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Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Honda Merger Sparks Talk of Pajero-Patrol Collaboration

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Recent merger talks between Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Honda have reignited speculation about a potential collaboration between the Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero. The prospect of platform sharing has gained traction, especially with Nissan’s decision to drop the Patrol’s 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine (298kW/560Nm) for the 2025 model, signalling a shift in strategy. Nissan’s Senior Vice-President […]

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The 8 new Chinese car manufacturers coming to Australia

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With Australia’s growing market for affordable, innovative, and electric vehicles, Chinese automakers have rapidly increased their presence. From brands already in Australia to those entering the market soon, consumers have a variety of options, from budget-friendly EVs to premium SUVs. Here’s a breakdown of Chinese brands currently available, along with new names set to join.

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Kia Tasman ute to make debut at Saudi Arabian Motor Show in October

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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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Toyota Chairman to visit Hyundai-Kia for strategic talks

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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 to follow Kia’s lead with local suspension tuning

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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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GM & Hyundai-Kia to collaborate on Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Electric, Hydrogen, Industry /

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 250kW affordable hot hatch? AWD, dual motor EV3 GT expected in 2025

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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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