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GAC Aion UT firms as chance for Australia

By Samuel Irvine · 03 Mar 2025

Chinese automotive giant GAC has officially launched the Aion UT, an uber-cheap electric hatchback positioned for the global market. Priced at just CNY9600 (A$15,466) in China, the brand’s incoming model is shaping up as a strong chance for Australia as its electric sub-brand gears for a local launch next quarter with the Aion V SUV.

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8000-plus Hyundais recalled for fire risk

By Dom Tripolone · 03 Mar 2025

Hyundai has issued a recall notice for SUVs due to a fire risk. More than 8700 ix35 mid-size SUVs built between 2012 and 2013 are affected. The notice issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts said a manufacturing defect could lead to a fire while the car was driving or parked.

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Why Audi can have its V8 cake and eat it, too

By Tom White · 03 Mar 2025

How Audi is able to have its V8 cake and eat it, too.

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Toyota Fortuner 2025 review: GXL - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 02 Mar 2025

The Toyota Fortuner has been available in Australia for a decade but has never got anywhere near hitting the sales heights of the HiLux on which it's based.With a new Fortuner possibly due in the not-too-distant future, it's worth revisiting the seven-seat Fortuner to see how this ageing 4WD wagon stands up against in a realm dominated by fresher, more sophisticated rivals.

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Nissan Qashqai N-Design 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 27 Feb 2025

A racy all-new grade was launched alongside the facelifted version of the third-gen Qashqai in early 2025, in the shape of the N-Design.

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MG 7-seat options in Australia

By David Morley · 27 Feb 2025

Is there an MG 7-seater Australia-bound? It’s one of the big questions doing the rounds right now, especially after recent speculation of everything from a full-sized Indian-market off-roader to an ICE-engined crossover model landing here.

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XPeng G6 upgraded already?!

By Tom White · 27 Feb 2025

XPeng has only just started delivering its G6 mid-size electric SUV to customer hands, but a major facelift is already set to launch in its home market.

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XPeng offers decade-long warranty on G6

By Laura Berry · 25 Feb 2025

Chinese car maker XPeng has brought back a 10-year warranty on its G6 mid-sized electric SUV, making it one of very few brands offering such long coverage in Australia.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti-L 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 Feb 2025

Launched in early 2025, the facelifted version of the third-gen Qashqai saw the Ti-L luxury grade gain Nissan’s EV-first e-Power hybrid option.

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2025 Cupra Tavascan pricing revealed

By Samuel Irvine · 25 Feb 2025

Volkswagen Group will front its Tesla Model Y rival – the Cupra Tavascan – with a price tag of $60,990, before on-road costs, when it lands in Australia this April.

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