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Volkswagen Group Australia puts full fleet on show

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has showcased more than 60 vehicles across Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda and Cupra to over 100 fleet and government guests at a two-day Fleet Day event in Melbourne. Held at Calder Park,...

Denza B5 and B8 target Australia’s luxury 4×4 market with plug-in hybrid

Premium new energy vehicle brand Denza will enter Australia later this year with two plug-in hybrid SUVs, the B5 and flagship B8, promising dual-motor 4WD, BYD’s Blade Battery tech and off-road hardware aimed at established premium rivals. Built on BYD’s...

Honda Foundation appoints new chairperson and trustees

The Honda Foundation has appointed Robert Thorp as chairperson alongside new trustees Eva Barrett and Aaron Puvi, effective mid-2025. Thorp, who serves as Director of the Automotive business at Honda Australia, will lead the Foundation’s board as it advances its...

Nissan solar roof system promises 3000km annual range boost

Nissan has developed an extendable solar roof system that can generate enough electricity to power up to 3000 kilometres of driving annually, with the Japanese automaker planning a commercial launch of the technology. The “AO-Solar Extender” will be showcased on...

US subprime car loan defaults on the rise

Subprime car loan delinquencies in the United States have reached their highest levels since the early 1990s, raising questions about similar pressures facing Australian automotive finance markets amid rising interest rates and vehicle costs. The percentage of US borrowers with...

Solera launches first complete MVIS solution for independent workshops

Solera Autodata and Digidentity will introduce Australia’s first end-to-end Motor Vehicle Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS)-compliant solution for independent workshops from November 2025. The integrated system enables controlled access to technical repair data for hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) servicing while...

Polestar opens sustainable Penrith showroom using timber construction

Polestar has opened its first Urban Space concept showroom in Penrith, New South Wales, featuring innovative construction using cross-laminated timber sourced from certified, responsibly managed forests. The Swedish electric vehicle brand says the Penrith location is the first Polestar Space...

He did it again: Toprak Razgatlioglu is the 2025 WorldSBK World Champion!

Toprak Razgatlioglu clinches his second consecutive World Championship title with BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the FIM Superbike World Championship. +++ Title decided in a thrilling season finale Sunday in Jerez de la Frontera. +++ Markus Flasch: “Congratulations to Toprak...

Autonomous mobility service pilot program to commence in Yokohama City

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., BOLDLY Inc., Premier Aid Inc., and Keikyu Corporation, today jointly announce details of an autonomous mobility service pilot program to be conducted in Yokohama. The pilot program will run from November 27, 2025 through to...

BMW Group Australia drives record growth as MINI hits new heights and BMW maintains premium leadership

BMW Group Australia has recorded a total of 24,585 BMW and MINI vehicles sold from January to September 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024, outperforming the overall auto industry’s 0.8 per...

Kia PV5 redefines mobility through customer-centric modular design

Kia Corporation is advancing its vision for sustainable, customer-centric mobility with the roll-out of the Kia PV5. Launching first in Korea and rolling out to Europe in the coming months, the PV5 will expand to additional global markets in...

Mahindra releases bold new colours for XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is shaking up the Australian SUV market - and it’s doing it fast. With over 1,000 units sold in the first three months of sales the all-new XUV 3XO is turbocharging Mahindra’s entry into the...

Chery announces price and spec for incoming Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid

Chery Australia is excited to announce its local line-up will expand with the introduction of the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid in November 2025. Sitting atop of the Tiggo SUV range, this flagship 7-seater is priced from $59,990 MSRP and offers...

Ford Australia announces enhanced performance, fresh styling, and new pricing for 2025 Mustang Mach-E

 Ford Australia has today announced a significant update for the Mustang Mach-E, with the MY25 range launching in Australia by year’s end, featuring enhanced performance, greater efficiency, and refreshed styling. The updated models are scheduled to arrive in dealerships from...

Two Pirelli soft rear options for Moto2 at the Indonesian GP

Temperatures and rain are the pitfalls of Lombok "Lombok is not a particularly demanding track in terms of abrasiveness, but it presents critical issues related to high temperatures and variable weather conditions. At this time of year, the climate is...

PIRELLI CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3: THE BEST ALL-SEASON TYRE IN TESTS BY AUTOBILD AND TYRE REVIEWS

Milan, 29 September 2025 – The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 achieved first place overall in the super comparison...

Holgado and Muñoz win at Motegi with standard Pirelli tyres

Moto2 race, won by Daniel Holgado (Kalex) from second on the grid, the tyre choice was unanimous: all the riders used the soft SC1 for the front and the supersoft SCX for the rear, i.e. the softest compounds available...

Continental Brings Materials and Technology Expertise from the Car to the Kitchen

Under the tagline “Evolution of Senses – Feel. Connect. Inspire.,” the jointly developed concept kitchen demonstrates how comfort, safety and design can be reimagined through functional materials and technologies. A key foundation for this is provided by ContiTech’s translucent...

New Pirelli rear soft for Razgatlioğlu’s first at Aragón

"The conditions of the first two days in Aragón were not easy. On Friday the grip was poor due to the sand on the track, but as the sessions went by the situation improved allowing the riders to lower...

Agritechnica 2025: ContiTech Now Offers Round Baler Belts in Original Equipment Quality for the…

Hanover, Germany, September 23, 2025. The Continental group sector ContiTech now offers round baler belts as replacement parts in original equipment quality. The company is thus addressing the growing demand from farmers and agricultural machinery dealers for high-quality components...

Compact class meets Celtic charm: the new Audi Q3 in Scotland

Scotland, Glasgow. Where the River Kelvin flows into the mighty Clyde, stands the Riverside Museum – an architectural masterpiece that combines movement and history. This is the spot where our road trip begins with a special companion: the new...

Expect evolution and innovation from new exhibitors at Automechanika Shanghai 2025

Shanghai,  As the automotive industry undergoes transformation driven by technological breakthroughs, a new wave of pioneers emerges to meet evolving needs. These players will converge at Automechanika Shanghai 2025, showcasing their latest innovations from 26 to 29 November at...

With Pirelli SCX record pole for Gonzalez in Moto2, Rueda polesitter in Moto3

The supersoft rear in Moto2 proved to be the right choice for Motegi "Last season, the allocation for Moto2 dedicated to the Japanese GP included the soft SC0 and medium SC1 rears and all the riders used the SC0 to...
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Test Sürüşü: BMW X1 xDrive20d

BMW X1 xDrive20d: Roma’dan Elba Adası’na Konfor ve Verimlilik Yolculuğu İtalya’da gerçekleştirdiğimiz test sürüşümüzde BMW X1 xDrive20d’yi Roma’dan Elba Adası’na...