Skoda enters the electric vehicle market in Australia with the Enyaq medium SUV, throwing it into a growing market that already includes big-hitters like the Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2025 Skoda EnyaqIt’s Czech, mate.
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2025 Skoda Enyaq review: Australian first drive
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Leapmotor not concerned with cooling demand for electric cars in Australia
via drive.com.auDespite EV sales declining over the past couple of months, incoming Chinese car maker Leapmotor says the Australian market presents a “huge opportunity” for the brand.
As incoming Chinese manufacturer Leapmotorlooks to launch its first Australian model, the C10 electric SUV in late 2024, the car maker isn’t concerned about cooling demand for electric cars.Despite consumer appetite for battery-powered cars declining in previous months, yearly EV sales are up 11.6 per cent, with
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How to make your car last forever
via drive.com.auProperly maintaining your car can save you hundreds at the mechanics – and keep you on the road for longer. Here are some easy, affordable and realistic ways to keep your car running for as long as possible.
A 2024 report by Supercheap Auto has found that three in 10 Australians (30 per cent) who usually rely on a mechanic to change their engine oil admit they’re likely to work on their own vehicle in the future.RELATED: The highest-mileage cars in AustraliaThe survey, which sampled
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Best-selling used cars in Australia: Hybrid sales up, but all others down in August 2024
via drive.com.auHybrid vehicles bucked the trend of slowing used-car sales in Australia in August 2024, while residual values for some models continue to hold.Used car sales declined in Australia – while the number of vehicles listed for sale increased – last month, according to new data released for August 2024.The Automotive Insights Report (AIR) for August 2024, collated by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab, reveals 206,804 used cars were sold last month, down 3.6 p
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2024 Leapmotor C10 review: International first drive
via drive.com.auAnother Chinese EV heads to Australia, and it’s not just BYD and MG that will be looking over their shoulders.
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2024 Leapmotor C10
While some European brands struggle with the surge of affordable and talented Chinese electric cars into their core markets, car-making giant Stellantis decided instead to join them, taking a contr
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The ‘ugliest car in the world’ was actually a piece of genius design
via drive.com.auThe Fiat Multipla is regular near the top of ‘world’s ugliest cars’ lists but its detractors – and there are many – have missed the pointOriginal story by John Carey first published in Drive on 18 September, 1998Explain to us again, please, why Italy has a reputation for design excellence. It’s the question that must be asked after one look at Fiat’s new Multipla MPV.Fiat first used the Multipla name in the ’50s. A long-wheelbase, forward-control s
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Toyota Tundra is go! Full-size ute confirmed for public sale in Australia
via drive.com.auFollowing a trial of 300 vehicles leased to hand-picked customers, Toyota Australia has been given the go-ahead by Japan for a full-scale local launch of the Tundra pick-up this year.Toyota has confirmed it will launch its large Tundra ute in Australia to the wider public later this year, following a successful trial started in 2023.The Tundra pick-up will go on sale locally in November, first with the Limited grade only before a more premium – but as yet undefined – variant offering
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This suburban Melbourne road has just been named Australia’s most dangerous road
via drive.com.auNew data from an insurance company has revealed Australia’s main car crash hotspots– with one Victorian road proving the most accident-prone.
Newly publisheddata from a national insurance company has revealed the areas with the highest proportion of road accidents around Australia, with one suburban road in Melbourne recording the most road trauma in the country.According to AAMI Insurance’s 2024 Crash Index – which analysed more than 4.3 million motor claims from 2014 to
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This suburban Melbourne road has just been named Australia’s most dangerous
via drive.com.auNew data from an insurance company has revealed Australia’s main car crash hotspots– with one Victorian road proving the most accident-prone.
Newly publisheddata from a national insurance company has revealed the areas with the highest proportion of road accidents around Australia, with one suburban road in Melbourne recording the most road trauma in the country.According to AAMI Insurance’s 2024 Crash Index – which analysed more than 4.3 million motor claims from 2014 to
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South Australia mobile phone detection cameras now on and fines handed out – UPDATE
via drive.com.auMotorists in Adelaide will now be fined $658 for illegal mobile phone usage if caught by any of the five new detection cameras.Phone monitoring camerasUPDATE, 19 September 2024: The grace period for Adelaide’s mobile phone detection cameras is now over, with drivers set to be fined $658 if caught using their phones behind the wheel from today.In South Australia road rules state that drivers must be legally parked before using their mobile phone, or if they need to use it for navigation or
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Best Dash Cam Deals: Save Over $100 on Top-Rated Dash Cams
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Better safe than sorry: A dash cam can provide peace of mind when things go wrong, and now you can get one at a super low price.
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Mercedes-Benz sells remaining share in BYD luxury brand
via drive.com.auBYD now has full control over Denza, a luxury-car brand originally founded as a joint-venture between it and Mercedes-Benz in 2010.BYD has bought out Mercedes-Benz’s stake in its luxury brand Denza, with the Chinese car maker now having full control over its subsidiary.Denza was founded in 2010 as a 50:50 joint-venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz before BYD increased its stake in the brand to 90 per cent in 2021.Automotive News Europe reports BYD or Mercedes-Benz have not confirmed a pri
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2025 Toyota Camry price and specs: New hybrid-only sedan costs more
via drive.com.auThe new Toyota Camry – with heavily-updated bodywork and a fresh interior – is the most expensive in the nameplate’s history, and only available as a hybrid.
2025 Toyota Camry pricing and specificationsHybrid-only new model brings price hikesMajor update of previous model rather than an all-new vehicle4.0L/100km claimed fuel economy from new 2.5-litre hybridPriced from $39,990 before on-road costs
Camry SL pictured.
The price of the cheapest 2025 Toyota Camry has hit new height
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New 2025 Toyota Camry earns five-star ANCAP safety rating with one record score
via drive.com.auThe new Toyota Camry has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating under the latest criteria with a record score for adult occupant protection.The new 2025 Toyota Camry has received a maximum five-star safety rating from ANCAP ahead of its imminent launch in Australia.ANCAP conducted testing of the new Toyota Camry locally, with all variants – Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL – of the now-hybrid-only sedan earning the rating.While the new-generation Camry is a reworked version of the seven-y
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2024 Ford Mustang review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auA long-awaited American icon returns to Australia, but does the 2024 Ford Mustang retain enough excitement and character? The short answer is yes.2024 Ford MustangYou’ve waited, I’ve waited – it’s finally here. Australian muscle car fans will be overjoyed to hear the 2024 Ford Mustang has touched down on local soil at long last, two whole years after it was revealed at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show.It’s been a long time since the Ford Mustang was launched in our market
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2025 Leapmotor C10 electric SUV to undercut chart-topping Tesla Model Y
via drive.com.auLeapmotor will competitively price its incoming C10 electric SUV, undercutting the best-selling electric SUV and other rivals in Australia.Chinese car maker Leapmotor is aiming to establish a competitive presence in Australia’s electric car market with the incoming 2025 C10 electric SUV positioned more affordably than the segment-leading Tesla Model Y and other rivals from big-name brands.
While official prices are yet to be confirmed, a spokesperson for Stellantis – the global paren
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BYD to take on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on home turf
via drive.com.auAfter mounting challenges to the popular Toyota RAV4 and Ford Ranger, the large van market – dominated by the Mercedes Sprinter and LDV Deliver 9 – is next on the list for China’s BYD.BYD has used a motor show in Germany – the home of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter – to reveal a new large electric van planned for sale in Europe.It is yet to be confirmed for Australia, but if it is offered locally, it would mark BYD’s return to vans after a s
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New LDV electric ute for Australia revealed as Europe’s Maxus eTerron 9
via drive.com.auLDV’s biggest, boldest ute yet for Australia has Hummer-like styling, more power than a Ranger Raptor, air suspension, and diesel-like towing abilities – but it won’t be cheap.LDV has revealed its next-generation four-wheel-drive ute – due in Australia in 2025 with electric power – in Europe as the Maxus eTerron 9.The new LDV ute is planned to launch first as an electric vehicle, but a diesel version will be available in China, and may reach Australia at a later dat
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Ford disappointed at V8 Supercars team Toyota switch
via drive.com.auLeading Ford V8 Supercars team Walkinshaw Andretti United has announced it will switch to Toyota in 2026 – after moving from Holden to Ford at the start of last year.Ford says it’s disappointed in the Walkinshaw Andretti United Supercars team’s move to Japanese brand Toyota after less than two years with the US car maker.Toyota announced it will enter the Supercars Championship in 2026 with Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU) – who will replace its Ford Mustang race cars wit
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MG HS plug-in hybrid price slashed in Australia ahead of new model
via drive.com.auThe MG HS PHEV – marketed as the ‘HS Plus EV’ – is now available from $34,990 drive-away in Australia, a drop of around $12,000 in some states and territories.MG Australia has slashed prices for the HS plug-in hybrid, with national drive-away prices re-introduced for the model.The model – marketed in Australia as the MG HS Plus EV – is now available for $34,990 drive-away nationwide for the entry-level Excite, as it enters run-out ahead of the plug-in hybrid v
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Nissan’s coolest new creation isn’t a car – it’s this thing
via drive.com.auThe Nissan Iruyo is an “intelligent puppet” that could be a game changer for parents of young children.The greatest innovations in automotive aren’t always the cars themselves, but rather the adjacent technology that makes drivers’ lives easier, safer or more enjoyable.Think Apple CarPlay, the three-point seatbelt, heated seats or satellite navigation. Now add to that list, Nissan’s Iruyo.
RELATED: Is the Nissan Qashqai hybrid family-friendly? I decided to find outI
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Kia Picanto EV equivalent in the works: Australia’s cheapest new car to go electric – report
via drive.com.auKia boss confirms the car maker is working on an electric version of Australia’s most affordable new car – the city-sized Kia Picanto – and is studying an electric successor to its flagship Stinger sports car, too.
2024 Kia Picanto.
Australia’s cheapest new car is set to go electric, after Kia’s president confirmed the car maker is working on a city-sized electric car as part of a full-line of electric vehicles, also including a flagship sports car – a success
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Electric Mini Cooper recalled in Australia due to fire risk
via drive.com.auAccording to the recall notice, the fault could cause the battery management software to fail in the event of a short circuit, leading to a potential fire.Mini has recalled 1408 examples of its 2020-2023 Mini Cooper SE electric hatch, citing a potential fault with the high-voltage battery management software.The affected vehicles are stamped 2020 to 2023 (F56 Generation) models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of
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Ford Ranger Bushtrak name trademarked: Off-road spec could join Raptor and Tremor
via drive.com.auA new choice of the best-selling Ford Ranger – and Ford Everest SUV – could be on the way after the car maker registers another trim level name.The Ford Ranger Bushtrak could be on the way to showrooms after the car maker added the name to its swag of trim levels in South Africa.Following Ford’s confirmation of the limited-edition Ranger Stormtrak for Australia aboard the upcoming Ranger PHEV, the ‘Bushtrak’ and ‘Ranger Bushtrak’ names have been filed fo
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Tesla to open 100th Supercharger after decade of building EV charging network
via drive.com.auThe 100th Supercharger location in the Australia and New Zealand region will open to the public later this week in South Australia.Tesla will open its 100th Supercharger site in Australia and New Zealand later this week, a decade after cutting the ribbon on its first electric car fast-charging station in the region.The 100th location will be in Glenelg, South Australia – with further sites planned in the state at Bordertown, Norwood, and Port Augusta – which joins
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New Volvo electric cars won’t look like blobs, says designer
via drive.com.auAs other car makers go all-in on slippery shapes to maximise driving range, Volvo says its future electric vehicles will retain a familiar, if sometimes boxy appearance.New Volvo electric vehicles will not chase aerodynamics at the expense of a ‘family’ appearance that clearly identifies them as Volvos, according to the designer leading the exterior styling of future models.Electric cars are leading a renewed focus on reducing aerodynamic drag as a ‘free’ way of increasin
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2025 Mini Cooper JCW E electric hot hatch to outpunch Cupra Born
via drive.com.auLeaked information suggests Mini’s new electric flagship hot hatch will score a sizeable 190kW output as the official unveiling of Cooper JCW E nears.According to overseas certification documents, the 2025 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (JCW) E, the brand’s first all-electric performance hero, will output a meaty 190kW to outclass the Cupra Born.Documents cited by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and reported by InsideEVs indicate the pint-sized fla
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Toyota to enter V8 Supercars in 2026 with GR Supra
via drive.com.auToyota will wade into the iconic Ford-General Motors battle at Bathurst with a V8-powered version of the GR Supra, developed with the former Holden Racing Team turned Ford Mustang outfit, Walkinshaw Andretti United.Toyota will compete in the Supercars Championship – the top category of Australian touring-car racing dominated by Ford and General Motors-Holden – from 2026, the company announced today.The Japanese car giant will partner with Walkinshaw Andretti United – formerly t
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The best cheap used SUVs you can buy without breaking the bank
via drive.com.auApart from utes, Australia’s top choice for a new car is an SUV. But what if you don’t want to break the bank? Here are some of the best affordable SUVs on the used market.
In 2023, the list of Australia’s top 10 best-selling new cars featured exclusively utes and SUVs.RELATED: The cheapest used cars you can buy with a factory warrantyAccording to comparison site Canstar Blue, in 2023 the average spend on a brand-new SUV was $39,857, but with the cost of living rising, many hav
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LDV eT60 electric ute now half-price after being outsold by $1 million Rolls-Royce
via drive.com.auSlow sales have prompted massive discounts on Australia’s first electric ute, which is usually twice the price of the diesel version with a third of the driving range.The LDV eT60 electric ute has been subjected to massive discounts – more than 50 per cent, or $50,000 off its regular price – as it is outsold by nearly every other new vehicle on sale, including a circa-million-dollar electric Rolls-Royce.Only 95 examples of the LDV eT60 have been sold in Australia since it arriv
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