Toyota ends Australian car production after 54 years
The final Camry rolled off the Altona line in October 2017, closing a chapter on local manufacturing and marking the loss of thousands of jobs as Toyota shifts to a sales and engineering focus.
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Toyota Considers Hybrid Pickup for US Market Expansion
Toyota executives have acknowledged ongoing development work on a hybrid pickup truck platform, as the company responds to tightening fuel economy rules and growing competition from Ford.
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Volkswagen Sticks With Diesel as Tesla Pushes Electric
Volkswagen's CEO says diesel engines will remain part of the line-up for at least another decade, despite the company's growing focus on electric vehicles and Tesla's all-electric strategy.
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PSA considers phasing out Opel engines after acquisition
PSA may replace Opel and Vauxhall engines with its own units, citing efficiency and licensing costs, following the group's 2017 takeover of the German and British brands.
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Fiat 500L City Cross Limited Edition targets urban buyers
Fiat expands its 500L range with the City Cross Limited Edition, blending SUV-inspired looks and practical features for city-focused families and young drivers.
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Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe gain Carbon Edition models for UK
Audi has introduced Carbon Edition versions of the RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe, featuring extensive carbon-fibre detailing, lighter alloy wheels and prices from £71,625.
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Modified Skoda Octavia vRS breaks 200mph at Bonneville
A specially prepared Skoda Octavia vRS has become the first Skoda to exceed 200mph, recording 202.15mph at Bonneville Speed Week in August 2011.
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Volvo XC40 Leads Brand’s Push Into Premium Small Models
The XC40’s 2017 launch marked the start of Volvo’s strategy to expand its 40 Series with compact SUVs, hybrids and electrified models built on the new CMA platform.
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Next Mazda6 and RX to Use Toyota RWD Platform, Reports Suggest
Mazda is reportedly planning to base its next-generation Mazda6 saloon and revived RX sports car on a Toyota rear-wheel drive platform, signalling a shift towards premium and performance segments.
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Renault Float wins Central Saint Martins car design competition
Yuchen Cai’s levitating ‘Float’ concept, using Maglev technology and modular connectivity, has been selected by Renault as the winning vision for a future car.
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Jeep considers new A-segment SUV to slot below Renegade
Jeep is reportedly evaluating a smaller SUV for markets outside North America, targeting regions with strong demand for compact vehicles.
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Toyota launches GR sports line in Japan, Supra absent
Toyota has introduced its new Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line-up in Japan, offering a three-tier structure and aftermarket parts, but the Supra is missing from the initial roster.
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Intel and Google’s Quiet Eight-Year Autonomous Driving Partnership Revealed
A recent report has uncovered that Intel and Google have quietly collaborated on autonomous vehicle technology for eight years, explaining the advanced capabilities of Waymo’s self-driving systems.
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Volkswagen plots electric flagship to succeed Phaeton
Volkswagen is preparing an all-electric luxury saloon concept to preview a successor to the Phaeton, with a debut expected at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
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Porsche Delays Electric 911 and Hypercar Pending Battery Advances
Porsche will hold back fully electric versions of its flagship 911 and next hypercar until new battery technologies, such as solid-state cells, deliver a breakthrough in performance and weight.
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Toyota FJ Cruiser bows out with Japan-only Final Edition
Toyota ends global FJ Cruiser production with a beige-themed Final Edition, exclusive to Japan and powered by the familiar 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine.
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Samsung SDI Unveils Modular EV Batteries at Frankfurt, Eyes Tesla
Samsung SDI introduced a modular battery pack and a new 21700 cell at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, aiming to challenge Tesla’s lead in EV battery technology.
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BMW Introduces Black-and-White Roundel for Flagship Models
BMW will distinguish its top-tier models with a new monochrome roundel and full brand name badging, starting with the 8 Series, i8, 7 Series and X7.
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Audi RS4 Avant returns with 450PS V6 at 2017 Frankfurt show
Audi brought the new RS4 Avant to the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, reviving its high-performance estate with a lighter chassis and a new 2.9-litre biturbo V6 engine.
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Smart Brabus Fortwo 15th Anniversary Edition marks partnership at Frankfurt
Smart and Brabus unveiled a limited-run Fortwo 15th Anniversary Edition at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering 150 units with bespoke styling and a choice of powertrains.
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Honda Urban EV concept previews production electric city car at Frankfurt
Honda unveiled the Urban EV concept at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing a production-bound electric city car with retro-inspired styling and new platform.
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Subaru Impreza debuts in European trim at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Subaru has brought the new-generation Impreza to Frankfurt in full European specification, featuring its global platform and a choice of two petrol boxer engines.
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Chery debuts Exeed TX plug-in hybrid SUV at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Chery launched its new Exeed brand at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, unveiling the Exeed TX plug-in hybrid SUV as its first model aimed at the European market.
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Audi Aicon Concept Reveals Level 5 Autonomous Vision at 2017 Frankfurt Show
Audi’s Aicon concept, unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previews a fully autonomous luxury saloon with no steering wheel, four electric motors and a claimed 500-mile range.
Updated 3 September 2026