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Huge change coming to Aussie roads soon
By Dom Tripolone · 29 Aug 2025
The future is here and it’s going to blow your mind. Tesla is about to launch its Full Self Driving (Supervised) in Australia, and CarsGuide was among the first people to trial it on Australian roads.
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Volvo ES90 electric car locked in for Australia
By Chris Thompson · 28 Aug 2025
Volvo Australia has confirmed local pricing for its incoming segment-treading electric car, the ES90.
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Shocking stat shows China is winning
By Dom Tripolone · 28 Aug 2025
New data out of China shows it is decades ahead of Australia and has already won the electric car race.
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Game-changing hybrid with 200km EV range
By Jack Quick · 28 Aug 2025
Volvo has officially revealed its reborn XC70 which is now a higher-riding plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV than the lifted wagon it once was.
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New value-packed SUV has arrived
By James Cleary · 28 Aug 2025
Skoda Australia has confirmed the introduction of a ‘130 Years Edition’ version of its Kamiq compact SUV aimed at putting a market share dent in volume category competitors like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Nisan Qashqai, Toyota Corolla Cross & VW T-Roc.
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Why this huge brand is stepping away from self-driving
By Tom White · 27 Aug 2025
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Leapmotor, has reportedly put its ‘AutoDrive’ self-driving software on hold over concerns there is no demand for it among buyers.
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Is this the ultimate Chinese mid-size SUV?
By Tom White · 27 Aug 2025
Seven-seats and over 200km of electric driving range as a hybrid? Meet what could be the ultimate Chinese mid-size SUV.
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Popular, new-gen slinky SUV locked in for Oz
By Jack Quick · 26 Aug 2025
Audi has revealed the new-generation version of its Q3 Sportback ‘coupe’ SUV ahead of its Australian arrival in early 2026.
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Mazda's family SUV just got a lot cheaper
By Dom Tripolone · 26 Aug 2025
Mazda’s new CX-60 SUV is now cheaper than ever. The Japanese brand has expanded the range of its premium CX-60 SUV with three new rear-wheel-drive variants kicking off at $44,240 (before on-road costs).
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Secret to China's success exposed
By Laura Berry · 25 Aug 2025
New Chinese carmakers such as Xiaomi, Xpeng and Nio are leaving established manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan and Mazda behind when it comes to technology a new report has found, leaving doubts about whether the traditional players can ever catch up.
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