Want to stay up to date in the world of automotive news? These are the biggest stories from the past week.
Each week we’ll keep you up to speed and bring you the ‘watercooler’ information of what has happened in the world of cars and motoring with the five-biggest stories we’ve covered. Here’s what you need to know…
Ford Australia confirms return of the Ford F-150 to Australia in mid-2023
After a 16-year absence, the Ford F-Series pick-up will make its return to Ford Australia showrooms next year. Check out the full story here.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla revealed: World’s best-selling hatch gets the hoon treatment
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been revealed, with a 1.6-litre turbo three-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and rally-inspired styling. Best of all, it’s coming to Australia. Get all of the details in our full story here.
SsangYong future in doubt as buyout plans collapse
The planned sale of Korean car maker SsangYong has broken down as investors planning to purchase the company defaulted on a significant payment. Check out the full story here.
2022 Federal Budget announcement sees fuel price relief for motorists
The fuel excise, a tax on every litre of fuel, will be halved from 44.2 to 22.1 cents per litre for the next six months. Read more about the Federal Budget here.
2022 Ford Ranger features and model range detailed
Ford Australia has released features and model range details for the new Ford Ranger ute, however, prices are yet to be confirmed. Get details on the full line-up here.
On a lighter note, this story attracted plenty of interest…
Police retrieve 35 stolen cars from a sting operation in California
A $3 million collection of luxury cars has been recovered by police in a sting operation at an overgrown backyard in California. The collection included an Aston Martin, Bentley Continental, Porsche and Chevrolet Corvette. Read the full story here.
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