Car News
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2024 Subaru Forester STI Sport AWD announced for Australia
The Subaru Forester lineup is welcoming a spicy STI Sport AWD special edition in Australia, bringing in… some badges and body trimmings. Yep, we’re disappointed in Subaru as well. It seems like it applies the STI badge to anything and…
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2024 Chery Omoda E5 on sale in Australia from $42,990
There’s a new fully electric SUV hitting the market, called the Chery Omoda E5. It’s based on the Omoda 5 and Omoda 5 GT that launched in recent months. Two variants are going on sale in Australia, including the BX…
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VFACTS: August 2024 new car sales results in Australia
Another month goes and another sales triumph flies through the door. Well, August 2024 was actually the second-best August on record, but silver is still a prize. According to the latest VFACTS report, which counts new vehicle registrations, local consumers…
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GWM Tank 300 Diesel spotted testing in Australia (video)
GWM has been spotted testing a diesel version of its Tank 300 in Australia, which is expected to become an option for the 2025 model year update. It would join the existing turbo-petrol and turbo-petrol hybrid options. The spy video…
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2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 officially revealed, gets twin-turbo V6 petrol
This is it. The 2025 Nissan Patrol ‘Y63’, boasting a new design inside and out, and a switch from V8 power to twin-turbo V6 with a nine-speed auto. It’ll go on sale in some regions in November, but in Australia…
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2024 Ford F-150 Raptor spotted testing in Australia
A left-hand drive example of the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor has been spotted testing in Australia. But does this signal a future entry into the local market for the high-performance pickup truck? The example was captured and posted onto Car…
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Nissan launches new HSP accessories for Navara, made in Australia
Aussie brand HSP has introduced a range of new accessories designed specifically for the current D23 Nissan Navara, aimed at enhancing the vehicle’s functionality for Australian drivers. The highlight of the offering is the HSP Electric Roll Top Cover, tailored…
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2025 Alpina XB7 Manufaktur now on sale in Australia, based on BMW X7 M60i
BMW’s exclusive Alpina brand has confirmed local details for the X7-based XB7 Manufaktur super-luxury SUV, which lands in Australia as part of the 2025 model update. Firstly, power comes from a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that soothingly belts out…
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2025 MG ZS revealed, gets 155kW ‘Hybrid+’ powertrain
The wraps are off the next incarnation of what is currently Australia’s best-selling small SUV, with the 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+. As expected, it shares the 155kW hybrid drivetrain with the MG3 small car. Combining a 75kW 1.5-litre naturally aspirated…