Car News
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MG MG3 safety recall issued, driver’s seat could slide forward in crash
Another kick in the guts for MG’s little-y as the MG3 is being recalled for an errant driver’s seat which can slide forward in the event of a head-on collision, or other crash. Euro NCAP conducted testing earlier this year,…
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Dodge Charger V8 returns for 2026, Drag Pak only… for now
Dodge has finally redeemed itself for the electric travesty it thrust upon the world in 2023, sort of. The 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak brings a proper supercharged HEMI V8 back to the nameplate, but there’s a catch; you…
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Nissan builds Y60/GQ NISMO Patrol for 2025 SEMA, 1000hp TB48
Nissan and NISMO in America have teamed up with Forsberg Racing to develop this badass modified Y60/GQ Patrol for SEMA 2025. It features a “highly-modified” 4.8-litre turbo-petrol inline-six, based on the popular TB48DE which was found in the next-gen Y61/GU…
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GAC AION V specs confirmed for Australia, arrives in November
Following the brand’s announcement a couple of wheels ago, GAC has now confirmed initial details and specs for its first fully electric SUV, the AION V, ahead of local market arrival in November. The medium-sized SUV will arrive in two…
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2025 RAM 2500 & 3500 now on sale in Australia, boosted to 1458Nm
Need pulling power? RAM Trucks Australia has just announced the new RAM 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty series for 2025, which bring in an updated design and tech, and a revised 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel inline-six engine. The MY25 2500 HD…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro debuts in Australia, confirmed for next year
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro made its debut in Australia this week, with showroom entry confirmed for next year. A pre-production version was shown to media in Sydney to give us all a taste of what to expect from…
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BYD unveils Racco ‘kei car’ MPV at 2025 Japan Mobility Show
BYD has thrown an oriental cat amongst the pigeons by targeting Japan’s most sacred city car class – Keijidosha (kei cars, or micro cars) with its Racco MPV. Targeting the likes of Nissan Roox and Mitsubishi eK as well as…
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Mazda Vision X-Coupe, Vision X-Compact concepts revealed
Mazda has unveiled two concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, including an unexpected hint at a possible Mazda2 successor. Starting with the Vision X-Coupe, the 5050mm long grand tourer features a more elongated expression of the Mazda3 hatch’s silhouette…
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Infiniti QX80 R-SPEC with 1000hp VR38DETT set for SEMA 2025
While Australian buyers are still waiting for Nissan’s all-new Y63 Patrol to replace the ageing VK56-powered Y62, Infiniti has dropped a bombshell ahead of SEMA 2025. The luxury brand’s American arm has unveiled the QX80 R-Spec – a skunkworks creation…