Mike Costello
This week in news: January 9-13 2023
Here are some of the key developments from the past week in Australian automotive news – in case you missed them.
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William Stopford
McLaren 720S, 765LT production ends
McLaren has wrapped up production of its 720S and is winding down the 765LT, and customers are already putting deposits down on their as-yet unseen successors.
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William Stopford
GWM Tank 700: Production SUV revealed in leaked images
The next volley from GWM's fledgling Tank brand has been revealed in production form. This is the body-on-frame Tank 700 off-roader.
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Mike Costello
Mazda MX-30 R-EV rotary plug-in hybrid revealed
MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV isn't quite a reborn RX-8, despite the doors. It's no longer coming to Australia, at least not in the next 12 months.
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William Stopford
Toyota GR Yaris concepts debut at Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota is celebrating two WRC drivers with special edition GR Yaris models, while also previewing a full range of GR Parts for the hot hatch.
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Jack Quick
BMW M3 CS confirmed for late January reveal
The BMW M3 CS is expected to take a few leaves out of the M4 CSL's book, and will be revealed at this year's 24 Hours of Daytona.
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Mike Costello
Toyota converts classic AE86 coupes to EV and hydrogen
'We cannot achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 simply by switching all new car sales to EVs,' says Akio Toyoda.
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Jack Quick
2024 Mini Countryman spied again
A snow-covered Mini Countryman prototype has been spied in Finland ahead of its expected reveal during 2023.
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Mike Costello
2024 Subaru Impreza shown with in-development STI parts
There's still no official timing for the Australian launch of Subaru's new Impreza, but STI parts are likely to be part of the picture.
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Jack Quick
2024 Nissan GT-R revealed, not for Australia
The 2024 Nissan GT-R receives design updates and two new special editions, but it won't be coming here.
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William Stopford
MG Cyberster electric roadster spied
MG will return to the sports car market with an electric drop-top based on the Cyberster concept, expected to be revealed this year.
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Mike Costello
Suzuki Fronx small SUV unveiled
New Baleno-based small SUV made for India will come to Australian dealers, probably in early 2024 once domestic demand settles.
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William Stopford
Lexus to reveal Toyota Yaris Cross-based SUV – report
Lexus' baby crossover could finally be revealed in May, with a report from Japan suggesting it will offer a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain.
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Jack Quick
2024 Jaguar I-Pace EV updates detailed
The electric Jaguar I-Pace crossover has been refreshed for 2024, with a blanked-out grille and a sportier look.
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Eilidh McNaughton
Aston Martin announces special model for 110th anniversary
Aston Martin will reveal a "strictly limited, exclusive" model during 2023 to celebrate its 110th anniversary.
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Mike Costello
2024 Nissan GT-R will be revealed today
Leaked photos have emerged ahead of Nissan's unveiling of the 2024 GT-R in Tokyo today, but the car is likely for the Japanese market only.
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