Mike Costello
Japanese car brands ranked by 2022 sales and production
Let's look at the production results for all the major Japanese automotive OEMs from a challenging 2022.
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Scott Collie
Honda Civic Type R wait times stretch to late 2024
Honda's new hot hatch has been hit with a healthy price hike for 2023, but it's in high demand among Australian enthusiasts.
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William Stopford
Toyota wants more than half its Australian sales to be electrified from 2025
Toyota Australia is aiming to grow the share of electrified vehicles it sells from 31.5 per cent to over 50 per cent by 2025.
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William Stopford
Toyota's dealers rolling out EV chargers
Over 200 Toyota dealerships will install at least one electric vehicle charger by the end of 2023 as the company readies its first EV, the bZ4X.
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William Stopford
Toyota Australia plans three EVs by 2026
Toyota has confirmed three electric vehicles by 2026, but remains committed to an array of drivetrain options.
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Jack Quick
GMC Hummer electric SUV production begins
The GMC Hummer EV SUV has entered production in Michigan roughly 14 months after the pickup version. The first example was sold at auction.
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Scott Collie
Tesla Australia unlocks some Superchargers for all EV owners
Tesla Australia is unlocking five Superchargers in regional New South Wales for all EV owners, but it's not clear when the program will hit the rest of Australia.
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Mike Costello
Toyota remains world's biggest car company
Toyota Motor Corp. reports almost 10.5 million sales in 2022 including Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino – well ahead of the Volkswagen Group.
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Mike Costello
Ford Mustang Mach-E prices cut as production ramps
US customers for the electric Mustang SUV will get their cars sooner and cheaper, but Australians keen on the car will have to keep waiting.
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William Stopford
UK coachbuilder reveals Ford Mustang Mach-E hearse
Coleman Milne has revealed two Ford Mustang Mach-E conversions: one that's perfect for a wedding, the other for a funeral.
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Eilidh McNaughton
Renault and Nissan move to settle differences, in Alliance overhaul
Renault puts majority of its stake in Nissan into a French trust and neutralises some voting rights, to restore the balance.
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Mark Trueno
Take a look inside an engine at -30°C cold start
Ever wondered what your oil is up to at sub zero temperatures? Well, wonder no longer.
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Mike Costello
First 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 hits Australia
However this mid-engined screamer is a GMSV promotional car, with customer orders still a fair way down the track.
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Mike Costello
Honda Australia wait times: What's the latest?
Keen on a Honda hybrid or Civic Type R? You'll probably be waiting a while. But non-hybrid Civic and HR-V, plus the CR-V, are in good supply.
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William Stopford
2023 BMW 4 Series, M4 getting updated infotainment
The BMW 4 Series and M4 are the latest recipients of BMW Operating System 8, plus a wraparound screen assembly.
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Mike Costello
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 to premiere at Bathurst 12 Hour
The all-new Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic with downsized engine will make its Australian debut this weekend at the Mount Panorama enduro.
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