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How NVES Forced the Auto Lobby to Love the Leash
The FCAI fought NVES for years, then claimed the credit once EVs and hybrids hit 46% of new car sales. The great auto lobby backflip, now laid bare.
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SAIC Motor Cracks Two Million as MG Floods Australia
SAIC’s record two million first-half vehicle sales highlight a global automotive industry where Chinese manufacturers are growing as many legacy brands fight to survive.
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2026 JAC Hunter PHEV Undercuts BYD Shark 6 by 6-thousand
The JAC Hunter PHEV opens at $49,988 plus on-roads, about $8,000 under the BYD Shark 6, with 360kW claimed, 3,500kg braked towing, and a NEDC asterisk.
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Defender Vertex Adds Tougher Look Without Losing Off-Road Cred
Land Rover expands the Defender range with the new Vertex flagship, fresh styling, new technology, extra accessories and a practical six-seat option for Defender 110.
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2026 Genesis GV60 Magma Hits 100km/h in 3.4 Seconds
The Genesis GV60 Magma is the brand’s first performance EV, from $130,000, hitting 100km/h in 3.4 seconds with fake gears and a proper drift mode.
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Tesla Guaranteed Future Value Finance Is No Discount
Tesla Guaranteed Future Value finance goes live today via Driva, cutting monthly repayments by deferring part of the price to a balloon at the end.
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2026 Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD Trades Range for Extra Pace
The Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD tops the range from September with a dual-motor 195kW, 385Nm, and 0 to 100 in 6.6 seconds, for only a minor range hit at $66,490.
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2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Adds AI Brain and No Leather
The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains a 450 kW mild-hybrid V8, a first-ever leather-free cabin, a ChatGPT-powered brain, and predictive air suspension.
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Kia K4 Hatch is Comfy but is it Value? Video Review
The 2026 Kia K4 S Hatch with Safety Pack gets a CVT , thirsty engine, and tacky plakky cabin for $34k!
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Chinese Luxury Rivals Force Lexus to Lift Ownership Game
Lexus has expanded Encore to five years as Chinese rivals put pressure on established luxury brands with premium tech, comfort, and value.