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Mazda has been without a performance halo since the RX-8 ended production in 2012. After more than a decade of hiatus, it seems the Japanese manufacturer is toying with the idea of a new RX-badged sports car. Now, of course the automative landscape has changed dramatically since the last RX-8 …

Toyota’s first fully electric SUV, the all-new bZ4X has arrived in Australian showrooms, bringing with it a new BEV (battery electric vehicle)-specific platform utilising the latest motor generator and battery technology. Jointly developed with Subaru, the bZ4X is based on a new platform that integrates the battery and motor generator …

Polestar 4, the SUV coupe by the Scandinavian EV marque, is now officially on sale in Australia with a starting price of $81,500 plus on-road costs. With first deliveries slated for August, the Polestar 4 is the fastest Polestar production car to date, with it slotted between the Polestar 2 …

There’s no official on-sale date yet, but the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up isn’t far away from its highly anticipated launch in Australia. In fact, 300 of these right-hand-drive converted Tundras have already found homes Down Under, via the Tundra Insider Program. The pre-launch program sees 300 potential customers getting a …

The seemingly designed for game console Hyundai N Vision 74 concept has reportedly been green light for production. According to Korean new outlet ETNews, the brand intends to build 100 examples of the ultra-cool concept, with 70 of those destined for the showroom while the remaining 30 will be reserved …

Lexus Australia has confirmed detail of its new LBX small SUV which will hit showrooms in Australia in the first half of 2024. The all-new line-up will be offered in two trim levels – Luxury and Sports Luxury, skipping the F Sport variant available in Lexus’ wider range. Powering both …

The current generation Subaru Forester does most things you expect of a mid-size SUV right, but it’s little bland to look at and the hybrid variant falls short of its competitors. Fortunately, a new model has just been unveiled and it’s looking pretty promising. Finally, the new 2025 Subaru Forester …

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton is due in Australian showrooms in February 2024 priced from $43,690 to $63,840 plus on-road costs. The six-tier line-up consists of the GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR models with double-car, club-cab and pick-up body forms available depending on model. All Triton models are powered by the …

The first batch of Suzuki’s ‘extra large’ Jimny XL has landed in Australia ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for January 2024. Revealed by Suzuki Australia’s General Manager, Michael Pachota on Facebook who shared a photo of an Australian-specification Jimny XL bearing the personalised number plate ‘JBOXXL’; the much anticipated five-door …

Ford Australia confirmed pricing and specification details of the all-new seventh-generation Mustang. At launch the new 2024 Ford Mustang is available in three models – EcoBoost, GT and a new addition called the Mustang Dark Horse. The EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the GT …

It’s no secret BYD is looking to expand beyond their current core models – the Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatch and Seal sedan, and one of the models in development is a ute which will please Australian buyers. Revealed in patent images uncovered by CarNewsChina, the images give us a …

Ford will offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger 4×4 pick-up from early 2025, marking a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer an electric powertrain option for every model in its portfolio of products. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine electric driving capability with the adventure-ready …

Like it or not, the Toyota HiLux is heading electric. Previewed by the HiLux Revo BEV Concept, the first ever all-electric HiLux enters prototyping phase and the unique landscape in Australia has been selected as the testbed for the HiLux EV. Originally unveiled in Thailand late last year, the HiLux …

Lexus will present its most luxurious model in Australia when the LM luxury people mover goes on sale later this year. The Lexus LM showcases mobility akin to first and business class airplane travel, bringing the finest of traditional Japanese omotenashi hospitality of anticipating guests’ needs in advance with the …