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Tesla has been waiting for a new model for years now, and although the six-seat, three-row Model Y L shares most of its name with Tesla’s most popular, there are plenty of changes to the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 rival. For a start, it’s the first Tesla in Australia available with […]
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Due to arrive in Australia within the third quarter of 2026 is the Mazda CX-6e, a fully electric midsize SUV born from a partnership with Changan Automotive. Built on the same platform as the Deepal S07, this Chinese-built Mazda has been teased with a circa-$55,000 price point. That price would make the entry grade cheaper […]
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Mercedes-AMG chose to down-size from V8s in the C63 and it was not well received by the internet, and now the brand is already back-tracking as the four-cylinder PHEV won’t meet tighter emissions standards. Luckily, it has more engines kicking around, including the 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-petrol in the Mercedes-AMG E53 sports sedan. This slinky four-door […]
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 electric SUV was mould-breaker when it launched back in 2021, boasting future-retro styling, high-tech 800-volt E-GMP architecture and an inspired, forward thinking approach to interior execution and packaging. It would also spawn the mighty, novelty-packed Ioniq 5 N high-performance offshoot. But Ioniq 5 never enjoyed Tesla-like popularity and with sales dwindling in […]
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Tested on road and track, the new plug-in hybrid Audi RS5 throws up some big surprises. Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker reviews the new 2026 Audi RS5, which keeps the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine while adding an electric motor, battery and plug-in hybrid system. The reason Audi did this was firstly to reduce the CO2 […]
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Hyundai has released its budget-savvy electric medium SUV the Elexio, the technical cousin to the Kia EV5. With pricing starting from a limited-time $59,990 driveaway, the Chinese-sourced newcomer undercuts Hyundai’s Korean-built Ioniq 5 significantly on price to boost its EV business Down Under. Initially offered in a single Elite guise ($61,990 list), the Elexio fits […]
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A slow base engine and the inability to option the decent turbo motor on the regular trim grades hobble the new Subaru Outback, which is otherwise an impressive wagon. Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker reviews the 2026 Outback in Wilderness and standard specification, on and off-road. We look at engines, power, handling, ride quality, interior, […]
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After six months and over 10,000km it’s time to give our verdict on a promising addition to the luxury SUV segment: the Genesis GV70. The focus of this video is on the top-spec Signature Sport with the twin-turbo 3.5L six under the bonnet, which commands $110K before on-road costs – around $30,000 cheaper than equivalent […]
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The Geely Starray EM-i, also known as the Galaxy Starship 7, has already proven to be impressive, combining a Toyota RAV4 GX-beating price with all the bells and whistles, plug-in hybrid power and adequate dynamics. But what is the Starray actually like to live with every day? We’ve driven it in our usual road-test procedure […]
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The Foton Tunland came out of nowhere when it launched in Australia late in 2025, packing a surprising amount of substance considering the affordable price tag, from $39,990 before on-road costs, or $45,990 for the as-tested V9-L. Similar to the GWM Cannon, BYD Shark 6 and LDV T60, the Tunland comes from China but sets […]
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