Tag: Australia

830HP Shelby Super Snake: Ford’s S650 Mustang Just Got Venomous

830HP Shelby Super Snake: Ford’s S650 Mustang Just Got Venomous | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Beyond the added power from the supercharged V8, the 2024 Shelby Super Snake also gets better brakes, suspension, and cooling to dominate the track 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The 2024 Super Snake is Shelby American’s first product based […]

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This Company Converts GMC Hummer EVs To Right-Hand Drive For 77 Markets

This Company Converts GMC Hummer EVs To Right-Hand Drive For 77 Markets | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Right-hand drive conversions will allow the all-electric Hummer pickup and SUV to reach every market that drives on the other side of the road https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 16, 2024 at 09:40 <!––> <!– –> Global […]

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In Australia, a Validation of Sorts for Brittany Higgins

When a young former government employee said on national television in 2021 that she had been sexually assaulted in Australia’s Parliament two years earlier, it shocked the nation and unleashed a wave of anger aimed at the country’s insular, male-dominated political establishment. The employee, Brittany Higgins, accused her colleague Bruce Lehrmann of raping her when […]

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In Australia, ‘Cats are Just Catastrophic’

Katherine Moseby wanted to be clear: She does not hate cats. “They’re a wily beast,” she said, as her truck rumbled down a desert road. “But I respect them. They’re pretty incredible animals. Amazing hunters. Very smart.” That was precisely the problem, said Dr. Moseby, the principal scientist and co-founder of Arid Recovery, a conservation […]

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Was It Hatred of Women? Australia Asks After Stabbing Rampage.

Mary Aravanopoulos stood clutching her daughter, huddling for safety with about 15 other women in the dress shop filled with ethereal organza gowns. They had watched a man saunter past in the mall corridor, swinging a large knife in his hand back and forth. Soon, they heard about one woman getting stabbed, then another. Amid […]

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After Bondi Stabbing Rampage, Australia Asks How and Why

It was a perfect mid-autumn day with blue skies and temperatures approaching nearly 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the kind of weather that has made Bondi on Australia’s eastern coast one of the most sought after addresses in the world. But by the end of the day, any sense of normalcy had been shattered. At a shopping […]

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New Kia Tasman: Aussie-Centric Design For A Global Pickup

New Kia Tasman: Aussie-Centric Design For A Global Pickup | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The carmaker is aiming to sell 20,000 units annually of its diesel-powered pickup truck in Australia https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia will launch the Tasman, its first pickup truck, in 2025 with a focus […]

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Stabbing Attack in Sydney Kills At Least 6

A man killed at least six people and injured at least two others during a stabbing rampage at a popular shopping mall in Sydney, Australia on Saturday afternoon, in one of the country’s deadliest acts of mass violence in recent decades. The authorities said a man wielding a knife entered the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping […]

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Witnesses to Sydney Mall Stabbing Describe Harrowing Scenes

Witnesses to the stabbings in a Sydney, Australia, mall on Saturday described a scene of terror as shoppers fled from the knife-wielding man or huddled in stores as panic spread through the shopping center. Video taken inside the mall showed a man in dark shorts and a dark shirt running at people with a knife. […]

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Five Killed in Sydney Stabbing at Mall

One person was shot and several people were stabbed Saturday afternoon at a crowded major mall in Sydney, prompting the police to declare a critical incident and evacuate the area. New South Wales Police said authorities received reports of multiple people stabbed shortly before 4 p.m. Numerous photos and videos on social media showed groups […]

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2024 Nissan Patrol Needs Armada’s Interior But Gets Aftermarket Screen Instead

2024 Nissan Patrol Needs Armada’s Interior But Gets Aftermarket Screen Instead | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The tweaked 2024 model now includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A new 10.1-inch touchscreen adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Power continues to come from a […]

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2024 Nissan Patrol Needs Armada’s Interior But Gets Aftermarket Screen Instead

2024 Nissan Patrol Needs Armada’s Interior But Gets Aftermarket Screen Instead | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The tweaked 2024 model now includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A new 10.1-inch touchscreen adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Power continues to come from a […]

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2025 Kia Tasman Announced As Brand’s First Pickup Truck

2025 Kia Tasman Announced As Brand’s First Pickup Truck | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new mid-size pickup truck from Kia will compete directly with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Isuzu D-Max https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia has officially confirmed the name of its new mid-size pickup […]

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Biden Says U.S. Is Considering Dropping Assange Case

President Biden said on Wednesday that the United States was considering dropping its prosecution of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who has been jailed in London for years while fighting extradition to face U.S. charges related to his publication of classified documents. Mr. Biden made the comment on the case of the embattled publisher, who […]

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Ex-Peter Brock Owned Holden Commodore SS HDT Group A Is An Aussie V8 Legend

Ex-Peter Brock Owned Holden Commodore SS HDT Group A Is An Aussie V8 Legend | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The bright blue Holden rocks a 4.9-liter naturally-aspirated V8 with 263 hp https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> This Holden Commodore was once owned by Australian racing legend Peter Brock, making […]

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How Does The Genesis GV60 Compare To A High-Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5?

How Does The Genesis GV60 Compare To A High-Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> <!––> We test the two Korean electric crossovers to see whether the Genesis is luxurious enough to justify the premium price tag 4 hours ago <!– –> Genesis is the premium brand of the Hyundai Group, positioned above […]

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Australia To Dodge’s 2024 Six-Cylinder, Sixpack Charger: What Took You So Long?

Australia To Dodge’s 2024 Six-Cylinder, Sixpack Charger: What Took You So Long? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Chrysler Down Under developed its own range of Valiant Chargers in the early 1970s that are eerily similar in concept to the ICE-powered Charger America is getting next year https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> […]

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Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin

Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Australia and Thailand are set to be the first global markets to receive the China-made Kia EV5 with sales to start in June https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia’s first China-made […]

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Looks Like The Lexus LBX With GR Corolla Power Is Happening

Looks Like The Lexus LBX With GR Corolla Power Is Happening | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Toyota’s chairman reportedly drives the LBX Morizo RR concept daily, but it’s unlikely to be available in North America 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Lexus LBX Morizo RR concept was introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon in […]

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BYD’s First Electrified Pickup Coming For Ford Ranger And Toyota Hilux This Year

BYD’s First Electrified Pickup Coming For Ford Ranger And Toyota Hilux This Year | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The yet-unnamed model will rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux with PHEV and EV powertrains 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> BYD’s first electrified pickup truck, a PHEV model, will launch globally later in 2024, targeting […]

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Range Rover Sport Gets Stealth Pack For When The Black Pack Just Isn’t Enough

Range Rover Sport Gets Stealth Pack For When The Black Pack Just Isn’t Enough | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new package is available with mild-hybrid gasoline and diesel powertrains, with PHEV options set to follow later this year 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Stealth Pack offers a Carpathian Grey Satin exterior with […]

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Nissan Rogue Gets Rugged Down Under With New X-Trail N-Trek

Nissan Rogue Gets Rugged Down Under With New X-Trail N-Trek | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The N-Trek also features new LED fog lights and water-resistant synthetic leather inside the cabin 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The X-Trail N-Trek makes a comeback in Australia after a five-year absence, offering a more off-road-oriented look compared to […]

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