Kia’s Tasman to make debut in Saudi Arabia at the end October, coinciding with the end of the R&D docuseries. Kia’s much-anticipated Tasman is set to make its debut at the Jeddah International Motor Show, running from 29 October to 2 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This announcement comes after the release of Episode 5 […]
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Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Group, is set to visit South Korea from October 24 to 26. His itinerary includes meetings with key officials from Toyota’s South Korean operations and major dealership representatives. A notable event during his visit will be a private meeting with Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. This rare encounter
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GWM is adapting its vehicles for Australian conditions, with engineers focusing on calibrating driver assist technology and developing local suspension tunes, following Kia’s success with the same tactic. While much of the feedback on its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) comes from journalists, GWM Australia and New Zealand managing director Charles Zhao emphasised the company’s
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General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have entered a groundbreaking partnership to co-develop advanced vehicle technologies and explore clean-energy solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the automotive industry. General Motors and Hyundai Forge Strategic Alliance General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Hyundai Motor Company (KRX: 005380 KS) have announced a landmark agreement to explore
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Kia’s all-electric EV3 GT is targeting a punchy 250kW of power and a zippy sub-6.0 second 0-100 km/h time. Yes, you read that right: the family-friendly brand is coming for the hot hatch market, and it’s going electric. Rumours are swirling around the release of both dual-motor AWD and GT AWD models, with insiders hinting
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State/Territory Up to 250kg 251kg – 500kg 501kg – 2794kg 2795kg – 4500kg New South Wales (NSW) $65 $65 – $472 $65 – $472 $65 – $472 Victoria (VIC) N/A $60 $60 – $300 $60 – $300 Queensland (QLD) N/A $100 $100 – $400 $100 – $400 South Australia (SA) N/A $90 $90 – $200
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With the closure of Uber Carshare, borrowers may be left wondering what alternative they may have. We suggest investigating the following options. Peer-to-Peer Platforms Peer-to-peer car sharing allows individuals to rent out their privately-owned vehicles to others through digital platforms. Subscription Services Car subscription services offer access to a variety of vehicles for a monthly
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Uber’s plan to revolutionise car ownership in Australia by encouraging owners to rent out their cars when not in use is ending. The company is shutting down its Carshare business, which began in 2022 with the $105 million acquisition of Car Next Door. This move concludes Uber’s significant experiment in Australia, aimed at expanding its
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The BM6 Bluetooth Battery Monitor is an affordable device designed to help you keep track of your car or leisure vehicle’s battery health. It is sold under several brand names, such as Ancel (not to be confused with Ansell) and QUICKLYNKS, though they appear to be the same device. I’ve been using it for the
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Despite prototypes of the 2025 Kia Tasman being tested in Australia and overseas for nearly eight months, a subtle ‘Easter Egg’ has only just been discovered on the ute. Images have surfaced online showing the Tasman with small, embossed kangaroos on the back of the wing mirrors – a cheeky nod by Kia to the
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