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The Federal Government is set to block thousands of hybrid cars from being privately imported into Australia. 🛑

One small rule change means popular fuel-efficient models from Japan are failing to meet new national standards.

👉 Get the breakdown here: https://t.co/0Ce1EwBimm

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This electric SUV brings impressive value for less than $50K.

Here's what we thought of the Zeekr X: https://t.co/ifhA8fGfpt

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Is the 2026 F-150 a big update for the better, or too little too late?

👉 Read our thoughts here: https://t.co/xD7wCKEcPS

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PRICING REVEALED! More details have emerged about the first new Mazda CX-5 since 2017.

👉 Find pricing, specs and when it’s due here: https://t.co/5LpNUFeuEG

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2026 Hyundai Palisade sales paused in Australia, with a recall planned following a child death in the US.

👉 Read more here: https://t.co/7wlzqywfXZ

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Tesla's biggest Model Y yet has something BYD and Zeekr don't 👀

👉 See our first impressions of the Model Y L here: https://t.co/Qy9RrFcVHK

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The Toyota 4Runner has been spotted testing in Australia — though it’s Ford doing the testing, not Toyota 🤔

Read more here: https://t.co/ekaq95OBGM

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Kia recalls 11,000 vehicles in Australia, including Tasman, Sportage and Carnival 👀

👉 Find out all you need to know here: https://t.co/9DVMJZmgjs

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Ford CEO Jim Farley took the BYD Shark 6 for a test drive in Australia - and he can see the appeal 👀

👉 Read what he had to say: https://t.co/TUWP86wKgR

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Toyota’s American pick-up joins the big truck class in Australia, but can a Japanese brand really match Americans at their own game? 🦾

👉 Find out here: https://t.co/6Qr75aDre2

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Australian road deaths are following dangerous US trend, expert warns.

👉 Find the details here: https://t.co/f2GaqknhPu

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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.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/3LO0lwNp8V

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On paper, this is the car that ought to keep Elon up at night. 👀

But just how good is the Zeekr 7X Long Range in practice?

👉 See what we thought of it: https://t.co/rtGUAZl236

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Mazda believes its Chinese partnership is a big win as it moves into EVs.

👉 Find out why: https://t.co/DdNUtyKFsN

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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.
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One single model in China sold over a third of Australia’s whole new car volume. Could it turn the market on its head here?
https://t.co/34uO2zusID

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The second consecutive slowdown in Australian new-car sales has the Toyota RAV4 – and a lack of stock ahead of the new model's imminent arrival – to blame.
https://t.co/2IEQvr6U3g

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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

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Half-million-dollar ultra-rare AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition will have star-struck Australians clamouring for allocation.
https://t.co/V14J9iExTD

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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