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  • How China’s XPeng will differentiate itself from Tesla

    via drive.com.au
    Not content to just offer up electric cars, XPeng will also soon bring to market range extender electric vehicles in a bid to gain traction in markets with low EV uptake such as Australia.Chinese electric car brand XPeng will broaden its powertrain portfolio with range extender electric vehicles (REEVs) coming to market from next year, with an Australian arrival highly likely.Confirmed for a 2026 arrival in global markets at the XPeng Global Brand Night in Hong Kong, the XPeng’s REEV engin
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury SUV Under $150K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury SUV Under $150K category are locked in, but competition was intense.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promise
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $40K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Car under $40,000 have been named, showing some hot competition among EVs at an accessible price point.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, compa
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $90K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $90K category are locked in with two all-new contenders.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate pro
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $60K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $60,000 category are locked in after extensive testing.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promise t
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  • Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for Europe, Australia could be next

    via drive.com.au
    With certification documents approved in Europe, the long-wheelbase Model Y L could now be seen in a number of international markets, including Australia.A longer, three-row version of the Tesla Model Y available in the Chinese market has now been approved for sale internationally – paving the way for an Australian arrival.Certification documents for the European Union have been filed and approved, suggesting that a six-seat version of the Model Y, known as the Model Y L in China, could go
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  • Kia rules out ‘fast-tracked’ Tasman restyle, like this viral AI render

    via drive.com.au
    Claims that Kia is about to launch a facelifted Tasman – amplified by a viral, but in-house render of a military-spec version, seemingly created by AI – have been shot down.Kia has knocked back speculation that a redesigned Tasman – with fresh front-end styling – is being fast-tracked to showrooms to address criticism of the polarising original design.Much of it has been stirred by seemingly AI-generated renders of a military-ready Tasman – wearing softer styling &n
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  • ‘A battleground’: The shopping centres with the highest rates of car collisions

    via drive.com.au
    While it’s easy to find a car park at your local shopping centre, new data reveals the areas with the highest rates of car park accidents.
    Picture: iStock
    Oh, Christmas in Australia. Amid the 30-plus-degree weather, constant slip, slop, slapping and, of course, shopping for presents, Christmas is arguably one of the most stressful times of year for many.Your local shopping centre will inevitably be packed with people in the lead up to Christmas – and so too, will its car park.
    New da
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  • Ford’s revised electric car strategy will cost nearly $30 billion

    via drive.com.au
    Lower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has caused Ford to rethink its new-model strategy, which will now focus on hybrids.
    Ford CEO Jim Farley presents the brand’s new Universal EV Platform.
    Ford has taken a step away from an all-electric automotive future, pushing hybrid and range-extenders to the fore, but costing it $US19.5 billion ($AU29.4 billion) to change course.Announced overnight, the new plan – dubbed Ford+ – walks back the brand’s previous ambit
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  • ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’: Aussie driver mistakes fountain for roundabout

    via drive.com.au
    Most local drivers know the roundabouts in their neighbourhoods like the back of their hand, but this motorist got a bit turned around at a shopping centre fountain.Picture: Reddit
    If you’re like me and you’re a creature of habit, driving in unfamiliar places can be frustrating, particularly when you’re visiting a shopping centre.Case in point: a driver in New South Wales has gone viral on social media after losing track of the road… literally.RELATED: How many times can
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  • Europe finally axes 2035 ban on new petrol, diesel car sales

    via drive.com.au
    After years of pressure from car makers – and slower-than-planned EV sales – the effective ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales in Europe from 2035 is about to be scrapped.A controversial plan set to effectively end the sales of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in Europe come 2035 has been dropped amid a slower-than-forecast adoption of electric cars.The European Commission announced overnight a “pragmatic” update to the policy that will now require a reducti
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  • 2026 Jaecoo J5 features for Australia confirmed, pricing imminent

    via drive.com.au
    The Jaecoo J5 small SUV will debut in Australia as a fully electric BEV in January 2026, with hybrid and petrol versions to follow in March.The new smaller J5 SUV from Jaecoo – the higher-end sub-brand of Chinese carmaker Chery – will enter the Australian market in January 2026.The Jaecoo J5 is due to arrive first in its battery-electric (BEV) guise – in one high-spec variant called Ridge – ahead of more affordable hybrid and entry-level turbo-petrol models in mid-March 2
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  • Petrol sold in Australia just got cleaner, at little cost to motorists

    via drive.com.au
    Long-awaited changes to the quality of petrol means Australia has now caught up to the rest of the developed world, at a minor cost at the pump.
    Fuel bowsers across Australia are now dispensing cleaner petrol now on par with much of the rest of the developed world – at a negligible cost to motorists.From Monday, December 15, fuel stations across the country have been required to only sell petrol with no more than 10 parts per million of sulphur, a natural component of crude oil that leads
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $90K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    Large families take note because the finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat Under $90K category are locked in.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promi
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $60K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    If space for as little as possible is something you are after, the finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $60,000 category should appeal.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, co
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $90K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The results are in and these are the finalists for hotly-contested Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $90K category.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate pro
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $60K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $60K category are locked in. Expect a heck of a scrap in this category.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its in
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  • Toyota GR Yaris advertisement pulled from air as car brands lead TV ad standards breaches

    via drive.com.au
    In the latest breach of the advertising code of conduct, Toyota has been forced to pull a GR Yaris ad from air as car brands continue run afoul of standards.Toyota’s recent GR Yaris advertisement has been pulled from the air, marking the 25th time an advertiser in the ‘vehicle’ category has been found to have breached advertising standards on free-to-air television since 2014.Vehicle ads lead for the most frequent breachers of advertising codes on free-to-air television, averag
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  • 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI review

    via drive.com.au
    The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI combines performance, comfort and technology deftly in one harmonious package, and comes together in a way that outweighs the sum of its parts.
    Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2026 Volkswagen Golf GTIAfter getting punched in the face by the Hyundai i30 N, the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI is coming back swinging.Beaten by the
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  • Ford Bronco could finally come to Australia, but not in the form you think

    via drive.com.au
    Ford could finally be preparing to add the Bronco to its Australian line-up – but, in a shock twist, it may be a Chinese-made family SUV, not a hardcore ladder-frame 4WD.
    Ford Bronco EV PHEV
    The Ford Bronco finally appears to be in line for Australian showrooms, after years of speculation, denials, and sales of rivals from Toyota, Jeep, and more.But it is not the ladder-frame, petrol-powered Bronco four-wheel-drive sold in the US that is earmarked for Australia, nor the ‘soft-roader&
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  • We ask the Drive team: What’s on your Christmas wish list?

    via drive.com.au
    What do you buy a car enthusiast for Christmas? We asked the Drive team what they’re asking Santa for this year…
    For those of you who don’t know, I’m pretty new here at Drive. I started in October and, prior to jumping into the Advice hot seat, knew almost nothing about cars, other than how to drive one (and neglect its cleanliness).Two months in, and my eyes have been opened. I’ve learned obscure road rules and begun to memorise the names of many of the new brands
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  • ‘Poor use of city space’: This Australian council wants to ban car yards

    via drive.com.au
    While car yards are a common sight in Australia, one Tasmanian councillor is seeking to ban vehicle lots in favour of more housing.When you’re in the business of selling cars, you need as much space to store your inventory of new and used models.And while you might not generally blink twice at seeing car yards around Australia, a Tasmanian councillor is pushing to ban vehicle lots in the CBD to make way for more housing.RELATED: Can dealers sell repairable write-offs?According to a Decembe
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  • Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute axed, set to return with extended-range petrol generator

    via drive.com.au
    The electric Ford F-150 Lightning is dead, but the name will live on for a new generation range-extended model with a petrol generator.The Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute has been axed, but it is not disappearing entirely.Ford has confirmed the F-150 Lightning will return for a second generation as an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), adding a petrol engine to generate electricity.Unlike a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the new F-150 Lightning’s petrol engine will not send any power direc
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  • What is a REEV? Range Extender Electric Vehicles explained

    via drive.com.au
    You might have heard the term REEV, or even EREV, used by vehicle manufacturers. We explain exactly why this technology could underpin your next new car.Hyundai’s working on one. Leapmotor already has one, Ram has a truck version in the US and Mazda keeps teasing us with the prospect of one. What is it? It’s the Range Extender Electric Vehicle (REEV), and this small niche could well achieve significant momentum here in Australia.Why? Because REEVs build on the strengths of hybrids an
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  • BYD dealers to service Denza prestige 4WDs in ‘select’ rural areas

    via drive.com.au
    A handful of BYD dealers outside capital cities will be given the green light to maintain luxury Denza vehicles, for customers looking to travel Australia.
    Denza B8
    Owners of Denza B5 and B8 four-wheel-drives looking to explore the Australian outback will eventually be able to visit BYD dealers in rural areas to have their vehicles maintained.Denza – BYD’s new prestige off-shoot – will initially focus on its own dealer network, starting with four Australian showrooms across Syd
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  • New BYD Atto 1 competitor could be Australia’s cheapest electric car in 2026

    via drive.com.au
    With pricing that undercuts arch-rival BYD in its Chinese home market, this newcomer to the Australian market could become the cheapest EV in 2026.The cheap electric car market is set to get more competitive in 2026, with Geely confirming the EX2 electric hatchback for the Australian market.And it could undercut the BYD Atto 1 as Australia’s cheapest EV.The 2026 Geely EX2 is known as the  Geome Xingyuan in its home market of China, with pricing starting from 68,800 yuan – or les
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Urban Car Under $60K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    Seeking a blend of comfort, convenience, and a little splash of luxury? The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Urban Car under $60,000 could be the answer you’re looking for.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars an
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Small SUV Under $90K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    Blending premium with practicality, the finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Small SUV Under $90K category are locked in.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate pro
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Small SUV Under $60K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Small SUV Under $60K category are locked in, with last year’s winner facing a long-time favourite and a new entrant.
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through revi
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  • Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury Car Under $150K finalists announced

    via drive.com.au
    The finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury Car Under $150K category are a lock. Big reputations, big stakes…
    Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate prom
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