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2027 BMW i3 Crosses 5887km of Europe With Under Three Hours of Charging

BMW's i3 50 xDrive covered 5886.7km with 2h 46min of charging in a BMW-run attempt. Australian prices start at $96,900 before on-road costs.

Lexus Recalls 7,015 IS Vehicles in Australia Over Replacement Takata Airbags

Lexus is recalling around 7,015 IS vehicles over replacement Takata airbag inflators. No degradation has been found, and repairs will be free.

2027 Suzuki Spacia Base Previewed With Camper Layouts and Turbo Hybrid

Suzuki’s new Spacia Base kei van trades rear seats for sleeping and desk layouts, adding turbo mild-hybrid power ahead of its Japanese launch.

2027 KTM X-Bow Arrow Revealed With Audi Turbo Power, Targets 246kW

KTM's first X-Bow off-roader targets 246kW and starts at US$59,800, about A$86,900. Australian availability remains unconfirmed.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Foose Edition Revealed With Up to 746kW (Estimated)

FOX Factory Vehicles and Chip Foose reveal the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Foose Edition at SEMA, with estimated outputs of 526kW and 746kW.

HQ Boss Says EV Race Is Down to China and Tesla, Solid-State Japan's 'Last Chance'

HQ importer CEO Jim Wu backs an EV-only strategy, arguing Japanese brands need solid-state batteries and PHEVs depend on high battery costs.

2027 Deepal S05 Confirmed for Australia as Pre-Order Interest Opens

Changan confirms the 2027 Deepal S05 electric SUV for Australia, with pre-order interest open ahead of local pricing, grades and launch details.

Suzuki Black Car Friday Sale: 10 Per Cent Off Seven Models, With Regional Exclusions

Suzuki's November 2026 sale offers 10 per cent off RRP on selected black new and demo cars, excluding Queensland and Northern NSW. Conditions apply.

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Tesla Extends Cybertruck Production to Late Northern Summer 2027

Tesla will build the Cybertruck until around September 2027 to clear more orders, with Musk citing sentimentality. Australia's cancellation is unchanged.

Our $18,500 MG3 Beat Its Trip Computer on a 1,565km Road Trip

We took our own MG3 Vibe from Melbourne to Bowral and back, recording 6.42L/100km while testing its freeway performance, comfort and technology.

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2027 HQ E-HS9 Review
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Rated 3.5 out of 5

The 2027 HQ E-HS9 brings six-seat luxury and a huge battery, but slow charging and ambitious pricing raise questions at our Australian first look.

2027 GWM Haval H7 Vanta PHEV AWD Review
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Rated 4.0 out of 5

The 2027 GWM Haval H7 Vanta PHEV delivers serious pace, a plush cabin and sharp drive-away pricing. But does this boxy family SUV get the basics right?

2027 Freelander 8 Review
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Rated 4.0 out of 5

We drive the 2027 Freelander 8 PHEV in China ahead of its Australian arrival, testing its luxury cabin, huge space, hybrid grunt and off-road promise.

2027 JAC Hunter PHEV Review
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Rated 3.5 out of 5

The 2027 JAC Hunter PHEV ute is cheap, powerful and genuinely surprising off-road, but rough edges and quality issues hold it back.

2027 GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0 Diesel Review
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Rated 4.0 out of 5

We test the 2027 GWM Cannon Alpha Vanta diesel: 620Nm, sharper Australian-tuned handling and generous equipment, but some familiar ute compromises remain.

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2027 GWM Tank 500 Vanta Review
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Rated 4.0 out of 5

The diesel GWM Tank 500 Vanta is plush, torquey and aggressively priced, with huge touring range and a few big-SUV compromises.

2027 Suzuki Carry Review
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Rated 3.5 out of 5

The 2027 Suzuki Carry is a tiny grey-import kei truck with huge tray space, tiny power and surprising city charm. Here’s our first drive.

2027 MG3 Review
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Rated 3.5 out of 5

The 2027 MG3 Vibe is Australia’s cheapest new car, but its comfort, space and warranty make the compromises easier to swallow.

2026 Ford Ranger vs 2026 Toyota HiLux Comparison Review
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Ford vs Toyota

We compare the 2026 Ford Ranger and 2026 Toyota HiLux on price, engines, interiors, towing, off-road ability and driving to see which ute is best.

2027 Tesla Model 3 Standard Review
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Rated 4.0 out of 5

Tesla's cheapest Model 3 cuts price, not range. We test the 2027 Model 3 on Aussie roads to see what the budget EV sedan keeps.

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