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Toyota 4Runner spied testing in Australia – by Ford, not Toyota

10-03-2026 19:50 via drive.com.au

Ford Australia engineers have been caught conducting evaluation testing of the left-hand-drive-only Toyota 4Runner off-road SUV on Melbourne roads.Image credit: Prado 250 Series Owners Page Australia
The Toyota 4Runner off-road SUV has been spied undergoing evaluation testing in Melbourne – but the brand has confirmed it isn’t involved with the car’s surprise appearance in Australia.Instead, the spied 4Runner appears to be undergoing benchmarking by Ford Australia, which told D

The secret V8 SUV Holden nearly made to take on the Ford Territory

10-03-2026 19:00 via drive.com.au

How Holden spent two years designing a Commodore-based, seven-seat SUV that would have been made in Australia with a 6.0-litre V8.Imagine this: the year is 2007, and you’re in the market for an SUV. Holden has just launched the Nullarbor SS-V – a 6.0-litre V8 SUV with seven seats, pumped wheel arches and BMW X5-inspired proportions that make a Ford Territory look a bit… plain.At an estimated $65,000 (it’s 2007, remember), it comes with all the bells and whistles, is

Electric car sales in February were almost double that of 2025 results

10-03-2026 18:54 via drive.com.au

EV sales are up, way up in fact, for February with a 95 per cent increase compared to last year.
2026 Tesla Model Y
Sales of electric vehicles in Australia during February this year almost doubled those of February 2025.Sales of electric vehicles were up a massive 95.9 per cent for February 2026, and year-to-date sales for the first two months of the year increased 94.9 per cent.With 11,134 EVs sold in February, compared to 5684 in 2025, and year-to-date sales of 18,543, versus 9516 last year, t

2026 Audi RS3 competition limited breaks cover with defiant five-cylinder petrol engine

10-03-2026 14:00 via drive.com.au

This could be the last five-cylinder-powered RS3 special edition, as Audi faces tougher Euro 7 emissions compliance that threatens the iconic engine’s future.Audi is celebrating 50 years of five-cylinder cars with the RS3 competition limited, a special edition of its hottest 2.5-litre turbo-petrol small hatch and sedan.The RS3 competition limited makes no more power and torque than the ‘standard’ RS3, pegged at a claimed 294kW/500Nm – and, therefore, should emit the same

Panic-buying blamed for farmers’ diesel shortages, according to Government

10-03-2026 11:35 via drive.com.au

A huge surge in demand as people panic-buy fuel is causing shortages, despite supplies of petrol and diesel into Australia so far being unaffected.Australia’s fuel supplies are secure and plentiful, says the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen MP, but panic buying is causing some farmers’ fuel bowsers to run dry.“I can say that our diesel and petrol supplies remain at this point secure. We have as much diesel in Australia today as we had before this cris

2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric line-up expands with S variant, priced for Australia

10-03-2026 09:47 via drive.com.au

Porsche’s newest electric car has added another power level choice with an F1-inspired ‘push-to-pass’ mode.Porsche has expanded the Cayenne Electric large SUV line-up with the S variant, positioned between the existing entry-level and Turbo electric models, due to commence deliveries later this year.The Cayenne S produces up to 490kW in its launch mode, or 400kW in normal driving, and is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.It compares to 325kW in launch control

ChargeNet launches plug-and-go EV charging

10-03-2026 04:46 via autotalk.co.nz

ChargeNet has launched Autocharge, a feature that eliminates the need for apps, cards or manual interaction when charging compatible electric vehicles at its nationwide network. The technology automatically starts charging once a compatible EV is plugged into a ChargeNet fast charger that supports Autocharge. Drivers no longer need to open an app, tap an RFID […]
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This ‘completely legal traffic hack’ works – would you try it?

10-03-2026 04:30 via drive.com.au

A Sydney man’s roundabout traffic hack has amassed millions of views, but not everyone thinks it should have a place on our roads.An Australian man’s simple yet effective “traffic hack” has received millions of views online, with comments divided between people already familiar with the trick and those who think it constitutes poor driving etiquette.
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Audi Q9 likely for Australia as BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Range Rover rival

10-03-2026 03:10 via drive.com.au

Audi Australia has expressed interest in its upcoming rival to the X7, GLS and Range Rover, ahead of the Q9’s global reveal later this year.
2027 Audi Q9 spied
The 2027 Audi Q9 appears likely for Australia next year, with the brand’s local product boss expressing strong interest in its largest SUV yet.Set to debut later this year – and reportedly share its bones with Porsche’s upcoming seven-seat SUV – the Q9 will be Audi’s rival to the established BMW X7, Mer

Australian Government won’t cut fuel tax, despite rising fuel prices

10-03-2026 01:53 via drive.com.au

Australia’s Federal Treasurer has ruled out any reduction to the fuel excise, while calling on fuel retailers not to take advantage of Australians.
Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia. Getty Images.
As concerns grow that conflict in the Middle East will cause fuel prices to rise further, Australia’s Federal Treasurer has ruled out cutting the fuel excise tax to reduce petrol and diesel prices.Treasurer Jim Chalmers made the government’s position clear in a recent press confere

Light traffic growth points to improving economy

10-03-2026 01:47 via autotalk.co.nz

Light traffic volumes rose in February, signalling improving economic activity, according to the latest ANZ Truckometer data. The light traffic index lifted 2.5% month-on-month and recorded its strongest annual growth in three years, rising 4.5% compared with February last year. Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) typically provides up to a six-month lead on momentum […]
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Petrol could reach $4 a litre if Middle East conflict escalates

10-03-2026 01:28 via autotalk.co.nz

Petrol prices in New Zealand could climb as high as $4 a litre if the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil supply, an AA adviser warns. Speaking to Stuff, New Zealand Automobile Association senior policy adviser Terry Collins says rising global oil prices are already being felt after sharp increases in […]
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Subaru Crosstrek ‘Strong Hybrid’ and Uncharted EV on the radar for Australia

10-03-2026 01:12 via drive.com.au

The Subaru Crosstrek could gain a Strong Hybrid powertrain like the Forester, says the Australian arm’s boss, and he’s not ruling out a third EV either.A more powerful hybrid version of the small SUV Subaru Crosstrek, as well as a third electric model, are under consideration for Australia, the brand has confirmed.Currently, the Subaru Crosstrek is sold in Australia with the option of pure petrol or mild-hybrid power. All versions use Subaru’s 2.0-litre naturally aspirated

2026 BMW iX3 price and specs: All-new electric car brings price rise, long range

10-03-2026 00:30 via drive.com.au

BMW’s all-new electric SUV costs $18,900 more than the base version of its predecessor, but it has received a massive uplift in technology, luxury, power, charging and range, now up to a claimed 805km.
2026 BMW iX3 pricing and specificationsAll-new EV first in Neue Klasse model familyUp to 805km claimed range, with dual motorsPriced from $109,900 before on-road costs
The 2026 BMW iX3 electric SUV will be priced from $109,900 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australian showrooms from t

2026 Skoda Superb PHEV price and specs: Hybrid undercuts petrol, but removes features

09-03-2026 23:40 via drive.com.au

The plug-in hybrid version of the Skoda Superb PHEV wagon will be $8000 cheaper than its petrol counterpart, but it is less powerful and omits a number of luxury features.
European PHEV model pictured throughout.
The 2026 Skoda Superb plug-in hybrid will be sold exclusively as a wagon in Australia, priced from $66,990 drive-away – significantly undercutting the petrol-only version.It comes at the cost of power – the plug-in hybrid Superb 45kW less potent than its regular sibling &nda

2027 Cupra Born update brings revised handling, styling and steering wheel buttons

09-03-2026 22:27 via drive.com.au

Cupra’s first electric vehicle has been given a mid-life refresh with a new family look and revisions to how drivers interact with the vehicle.Cupra has unveiled the updated 2027 Cupra Born electric hatch, with a focus on how drivers interact with the vehicle.Rather than improvements to range or performance, the Born has been treated to new exterior styling in line with Cupra’s latest models, and easier-to-use driver controls.The overhauled styling brings new matrix LED headlights wi

2026 Toyota Tundra Platinum review

09-03-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

Toyota’s American pick-up joins the big truck class in Australia, but can a Japanese brand really match Americans at their own game?
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2026 Toyota Tundra PlatinumThe Toyota Tundra comes as an interesting move from Toyota. The brand already has a massive hold on Australia’s ute market with the HiLux and LandCruiser 70

Toyota renews 34-year Emirates Team New Zealand partnership

09-03-2026 21:54 via autotalk.co.nz

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed it will continue its partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the 38th America’s Cup defence, extending a relationship that began in 1992 and represents one of New Zealand’s longest-running sports partnerships. The renewed partnership marks 34 years of Toyota’s support for the sailing team, spanning multiple America’s Cup […]
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Honda to revive the Insight for the fourth time, as an electric SUV

09-03-2026 21:34 via drive.com.au

From a pioneering hybrid coupe to a generic electric crossover EV, the Honda Insight has had more comebacks than The Rolling Stones over its four generations.The Honda Insight will return to Japanese showrooms, marking a new chapter for the nameplate.From its introduction in 1999 and across its first three generations, the Insight has been powered by a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.Now, the fourth-generation Insight moves away from both its hybrid origins and its form factor as a traditional

F1 Australian Grand Prix crowds break Melbourne records – again

09-03-2026 19:56 via drive.com.au

Close to half a million fans visited Albert Park over the four-day event in 2026, but the all-time Australian Grand Prix record – irrespective of city – remains in place after 31 years.
Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
More than 480,000 fans walked through the gates of the 2026 Formula One Australian Grand Prix across four days, in the fifth consecutive record for the event in its Melbourne history.The “estimated” attendance of 483,934 reported for the 2026 event is sho

Latest mobile phone and seatbelt detection camera locations for Melbourne and Victoria: March 2026 mapped

09-03-2026 18:49 via drive.com.au

This map shows the 339 locations Victoria Police can place their mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras in March 2026.While mobile phone and seatbelt detection camera positions can vary month to month in Victoria, police are obliged to publish the potential locations for public transparency.Mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras are mounted high up on portable trailers and photograph drivers from above as they pass.The cameras detect if the driver is using a mobile device illegally, or

Great Western Highway closed in both directions at Victoria Pass, ‘no timeline’ for re-opening

09-03-2026 07:39 via drive.com.au

Cracks in the surface – and movement beneath – have forced a key regional mountain pass to be closed, without a date for re-opening.
Credit: Facebook / Blackheath and District Chamber of Commerce
The Great Western Highway in New South Wales is closed in both directions at Victoria Pass, due to defects in the road surface and the structure beneath it.The historic mountain pass – where the road drops down from Mount Victoria into Lithgow – is only two lanes wide, and built

Mercedes dismisses 911 comparison with AMG GT 63 Pro

09-03-2026 05:07 via drive.com.au

Is the new AMG GT 63 Pro model a Porsche 911 Turbo or is it more of a 911 GT3 rival? Mercedes-AMG doesn’t care and here’s why.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro
It stands to reason that were you Mercedes-AMG and selling a high-end performance 2+2 coupe that’s equally at home on a road or a race track, the Porsche 911 might well be the target vehicle in your crosshairs.Mercedes-AMG clearly thinks differently.When asked at the local launch of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro which Porsche 911 thi

Polestar 5 makes halo brand statement ahead of Polestar 7 SUV volume play

09-03-2026 03:57 via drive.com.au

The Swedish brand’s hero GT puts performance, design and sustainability in the spotlight, but the brand’s future focus is in an SUV, not coupes and roadsters.Polestar’s high-performance flagship, the Polestar 5, made its first local appearance in Sydney earlier this month ahead of Australian deliveries in the third quarter of 2026.While local drives and delivery won’t start until the early third quarter of this year, Polestar Australia is promising a true GT performer fol

Auto Trader records 52% user growth in February

09-03-2026 03:07 via autotalk.co.nz

Auto Trader New Zealand reports strong growth across its platform in February, with unique users increasing 52% year-on-year to more than 426,000. The online vehicle marketplace also recorded more than 7.7 million webpage and listing views during the month, indicating strong engagement from buyers exploring their options. Lead generation increased 47% compared to February 2024, […]
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Chery rival to Toyota Prado, Denza B5: ‘Never say never’

09-03-2026 02:06 via drive.com.au

An SUV sibling to Chery’s maiden dual-cab ute in Australia is on the cards, but not before a successful launch for the pick-up.A four-wheel-drive SUV based on Chery’s new off-road-capable, plug-in hybrid ute is on the wish list for Australian showrooms.However, the Chinese car giant says it is too early to discuss firm plans for a rival to the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado, plus upstarts such as the GWM Tank 500 and Denza B5.“Never say never,” Chery Australia

Why isn’t Lamborghini involved in Formula 1?

09-03-2026 01:59 via drive.com.au

The glamour of the F1 grid seems a match made in heaven for super-exotic Lamborghini. So where is it?Lamborghini is best known for its thunderously fast and charismatic supersports cars. It would seem, at first glance, to be an ideal fit for the F1 grid. So why isn’t it present?The Sant’Agata-based company has previously supplied engines to Formula 1 teams but has never entered a full factory racing team. The Lotus, Larrousse, Ligier and Minardi teams have all campaigned with Lamborg

Hyundai Staria and Staria Load Hybrid move closer to Australian introduction

09-03-2026 00:09 via drive.com.au

Approval documents issued by the Australian government reveal plans for a hybrid version of the Hyundai Staria people mover and Staria Load van Down Under.The petrol and diesel Hyundai Staria people-mover and commercial van line-ups look set to add a hybrid variant.Documents issued by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport reveal that two hybrid versions of the Staria have been given the green light for sale locally.Hyundai is yet to confirm the move, but approvals of this nature typical

Hyundai increases prices for petrol and diesel models – except i20 N, i30 N

08-03-2026 23:06 via drive.com.au

Hyundai Australia has applied another price increase to its petrol and diesel cars, citing the NVES and “global economic factors” – except its N models.Petrol and diesel Hyundai models have been hit with another general price increase in Australia – except N Performance models.Effective from 1 February, 2026, all internal-combustion Hyundai models – excluding the i20 N, i30 N hatch and i30 Sedan N – received a $750 price increase, while hybrid and electric mod

The most Aussie thing about Valtteri Bottas isn’t his mullet

08-03-2026 22:58 via drive.com.au

Beyond the iconic mullet and moustache, Valtteri Bottas said he’s picked up a few local habits since visiting the country numerous times.Image: Peter Fox/Getty Images)
Whether you’re a casual or die-hard Formula One fan, chances are you would be aware of Valtteri Bottas and his love for Australia.And though Oscar Piastri is no doubt the hometown hero ahead of the 2026 season opener in Melbourne this weekend, Bottas has somewhat become a temporary Australian, donning the iconic mullet

What Mark Webber misses the most about Australia, and it’s not the coffee

08-03-2026 22:54 via drive.com.au

Australia’s Mark Webber is back Down Under, and reveals exactly what he appreciates most when coming home.Former Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber is once again in town for the 2026 Melbourne Grand Prix, but instead of sitting behind the wheel, he spectated from the sidelines.Still, as a Porsche brand ambassador and mentor to current McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, his involvement in Formula One still sees him jet-setting around the world on a frequent basis.But his favourite part of

Transport groups call for more driver licensing support

08-03-2026 22:45 via autotalk.co.nz

A coalition of transport industry organisations is calling on the Government to boost access to driver education and licensing as more than one million adults in New Zealand remain without a full driver licence. The group, made up of Transporting New Zealand, Driving Change Network, Bus and Coach Association, MITO, Heavy Haulage Association, National Road […]
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Freight industry warns of fuel price surge

08-03-2026 22:42 via autotalk.co.nz

New Zealand’s road freight operators are bracing for the biggest increase in fuel prices since 2008 as the global oil market reacts to the escalating conflict involving Iran. The National Road Carriers Association says its seeing the first indication of the impact to fuel prices caused by the conflict, with price increases for diesel of […]
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Nissan Leaf wins 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year

08-03-2026 22:14 via autotalk.co.nz

The Nissan Leaf has been named the supreme winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), following a closely contested final round of voting among six category champions. The electric vehicle (EV) prevailed after 86 women motoring journalists from 55 countries across five continents cast their votes to determine the ultimate winner […]
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD review

08-03-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has a huge 750km claimed driving range. Can it really do it, and is it a good family car? We find out.
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWDTesla is known for being bold. It was the first to prove that cars don’t necessarily need physical controls for things like changing gear, indicating or turni

Kia EV3 named New Zealand Car of the Year

08-03-2026 21:34 via autotalk.co.nz

The Kia EV3 has been named the 2025 New Zealand Car of the Year, becoming the sixth fully electric vehicle to win the country’s top motoring award in the past seven years.
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Mazda built a V6 MX-5, but canned the project

08-03-2026 21:27 via drive.com.au

Mazda’s ethos of a simple, lightweight sports car doesn’t always hit the right notes with the ‘more power’ crowd. A V6 could have fixed that.A version of the Mazda MX-5 with V6 power was considered and prototyped, but ultimately shelved.The exploration of a more powerful MX-5 was confirmed by Mazda’s current European director of research and operations, Christian Schultze.The MX-5 has a strong enthusiast following, so aftermarket conversions to V6 or even V8 power a

Subaru WRX may ditch turbo for hybrid power

08-03-2026 19:46 via drive.com.au

Spy pics of the next-gen Subaru WRX Sportswagon suggest a major change could be on the way.
Photo credit: @HEV_Sanpuri
The 2027 Subaru WRX Sportswagon has been spied in Japan, with a significant exterior detail hinting at a major powertrain change.The iconic bonnet scoop, a feature of every WRX model so far, appears to be absent from the next-generation model, hinting at the adoption of hybrid-power.The WRX Sportswagon, which is sold as the Levorg in Japan, offers a more pedestrian 1.8-litre tur

Car theft in Victoria is now double NSW, but could be declining

08-03-2026 18:47 via drive.com.au

Victoria recorded more than double New South Wales’ volume of car thefts over the same period, the latest data shows.New South Wales is experiencing less than half the volume of car thefts as Victoria, the latest data shows.In the 12 months to September 2025, Victoria recorded 33,212 offences, while NSW recorded 14,873, according to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency.The counts of motor vehicle theft offences for both NSW and Victor

2026 F1 Australian GP results: Piastri crashes before start, Mercedes-AMG one-two

08-03-2026 07:43 via drive.com.au

The 2026 F1 season is underway with 58 laps of action-packed racing around Albert Park in Melbourne – but a shock crash meant Piastri didn’t even make the start line.
Oscar Piastri’s McLaren. Photo by Mark Horsburgh/LAT Images
Mercedes-AMG has claimed a one-two finish in the Australian Grand Prix to start the 2026 Formula One season – the racing debut of the sport’s new technical regulations – in a thrilling showing at Albert Park.In contrast, hometown hero Os

Renault CEO wants range extenders to be the future of EVs in Europe

08-03-2026 02:03 via drive.com.au

With the European Union revising its target for zero-emissions vehicles by 2035, Renault’s CEO has shared his thoughts on how that should look.The global CEO of Renault has come out against short-range plug-in hybrids, calling for extended-range EVs as a more sustainable future solution.The call comes as European regulators back away from a zero-emissions deadline for new vehicles, instead switching to a 90 per cent reduction in emissions by the same deadline.François Provost, the C

Honda to sell Integra hot hatch and Passport SUV in Japan, no closer to Australia

08-03-2026 00:47 via drive.com.au

The Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport will be reverse-imported from the US to Japan – but remain left-hand drive, ruling them out for Australia.
Acura Integra Type S
Honda has confirmed it will begin selling the US-built Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport in Japan – but they will remain left-hand drive.The Integra Type S, a twin to the Honda Civic Type R, will be the first vehicle wearing the badges of Honda’s luxury Acura brand to be sold in Japan.It will

Toyota open to performance road-car partnership with Walkinshaw

08-03-2026 00:05 via drive.com.au

The deal that delivered the Toyota Tundra pick-up to Australian showrooms – and V8 GR Supras to Supercars circuits – could expand to a Walkinshaw-tuned HiLux or GR performance car.
Toyota HiLux.
Toyota’s landmark V8 Supercars debut with Walkinshaw could pave the way for tuned production cars fettled by the engineers formerly behind Holden Special Vehicles (HSV).The Japanese car giant has partnered with Walkinshaw to develop a V8-powered GR Supra for Supercars racing, as well as

Has McLaren got another Prost and Senna-level rivalry on its hands?

07-03-2026 23:37 via drive.com.au

If history is a guide, two alpha F1 drivers cannot co-exist peacefully on the same team. Just don’t tell that to Oscar Piastri.
Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Among the most unusual things about Formula One is the relationship between the two driver teammates, where a thousandth of a second can mean the difference between immortal glory and a footnote in history.It’s this fragile dance between driver expectations and following team orders that has plagued McLaren since ascending Aus

Does McLaren have another Prost vs Senna rivalry on its hands?

07-03-2026 23:37 via drive.com.au

If history is a guide, two alpha F1 drivers cannot co-exist peacefully on the same team. Just don’t tell that to Oscar Piastri.
Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Among the most unusual things about Formula One is the relationship between the two driver teammates, where a thousandth of a second can mean the difference between immortal glory and a footnote in history.It’s this fragile dance between driver expectations and following team orders that has plagued McLaren since ascending Aus

Ford global boss tests BYD Shark 6 in Australia, and he has thoughts

07-03-2026 22:58 via drive.com.au

An Australian road trip has seen Ford CEO Jim Farley sample plug-in hybrid utes from BYD and GWM – and he says he can see the appeal.
Jim Farley photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images.
The global CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, has revealed he has driven the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid utes on a flying visit to Australia this week.And he has come away impressed with the Chinese upstarts – provided you don’t need to use them for “real work”.The Ford CEO has

2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban review

07-03-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

As one of the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid already has a strong selling point. Is it backed up by good product, though?Skip ahead:IntroductionTechnologyValueExteriorFuel efficiencyCompetitorsCostVerdictInterior
2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid UrbanTalk about perfect timing: the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid arrived at just the right time to capitalise on piqued consumer interest in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
It also arrived m

The Chinese car brand battle for sales supremacy in 2025

07-03-2026 21:46 via drive.com.au

China was the fastest-growing country of origin for new cars in Australia in 2025, but with so many new brands trying to outpace one another, how did they stack up comparatively?In 2025, Australians bought 221,699 cars built in China.Most of those, though not all, were from Chinese brands, and that figure represents a substantial 18.3 per cent of Australia’s new car market.Sales growth for Chinese-sourced vehicles reached 25.9 per cent, with 45,540 more Chinese cars sold in 2025, compared

Will higher fuel prices drive EV uptake? We crunched the numbers

07-03-2026 19:00 via abc.net.au

As deepening conflict in the Middle East causes fuel prices to rise, will EVs boom? We've compared operating costs to see how they compare to petrol cars.

‘Every toilet on the eastern seaboard’: The staggering numbers behind the F1 event

07-03-2026 19:00 via drive.com.au

What does it take to put on an event as big and bespoke as the F1? Drive spoke to the Australian Grand Prix chief events officer to get the numbers behind the spectacle.As the Australian Grand Prix celebrates 30 years in Melbourne this year, we asked Australian Grand Prix chief events officer Tom Mottram to give us an inside look at how the event has changed since 1996.RELATED: Why Oscar Piastri is scared to drive in MelbourneThe biggest change has been the sport’s booming popularity in re