Car News
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Mahindra Lifestyler revealed as new ute, based on Scorpio SUV
Mahindra has officially pulled the covers off its next-generation dual-cab in Mumbai, confirming the model will wear the ‘Lifestyler’ badge when it hits Australia in 2027. Serving as the production evolution of the global Pik-Up ute, the Lifestyler marks a…
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McLaren McL 6GT unveiled, manual transmission with RWD
McLaren Automotive has staged a dramatic return to analogue performance at the 2026 Monterey Car Week, unveiling the McL 6GT. Reimagining company founder Bruce McLaren’s unfulfilled M6GT road car project of the late 1960s, the new concept previews a highly…
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New Mahindra dual-cab ute previewed; 3500kg towing, diesel engine
Mahindra has utilised its global social media channels to tease the impending arrival of its next-generation dual-cab ute. Previewed via a recent Instagram reel, the all-new dual-cab is slated to replace the brand’s long-serving Pik-Up. Engineered as a global product…
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Jaguar Type 01 interior revealed, showcases all-new theme
Jaguar has released the first official details of the interior architecture for its upcoming Type 01, an all-electric four-door grand tourer. Designed around the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), the cabin abandons the traditional horizontal dashboard layout in favour of…
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Next-gen 2027 Mazda CX-3 confirmed, could keep manual
Mazda has officially confirmed a next-generation replacement for its highly successful CX-3 small SUV, with the all-new model scheduled to launch globally in 2027. An announcement was made in the company’s first quarter financial results presentation, securing the future of…
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BYD wants ‘Racco Spider’ kei roadster for Japan – modern Daihatsu Copen?
A Japanese video featuring the president of BYD Japan, Atsuki Tofukuji, exclaiming his wish for a Daihatsu Copen-rivalling kei convertible has emerged, potentially confirming BYD’s ambitions to grow into niche market segments globally. At the launch of the BYD Racco…
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New entry-level GAC AION UT short-range variant confirmed
Chinese manufacturer GAC has confirmed it will introduce a new short-range variant of the AION UT electric hatchback in Australia in late 2026. The incoming model is engineered to compete directly at the budget end of the EV segment, lowering…
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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for Australia as new electric SUV
Mitsubishi will return to the fully electric vehicle market in Australia later this year with the new 2027 ASX VR-e, due to arrive during the fourth quarter of 2026. The new small electric SUV has been developed in partnership with…
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2027 GWM Cannon gets Hi4-T plug-in (PHEV) option, 310kW
GWM is expanding its electrified ute range in Australia with a new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new option sits alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two separate plug-in hybrid utes in Australia. Power comes from…