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The Federal Government is set to block thousands of hybrid cars from being privately imported into Australia. π
One small rule change means popular fuel-efficient models from Japan are failing to meet new national standards.
π Get the breakdown here: https://t.co/0Ce1EwBimm
PRICING REVEALED! More details have emerged about the first new Mazda CX-5 since 2017.
π Find pricing, specs and when itβs due here: https://t.co/5LpNUFeuEG
The Toyota 4Runner has been spotted testing in Australia β though itβs Ford doing the testing, not Toyota π€
Read more here: https://t.co/ekaq95OBGM
Kia recalls 11,000 vehicles in Australia, including Tasman, Sportage and Carnival π
π Find out all you need to know here: https://t.co/9DVMJZmgjs
Ford CEO Jim Farley took the BYD Shark 6 for a test drive in Australia - and he can see the appeal π
π Read what he had to say: https://t.co/TUWP86wKgR
Toyotaβs American pick-up joins the big truck class in Australia, but can a Japanese brand really match Americans at their own game? π¦Ύ
π Find out here: https://t.co/6Qr75aDre2
Ford has warned it could shut its Australian engineering operations and cut 1500 jobs unless the Federal Government makes it easier to develop cars here.
π Read more: https://t.co/3LO0lwNp8V
On paper, this is the car that ought to keep Elon up at night. π
But just how good is the Zeekr 7X Long Range in practice?
π See what we thought of it: https://t.co/rtGUAZl236
Five top car manufacturers supply the engines for 2026's new generation of Formula One cars, which are radically redesigned with a greater focus on hybrid technology and sustainable fuels.
https://t.co/Jdp77sBGo8
The second consecutive slowdown in Australian new-car sales has the Toyota RAV4 β and a lack of stock ahead of the new model's imminent arrival β to blame.
https://t.co/2IEQvr6U3g
General Motors has expanded its reach into previously abandoned markets with the official distribution of Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC in the UK.
https://t.co/5kDxju7gv8
Half-million-dollar ultra-rare AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition will have star-struck Australians clamouring for allocation.
https://t.co/V14J9iExTD
Raising the bar for safety is important, according to Chery, suggesting its current driver-assist systems would meet new five-star standards.
https://t.co/VYuoZAlQei