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Hyundai has filed a patent for a shift-by-wire gear selector that could bring a physical gear stick back to its performance EVs and hybrids. The move reflects a growing push to give electric performance cars a more tactile, analogue feel.
China learned to build cars by partnering with Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. Now those same legacy brands are partnering with Chinese manufacturers to build cheaper, more competitive products. For Australian buyers, the implications are significant.
The next Lotus Esprit will run a bespoke V8 developed by Horse, the Geely-Renault powertrain joint venture. Lotus has abandoned its all-EV plan, and the implications reach well beyond the brand's own showroom.
Lotus has revealed the Emira 420 Sport, a new flagship version of its sports car with 309kW, revised aerodynamics, and a lighter structure. A Lightweight Handling Pack can cut 25kg while adding 25kg of downforce. Australian pricing has not been confirmed.
If you own a Volvo EX30 in Australia, the fix for the battery fire risk recall is finally on its way. Parts were delayed from their expected mid-May arrival but are now en route, with repairs to be scheduled in a phased rollout through the authorised dealer network.
Dodge is bringing the Hellcat back. Stellantis has confirmed the new Charger SRT will pack a supercharged 6.2-litre V8, undoing the EV-only launch that disappointed loyal buyers. It's due before 2030, and it won't be the only new performance model coming.
Mitsubishi Australia is about to do something it hasn't done since 2012: put a full battery-electric car in showrooms. The new Foxtron-sourced EV has been specifically developed with Australia as the primary market, which is a rarity in this industry. Here's what buyers need to know before pricing opens in August.
Lexus has publicly acknowledged Denza and Zeekr as genuine competition for the first time, while pledging to double down on its ownership experience rather than engage in a price race. For Australian buyers shopping luxury SUVs and people movers, the competitive landscape has shifted significantly in the past 12 months.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wagon is coming to Australia in October to December 2026. It is the first Mercedes wagon sold here in five years, arrives with hybrid and fully electric options, and will be priced a few thousand dollars above the CLA sedan. Here is everything buyers need to know.
Ford says BYD's 5000-vehicle ship to Australia is overblown PR, pointing out it has been moving the same volume by sea for years. The facts are more nuanced than either brand wants to admit, and the NVES pressure underneath this story matters far more for buyers.
The Volkswagen Group is rolling out a proper full hybrid system, and the Skoda Octavia is next in line. For Australian buyers who have been weighing up the Toyota Camry hybrid, this changes the equation. Here is what you need to know before committing.
A new nationwide study from insurer ROLLiN' has ranked Australia's capital cities on EV-friendliness, scoring charging infrastructure, public charging costs, ownership rates and adoption growth. Canberra tops the list at 84.37 out of 100. Darwin sits at the bottom, with the highest public charging costs in the country.