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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 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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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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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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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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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…
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2026 Toyota GR Yaris updates announced: Bridgestone tyres, revised interior
Toyota has announced a series of updates for the 2026 GR Yaris ahead of its Australian arrival in June, with the latest revisions shaped by lessons learned through the company’s global motorsport programs. The changes are relatively subtle, though Toyota…
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MY27 Geely Starray EM-i PHEV updates announced; bigger battery, 996km range
Geely has updated its plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i line-up for 2027, headlined by a larger battery pack for the flagship Inspire variant that significantly boosts electric driving range and efficiency. The MY27 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range adopts a…
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Toyota HiLux offered with genuine GVM upgrade, up to 1525kg payload
Toyota Australia has confirmed a new locally-developed gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade package for selected 2026 HiLux variants, aimed at boosting payload capacity while retaining full factory warranty and backing. Due to arrive in August 2026, the factory-fitted option has…