Car News
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns for 2025, price from $77,640
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is back. The on-again, off-again special edition is now available in 2025 (MY25.5) form, following a “sell-out” success of the last iteration launched in 2023. Like the previous model, the 2025 version comes kitted out…
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2025 Skoda Octavia RS now on sale in Australia, lifted to 195kW
Skoda Australia is introducing its most powerful and feature-packed Octavia RS yet for 2025. Available in both sedan and wagon forms, the enhanced models will hit Australian showrooms in March. Under the bonnet, the 2025 Octavia RS boasts a punchy…
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Ford Everest Wildtrak returns for 2025, price from $76,950
After a brief hiatus, the Ford Everest Wildtrak is back for 2025 (2025.5 model year) with some mild updates, giving Australian buyers who want a large three-row SUV for towing and serious off-roading an attractive option. Limited to 950 units…
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2026 Genesis G80 ‘2.5t Hybrid’ spotted testing in Australia
Genesis has been spotted testing a prototype version of the 2026 G80 in Australia, featuring a 2.5T hybrid powertrain. The company has previously said it will be launching a new range of hybrid options from 2027. The prototype was spotted…
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BYD adds entry ‘Essential’ trim to Sealion 6 in Australia
Following the announcement of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin Essential variants, the Chinese company is now announcing the Sealion 6 Essential. This is a new, more affordable entry level trim level that will eventually replace the current Dynamic…
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Mazda6 production coming to an end, after 22 years in Australia
The writing has been on the wall for some time, but now Mazda Australia has confirmed production of the Mazda6 is coming to an end. The nameplate enjoyed a 22-year stint in sedan and wagon form in the local market.…
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Land Rover entering Defender OCTA in 2026 Dakar & World Rally-Raid
Land Rover’s new Defender sub-division is set to take on the world’s most challenging off-road events, with a competition-spec vehicle based on the performance-focused Defender OCTA entering the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) in 2026. Competing…
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Genesis finishes new showroom in Sydney, biggest in Australia
Genesis is set to unveil its largest retail facility in Australia with the grand opening of the Genesis Sydney flagship showroom on January 29. Located on Parramatta Road in North Strathfield, this state-of-the-art space will serve as a key milestone…
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Rolls-Royce creates one-off Phantom Dragon for Chinese client
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed a one-of-one Phantom Dragon. It’s a bespoke masterpiece commissioned by a Chinese client through the brand’s Private Office in Shanghai. This unique creation serves as a tribute to the Year of the Dragon and the…