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Hyundai i30 Sedan N MONOCHROME revealed, confirmed for Australia
Hyundai has unveiled a new limited-edition version of its i30 Sedan N, called the MONOCHROME, introducing a more restrained exterior design and unique interior finishes. Just 200 examples are headed for Australia. Scheduled to arrive in local showrooms from November…
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Exlantix luxury brand confirmed for Australia; ES GT wagon & ET SUV locked in
It’s great to see more and more performance wagons coming back onto the scene. And there’s an interesting new option coming to Australia in 2027, called the Exlantix ES GT. Exlantix, although not the smoothest of names, is a sub-brand…
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2026 Geely Starray AWD EM-i review – Australian launch (video)
The Geely Starray EM-i has already established itself as one of the more affordable plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia, but the arrival of a new all-wheel drive (AWD) variant adds an interesting dimension to the range. And it’s not simply…
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2027 Nissan Navara Pro PHEV specs confirmed for Australia
Nissan has confirmed a new Navara Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) for Australia in 2027, featuring an Oceania-specific 300kW powertrain, mechanical four-wheel drive and 3500kg towing capacity. It will become Nissan Australia’s first plug-in hybrid, as well as the company’s first…
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First NISMO Performance Centre outside Japan opens in Australia
As promised, Nissan has officially opened the first NISMO Performance Centre outside Japan, right here in Australia, giving local owners access to specialist restoration services, genuine heritage parts and factory-backed technical expertise. Located within Ferntree Gully Nissan in Victoria, the…
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Chery Stockman specs further detailed; 80L fuel tank, leaf springs
Chery Australia has released more technical details for its upcoming Stockman ute, confirming a 350kW diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, triple differential locks and almost 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity. Power comes from a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel Super Hybrid system, incorporating a…
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2027 Hyundai Tucson specs revealed, hybrid-only confirmed for Australia
The all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson will arrive in Australia around the middle of next year, with the local range switching exclusively to hybrid power. Hyundai has also confirmed the more rugged Tucson XRT for Australia, although the new XRT PRO…
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2027 BMW X3 M50 gets 326kW power boost, new Black Package
BMW is giving the X3 M50 xDrive a sizeable power boost for 2027, increasing output from its turbo inline-six by 33kW to 326kW. The update comes alongside a new Black Package for the M50 and a number of smaller interior…
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2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA review – quick spin
We had a short drive of the beastly Land Rover Defender OCTA at the Mt Cotton Driver Training Centre in Queensland, covering both sealed and off-road sections. It was actually an ideal environment, because its ability to completely change character…