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New HiLux and Ranger fighter circling! RAM Dakota set for US production in 2027 but will it come to Australia to battle the 2026 Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and BYD Shark 6?
By James Cleary · 16 Sep 2025
After years of on-again, off-again teasing, evasion and false-starts, recently-installed Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has confirmed a Ram Dakota ‘mid-size’ pick-up for North American production in 2027.
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War between budget Chinese SUVs sees 2026 GWM Haval Jolion get price cut to match Chery Tiggo 4
By Laura Berry · 16 Sep 2025
GWM has reduced the drive-away price of its Haval Jolion small SUV by up to $2000 signalling a price war with its Chinese rival Chery and its Tiggo 4.
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Toyota’s even hotter hot hatch! 2026 Toyota Corolla GRMN leaked as halo hatchback looks set to rival spicy Golf R special editions and Honda’s Civic Type R
By Chris Thompson · 16 Sep 2025
An upgraded, sharper Toyota Corolla hot hatch Toyota has been developing all year has been leaked at a dealer event in the US.
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Electric ute bites the dust! Electric 2026 Ram 1500 cancelled as Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up rival ends before it even started
By Laura Berry · 15 Sep 2025
It’s official - Ram has pulled the plug on its fully electric pick-up before it even made it to showrooms.
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'Remains a niche technology': 2026 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 plug-in hybrid still uncertain for Australia to battle Omoda 9 and BYD Sealion 8, but more electric cars are a possibility
By Jack Quick · 15 Sep 2025
Mazda offers plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powert in its CX-70 and CX-90 large SUVs in other markets, including the United States, however they’re still not locked in for Australia.
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The cars Australians are 'hungry for': 2025 Sydney International EV motor show returns with models from Smart, Volvo, XPeng and Zeekr as EV sales are predicted to boom
By Dom Tripolone · 12 Sep 2025
Motor shows are officially back in Australia, and it's all because of electric cars.The Sydney International EV motor show is returning this October to the ICC Sydney, proving the EV show wasn’t just a flash in the pan.The organiser of the show, Ray Evans, said they are expecting about 40,000 visitors to come through the gates over three days.“The exceptional response has proven that Australians are hungry for EV knowledge and options," said Evans."This year we're delivering exactly what the market wants - hands-on experiences with over 100 vehicles, test drives, daily sessions and a New Model Stage.”The show will give potential customers a chance to get up close and personal with some of the newest names in the EV game.Brands such as Farizon, Lotus, Polestar, Smart, Volvo, XPeng and Zeekr will have current and coming models on display.Volvo Australia boss Stephen Connor said the company is committed to a fully electric future."This year we have already introduced three new all-electric models to Australia, and to date our all-electric lineup equates to 40 per cent of our total volume," said Connor.Volvo will have the new ES90 electric sedan on display at the show. Attendees can also check out the $1.2m Rolls-Royce Spectre EV.Some experts have predicted Australian EV sales to balloon to between 15 and 19 per cent next year, according to the show organisers. Currently EV sales only make up about 7.7 per cent of new car sales through the first eight months of this year.The show runs from October 31 to November 2nd and tickets start from $35.00 and are available now from Ticketmaster.
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Mega 800km EV range for updated 2026 Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV before it even lands in Australia to rival Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5: report
By Chris Thompson · 11 Sep 2025
Just weeks after Australian pricing was confirmed for the Zeekr 7X, the model has been updated in its home market of China.
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Big win for cut-price small cars!
By Jack Quick · 10 Sep 2025
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has published its latest round of safety scores and the two vehicles included are re-tested versions of popular hatchbacks based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP.
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Ferrari icon reloaded for 21st century: 0-100 2.3sec
By James Cleary · 10 Sep 2025
Ferrari has unveiled a new twin-turbo hybrid supercar that resurrects one of the most iconic nameplates in the Italian maker’s storied back catalogue.
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