sydney flagship showroom on January 29. Located on Parramatta Road in North Strathfield, this state-of-the-art space will serve as a key milestone…
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Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce creates one-off Phantom Dragon for Chinese client
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed a one-of-one Phantom Dragon. It’s a bespoke masterpiece commissioned by a Chinese client through the brand’s Private Office in Shanghai. This unique creation serves as a tribute to the Year of the Dragon and the…
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Mitsubishi
2025 Mitsubishi ASX shifts to Renault Captur, Pajero Sport on hold
In preparation for new Australian Design Rules (ADR) regulations coming into effect in March 2025, Mitsubishi has ceased production of the current ASX, Eclipse Cross, and Pajero Sport models for Australia. The company said re-engineering these vehicles to meet the…
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Volkswagen reviews
2024 Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI Elegance review (video)
In the expansive world of luxury SUVs, finding one that truly excels across the board is no easy task. We’re talking about qualities that are often at odds – style, performance, fuel efficiency, practicality, and off-road capabilities – all harmonising…
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BYD reviews
2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic review (video)
In 2024, BYD made waves in the Australian automotive market (pun intended), selling 6198 units of the Sealion 6 – no mean feat for a model that only launched in the latter half of the year. BYD’s current dominance is…
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Kia
2025 Kia K4 details & prices confirmed for Australia, Cerato replacement
The successor to the Kia Cerato is now on sale in Australia, in the form of the 2025 Kia K4. The alpha-numeric naming strategy falls into line with Kia’s EV range and overseas market showrooms. Initially, the sedan variant will…
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GWM
2025 GWM Cannon arrives in Australia in February, gets 2.4L engine
GWM is getting ready to launch its new, 2025 Cannon ute in February. It promises to enhance the Cannon’s appeal with improved performance, increased capability, and refreshed styling tailored to Australian customers. A key highlight of the 2025 model is…