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Australian Hyundai N model availability
By Chris Thompson · 27 Jan 2023
Hyundai Australia has secured hundreds of additional units of some of its N performance models, adding to the stocks already available for “immediate delivery”.
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Chery's Aussie comeback: 1000 cars on the way
By James Cleary · 26 Jan 2023
Having departed the Australian market in 2015, the giant, state-owned Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery is weeks away from a full-blooded comeback, with the first shipment of 1000 Omoda5 SUVs on the water and scheduled to arrive here by mid-February.
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2023 BYD Seagull under development
By Chris Thompson · 13 Jan 2023
A Chinese auto industry outlet has reported that BYD is close to releasing its smallest electric car, the BYD Seagull, after details were sourced from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
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A Honda Accord PHEV?
By Tom White · 13 Jan 2023
Honda's range gets another tech boost overseas, but locals are left waiting for ZR-V, Jazz, and the new CR-V.
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New cars that have axed diesel engines
By Chris Thompson · 04 Jan 2023
In a post-dieselgate world, for the general car-buying population as well as car brand marketing teams, diesel is a little bit of a dirty word.
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How Volkswagen will catch up in the EV race
By Stephen Ottley · 02 Jan 2023
Volkswagen Australia admits it has been slow to join the electric vehicle market but has revealed how it will play catch up. The German giant has announced plans for 10 electric models by 2026, with many already locked in for local sale.
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Cars you might not know share engines
By Chris Thompson · 24 Dec 2022
With the twin-built Toyota GR86 and Subaru Impreza carrying over their (albeit now larger) shared engines into the new generation, a conversation was sparked in the CarsGuide office about unexpected cars that share an engine.
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Cupra Born 2023 review: track test
By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Dec 2022
The Cupra Born is the first affordable VW Group electric vehicle in Australia, giving the Spanish brand a big leg up, while providing strong competition against other EVs with value pricing and 500km-plus range availability. Uniquely, the Born is also billed as our first EV hot-hatch, with performance and handling to match. It might be the most compelling VW Group product in years.
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Mazda commits to 2 future - as an EV?
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022
The future of the Mazda2 looks to be secured after all, despite reports of the light hatchback’s demise.
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VW Amarok to top Golf sales?
By Tim Nicholson · 17 Dec 2022
The Amarok is poised to solidify its place as Volkswagen’s top-selling model in Australia, with the new-gen model expected to outpace the other models in VW’s line-up.
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