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2027 RAM 1500 TRX confirmed for Australia, adopts SRT badge
Got heaps of money and need a big, very powerful and very capable pickup truck? Good news, the 2027 RAM 1500 TRX is officially coming back to Australia. Yep, the supercharged V8 performance ute is due to return during the…
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Cupra Formentor VZ5 ‘ABT Edition’ confirmed for Australia
Cupra Australia has confirmed local allocation and starting price for the Formentor VZ5 Custom Cupra by ABT Edition, bringing a strictly limited, European-developed flagship crossover to local showrooms. Created through a factory collaboration between the Spanish performance brand and famed…
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iCAUR confirmed for Australia, 335kW V25 due early 2027
Chery Group is expanding its presence in Australia with the introduction of another brand, confirming iCAUR will officially launch locally in early 2027. Established in 2023, iCAUR is focused on electrified SUVs with distinctive, boxy styling and an adventure-oriented theme.…
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KITH & BMW build custom V10 E53 BMW X5 to celebrate new model
BMW and fashion label KITH have reunited for their fourth collaborative project, unveiling a bespoke two-car showcase at Monterey Car Week. The partnership not only celebrates 25 years of the original X5 but also serves as a high-profile preview for…
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Chery revives Arrizo 7 nameplate with striking new fastback sedan
Chery has officially resurrected the Arrizo 7 nameplate, pulling the covers off an all-new, second-generation compact sedan at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show today. Discontinued back in 2018, the Arrizo 7 returns attached to a vastly more sophisticated fastback silhouette.…
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New study reveals how EV fires behave compared with ICE fires
New research into electric vehicle (EV) fires has found they behave similarly to conventional vehicle fires in several key areas, although battery thermal runaway continues to present unique challenges for firefighters, and toxic exposures remain a concern. UL Research Institutes…
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2026 Mazda 6e scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Mazda’s all-new, all-electric 6e sedan has officially been awarded a maximum five-star safety rating by ANCAP, significantly bolstering its credentials against established EV segment rivals. The independent safety authority awarded the battery-powered sedan an impressive 93 per cent for both…
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Genesis debuts next-gen 2.5T hybrid with 2027 GV80
Fresh off the back of releasing the dazzling GV90, Genesis has officially pivoted away from its EV-only strategy, detailing its first-ever petrol-electric model; the GV80 Hybrid. Representing a major shift for the Korean luxury marque, the GV80 Hybrid debuts a…
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Genesis GV90 unveiled; new grand luxury super-size SUV
Genesis has officially pulled the covers off its ultimate electric flagship, with the GV90 Neolun First Edition. Serving as a wildly luxurious, battery-powered range-topper, production of this launch variant will be strictly capped at just 200 units globally. Underpinning the…