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• Is a Ford Fiesta ST a good first car?

  11-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Safe, turbocharged and funky – the Fiesta ST might tick all those boxes, but is it a solid choice for a first car? We find out.
  Since its introduction to the Australian market in 2013, the Ford Fiesta ST has been a popular model for enthusiasts who want a cheap, sporty, turbocharged hot hatch. RELATED: Is the Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ a good first car?Building on one of the most popular hatchbacks in the world, the Fiesta ST takes the sixth (WZ 2013–2018) and seventh (WG 2019&ndas
  
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• Ford to patent new electric car party trick

  11-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  The US car giant has applied to patent a big screen multimedia set-up for the ‘frunk’ of its future EV models.Ford wants to patent a big screen for the front trunk cargo area – commonly known as a ‘frunk’– which may find its way into future versions of its electric vehicles such as the Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning.US motoring site Motor Authority has reported Ford filing a US patent application for a unique retractable screen set-up, building on previous
  
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• 2025 Kia Tasman: The rival utes it needs to beat on price, capability, performance, servicing, and more

  11-05-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The Kia Tasman ute will need a full feature set from its launch to compete against some of the big-name players in the space.With the launch of the 2025 Kia Tasman ute launch quickly approaching, if Kia wants to make a splash the way the brand expects it will need to beat – or at least match – a few in-market rivals in key areas.Aussies are demanding more from their utes than ever before, often needing to pull triple duty between a reliable workhorse, a family hauler, and a weekend w
  
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• China’s GAC hybrid and Aion electric cars coming to Australia next year

  11-05-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au
  GAC Group has appointed an Australian distributor to lead a challenge against GWM and BYD with a range of EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids from late next year.Chinese car giant GAC Group is set to launch a range of hybrid and electric cars in Australian showrooms by the end of next year.Short for Guangzhou Automobile Group, GAC Group has appointed an independent distributor – AGA Auto – to sell a range of new models in Australia from the second half of 2025, pending any delays.It is
  
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• Next Mazda MX-5 promises to still deliver ‘joy of driving’

  11-05-2024 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Mazda’s next MX-5 is set for a big change as the brand marches towards electrification, but ‘fun-to-drive’ character is a priority.Mazda is expected to electrify its next-generation MX-5 roadster as it charges into a new era, but the brand still reckons its enduring sports car can deliver on fun and thrills.Speaking to Drive at the launch of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda Australia’s head of marketing, Alastair Doak, said the brand is committed to delivering the ‘fun-
  
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• Franchising code changes fail to protect dealers from Holden-style impact, industry figures say

  11-05-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The long-awaited results of a review are in – and not everyone’s happy with the outcome.The Federal Government has agreed to make changes to the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct – but the proposed amendments aren’t far-reaching enough according to industry figures, and could leave car dealers exposed if another major brand decides to exit the market.The Government has this week agreed in principle to back the 23 recommendations made for change to the franchising cod
  
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