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Porsche Macan buyer’s guide
via drive.com.auThe Porsche Macan won the Best Luxury SUV under $150k in this year’s Drive Car of the Year awards. Here’s everything you need to know about this stylish SUV.The Porsche Macan was crowned both the Best Luxury SUV under $150K and the Best Luxury Electric Vehicle under $150k for its high-end cabin, sports car-like performance and head-turning styling.The Porsche Macan has been a major success for the brand, and is its top-selling model. It is already showing strong p
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Don’t pay for a parking fine until you read this
via drive.com.auWhile no one likes receiving a parking fine, locals have accused one Melbourne council of handing out fraudulent traffic infringements.A Melbourne council has been slammed by a local couple after they were given a parking ticket, despite their car being at home at the time.For Michael and Caitlin, who have asked us not to use their last name, going on a routine Kmart shop in Camberwell in Melbourne’s inner-east has led to an ongoing dispute with the City of Boroondara council.
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Mitsubishi gains Leaf electric car, Nissan scores Outlander PHEV in model trade
via drive.com.auBoth Alliance brands will exchange key models to build out each respective electric-car portfolios, but the trade is limited to the US for now.
Speculative illustration by Drive, not related to or endorsed by Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi and Nissan will leverage its Alliance relationship in a model exchange that will see the former sell the third-generation Leaf electric car, and the latter gain access to the Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).However, the rebadging trade will be ex
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Mitsubishi’s new electric car will come from the makers of the iPhone, and will launch first in Australia
via drive.com.auIn a bid to stave off cut-price competition from Chinese EVs, Mitsubishi will turn to Taiwan’s Foxconn to build its next global all-electric model.
Speculative illustration by Drive, not related to or endorsed by Mitsubishi.
Australia will be the first global market where Mitsubishi’s new electric vehicle (EV) will launch in the second half of 2026, with the brand tapping the Foxtron division of Taiwan’s Foxconn build a model it hopes to stave off fierce competition from C
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2025 Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid price and specs: PHEV models return to Benz’s non-AMG range
via drive.com.auAfter an almost four-year hiatus, Mercedes-Benz has re-introduced a plug-in hybrid C-Class that’s not an AMG C63, offering over 100km of claimed electric range.2025 Mercedes-Benz C350e pricing and specifications230kW/550Nm combined system output104km claimed NEDC electric driving rangePriced from $98,200 before on-road costsMercedes-Benz Australia has added a plug-in hybrid version of the regular C-Class to the local line-up, supporting the high-performance plug-in hybrid AMG C63 S E Perfo
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Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid awarded five-star ANCAP safety rating, but non-hybrid versions miss out
via drive.com.auANCAP has awarded a five-star safety rating to the Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid range, but leaves the non-hybrid models without an official crash test rating.Chinese brand Chery’s new sub-brand in Australia has released its first ANCAP result for the Jaecoo J7 medium SUV, however, only plug-in hybrid variants carry an ANCAP rating. Petrol-only versions of the Jaecoo J7 remain unrated.Within ANCAP’s assessment categories, the Jaecoo J7 SLS plug-in hybrid scored an 81 per cent adult occupa
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Volkswagen downplays need for fuel-saving mild-hybrid tech on Golf small hatch
via drive.com.auAs Volkswagen prepares to introduce an updated Golf range in Australia, key emissions-reducing tech remains off the table for Australia.As pressure from the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia forces car makers to look to emissions-reducing hybrid technology, Volkswagen has skipped mild-hybrid technology for its latest Golf small car range.Mild-hybrid technology uses a small electric motor and 48-volt battery to assist the engine and trim fuel consumption, but it cannot power the
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2025 Mazda CX-60 misses out on latest in-car tech in Australia
via drive.com.auThe Mazda CX-60 will go without connected services in Australia, despite the feature being standard in its stretched, seven-seat CX-80 sibling.Mazda Australia has confirmed it will not offer connected services in its CX-60 luxury SUV with the introduction of a comprehensive update, two years after its launch.The brand’s in-car telematics system – Mazda Connected Services – made its Australian debut in the MX-5 sports car in 2024, followed by the CX-30 small SUV, Mazda 3 small c
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What the Labor election win means for motorists
via drive.com.auCovering everything from electric car discounts to cheaper home batteries and possibly even the end of the luxury car tax – here’s what Labor’s landslide victory means for you and your car.Australians have voted in a Labor government for a second term, showing Labor’s election promises had cut through while Aussies are doing it tough with the cost of living.While most of the talk in the run-up to the federal election surrounded whether or not the New Vehicle Efficiency St
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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series production to pause for eight months, may return with AdBlue
via drive.com.auThe LandCruiser 70 Series may soon require AdBlue exhaust additive top-ups under new emissions rules that will see production pause, but enough stock will be accumulated to cover the gap.EXCLUSIVEProduction of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series for Australia will grind to a halt for eight months starting later this year, as the iconic 40-year-old four-wheel drive prepares to meet forthcoming strict tailpipe emissions regulations in Australia.And the new rules – which are different to the inb
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2025 GWM Haval Raptor review: International quick drive
via drive.com.auWant off-road SUV looks with a car-like cabin and driving experience? GWM is considering a new plug-in hybrid for Australian showrooms that could scratch that itch.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2025 GWM Haval RaptorBoxy SUVs have seen a resurgence in recent years, after decades of manufacturers trying to soften off their edges in an effort to make them look mo
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2025 Jaecoo J8 price and specs: Five-seat luxury large SUV arrives with budget price
via drive.com.auAustralia will miss out on the six- and seven-seat version of the new Jaecoo J8 large SUV for now, but pricing of the new premium Chinese model undercuts all rivals.2025 Jaecoo J8 pricing and specificationsNew large SUV from Jaecoo to launch in JuneNo seven-seat options in AustraliaPriced from $49,990 drive-awayJaecoo will double its product portfolio with the introduction of the 2025 J8 large SUV, joining the already on-sale J7, but Australian versions will exclusively be offered with five seat
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Defender gains a host of practical and stylish accessories
via drive.com.auDefender gains an array of off-road-focused accessories to optimise your vehicle’s go-anywhere capability. And to sweeten the deal, they’re available when you buy your vehicle or at any time during ownership at your local Land Rover Service Centre.
Sponsored by Land Rover
Since its inception, the Defender has been a beacon of off-road ability. The latest generation builds on this with added luxury to heighten the go-anywhere experience for owners. And now, an array of official access
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BYD Sealion 7 surpasses Tesla Model Y to become Australia’s new best-selling electric car
via drive.com.auWith the Tesla Model Y soon to switch to a new model, it has allowed BYD to top the EV sales charts with its rivalling Sealion 7.A tumultuous month for electrified vehicle sales has seen BYD take over from Tesla as the new number one electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, as well as plug-in hybrid sales fall off a cliff now they are not part of the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption.A disastrous April for Tesla – in part due to the Model Y now in runout ahead of an updated model arriving this
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2026 Jeep Compass detailed with sharp styling and stronger focus on electrification
via drive.com.auJeep has unveiled the third-generation Compass compact SUV, promising to be “100% capable” with a range that includes front- and all-wheel drive with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-EV powertrains.
Jeep has revealed European versions of the 2026 Jeep Compass, with a strong focus on electrification in line with the brand’s growth in that area.The new Compass will be introduced with a choice of three powertrains, including a 108kW mild-hybrid, 195kW plug-in hybrid, and fully
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MG offers further $1000 off MG 3, MG 4, MG 5 and HS in EOFY offer
via drive.com.auMG’s run-out deals for MY24 examples of its MG 3, MG 4, MG 5 and HS will see a further $1000 discount added until the end of the financial year.MG has cut $1000 from some of its models as it works to clear 2024-plated stock by the end of the financial year.Until June 30, 2025, MG will offer a $1000 factory bonus on Model Year 2024 examples of its MG 3 hatch, MG 4 EV, MG 5 sedan and MG HS mid-size SUV – but not any of its newer MY24.5 or MY25 stock.The limitation means the new-generat
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Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and other prestige vehicles could get cheaper as Luxury Car Tax faces the axe
via drive.com.auThe controversial Luxury Car Tax could soon be scrapped as leverage for Australian exports to gain a better foothold in Europe, meaning cars could get more affordable.The Luxury Car Tax (LCT) could be axed under returning Prime Minster Anthony Albanese as he looks to strengthen Australia’s ties with Europe amid global tariff turmoil.LCT applies to vehicles that have a dutiable value of $80,567 or more, or $91,387 for fuel-efficient (deemed as those with claimed fuel use of less than 7.0 li
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Volkswagen ID.3 electric car still under consideration for Australia –when the business case allows
via drive.com.auVolkswagen’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the ID.3 hatch, has been offered overseas since 2020. For Australia the compact EV still has a chance of appearing subject to a business case that makes sense.Volkswagen Australia has not ruled out the ID.3 hatch range for Australia, despite the new model having first gone on sale in 2020 in international markets, and having already received a mid-life update in 2023.When asked about the ID.3’s chances for an Australian introduction, Hea
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Geely Riddara electric ute due in Australia by the end of 2025
via drive.com.auA new electric ute from Volvo’s Chinese owner Geely – with more than 300kW, and based on car-derived underpinnings – could be months away from Australia.
The Radar electric ute from Chinese car giant Geely – destined for Australia as the Riddara – could be in local showrooms by the end of this year, pending any delays.Plans to sell the Riddara ute in Australia have previously been confirmed, after going on sale in the right-hand-drive Thai market last year.Now it ha
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Victoria becomes the last state to require motorists to slow down for tow truck, roadside assistance drivers
via drive.com.auFrom July 1, 2025, Victorian motorists will be required to slow down for tow truck, roadside assistance and incident response workers when their vehicle’s lights are flashing.Victoria has become the final state in Australia to expand its road rule requiring drivers to slow down for emergency responders to now include tow truck, roadside assistance and incident response workers.From July 1, 2025, the existing road rule requiring drivers and motorcycle riders to slow down to 40km/h – f
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How long can you expect a battery to last in a second-hand EV?
via abc.net.au
As new electric vehicle sales rise, more EVs are entering the used-car market. Are used-EV batteries any good, and how can you check?
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Buying a second-hand EV? Here's what to know about battery quality
via abc.net.au
As new electric vehicle sales rise, more EVs are entering the used-car market. Are used-EV batteries any good, and how can you check?
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Can a digital odometer be tampered with?
via drive.com.auTampering with a car’s odometer reading can land you a hefty fine, but are modern digital clusters safer than analog? We find out.As car technology continues to evolve rapidly, car makers are installing more security systems to try to mitigate the risk of having your vehicle stolen by thieves.However, despite the inclusion of more advanced technological features, odometer tampering is still a prevalent issue in the car market.
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2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, ID.5 GTX priced: New electric cars complete line-up
via drive.com.auIn a staggered roll-out, VW has added sporty ID.4 GTX and more affordable ID.5 Pro models to its electric SUV line-up.Volkswagen Australia has filled the gaps in its electric SUV range with the addition of a new flagship ID.4 GTX and a less expensive ID.5 Pro model.The new additions to the Volkswagen electric-car range join the existing ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX models, which were first priced and detailed for Australia in February 2025.They fill the gaps in each respective range, with an entry-leve
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‘Chaos’: The toy cars that stole the show at the F1 Miami Grand Prix
via drive.com.auWhile Australia’s own Oscar Piastri took home the first-place trophy at the 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix, it was Lego that stole the show.
Image: Mark Thompson/Getty images
While Melburnian Oscar Piastri comfortably won the 2025 F1 Grand Prix in Miami, Florida this weekend, it wasn’t the Aussie’s three first-place finishes in a row that took the news, but Lego.The toy car company took the spotlight’s centre stage after unveiling full-size Lego replicas of the 10 F1 teams and
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2025 Mazda CX-60 price and specs: Entry price down $10,500 with suspension, transmission tweaks
via drive.com.auThe Mazda CX-60 now starts from around $50,000 before on-road costs – $10,500 less than before – with a new base variant, and tweaks to its suspension and transmission amid customer criticism.2025 Mazda CX-60 pricing and specificationsAnother round of revisions for its suspension and transmission Pure and Touring grades added to CX-60 line-upPriced from $50,240 before on-road costsMazda has shaved up to $10,560 from its CX-60 luxury SUV with the introduction of a new entry-level vari
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Australian new-car sales in April 2025: Toyota HiLux back on top as PHEVs nosedive
via drive.com.auToyota HiLux deliveries were down the least of the Top Three best-selling new cars last month, helping it pip the Ford Ranger at the top of the charts in a declining market.The Toyota HiLux was Australia’s top-selling new car for the first time in almost two years last month, amid the eighth decline in monthly vehicle deliveries in the past year.And sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles fell by 62 per cent compared to the prior month – although they are still up 95 per cent year-on-y
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2025 Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure review
via drive.com.auMazda’s most affordable large SUV might actually present the most compelling all-round package of the lot.
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2025 Mazda CX-80 G40e PureMazda’s Large Architecture line-up is billed as “premium”, and what we’ve seen so far from the brand in terms of variants on the ground supports that. However, the cars h
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2025 GWM Tank 300: Base petrol variant out-of-stock as customers shift to diesel
via drive.com.auStock of the $46,000 GWM Tank 300 Lux turbo-petrol is currently limited, but the brand is confident the recent launch of the diesel will minimise any impact.The cheapest 2025 GWM Tank 300 in Australia – the $45,990 drive-away Lux petrol – has been removed from the brand’s website due to a stock shortage, with customers being directed towards the diesel model instead.A GWM Australia spokesperson told Drive the brand does not “currently have stock on Lux Petrol,” but
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2026 Leapmotor C10 under consideration for Australia with more-powerful electric motor, new tech
via drive.com.auStellantis-backed carmaker Leapmotor has launched a revised C10 SUV with a new electric motor and battery for the EV, and additional technology.An update for the Leapmotor C10 electric and range-extender plug-in hybrid SUV has debuted ahead of a potential Australian launch by the end of the year.
Revealed in China, the 2026 Leapmotor C10 has moved to an 800-volt electrical architecture – up from 400 volts – with a more-powerful 220kW electric motor for the EV variant, up from 170kW.I
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