Motor shows

"No-one is even close" to level 5 autonomy

By Matt Campbell · 29 Oct 2019

Lexus will allow drivers to hand over control to their car on the highway from 2020.

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Mazda BT-50 to miss out on electric power

By Stephen Corby · 24 Oct 2019

Mazda's announcement at the Tokyo Motor Show that it will apply some version of its e-Skyactiv electric-drive technology to every model it makes by 2030 was a carefully worded one, because it left the company wriggle room around the all-important BT-50 ut

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Mitsubishi debuts quirky Mi-Tech Concept

By Justin Hilliard · 24 Oct 2019

Mitsubishi has shocked the crowds at this year's Tokyo motor show with the unveiling of the Mi-Tech Concept, a dune buggy-inspired small SUV motivated by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with a twist.

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New Subaru Levorg hints at next WRX

By Tung Nguyen · 24 Oct 2019

Subaru has remained fairly secretive on the new-generation WRX, but a preview of the next Levorg wagon this week gives us the best indication yet of what to expect from the brand's next all-wheel-drive sports car.With the current Levorg and WRX sharing th

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class future being "reviewed"

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Oct 2019

The future of the Mercedes-Benz appears uncertain with the brand in Australia confirming the model is under "review".While Mercedes says the premium ute plays a key role in Australia, it also concedes it has become a niche product globally, saying "we con

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Will next Nissan 'Z' car be electric?

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Oct 2019

Nissan is investigating electrification options for its next 'Z' car, though the brand concedes it's some way off deciding exactly what direction its performance arm will take in the future. The brand would also considering partnering with another ma

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Nissan not working with Mercedes on X-Class

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

The future of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class' continues to darken, with Nissan today suggesting it's not currently working with the German company on a new generation of the premium ute.A new-gen Navara - co-developed with the Mitsubishi Triton - is currently

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Nissan Navara Nismo on the cards

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

Nissan is studying the global success of the Ford Ranger Raptor as the brand's heavyweights weigh up producing a hardcore Nismo-badged rival. Speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Nissan's new light commercial vehicle chief, Francois Bailly, wou

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Nissan Ariya SUV “almost as fast as a GT-R”

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2019

Nissan's just unveiled Ariya SUV is more than just a pretty face, with the brand's most senior executives talking up its performance chops and promising it will "almost" match the blistering pace of the GT-R performance halo vehicle.The all-electric cross

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Mazda officially uncovers MX-30 SUV

By Stephen Corby · 23 Oct 2019

Mazda has officially unveiled its first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV), a surprisingly rugged-looking small SUV called the MX-30, at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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