Car News
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Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid revealed, 200km electric range
Volvo’s next assault at the premium midsize SUV sector has been unveiled with the 2026 Volvo XC70, ushering in a new era for the now Chinese-only manufactured SUV. Its predecessor, the second-gen XC60, was with us since 2017, based on the…
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2026 Mazda CX-60 gets 2.5L petrol RWD option in Australia
Mazda Australia is bringing in a new entry level ‘G25’ CX-60 featuring the familiar 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine. It becomes the cheapest variant on sale. While most CX-60 variants are powered by an inline-six engine, petrol or diesel (except the…
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Volvo ES90 confirmed for Australia, priced from $88,880
Volvo has confirmed the all-new ES90 fully electric sedan is coming to Australia in two variants, with prices and specs confirmed this week. Slotting in as the brand’s latest flagship alongside the EX90, the ES90 is pitched as a premium…
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Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets EV top speed record, 472km/h
BYD’s Yangwang division now has another significant milestone under its belt, setting the world record for the highest top speed in an electric vehicle in its new U9 Track Edition. Fresh off launching its insane Yangwang U9 Track edition –…
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Infiniti Q50 sedan to return in 2027 with manual transmission – report
The Infiniti Q50 and Q60 had a short-lived career in Australia, after Nissan’s luxury arm pulled out of our market in 2020. Now we hear there is a new model in the works. Based on the JDM Nissan Skyline, the…
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2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO revealed, for Japan only
Nissan has taken the wraps off its X-Trail NISMO, which brings a raft of predominantly visual changes to the e-Power-based variant, as well as some meaningful hardware upgrades. Aesthetic upgrades include tasty 20-inch Enkei alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot…
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MY2026 updates add Digital Key 2 for Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe
Hyundai has introduced some updates for the MY2026 Tucson and Santa Fe lineups, bringing in revised pricing and the addition of Hyundai Digital Key 2 across both models. The Tucson range now takes a sharper focus on hybrid power, with…
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Genesis tops 2025 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index study in USA
Genesis has once again secured the top spot in the J.D. Power Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study in the USA, ranking the highest overall brand for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. This year’s study was compiled based on feedback…
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Ford Ranger ‘Black Edition’ returns for MY2026, arrives in October
The Ford Ranger Black Edition is coming back, this time for the MY2026 update. It’s a special edition featuring a range of sinister cosmetic-based enhancements. Based on the entry-level XL dual-cab, the 2026 Ranger Black Edition features the 2.0-litre twin-turbo…