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Is Audi chasing Tesla volume in Australia?

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Aug 2023

Audi is having a bumper year. Sales are up and the brand has much better supply than in 2022. But is Audi chasing competitors like BMW and even Tesla? The German carmaker has had a very positive 2023 so far. To the end of July, Audi has sold 10,644 vehicles in Australia, which represents a 37.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2022.

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Mazda CX-90 PHEV hybrid coming to Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Aug 2023

Mazda has confirmed the Australian release of what will be its most expensive SUV ever. Pencilled in for the end of next year, the just-released CX-90 mild-hybrid turbo all-wheel-drive three-row SUV flagship will gain another, more electrified option in the guise of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version.

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GWM Tank 300 2023 review: Ultra - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 12 Aug 2023

A lot of people really want a solid 4WD wagon packed with features to embrace the adventure lifestyle but the high prices of existing vehicles have put many off.Well, GWM is hoping it can capitalise on that desire with its new petrol-only Tank 300, a 4WD wagon designed for off-road use, but one that is also packed with standard features and has a price-tag around the $50,000 mark.

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Prices up for most Toyotas

By Tung Nguyen · 11 Aug 2023

Toyota Australia has raised prices for most of its models by as much as $1890 as it passes on the increasing costs of raw materials, labour and manufacturing onto the consumer.

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Ford Bronco 2024 review

By Stephen Ottley · 08 Aug 2023

Ford Australia helped develop the underpinnings for the re-born Bronco SUV - but we still can't get it down under.Fortunately, there is hope it will eventually make its way here in time. But for now we'll just have to wait.So, to see what it's like we recently went to the USA to drive this retro-inspired SUV icon.

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Lexus RX 450h+ is coming... eventually

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Aug 2023

Lexus Australia is no closer to confirming timing for its RX plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), but remains committed to the powertrain as it launches in overseas markets like the US.

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Meet Audi's newest plug-in hybrid

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2023

Fresh off re-entering the plug-in hybrid market with the electrified Q5, Audi Australia has added another PHEV SUV to its local line-up.

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Audi Q5 2024 review: 55 TFSI e quattro S line

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2023

The Audi Q5 has been a favourite among the premium SUV set for well over a decade now and the latest version has just been given an electric boost. The Q5 plug-in hybrid is finally here, but can this sporty green machine match it with the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60?

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What is Toyota thinking with the new Prado?

By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Aug 2023

It's not like Toyota to make mistakes when it comes to new model roll-outs.

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Citroen C5 Aircross 2024 review: Sport

By Emily Agar · 05 Aug 2023

It boasts more space than a lot of its rivals but the Citroen C5 Aircross Sport has been let down in the past by a sparse safety sheet and older tech. The facelifted model sees tweaks to the design, safety and tech, making it more of a true competitor against popular rivals. But will its expensive price point deter discerning families?

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