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Nissan
Nissan Aura NISMO RS Concept revealed – the modern hot hatch?
Nissan pulled the drapes off the Aura NISMO RS Concept at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, which previews a JDM hybrid hot hatch. A NISMO version of the Aura (based on the Note) already exists but this one winds up…
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Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Kona Electric & Inster get price cut by up to $13,857
Hyundai Australia has announced some pretty significant prices cuts for its Kona Electric and Inster electric vehicles (EVs), offering savings of almost $14,000. This seems to be a going trend at the moment, with many car brands cutting prices of…
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VFACTS
VFACTS: December 2025 new car sales results for Australia
December VFACTS figures are out for 2025 so we can see what were the best-selling cars in Australia for the year. Tesla and Polestar do not report sales to VFACTS, so for this report those sales are excluded (aside from…
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Car News
Solid-state battery tech becomes reality, Donut Lab readies production
Solid-state batteries have been ‘just around the corner’ for seemingly yonks, but a new Donut Lab video claims that milestone has finally been reached with Verge Motorcycles set to put an all solid-state pack into customer bikes from Q1, 2026.…
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Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Elexio confirmed for Australia, price from $59,990
There’s a new electric SUV on the horizon, in the form of the 2026 Hyundai Elexio. Prices and specs have just been confirmed for Australia. Just a single trim line is being launched, the Elite. It features a single electric…
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Tesla reviews
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance review (video)
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling EV in Australia, and in fact it was the best-selling car in the world in 2023. So then, the 2026 update for the Performance variant has some pretty big shoes to fill. On…
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Mitsubishi
Is this the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero? Teaser suggests new 4×4 SUV
An official teaser video showing what appears to be the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero has been released, essentially confirming the ladder frame, seven-seater is getting a successor very soon. Briefly flashed on the screen during an official promo video – which…
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Toyota
Kuhl Racing develops off-road Toyota GR86 ‘Outroad’, with turbo conversion
Now this looks like it would be a bag of fun. A Japanese company called Kuhl Racing has come up with an off-road kit for the Toyota GR86 called Outroad, and chucked on a turbocharger for good measure. Starting with…
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Nissan reviews
2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review – Top 5 Pros & Cons (video)
Australia has long had a love affair with the Nissan Patrol. For decades it has been the weapon of choice for families, farmers, grey nomads, and serious off-road adventurers alike. These days, its combination of a naturally aspirated V8 engine,…