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Mitsubishi ASX and Renault Captur to duke it out in 2025: Spot the difference

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Renault is committed to bringing in its updated Captur small SUV this year, locking horns with the nearly identical Mitsubishi ASX. Renault Australia’s facelifted 2025 Captur small SUV is due to land in local showrooms in the second half of the year, competing directly against the closely related new-generation Mitsubishi ASX also due in 2025. This means customers will have two options in the same class that share much of the same design, interior and equipment, as well as the same CMF-B platform, but not the same badge. While neither local division of Mitsubishi nor Renault have confirmed specification or engines for either of their respective models, both will be produced in Spain with a variety of powertrains on offer. Overseas, the Captur is offered with a 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid engine, as well as a plug-in hybrid version with the same displacement. MORE: Mitsubishi ASX to be replaced by rebadged Renault in Australia this year There is also a turboc...
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Ferrari F40 being built by YouTuber Mike Burroughs is more authentic than you may think

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The popular YouTuber is currently building a custom F40 with an engine from an 812 Superfast, a bespoke tube chassis, and genuine bodywork. The Ferrari F40 is one of the most legendary cars ever created – an iconic, rare, and extraordinarily expensive masterpiece – but one YouTuber believes he can make it even better. YouTuber and founder of StanceWorks , Mike Burroughs, is building an F40 from scratch , dubbing the project ‘’the ultimate example of an F40.’’ A passionate car enthusiast, the digital creator showcases intricate builds on his channel, guiding viewers through the entire journey from start to finish. It took Mike nine months to track down and acquire the F40 body panels. The components needed to make the front half a genuine F40 were sourced from a shop in the United Kingdom, and consisted of brand-new old stock panels. The floor and rear half pieces were pre-owned, with the rear underbody coming from an LM. In fact, it even logged laps in the 1994 Par...
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Brad Pitt F1 movie races onto screens in 2025

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Hollywood heart throb plays a starring role in the film which is fully-sanctioned by the sport’s governing body and with input from seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The final F1 race of 2024 held in Abu Dhabi early mid-December strangely saw two separate podium celebrations. It wasn’t a shock to see McLaren’s Lando Norris – who fans had just witnessed win the Grand Prix – spraying champagne with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who came second ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc. Yet moments later, fans at the circuit saw Mercedes-Benz driver George Russell – who came fifth in the Grand Prix, two places short of a podium – being handed trophies alongside Leclerc. Standing on the top step of the podium was a figure in a white suit who hadn’t just climbed out of a F1 cockpit after a 57-lap race like Russell and Leclerc – it wasn’t a driver at all, but Hollywood star Brad Pitt. Pitt plays the lead role of Sonny Hayes in the 2025 Warner Brothers/Apple film F1 , direc...
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Australia’s funniest street names revealed

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A new study has identified a list of the funniest street names dotted across the country, though we’ve found there’s seemingly no end to how many comical monikers Aussies can come up with. Credit: iStock/Kokkai Ng Australians have a fantastic, cheeky sense of humour, even the local councils – which is easily apparent if you check out our road signs. East to west, north to south, pretty much anywhere you go you can find a street name that will make you chuckle. Which is why Australian-owned international freight forwarder International Cargo Express (ICE)  decided to carry out a study using social media platform X to uncover Australia’s funniest street names.  The research used keyword categorisation to find out which places tickled Aussies the most, with the top seven ranked based on how often people are posting about them being funny – with the results offering some unique insights into local humour and cultural ties. Four of the most humorous names ran...
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2025 BYD Dolphin price and specs: Wide-ranging updates for country’s cheapest electric vehicle

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BYD has issued a substantial spec shuffle to bring Australia its most affordable electric vehicle, though some key features have been removed. 2025 BYD Dolphin pricing and specifications New entry-level Essential variant added First time an electric vehicle dips under the $30,000 barrier Priced from $29,990 before on-road costs BYD has issued a big update to its smallest and most affordable electric vehicle, with the 2025 BYD Dolphin now priced from under $30,000 . This represents the first time an electric vehicle has fallen under the $30,000 price point in Australia. While the 2025 BYD Dolphin range remains two-strong, the previous mid-grade Dynamic variant has been replaced with a brand-new Essential specification that removes equipment to get it under the $30,000 mark. To hit the lower price, the Dolphin Essential deletes the outgoing Dynamic’s panoramic glass roof, power-folding mirrors, wireless phone charging, heated front seats, and privacy glass. MORE: BYD l...
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Jaguar’s rebrand did not sit well with internal staff – report

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Reports suggest Jaguar’s own design team was blindsided by the company’s redesign, and claims the process left them on the outside. Jaguar’s bold rebrand late last year spurred significant consternation from automotive media and the public alike, but it’s now been revealed that the manufacturer’s overhaul also blindsided internal staff. According to an Autocar India report, Jaguar’s designers penned a letter to the brand’s chief creative officer, Gerry McGovern, expressing disappointment with the decision to outsource the rebrand. The letter was reportedly signed by 25-30 members of Jaguar’s in-house design team, who complained about the way the external consultancy firm, Accenture Interactive, went about the overhaul. MORE: Opinion — the Jaguar rebrand deserves praise, not scorn Many of the complaints were levelled at the new Jaguar logo, with Jaguar’s design team criticising the “playful” looks that don’t speak to the Concept 00’s bold physical presence....
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Why 2025 is the year of the Chinese car in Australia

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Chinese brands have been standing in the door of Australia’s new-car market since the COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2025 they’re set to kick it wide open as they push harder for customers. In 2025 there will be more Chinese brands than ever before in Australian showrooms, promising greater choice and lower prices as they look to establish themselves among local favourites. Australia has more than sixty new car brands – and counting – with Japanese car maker Toyota the best-selling manufacturer for more than two decades, but the Chinese brands are making inroads. Sales of almost every Chinese manufacturer increased Down Under in 2024, although many have come from a low base – yet it’s still an accomplishment in one of the world’s most competitive markets. The level of competition is set to increase further in 2025, with brands from China set to arrive here including Jaecoo , Deepal , GAC/Aion and Geely – owner of Volvo , Polestar and Lotus – as a vehicle brand itself. MORE:...
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