Year: 2026
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Volkswagen
2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI unveiled, first fully electric GTI ever
As previewed, Volkswagen has unveiled its first fully electric GTI model in the badge’s 50-year history, with the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI at the Nurburgring 24 Hour in Germany. Marking a major shift for the iconic performance nameplate, the…
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Honda
Honda goes full-swing on combustion-hybrid engines, scraps EV plans
If you needed further proof that the electric vehicle honeymoon is over, look no further than Honda’s latest product pivot. Just two months after publicly executing its entire upcoming EV lineup – including the highly anticipated 0-Series Saloon, 0-Series SUV, and…
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Maserati
Stellantis, Huawei, JAC to co-develop new Maserati electric vehicle – report
Stellantis has issued a textbook corporate non-denial following explosive reports out of China that Maserati is negotiating a joint venture to build electric vehicles with tech giant Huawei and automaker JAC. According to Chinese outlet Yunjian Insight, the four-way collaboration…
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Lotus
Lotus to ditch Toyota & AMG engines, swap to Horse Powertrain V6
The days of Toyota and Mercedes-AMG powertrains in the Lotus Emira are officially numbered. Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng has confirmed the mid-engined sports car will soon receive a significant overhaul, swapping its current outsourced engines for an all-new hybrid 3.0-litre…
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Deepal reviews
2026 Deepal E07 Multitruck review (video)
Love the idea of a stadium truck for the road? Well, the Deepal E07 Multitruck could be the closest thing; 600hp, long-travel and absorbent suspension, and properly fast. Obviously the Ford Ranger Raptor is the closest thing for serious off-roading,…
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Ram
2026 RAM 1500 Express Black Edition confirmed for Australia
Ram Trucks Australia is expanded its local full-size pickup range with the introduction of the RAM 1500 Express Black Edition, positioned as the new entry point. Due in Australian showrooms from June, 2026, the new variant is priced from $109,950…
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Subaru
Subaru Uncharted on sale in Australia, price from $59,990
Subaru Australia has confirmed specs and the starting price of the all-new Uncharted fully electric small SUV, which is available for pre-order now. The Subaur Uncharted is essentially a re-badged Toyota C-HR+ with fully electric power. It uses a 74.7kWh…
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Subaru
Subaru Solterra, Trailseeker price cut in Australia by up to $4000
Like a lot of EVs lately, the price tags have been cut again for the Subaru Solterra, as well as the yet-to-arrive Trailseeker, in an effort to ensure these models remain competitively priced. Subaru says the changes are part of…
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Jaecoo
2026 Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hybrid specs confirmed: 980km range, 165kW
Jaecoo is getting ready to launch its new J5 SHS-H hybrid in Australia, and has announced some specifications and highlights ahead of its arrival. The Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hybrid features Chery’s latest Super Hybrid System technology, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo…