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MG breaks into the Top 10 selling brands for the first time.

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Porsche gets 'performance adventurers' excited with the Taycan Cross Turismo. Mitsubishi Express Van scores 0-star ANCAP rating, and MG launches the HS PHEV.

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Major News

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed:

https://performancedrive.com.au/porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-revealed-4s-and-turbo-for-australia-0511/

MG HS Plug-In announced (and becomes a top-10 brand):

https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-mg-hs-announced-plug-in-hybrid-awd-variants-added-0222/

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mg-makes-aussie-top-10

Who’s left to buy the incoming LC300 LandCruiser?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/who-will-be-left-to-buy-the-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-v8-frenzy-continues-82630

Volvo to expand SUV portfolio sacrificing sedans and wagons:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/volvo-expands-suv-production-over-cars

Mitsubishi response to Express Van zero star ANCAP rating:

https://www.motoring.com.au/mitsubishi-express-definitely-not-unsafe-128770/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Porsche could enter Formula 1 by 2025, if sustainable fuels a promoted (report):

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931141/porsche-to-enter-formula-one-in-2025-if-sustainable-fuels-are-promoted-report/

Supercars

Want to own one of the best seats at Bathurst?

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931146/448-conrod-straight-mount-panorama-could-be-yours/

Van Gisbergen injured in mountain biking accident:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/03/06/van-gisbergen-injured-in-mountain-biking-accident/

General Motorsport News:

Local News

Victoria Government plans to ‘partly privatise’ registration and licensing:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931279/victorian-government-announces-plan-to-partly-privatise-registration-and-licensing/

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Hyundai registers first Hydrogen vehicles:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/930464/vfacts-hyundai-first-to-register-hydrogen-car-fleet-in-australia/

300kW Volvo C40 Recharge SUV-coupe unveiled:

https://www.motoring.com.au/300kw-volvo-c40-recharge-suv-coupe-unveiled-128788/

ICE

2021 Nissan Navara launches:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-navara-launches-with-promotional-drive-away-pricing-to-lure-buyers-from-toyota

Jeep Australia is bringing a limited number of Wrangler Unlimited Willys:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-willys-special-edition-revealed

Volkswagen considering Ford Ranger Raptor rival, with off-road-focused W580: 

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931096/volkswagen-considering-ford-ranger-raptor-rival-off-road-amarok-w580/

Holden GTSR W1 pair up for sale:

https://www.motoring.com.au/million-plus-hsv-gtsr-w1-pair-up-for-sale-128847/

Nissan Patrol Warrior pushed back to 2022:

https://www.motoring.com.au/nissan-patrol-warrior-flips-to-2022-128813/

The latest generation BMW M3 and M4 recalled in the US:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/bmw-m3-and-m4-recalled-for-faulty-abs-australian-impact-unknown

International News

Hyundai unaffected so far by the chip-shortage:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/global-semiconductor-shortage-continues-to-stifle-auto-production

Hennessey unveils bonkers 745kW McLaren 765LT:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931269/hennessey-offers-745kw-mclaren-765lt-powertrain-upgrade/

Honda launches Level 3 driverless tech in Japan:

https://www.motoring.com.au/honda-launches-level-3-driverless-tech-in-japan-128829/

Fun

New Hot Wheels Game:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/hot-wheels-unleashed-video-game-here-for-the-big-kids

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