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Is a VW Group EV baby boom coming? - report
By Chris Thompson · 20 Jun 2025
Volkswagen Group seems to be in the midst of developing and launching a series of small electric cars to satisfy its European markets, according to reports.
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GWM to build cars for Australia in ex-Holden factory
By Tom White · 18 Jun 2025
GWM will build cars in its ex-Holden factory for the Australian market once again after five-year wait.
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BYD’s plans to rule the Australian sales charts
By Tim Nicholson · 17 Jun 2025
BYD is gearing up for a massive new-model rollout that should cement its place in Australia's top 10 car brands.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO 2026 review: International first drive
By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Jun 2025
The Mahindra XUV 3X0 is the Indian brand's first small SUV in Australia, taking on the Chery Tiggo 4 and co. Though modern and well equipped, with a punchy 1.2-litre turbo, the front-drive crossover boasts chunky styling and high ground clearance to make it stand out. There's plenty for buyers to like, as our first drive in India reveals, but the pricing also needs to be right for it to succeed.
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Major updates for overlooked electric car
By Tom White · 13 Jun 2025
GWM has revealed a significant facelift for its diminutive Ora hatchback in China, as it looks to better compete with its more successful key rivals.
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Tiny Chery EV hatchback costs $13k and has 400km range
By Jack Quick · 12 Jun 2025
Chery has just launched a new electric micro hatchback in China that goes up against the BYD Seagull and Leapmotor T03.
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Nio closing in on Australian launch?
By Tom White · 04 Jun 2025
Nio has confirmed expansion plans for its new Firefly hatchback, with a right-hand drive version expected to launch before the end of 2025.
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Volkswagen Golf R 2025 review: Australian first drive
By James Cleary · 03 Jun 2025
The Golf R swings with the heavy-hitters of the hot hatch world and Volkswagen has given it an '8.5' series boost in terms of performance, tech and spec. Are these upgrades enough to take it to the top of the compact hot rod class? CarsGuide attended its local launch to find out.
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The Chinese car brands in Australia and their models
By Jack Quick · 27 May 2025
There are more and more Chinese car brands entering the Australian new car market seemingly every day.
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Australia's best used sedans
By Stephen Ottley · 26 May 2025
Like music and fashion, the types of cars we drive tend to evolve with each generation. We are currently living in the age of the SUV, but for much of the 20th century, Australians loved the sedan.
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