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Honda Civic Type R set to sell out, and future batches could cost more

The hot-selling Type R has sold strongly since the latest allocation went on sale, but while more may come to Australia, emissions regulations could push the price higher.
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
‘Do or die’ for small carmakers: China market braces for 156 new models as price war looms
A record 156 new models are expected to hit the Chinese automotive market in the second half of 2026, intensifying concerns about small players’ profitability as a new price war looms. The mass-market segment would see an influx of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) priced at around 100,000 yuan (US14,740), but only leading carmakers were expected to secure large orders thanks to their brand awareness and production advantages, analysts said. “Demand for new cars has rebounded but it is not...
The West Australian
· Jul 3, 2026
'Turning point': one in five new cars sold is electric
Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1
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· Jul 1, 2026
The best used trucks on a budget — what to buy, what to avoid, and how not to get burned
New trucks now average over 50,000. The used market under 20,000 still has solid options — if you know which models, which years, and which red flags to look for before signing anything
Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA: These are the affected models
BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA: These are the affected models
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
The numbers behind India's 30 mn EV market
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TechCrunch
· Jul 2, 2026
Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up
The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Metrostar books MR tanker duo in South Korea
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Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
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Fox Business
· Jul 9, 2026
Kia issues new recall of 460,000 vehicles after previous fix to fire risk failed
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 22, 2026
India’s ethanol dream hinges on affordability, not policy push
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AzerNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Rivian Beats Q2 Targets, Raises 2026 Guidance Without Federal EV Aid
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
Algeria : Stellantis and Renault's contrasting fortunes in Oran
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· Jul 10, 2026
Kia Is Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know
Kia Is Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know
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· Jun 25, 2026
GM reveals 2027 GMC Sierra pickup with new V-8 engines, redesigned styling
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· Jun 29, 2026
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The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the new EV Policy 2026. As part of the policy, all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be exempted from road tax and registration fees. Moreover, it will provide a scrapping incentive of Rs 1 lakh to owners of BS-IV four-wheelers or below-standard vehicles who scrap their vehicles and switch to electric vehicles. Moreover, all electric two-wheeler purchasers will get a Rs 30,000 subsidy, and three-wheeler buyers will get a Rs 50,000 subsidy in the first year of the Delhi EV Policy.
BNO News
· Jul 9, 2026
Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs over fire risk, tells owners to park outside
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Honda Activa E: Price, range, top speed and every spec you need to know before buying
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USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
Fiat Topolino named cheapest new vehicle in America
Fiat's new electric Topolino starts at $13,995, making it America's least expensive new vehicle. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2026/07/08/fiat-topolino-electric-car-review/90844811007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
The Next Web
· Jul 2, 2026
Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks
Ford reported a 10.3 decline in US new vehicle sales for the second quarter, selling 549,200 vehicles compared with 612,095 a year earlier. Pure EV sales plunged 40.7 year on year. F-Series truck sales, including the F-150, fell 11 after Ford’s top aluminium supplier suffered two factory fires late last year that disrupted production. Ford [] This story continues at The Next Web
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
Cost-conscious Americans choosing regular gas over premium at the pumps
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· Jul 3, 2026
Hyundai, Kia log record H1 US sales on hybrid demand
Hyundai Motor and Kia posted record first-half sales in the US, helped by strong demand for hybrid vehicles even as electric vehicle sales declined. The two Korean automakers said Thursday they sold a combined 920,383 vehicles in the US market from January to June, including Genesis models, up 3 percent from a year earlier and their highest-ever tally for a first half. Hyundai Motor sold 489,656 vehicles, including Genesis, up 2.7 percent on-year, while Kia’s sales rose 3.4 percent to 430,727 un
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· Jul 10, 2026
Stellantis says this tiny Fiat EV could come to Canada if there’s demand
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Daily Finland
· Jul 6, 2026
New car registration rises by 2% in June
A total of 7,564 new passenger cars were registered in June 2026, which was 2 per cent more than one year earlier, according to Statistics Finland. In all, 12,926 new vehicles were registered in June. First registrations increased by 3 per cent from the corresponding month of the previous year. Meanwhile, in January to June period of 2026, a total of 37,257 new passenger cars were registered, which was about as much as one year earlier. Of first-time registered passenger cars in June 2026, 48 per cent were fully electric. The number of electric car registrations was 3,642, or 46 per cent higher than one year earlier. In all, 2,711 new petrol-fuelled passenger cars were registered in June, which was 12 per cent fewer than one year earlier.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
World : Eco-Friendly Cars Make Up Half Of South Koreaâs New Car Registrations In H1
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