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Volkswagen Group’s first Australian EV hatch says adios for now

The Cupra Born is no longer on the company’s Australian website, and Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) confirmed the electric hatch is no longer on sale in Australia now that local stocks of the car have run dry. That said, the Born may not be away for too long. In March this year, Cupra said it…

Ford Mustang FX shows the 1990s are far enough away to be retro now

Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX…

No Kia Sportage PHEV for Australia, at least for now

The facelifted Kia Sportage range won’t be joined by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option to compete with Mitsubishi and an increasing number of Chinese brands, as well as the next-generation Toyota RAV4, says the brand’s local product boss. Speaking with CarExpert at the Australian media launch of the upgraded mid-size SUV, Kia Australia general manager…

2025 Toyota Kluger price and specs

The Toyota Kluger has gotten more expensive, but it has also gained more equipment. Effective from June 1, 2025, prices have been increased by up to $1490 across the large SUV lineup, with Toyota citing “increased costs and inflationary pressures both here and overseas”. Toyota Australia sources the Kluger from the US, where it’s known…

From The Garage To The Loop: A Kanjo-Spec Civic Type R

‘Give a man a body kit, and he’ll look cool for a day. Give him a sheet of raw carbon fibre, and he’ll look cool for a lifetime.’ Masato Nitta lives by this philosophy, and he’s built a one-piece carbon front cowl for his EK9 Honda Civic Type R to prove it. Of course, while this…

Who Remembers The JUN Akira Supra?

We’ve all got ‘em – videos that sparked our love for cars or channelled our interests in a particular direction. I could name a few, but one that stands out is a 21-second clip of a bright yellow MkIV Toyota Supra built by JUN, power-sliding at Tsukuba Circuit. I’m not sure where I first saw…

Nifsta Classic Cars: Stockholm’s Summer Delight

While I don’t want to sound like a tourist guide recommending all the popular sites in Stockholm, with summer approaching, there’s one location you should consider visiting if you find yourself in Sweden’s capital city. Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of…

Project Rough: DIY Corner Balance Take 2 – With Physics!

DIY – It’s In The Game Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality…

10-Year Throwback: For The Love Of Rotary

Speedhunters Throwback: This story was originally published in 2015. This FD3S Mazda RX-7 doesn’t need much of an introduction – it’s one of many cars over here in Japan that I’ve had on my ‘to shoot’ list for far too long. But finally, after the stars recently aligned, I managed to get the cool guys at Car…