Sedan News

New Subaru WRX won't get an STI variant
By Andrew Chesterton · 12 Mar 2022
The new Subaru WRX won't get a fire-breathing STI variant, with the Japanese car maker shelving its performance sub-brand until electrification arrives.While the STI brand hasn't been killed off entirely, it won't return with petrol power again.
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Genesis Australia won’t de-spec models
By Tim Nicholson · 09 Mar 2022
With the semiconductor chip shortage biting hard across the globe, an increasing number of manufacturers have been forced to drop features from some models to avoid further disruptions to production and deliveries.That means some new models are going with
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Sony teams with Honda for EV joint venture
By Justin Hilliard · 07 Mar 2022
The PlayStation is about to get four wheels, as tech giant Sony and fellow Japanese juggernaut Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new joint venture that will produce all-electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025
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Would these cars have worked at another time?
By Stephen Ottley · 06 Mar 2022
Launching the right car at the right time is the greatest challenge for the car industry. 
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Episode 220 - Best cars nobody buys!
By CarsGuide team · 04 Mar 2022
Episode 220 - Best cars nobody buys!
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Tesla increases entry-level Model 3 pricing
By Justin Hilliard · 04 Mar 2022
Tesla Australia has bid farewell to the $59,900 (plus on-road costs) Model 3, with the starting price of the all-electric mid-size sedan having increased by four figures
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Ford splits business for sharper EV focus
By Tim Nicholson · 04 Mar 2022
Ford is ramping up its electrification plans by splitting its business into two distinct areas - electric vehicles (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.The US carmaking giant is making the move so it can maximise its profits and to streamline pr
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Kia ute is go, but it’s electric!!
By Tim Nicholson · 03 Mar 2022
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, have laid out their expanded electrification plans and there's some exciting news for ute fans.Kia announced that it will increase its previous battery electric vehicle roll out from 11 EVs to 14 by 2027, and that includes a pair
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Toyota RAV4 knocks Ford Ranger off podium
By Tim Nicholson · 03 Mar 2022
Australia's new-car market remained steady in February, despite the dreaded semiconductor shortage and ongoing issues with supply chains continuing to impact sales.The overall market actually grew by 1.5 per cent last month compared with February 2021, wi
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Toyota launches national Kinto rental service
By Justin Hilliard · 03 Mar 2022
The automotive industry is facing several unprecedented challenges at the moment, with new-vehicle stock shortages affecting buyers in Australia and abroad. But local market leader Toyota has come up with a solution for some customers
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