Car News
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XPeng Mona L03 revealed, up to 650km range
XPeng has officially pulled the covers off the Mona L03, the second model to join its entry-level sub-brand, and if you squint, there’s a distinct hint of an oversized Hyundai IONIQ 3 in its overall frontal stance. Slated for a…
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VFACTS: May 2026 new car sales results for Australia
New vehicle registration figures are out, in the form of May VFACTS for 2026, revealing a new record for EV market share, now at 20 per cent for the month. This is the highest concentration of electric vehicle sales in…
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2027 Porsche Taycan update gets virtual ‘E-Shift’, Manthey track pack option
Porsche has announced a comprehensive update for the 2027 Taycan range, introducing new technology aimed at making its flagship electric sports car more engaging to drive while also improving charging capability, connectivity and day-to-day usability. The biggest change is the…
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Porsche 911 GT3 ‘Earls Court 51 Edition’ announced for UK
Porsche rarely needs much of an excuse to spin out another limited-edition variant of the 911. Yet, unlike many of its broadly targeted heritage models, the new 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition is a hyper-localised tribute. Capped at exactly…
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2027 Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Grecale updates revealed
Maserati has unveiled its mid-lifecycle refresh for its GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible, and Grecale mid-size SUV for 2027. The update introduces harder-edged exterior styling drawn directly from the brand’s flagship MC20 and track-only MCXtrema supercars, alongside notable mechanical enhancements across…
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Forthing Taikon 5 on sale in Australia, price from $36,990
Chinese automotive conglomerate Dongfeng is the latest to test Australia’s seemingly bottomless appetite for cut-price new-energy vehicles, launching its Forthing sub-brand locally with the Taikon 5 mid-size SUV. Brought to market by distributor Ateco Group, the entry-level challenger lands later…
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Nissan Y62 Patrol production ends for Australia in August
Nissan Australia has confirmed factory production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol for the local market will officially cease in August. Consequently, localised assembly of the flagship, Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior will finish up shortly thereafter. It means the end of the…
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800hp Bovensiepen 05 GT revealed, based on M5 wagon
Bovensiepen, the newly established automotive firm founded by the original creators of Alpina, has revealed the 05 GT. This is a high-performance wagon based on the G90 BMW M5 Touring platform. This marks the brand’s second model release following the…
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Suzuki Jiimny Rhino special edition now on sale in Australia
Suzuki Australia has officially confirmed the release of the Jimny XL Rhino special edition. The limited-production variant uses the five-door ‘XL’ body configuration in the brand’s signature Kinetic Yellow paintwork for the first time, a colour option previously restricted to…