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2025 BMW X3 40d 3.0L turbo-diesel confirmed for Australia
Following its international reveal earlier this year, BMW Australia has now confirmed the 2025 X3 40d will go on sale locally later this year. The new 40d replaces the old 30d, featuring a 48V mild-hybrid version of the long-running 3.0-litre…
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E now available to order, 500 sold in 48hrs
Renault’s new-generation electric hot hatch, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, is already off to a great start, with the first 500 units snapped up within 48 hours of orders opening last week. The company has confirmed just 1980 examples will…
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2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio design leaked in patent images?
Patent images for what is purportedly the next Alfa Romeo Stelvio have surfaced online, potentially indicating a very different design direction for the Italian mid-size SUV. Having been around since 2016, the current, Giorgio-based Stelvio is starting to get long…
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2026 Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV revealed, 300kW/800Nm
As previewed, Nissan has pulled the covers off its first-ever electrified ute, with the all-new 2026 Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It made its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. Blending modern design with serious dual-purpose credentials, the new model headlines…
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2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit announced for Australia
Following the announcement of the new Transit Custom Trail AWD, Ford Australia is expanding its light commercial van lineup with the official pricing and specs for the incoming MY2025.75 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV, bringing electric and plug-in hybrid…
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Hyundai unveils next-gen hybrid powertrain family, 1.6T & 2.5T
Hyundai Motor Group has taken the wraps off its latest, advanced hybrid powertrain systems that are set to underpin a wide range of future models across its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Unveiled during the company’s ‘Next-Gen Hybrid System Tech…
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2026 Lexus ES revealed with 500e flagship, confirmed for Australia
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, eighth-generation ES sedan for 2026 at the Shanghai Auto Show, previewing a new chapter in the brand’s electrification strategy and luxury design language. A staple in the Lexus portfolio since 1990, the ES has been…
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Mercedes-Benz Vision V concept revealed, previews ‘VLS-Class’ van
A striking concept from Mercedes-Benz has debuted at Auto Shanghai 2025, in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Vision V, the precursor to the hyper-luxurious VLS van. Aiming to capture the same slice of the market of the Lexus LM and…
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Zeekr 9X Grand SUV leaked, new Rolls-Royce Cullinan clone?
Zeekr’s upcoming 9X Grand mega SUV has broken cover ahead of its debut at Auto Shanghai this coming Wednesday. This will be a flagship SUV with all of the bells and whistles. Previewed already in a very dramatic video by…