China Takes the Crown: The 28-Year Japanese Reign Ends in February
Chinese manufacturing has overtaken Japan as the top source of new vehicles in Australia, driven by the BYD Shark 6 and value-driven SUVs.
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BMW Confirms March 18 Debut for Neue Klasse i3 Sedan
BMW sets the reveal date for its critical EV shift. The Neue Klasse i3 promises 800V charging, a unified software stack, and Munich production starting late 2026.
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Audi Q6 e-tron Review: The Wait Is Over, But The Questions Remain
Michael Calder reviews the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro. Does the new PPE platform justify the delay, or is it just another screen-heavy SUV?
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Hybrids Haul Hyundai and Kia to Record February Heights
While the pure EV revolution pauses for breath, Hyundai and Kia surge on the back of explosive hybrid demand, proving the bridge strategy is far from temporary.
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Stellantis Pays $26 Billion to Learn We Still Want V8s
Stellantis posts a historic €22.3 billion loss for 2025, suspending dividends as it pivots back to combustion power and the Hemi V8.
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2025 Cupra Tavascan Review: The Masquerade Ball
Michael Calder reviews the 2025 Cupra Tavascan. It brings flair to the VW MEB platform but inherits its frustrations. Is the style worth the premium?
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XPeng P7+ Deliveries Begin in 18 Countries as Western Rivals Pause
While Stellantis and Ford delay EV projects, XPeng ships its AI-defined sedan to Europe and the Middle East, debuting its second-generation VLA model.
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Stellantis Confirms 'Manufacturing Reset' After €22 Billion Write-Down
Full-year 2025 results trigger a strategic return to internal combustion and hybrid flexibility. CEO Antonio Filosa cites overestimated EV transition speeds.
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2025 Ford Explorer Electric Review: An American Name on a German Leash
Michael Calder reviews the 2025 Ford Explorer Electric. Is this MEB-based SUV just a Ford-badged Volkswagen, or does it bring something new to the table?
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Rivian Confirms Q2 2026 Start for R2 with 2.3-Mile Wiring Reduction
Rivian's R2 enters production in Normal, Illinois this quarter. The new platform cuts 2.3 miles of wiring and targets 155,000 annual units.
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Lamborghini Cancels Electric Lanzador, Commits to Hybrid Combustion Engines
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirms the Lanzador EV project is scrapped due to 'near zero' demand. The model will launch as a plug-in hybrid in 2029.
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Scout Motors Denies Launch Delay as VW Group Pressures Mount
Scout Motors refutes German media reports alleging a production delay to 2028, reaffirming its 2027 target despite VW Group's broader cost-cutting measures.
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