Year: 2026
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Honda
2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC Concept previewed (video)
Honda’s performance arm, HRC, has dropped fresh footage of its Civic Type R HRC Concept undergoing intensive testing at Suzuka, and it’s the clearest signal yet that we’re about to see a more hardcore, track-dedicated evolution of the FL5. The…
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Nissan
NISMO Performance Centre hubs confirmed for Australia
Nissan is set to strengthen the presence of its NISMO performance division in Australia, confirming plans to establish factory-backed NISMO Performance Centre hubs locally from 2026. The move will make Australia one of the first markets outside Japan to receive…
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Ram
2027 RAM 1500 Rumble Bee revealed, under consideration for Australia
As previewed this week, the iconic RAM Rumble Bee nameplate is returning in dramatic fashion for 2027, with the American brand unveiling an all-new lineup of V8-powered performance utes headlined by a 777hp flagship claimed to be the quickest and…
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JAC
Huawei & JAC reveal the 635kW Maextro S800 Grand Design, with gold trim
Huawei and JAC have officially unveiled the Maextro S800 Grand Design, signaling a definitive shift in China’s luxury hierarchy. With pricing expected to hit the US$300,000 mark, the model is an exercise in high-theatre opulence, designed to cement the brand’s…
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Geely
Geely acquires Radar Auto, Riddara RD6 not for Australia
Geely Auto has tightened its grip on its electric pickup division, formally acquiring full ownership of Radar Auto for approximately US$32 million. The move transitions the brand from an incubated startup within the Geely Holding Group to a wholly-owned subsidiary…
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Mercedes-Benz
2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & 55 4-Door Coupe EV revealed, up to 860kW
Mercedes-AMG has officially unveiled its first series-production all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, confirming the move to its high-performance AMG.EA architecture. Affalterbach is claiming significant performance benchmarks for the newcomer, highlighted by a peak system output of 860kW (1169hp). The drivetrain relies…
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Volvo
2027 Volvo EX60 specs confirmed for Australia, price from $86,990
Volvo Australia has confirmed local pricing and initial details for the new all-electric EX60 mid-size SUV, ahead of its local arrival late in 2026. This is essentially the electric alternative to the XC60. It will launch in two variants, with…
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Xiaomi
Video: Xiaomi YU7 GT breaks Nurburgring SUV lap record – 7:34.9
Chinese consumer electronics and fast EV-making giant Xiaomi has officially gatecrashed the German performance party, claiming the Nurburgring Nordschleife SUV lap record with its incoming YU7 GT. This follows the YU7 sedan’s Nurburgring record last year. Clocking a certified 7:34.931…
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Cupra
2026 Cupra Leon Ve plug-in hybrid now on sale in Australia
Cupra Australia is expanding its electrified lineup with the introduction of the new Leon Ve hatch for 2026, adding a plug-in hybrid option to the updated Leon range for the first time locally. The new variant slots between the mild-hybrid…