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Denza B7: BYD’s new off-road EREV gets local tuning
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (763+ words) BYD has begun local tuning of an off-road EV with a range-extender, suggesting the Ti7 could be joining the Denza lineup soon. Senior executives from BYD Australia have let slip of a new off-roader undergoing testing in Queensland " and signs are…...
2026 Tesla Model Y tweaks include bigger screen, but prices unchanged
2+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) Changes for the recently updated Tesla Model Y for 2026 comprise a darker headliner and a fractionally larger screen. The Tesla Model Y has received some modest tweaks for 2026, though prices are unchanged. The base RWD and mid-spec Long Range AWD…...
Who bought electrified cars in 2025, and who’s sticking with petrol and diesel?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (617+ words) EVs and PHEVs are growing in popularity in Australia, and much of this growth is being driven by private buyers and not fleets. Australia's new'vehicle market hit a new record of 1,241,037sales in 2025, but behind the breakdown of combustion-powered, hybrid, plug-in…...
2026 Opel Astra: New look for Holden's former small car
2+ week, 5+ day ago (601+ words) Remember the Holden Astra? It's still sold as an Opel overseas, and the latest one just got a tech-heavy makeover. The 2026 Opel Astra range has made its public debut at the Brussels motor show, shortly after being revealed online by…...
2027 Volkswagen ID.4 spied: Major makeover for German Tesla Model Y rival
2+ week, 6+ day ago (646+ words) Vollkswagen's ID.4 electric SUV has challenged Tesla's dominance in Europe, and now it's getting a substantial mid-life update. The heavily redesigned Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has been spied on public roads for the first time, with the Tesla Model Y rival expected…...
Alfa Romeo's customisation division unveils first limited edition vehicle
3+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa is a limited edition of 10 with a nautically themed aero package and interior. The Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa is the first Alfa Romeo from the BottegaFuoriserie customisation division shared with Maserati. Developed in…...
2026 Peugeot 408: Electrified crossover gets greener, meaner looks
3+ week, 3+ day ago (650+ words) Peugeot has given its sleek coupe crossover a refresh, headlined by revised looks and lighting, along with updated cabin displays. Peugeot's genre-busting, high-riding 408 has gone under the knife, sporting the French brand's new corporate look and getting minor tweaks throughout....
Lamborghini says AI is inevitable in car manufacturing – even for low-volume supercars
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (542+ words) The Italian exotic automaker says artificial intelligence will inevitably be used to make all cars, even low-volume models like its own " and it's already using the technology. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in building cars is inevitable, according to…...
Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (792+ words) This year marks five decades of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the German brand is planning big things for the nameplate's big birthday. Starting with the Mk1 Golf GTI in 1976, "the world's most successful compact sports car" has sold more…...
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV price and specs: Small SUV undercuts rivals by thousands
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (518+ words) Priced at $36,990, Jaecoo's new J5 EV will become one of the cheapest electric SUVs in Australia when it arrives in showrooms next month. There's yet another small electric SUV in town, this time in the form of the Jaecoo J5 EV. Based…...