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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV lands in Australia; 221kW, more range
The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is finally available in showrooms for 2026, bringing in more power, retuned ride and handling, and increased electric range for the popular mid-size SUV. Four variants of the new PHEV are on sale, from the…
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2026 (MY26) Volkswagen Amarok update announced, adds W600 flagship
Volkswagen Australia is spicing up the Amarok range for 2026 (MY26), announcing a special edition called the Dark Label and a new flagship model called the W600. The Dark Label comes in as the second-from-the-top variant, featuring special 20-inch matt…
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2027 Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5L 5CYL on sale in Australia from $94,990
NVES be damned. Cupra has today revealed pricing for something rare and and very rapid; the 2027 Cupra Formentor VZ5. From $94,990 excluding on-roads or $101,990 drive-away, the limited run SUV will comprise of 100 locally-delivered units (of 4000 globally)…
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2026 BMW iX3 on sale in Australia from $109,900, 805km range
BMW Australia has confirmed specs and prices for the all-new iX3 for 2026, which coincides as the first production model based on the ‘Neue Klasse’ architecture. It boasts some impressive stats, including 400kW DC charging capability (although such chargers are…
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BYD reveals incredible 1500kW ‘Flash’ charging system, Blade Battery 2.0
At a technology event in Shenzhen, BYD unveiled its second-generation ‘Blade Battery 2.0’, capable of charging from 10 to 70 per cent in around five minutes and reaching roughly 97 per cent in about nine minutes under ideal conditions. Those…
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2026 MG4 Urban confirmed for Australia, joins compact EV segment
MG Australia is getting prepared to launch a new entry point for its EV range with the launch of the MG4 Urban hatchback. An updated version of the rear-wheel-drive MG4 is also available in markets like the UK but hasn’t…
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VFACTS: February 2026 new car sales results for Australia
February new vehicle sales results are out, in the form of the VFACTS report, and although there is a lot of buzz surrounding Chinese brands, a similar mix of origins continues to make up the main top 10s. Firstly, a…
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2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive specs confirmed, electric 3 Series debuts March 18
BMW is getting ready to unveil its all-new eighth-generation 3 Series (codenamed G50), as well as the fully electric alternative, the i3 (NAO), likely labelled as 2027 models. Some preliminary details have just been confirmed on the latter. Yes, the…
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2026 Tesla Model Y L 6-seat option officially confirmed for Australia
Looking to buy a new 7-seat SUV? Well, Tesla isn’t a good place to start as it doesn’t offer anything in that layout. But it has just announced a 6-seat option for the Model Y. So, that’s the next best…