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Nissan's high-po arm Nismo has chosen Australia as its first international destination
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (664+ words) AUSTRALIA will be the first international destination for Nissan's enthusiast-facing Nismo Performance Centres, with the first to open in Melbourne later in 2026, with expansion to other capital cities in the planner. Does the Nismo Performance Centre rollout " which will eventually…...
GM brings back small block V8
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (558+ words) GENERAL MOTORS is bringing small block V8 production back to its spiritual home, confirming the next-generation LS6 V8 for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette will be built at Flint, Michigan " the birthplace of the original Chevrolet small block. The announcement marks both a technical milestone…...
BYD explores Euro expansion
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (517+ words) GIANT Chinese automaker'BYD'is exploring a deeper foothold in Europe, holding talks with Stellantis and other carmakers over the acquisition of underutilised manufacturing plants while also signalling interest in struggling luxury marque Maserati. BYD executive vice-president Stella Li confirmed the company…...
Record Auto Aftermarket Expo attendance
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (1734+ words) MELBOURNE has again played host to the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, with the biennial event and its co-located Collision Repair Expo drawing 15, 000 visitors across three days to set a new attendance record for the Southern Hemisphere's biggest automotive trade event....
Ford enters grid-scale battery storage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (440+ words) Click to see larger images AS PART of a seismic shift in its business direction, Ford Motor Company is expanding beyond vehicles and into large-scale energy infrastructure, launching a new battery storage business aimed at utilities, data centres, and industrial…...
More EU automotive job cuts tabled
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (566+ words) EUROPE'S automotive industry is entering a new phase of restructuring as major manufacturers cut jobs, scale back investment, and increasingly turn to Chinese technology partnerships to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. A trio of developments involving Stellantis, Porsche,…...
Lexus unveils TZ three-row electric SUV
2+ week, 3+ day ago (492+ words) LEXUS has unveiled details of its all-new TZ three-row electric SUV, a model it says is designed around the concept of a Driving Lounge, and one that aims to deliver a quiet yet dynamic ride and high levels of comfort…...
Four entrants score five-star ANCAP rating | Go Auto
2+ week, 6+ day ago (637+ words) ANCAP Safety has released five-star ratings for the BYD Seal 6, MG 4 Urban, Skoda Octavia (reassessed), and Tesla Model Y L in its latest round of tests. The safety body praised the results of the BYD Seal 6 in particular, noting the…...
Toyota prices hybridised Land Cruiser 300 Series
2+ week, 6+ day ago (523+ words) TOYOTA has priced its range-topping Land Cruiser 300 Series Performance Hybrid range for the Australian market, the two-variant line-up to be available from mid-2026 priced from $156, 060 plus on-road costs " or $8900 more than its diesel derivative. Offered in GR Sport and Sahara ZX…...
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N priced for Australia
2+ week, 6+ day ago (726+ words) HYUNDAI has priced its electric Ioniq 6 N sportscar for the Australian market, the model now available to order from $115, 000 plus on-road costs. The rakish sedan builds on the pedigree of the Ioniq 5 N hatch " Hyundai's first performance EV " to introduce…...