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NewsPremiumSsangYong Torres SUV teased, Australian launch planned

SsangYong's upcoming mid-sized SUV, which will offer an electric powertrain, will enter production this year and wear the Torres name.

William Stopford

RetirementSuper home withdrawals common overseas

In New Zealand, Kiwisaver withdrawals are an accepted option to help people access the housing market.

Derek Rose

NewsPremiumHyundai Ioniq 5 orders reopening, 68 cars up for grabs

Hyundai is set to open Ioniq 5 orders again, with a batch of 68 new vehicles on its way to Australian shores.

Jack Quick

ReviewPremium2022 Lexus LX review

Japan's Range Rover is not really bigger than before, but it's certainly better. Few luxury SUVs can match its all-round abilities.

Mike Costello

CovidPremiumTroubling Australian Covid survey results

Australia’s new daily Covid-19 infection rates are hitting worldwide highs, yet the findings from a new survey on what we are doing to curb its spread are worrying.

Melissa Iaria

NewsPremiumPorsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance previews EV future

The next Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster will be electric. A new prototype points to how that might look.

Scott Collie

NewsPremium2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo spyder confirmed, May 25 reveal

Maserati is officially naming its upcoming MC20 convertible the MC20 Cielo, which is Italian for sky. It'll be revealed on May 25, 2022.

Jack Quick

‘Heart of gold’CommentsPremiumTouching tributes for grandma who died waiting for ambulance

A close friend of 80-year-old Georgina Wild, who tragically died on Sunday after waiting two and a half hours for an ambulance, has remembered the grandmother as having ‘a heart of gold’.

Brianna Dugan

NewsEx-Renault Russia plant to produce Moskvitch vehicles

A stalwart name of the former Soviet Union, Moskvitch, could return to existence due to Renault's withdrawal from Russia.

William Stopford

UpdatedPremiumRadical plan to save locked-down kids

A parenting group has unveiled a radical plan to help “the most locked-down children in the world” recover from Covid-19.

Hamish Spence

NewsPremium2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC teased, June 1 reveal confirmed

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC will be available with plug-in hybrid petrol and diesel powertrains with more than 100km of range.

Jack Quick

NewsPremium2022 Ford Ranger preliminary fuel economy figures released

Southeast Asian fuel economy figures for the Ford Ranger give us an idea of what to expect from local figures, due soon.

William Stopford

NewsTesla Model 3 deliveries delayed for Australia

It's not just new Tesla Model 3 orders being hit by delays and hold-ups. A shipping tracker says existing orders have also been shunted back due to lockdowns in Shanghai.

Scott Collie

News2023 Audi A3 allstreet spied

Audi is gearing up to give the A3 hatchback a small suspension lift, with the reveal of the new A3 allstreet.

Scott Collie

NewsHyundai Sonata: No next-gen model in the works - report

It's no longer the most popular car in Korea and it's fading in the US, so this generation of Hyundai Sonata could be the last.

William Stopford

Work betterPremiumCan you be a high performer with your sanity intact?

Chelsea Pottenger has redefined how to have career success while prioritising mental health and wellbeing.

Jessie Stoelwinder

SA NewsPremiumFamily poisoned by backyard mushroom

A mother and daughter are using their terrifying hospital ordeal to warn backyard gardeners against eating mystery mushrooms.

Madeleine Achenza

NewsPremiumRenault confirms sale of AvtoVAZ

Renault is out of Russia for now, but reserves the right to buy back in at certain points within the next six years.

Scott Collie

NewsPremiumFord sells more Rivian shares

Over the last week Ford has sold almost A$600 million in Rivian shares following the EV startup's $2.3 billion first-quarter loss.

Jack Quick

RetirementSuper sector, builders split on govt plan

The superannuation industry says Scott Morrison's scheme to allow some Australians access up to $50,000 for a house deposit could drive up prices.

Derek Rose

NewsPremiumSsangYong could be acquired by Korean steel company - report

A consortium led by chemical and steel company KG Group is the bidder to beat as SsangYong returns to the auction block.

William Stopford

NewsPremium2023 BMW XM teased, power and torque lower than concept

BMW's upcoming XM plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is set to produce less power and torque than what the Concept XM originally promised.

Jack Quick

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‘Planning disaster’CommentsPremium
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ScoMo’s super housing policy desperate pitch of dying regime

It is sad when a party that claims to have a superior grasp of economics can come up with a policy that will have the opposite effect to what is supposedly intended and make life even harder for young Aussies.

Neale Prior

TaxCrypto gains in ATO crosshairs

Crypto assets will be a key focus of the ATO at tax time as the organisation looks to crackdown on the mistakes Aussies are making.

Hamish Spence