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  • Confirmed: Next Mazda CX-5 to add hybrid power, retain name

    via drive.com.au
    It’s official – the next Mazda CX-5 is preparing to go hybrid, and unlike other Mazda hybrids sold overseas, it won’t use Toyota technology.The next generation of the Mazda CX-5 family SUV due as soon as next year will introduce hybrid technology designed in-house – rather than sourced from Toyota – the car maker has confirmed.It is all but confirmed the new SUV will retain the familiar CX-5 name, rather than switch to ‘CX-40’ – to slot between the
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  • 2024 Peugeot 408 GT PHEV review

    via drive.com.au
    Peugeot’s newest model is an unusual mash-up between a sedan and SUV. Available with plug-in hybrid power for a near-$75,000 drive-away price, is it a niche too small to justify exploring?
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    2024 Peugeot 408 GT PHEVNew cars are harder than ever to categorise, and the 2024 Peugeot 408 is proof.It has the large wheels, black body
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  • Toyota resumes local deliveries of Yaris Cross – UPDATE

    via drive.com.au
    Toyota Australia has resumed local deliveries of the Yaris Cross SUV, as its parent company works with Japanese authorities following another certification scandal.UPDATE, 7 June 2024: Toyota Australia has resumed customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross, after confirming the model meets local standards and certifications.Toyota took the precaution of halting local deliveries this week after its parent company found discrepancies in its reporting required by Japanese authorities.While it’s b
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  • Nissan Australia victim of second data hack

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    Customers who had their information compromised in the Nissan Australia cyberattack in December 2023 have been subject to a second hacking event.Nissan Australia has suffered a second data breach, just months after customer information was stolen in a major cyber attack.However, this time it was a third-party company – tasked with helping Nissan following the first hack – which has had its systems compromised.According to information posted on its website on 21 May 2024, Nissan had o
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  • Nissan Australia subjected to a second cyber-incident via external call centre

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    Customers who had their information compromised in the Nissan Australia cyberattack in December 2023 have been subject to a second cyber-incident via a third-party call centre.Nissan Australia’s third-party call centre has suffered a data breach, just months after customer information was stolen in a major cyber attack.The company – tasked with helping Nissan following the first hack – has now had its own systems compromised.According to information posted on its website on 21
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  • 2025 Rivian R1T, R1S revealed with longer electric range, no closer to Australia

    via drive.com.au
    The Rivian R1T and R1S electric vehicles have received an overhaul, with new batteries, electric motors and technology – but the styling changes are minimal.US electric-car start-up Rivian has given its flagship vehicles – the 2025 Rivian R1T ute and R1S SUV – an overhaul with a longer driving range and more power.Rivian refers to the updated R1S and R1T EVs as “second generation” models, in reality they are heavy mechanical upgrades of the current models introduced
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  • Toyota Yaris Cross exports could be delayed until July 2024 – UPDATE

    via drive.com.au
    Reports out of Japan claim the shipping halt impacting the Toyota Yaris Cross could last into July, with more than 600 Australian customers potentially affected.UPDATE, 7 June 2024, 6:40pm: Toyota Australia has resumed customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross after confirming the model meets local standards and certification requirements.While the pause on exports out of Japan is understood to remain, Toyota will begin deliveries to Australian customers from its current stock of vehicles.To read t
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  • Toyota Yaris Cross deliveries could be delayed until July 2024 – report

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    Reports out of Japan claim the shipping halt impacting the Toyota Yaris Cross could last into July, with more than 600 Australian customers potentially affected.A delivery pause of the Toyota Yaris Cross SUV could continue into July 2024, following an order from the Japanese Government.Local newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun reports the country’s Ministry of Transport could wait to lift a shipping halt next month, with the results of an investigation into 85 companies expected to be release
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  • Elon Musk could leave Tesla if multi-billion dollar pay rejected

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    A senior Tesla board member has made an appeal to the company’s shareholders, urging them to vote for a multi-billion-dollar pay deal for CEO Elon Musk.Tesla CEO Elon Musk could leave the electric car company if shareholders choose not to approve a $US56 billion ($AU84 billion) pay packet, according to the company’s Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm.In a letter to Tesla shareholders penned by the Australian board member, Ms Denholm said Mr Musk had no “shortage of ideas and other place
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  • Lando Norris’s new daily driver is an off-roader’s dream

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    The 24-year-old Formula One star commissioned a restored Land Rover Defender with some envy-inducing modifications.
    Image credit: GettyLando Norris might have built his career on the sleek Formula One track, but in his downtime he prefers life off the beaten track.RELATED: ‘It’s reliable’ – John Cena’s low-key daily driverThe McLaren driver recently commissioned a daily driver that’s a far cry from the other high-performance supercars in his collection –
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  • 2025 Isuzu MU-X facelift teased

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    The Isuzu MU-X 4WD will soon follow its D-Max ute twin with a mid-life facelift. It could arrive in Australia early next year.The 2025 Isuzu MU-X seven-seat SUV is preparing to receive a facelift nine months after its Isuzu D-Max ute sibling, teased ahead of a rumoured unveiling next week, and possible Australian arrival early next year.A brief teaser video posted by Isuzu Thailand on social media shows the updated MU-X will adopt a restyled front fascia with a larger grille and air intakes, plu
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  • Police bust illegal Holden and HSV rebirthing operation

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    Detectives have seized several V8-powered Holdens after uncovering parts illegally being swapped out on vehicles in Victoria.A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged vehicle rebirthing operation – where stolen cars are given new identities for the purpose of selling them on – involving Holden and Holden Special Vehicle (HSV) models.Detectives from the Vehicle Crime Squad – with assistance from the Illicit Firearms Squad and Fugitive Squad – executed a
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  • Suzuki Ignis to be axed in Australia due to new safety rules

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    A lack of potentially life-saving crash-avoidance technology is set to cull Suzuki’s most affordable new car in Australia.The Suzuki Ignis is set to reach the end of the road next year as key active safety technology it lacks prepares to become mandatory for new vehicles in Australia.The Ignis is due to end production for Australia within nine months, after the early noughties badge was revived seven years ago for a pint-sized city hatchthat is classified by new-car sales scorekeepers loca
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  • “Lock up your cars”: Police issue warning after surge in break-ins

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    New police data has revealed 63 per cent of cars broken into around Melbourne’s western suburbs were left unlocked.Photo Credit: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesVictoria Police has issued a stern warning to residents in Melbourne’s southwest to lock their cars as the number of thieves targeting vehicles rockets.New data from the force has revealed 63 per cent of car break-ins across the area last month were the result of “opportunistic thieves” targeting unlocked vehicles.Accor
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  • 1975 Holden Torana meets tragic end after driver gets “impatient” at traffic lights

    via drive.com.au
    Authorities said the driver lost control of the vintage car while attempting to overtake a vehicle in front.Photo Credit: FacebookA Victorian man will be without his vintage Holden muscle car after colliding with a parked vehicle earlier this week.
    According to the Crime Watch Victoria Facebook post, the 51-year-old driver allegedly lost control of the 1975 Holden Torana at a traffic light on McKillip Street in Geelong – a city approximately 74km southwest of Melbourne – at approxima
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  • How to prevent your car’s paint from fading

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    Paint fade can tank resale value and leave your car looking worse for wear. We have all the tips on how to prevent paint fade on your car.Paint fade is a common occurrence due to Australia’s brutal summer conditions. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, we have one of the world’s highest levels of UV exposure.RELATED: How often should you wash your car? The definitive answerThis makes it incredibly difficult to moderate your car’s exposure to UV, causing your vehicle to like
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  • 2024 Jeep Wrangler review: Australian first drive

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    Off-road drivers rejoice – the 2024 Jeep Wrangler has been updated. On local soil – mud more specifically – Trent Nikolic tests the mettle of the new turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain to find out whether it can carry the legacy of an off-road legend.
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    2024 Jeep Wrangler RubiconThe word icon gets tossed around w
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  • 2023-2024 Ford Transit Custom recalled in Australia

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    The fault could cause the lane change warning to stop working, according to the recall notice.Ford has recalled 1117 examples of its 2023-2024 For Transit Custom, citing a potential fault with the software.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 to 2024 models.
    The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software issue within the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) the Lane Change Warning Assist (LCWA) feature may not operate as
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  • 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review: Australian first drive

    via drive.com.au
    The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe looks nothing like the model it replaces. The new model also sees the addition of a small, hybrid engine, and no diesel. Trent Nikolic tests the all-new Santa Fe at launch to find out how it tackles the real world.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2024 Hyundai Santa FeHyundai has become a serious player in the Australian new-car market, th
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  • Petition to change ‘severely limiting’ parking restrictions in Brisbane

    via drive.com.au
    Brisbane residents are campaigning to change street parking restrictions in a bid to improve traffic flow, parking availability and safety.
    A Brisbane council is calling for an overhaul to the road rule preventing drivers from parking on nature strips, arguing that doing so would aid traffic flow and improve parking availability.RELATED: Survey shows motorists don’t know these simple parking lawsAccording to the Brisbane Times, residents in the Brisbane City Council area have received 5256
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  • Honda addresses safety gap on CR-V, ZR-V SUVs – for extra cost

    via drive.com.au
    Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are now available on cheaper Honda ZR-V and CR-V models – but still not on the most affordable versions.Key safety technology – blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert – missing on the base-model Honda CR-V and ZR-V SUVs has been introduced on three new variants added to the range this week.However, the new CR-V and ZR-V grades – which wear ‘+’ designations – are in addition to the entry-level
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  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz E300 review: Australian first drive

    via drive.com.au
    The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class cements its reputation as the German brand’s real-world technology leader, presenting an even clearer vision of the future in a polished and spacious sedan.
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    2024 Mercedes-Benz E300The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is something of a quiet achiever for the German luxury brand. Sure, it may not have the ran
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  • Hotter Volkswagen Golf R Clubsport in development – report

    via drive.com.au
    Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to turn the dial up on the all-wheel-drive Golf R hot hatch, as the end of petrol-powered VW performance cars nears.
    Golf R facelift, on which the Clubsport would be based.
    A hardcore ‘Clubsport’ variant of the Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch is in the works – but it is yet to be given the green light for showrooms.The flagship version of the all-wheel-drive Golf R would reportedly follow the mould of the front-wheel-drive GTI Clubsport, with more
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  • 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron price and specs: Electric SUV range rationalised with new entry-level variant

    via drive.com.au
    Audi Australia’s Q8 e-tron electric car line-up is now complete with the introduction of the entry-level 50 variant.Audi has completed its Q8 e-tron SUV refresh with the release of the base 50 variant, the brand’s most affordable electric car currently on sale – at least until the arrival of the Q4 e-tron and Q6 e-tron later this year.Opening the Q8 e-tron line-up at $140,600 before on-road costs is the now-available 50 quattro wagon, slotting below the more potent and coupe-st
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  • Suzuki hybrid onslaught planned for Australia with Vitara, S-Cross, Fronx SUVs

    via drive.com.au
    Small-car specialist Suzuki is poised to roll out a range of hybrids – or lesser ‘mild-hybrids’ – over the next 12 months after years of delays.Suzuki is preparing a wave of new or updated compact SUVs for Australia within the next 12 months – all with some form of petrol-electric hybrid power.Due in early 2025 is an updated Vitara small SUV with the availability of hybrid technology, plus a hybrid S-Cross, and a new budget-priced, mild-hybrid city SUV known as the
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  • Suzuki Jimny wait times in Australia: Latest details as sales record broken again

    via drive.com.au
    The Suzuki Jimny has broken its sales record for the third month in a row, as increased supply unlocks shorter wait times – for now.Suzuki Jimny wait times are as low as one to two months for some versions – down from heights of 18 months for certain variants last year – but top-selling automatics still attract a delay of up to eight months.It has followed the third sales record in three months for the Suzuki Jimny, reporting 878 deliveries in May 2024 – up from 862 in Ap
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  • On this week’s episode of Drive Review: Honda Civic Type R, Toyota GR Corolla, and the Kia EV9

    via drive.com.au
    Tune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch the final episode of Drive Review for Season 2. This week, the team hit the track for a hot hatch showdown. Plus, Sam takes us for a drive in the Kia EV9.
    Tune in to Nine Rush on Saturday, 8 June 2024, at 4pm to catch the final episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, we hit the track in a hot hatch battle between the Toyota GR Corolla GTS and Honda Civic Type R. Plus, Sam takes a drive in the Kia EV9.The post On th
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  • Mitsubishi to bring new hybrid and electric line-up to Australia, flagship Triton on its way

    via drive.com.au
    Mitsubishi is due to overhaul its showroom model line-up in Australia with a range of new hybrid and electric vehicles, a Raptor-rivalling Triton ute, and a people-mover.Mitsubishi is set to multiply its model line-up in Australia with a range of new vehicles – from electric cars to new small SUVs, and a Ranger Raptor-fighting version of the Triton ute – due by the end of the decade.A shortage of all-new models in recent years – and a focus on emerging Asian markets – has
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  • The Lap: The EV adventure continues across Western Australia into the Kimberley

    via drive.com.au
    The fifth episode of The Lap airs this weekend. Tune in this Saturday to catch the team on their journey across Western Australia.Tune in to Channel Nine this Saturday 8 June at 3:30pm AEST for the sixth episode of The Lap.In this episode, the journey continues from Geraldton, heading north towards the stunning Ningaloo Reef to explore its rich marine life.
    This episode marks a turning point as the team heads eastward for the first time, visiting the mining towns of Karratha and Port H
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  • 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron review: Australian first drive

    via drive.com.au
    Audi’s flagship performance electric SUV gets a new name, bigger battery and improved performance. But is it worthy of the hallowed ‘S’ badge?
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    2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron
    As night follows day, so too does the letter ‘S’ follow the launch of just about every Audi model. And that’s no different with the G
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