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Best new-car deals in January 2026

13-01-2026 02:38 via drive.com.au

Most car brands in Australia have special offers available in January 2026. Here are some of the best deals.
2026 GWM range (Wey 80 coming soon; Souo motorcycle and Tank 700 not sold in Australia).
UPDATED: January 12, 2026Are you looking to buy a new car? We’re now a couple of weeks into the new year, making it a great time to score a deal as carmakers look to clear 2025-plated stock.Nearly all car manufacturers have at least one special offer available in January 2026. Listed below are s

Nissan appoints Coughlan as Oceania communications head

13-01-2026 01:32 via autotalk.co.nz

Nissan Oceania has appointed Steve Coughlan as head of Communications effective immediately, drawing on more than 23 years of automotive experience gained across Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. In this role, Coughlan will oversee Nissan’s media communications across Australia and New Zealand. He will report to Katherine Zachary, Region Vice President, Communications. Coughlan commenced his […]
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One Partner co-founder returns to dealership sector

13-01-2026 00:56 via autotalk.co.nz

One Partner Ltd co-founder Amos Banbury will leave the automotive finance business on 30 January 2026 to return full-time to motorcycle dealership operations. Banbury, who co-founded One Partner Ltd with Sam Cavanagh which trades as better finance™, says he will focus on Casbolts, the Christchurch motorcycle dealership. Banbury played a key role in developing One […]
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Australia’s best-selling cars in 2025, by state and territory

13-01-2026 00:53 via drive.com.au

New-car sales figures for 2025 across all Australian states and territories reveal different buyer behaviours, including BYD becoming the number-two brand in the ACT.Toyota RAV4, Toyota Prado and Toyota HiLuxIt was another record year for Australia’s new-car market, with 1,241,037 cars, SUVs, utes, vans and trucks reported as sold.Ford’s Ranger ute remained the nation’s best-selling vehicle for the third consecutive year – however, sales data from each state and territory

The EVs with the longest real-world driving ranges in Australia

13-01-2026 00:33 via drive.com.au

While an EV’s driving range is often the most scrutinised, new data has revealed which models have the longest real-world range in Australia.While electric cars are starting to become a permanent fixture on local roads, their real-world driving range has been a source of anxiety among a majority of Australian consumers.And though the advertised maximum driving range figures can look attractive on paper – with most new EVs exceeding 200km in lab-tested conditions – it’s a

2025 Ram 3500 and 2500 recalled in Australia over stability control risk

13-01-2026 00:07 via drive.com.au

The fault could cause a loss of vehicle control, according to the recall notice.
Ram 3500 and 2500 recalled
Ram has recalled 79 examples of its 2025 Ram 3500 and 2500 models, citing a potential fault with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module may disable the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).“If t

Nissan Aura Nismo RS concept’s chances for production build

12-01-2026 23:13 via drive.com.au

Nissan has teased a potential return to the hot hatch market as it unveils a new Toyota GR Yaris-sized hybrid show car. Nissan has revealed a bold hybrid hot hatch concept, which is on the cards to enter showrooms in the coming years as part of an expansion of its Nismo performance brand. The Aura Nismo RS concept revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon starts life as the Note Aura Nismo hatchback already sold in Japan, and leans on Nissan’s motorsports division to bring more performanc

Kia EV3, EV4, and EV5 GT performance models: Australian odds explained

12-01-2026 22:34 via drive.com.au

Kia has expanded its performance-skewed GT range of models with three new EVs, but they may not come to Australia.
Kia EV3 GT
Kia unveiled three new high-performance GT models for its electric car portfolio at the Brussels motor show – but none are guaranteed for Australian showrooms.The Kia EV3 compact SUV, EV4 hatch and sedan, and EV5 medium SUV were all shown with upgraded GT variants.While the GT badge has been used on petrol-engined models previously, as well as on flagship versions o

2026 Subaru WRX tS Spec B: Long-term review part three – Is this Australia’s most scenic road?

12-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

Back with another instalment for our Subaru WRX long-term tester, did we peak too early with the Great Ocean Road? And is it the best road in the country?As a driving road, the Great Ocean Road has unfortunately become somewhat of a no-go zone for those who seek a challenging string of corners.Especially at this time of year, when caravan-toting holiday-goers from all parts take over in search of the Surf Coast’s best camping spots, tackling one of the most iconic stretches of road in the

Mercedes-Benz CLA crowned 2026 European Car of Year

12-01-2026 21:40 via autotalk.co.nz

The Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan has been crowned the 2026 European Car of the Year, with the announcement made at the Brussels Motor Show. The CLA secured victory with 320 points awarded by 59 jurors across 23 countries. The German luxury sedan finished with a commanding 100-point margin over the second-placed Skoda Elroq and more than […]
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North Korea opens second private car dealership in elite Pyongyang district

12-01-2026 21:15 via autotalk.co.nz

North Korea has opened its second private car dealership alongside a computer gaming center in Pyongyang’s newest elite housing district, according to state media reports covering leader Kim Jong Un’s weekend inspection. The new Misan Automobile Technology Service Center has been built in the Hwasong area, following the opening of similar facilities nearby last year […]
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Ford Mustang once again Australia’s top-selling sports car: VFACTS 2025

12-01-2026 20:44 via drive.com.au

The Mustang has regained a commanding lead in Australian sports-car sales – far ahead of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, and Mazda – but a recent recall has jammed the brakes.The Ford Mustang has returned to the top of the Australian sports-car sales charts, with a new model attracting demand not seen in seven years.It is despite sales slowing to a trickle in recent months due to a now-cleared stop-delivery notice, issued after it was found that water could enter the Mustang’s cent

Zeekr 7GT electric wagon a big step closer to Australia, right-hand drive firms

12-01-2026 20:31 via drive.com.au

China’s Zeekr is getting closer to launching a stylish electric station wagon that could cost the same as a top-of-the-range Toyota Camry.The Zeekr 7GT electric wagon looks increasingly likely to be sold in Australia, with confirmation it will be sold in Europe – and reports claiming it will be built in right-hand drive for the UK market.Zeekr shipped a 7GT – sold in China as the 007 GT – to Australia last year for evaluation and display at electric-car shows, gauging int

Electrified vehicles have officially outsold petrol cars in Australia

12-01-2026 19:03 via drive.com.au

Petrol power is quickly losing popularity against more fuel-efficient hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles in Australia.Sales of new electrified vehicles have, for the first time ever, surpassed purely petrol-powered models in Australia, putting 2026 on track to be the first calendar year the former proves more popular than the latter.December 2025 was the first month where combined electrified vehicles – which include hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), a

Ceer Motors electric SUV looks like a 1970s concept car come to life

12-01-2026 08:55 via drive.com.au

If you thought the Tesla Cybertruck was controversial, new Saudi Arabian automaker Ceer is about to knock your socks off.
2026 Ceer SUV spy images
You probably haven’t heard of Ceer Motors, and you definitely won’t have seen anything like their upcoming debut model.Ceer Motors claims ‘the future is shaped by the fearless’ and the disguised design of the brand’s first SUV indicates the brand intends on making a bold introduction to the automotive landscape.For now, l

Highway Patrol caught blocking footpath and driveway

12-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au

A recent sighting of a Highway Patrol vehicle stopped in front of a private business, and over a footpath, has sparked the question: Can the police park anywhere?During the double-demerits period, I found myself travelling down the infamous Parramatta Road which, to those who aren’t from the area, is a major path linking Western Sydney to the CBD.RELATED: Highway Patrol caught using this sneaky tacticThe road is lined with businesses on each side, which makes it difficult for the local Hig

2026 Cupra Terramar S review

12-01-2026 03:00 via drive.com.au

Cupra arrived in Australia as a high-performance brand aimed at enthusiasts, but the new Terramar medium SUV marks a seismic shift towards mainstream mass appeal.
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2026 Cupra Terramar SThe 2026 Cupra Terramar isn’t an all-new concept for the Spanish brand, but it does expand the positioning and perception of the brand that onc

2025 Cupra Terramar S review

12-01-2026 03:00 via drive.com.au

Cupra arrived in Australia as a high-performance brand aimed at enthusiasts, but the new Terramar medium SUV marks a seismic shift towards mainstream mass appeal.
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2025 Cupra Terramar SThe 2025 Cupra Terramar isn’t an all-new concept for the Spanish brand, but it does expand the positioning and perception of the brand that onc

2026 Audi Q3 price and specs: Bigger, new-generation SUV detailed for Australia

12-01-2026 02:57 via drive.com.au

Audi’s next-generation Q3 SUV is due in Australia by mid-2026, headlined by a 195kW flagship with “near S-model levels of performance”.
2026 Audi Q3 pricing and specificationsSUV and Sportback due in Australia between April and JuneOffered with 110kW, 150kW and 195kW; no PHEV at launchPriced from $61,600 before on-road costs
Australian pricing and specifications for the 2026 Audi Q3 SUV and Sportback have been confirmed ahead of showroom arrivals between April and June.Priced f

GWM marks 28th straight year as China’s top ute brand

12-01-2026 02:38 via autotalk.co.nz

GWM has retained its position as China’s leading ute brand for a 28th consecutive year, after delivering 181,660 pickup trucks globally in 2025. The result was driven by strong domestic performance and continued growth in overseas markets. In China, GWM accounted for close to 50% of the pickup segment, while international sales reached 63,784 units, […]
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Subaru WRX STI ‘return’ hasn’t gone down well with fans

12-01-2026 01:07 via drive.com.au

Teaser videos led Subaru fans to believe the WRX STI performance car was about to return in its full form, but it was not to be – and they’re not pleased.A new special edition of the Subaru WRX sports sedan – with no more power, nor a rear wing – has drawn backlash from fans hoping for a genuine revival of the iconic WRX STI performance flagship.Teasers released by Subaru in the lead-up to the recent Tokyo Auto Salon car show previewed a new WRX variant with STI ‘ch

2026 Mazda CX-6e electric SUV confirmed for Australia as Model Y, Sealion 7 rival

12-01-2026 00:03 via drive.com.au

Mazda will be the next entrant in Australia’s electric family SUV segment, with the CX-6e confirmed for local showrooms.Mazda will field the next entrant in Australia’s hotly-contested electric family SUV segment later this year.The 2026 Mazda CX-6e, revealed at the Brussels motor show last week, will arrive in local showrooms this year, joining the related Mazda 6e sedan.As anticipated, the Chinese-built, rear-wheel-drive CX-6e is the European and Australian version of the Mazda EZ-

2026 Kia EV2 revealed as brand’s smallest electric car, could skip Australia

11-01-2026 23:50 via drive.com.au

Kia’s newest electric car is a baby SUV aimed at China’s smallest and cheapest models in Europe – but it may not be that cheap if it is ever sold in Australia.Kia has revealed the next step in its plan to compete with the rise of budget-priced Chinese electric cars: the pint-sized EV2 city SUV, due in European showrooms later this year.However, it is far from certain to come to Australia, due to the high cost of producing and shipping the EV2 from its factory in Slovakia, compa

Mahindra slashes price of seven-seat XUV700 – now as cheap as a Toyota Corolla

11-01-2026 22:57 via drive.com.au

Runout deal sees Australia’s most affordable seven-seater, the Mahindra XUV700, now $4000 cheaper at $35,990 drive-away.Mahindra has slashed the price of its already bargain-priced seven-seat SUV, the XUV700, by an additional $4000. This makes the Mahindra XUV700 $35,990 drive-away, about as cheap as an entry-level Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport ($32,110 before on-roads) depending on state.Already Australia’s most-affordable seven-seater, even at its regular $39,990 drive-away pricing,

Mazda CX-6e electric SUV confirmed for New Zealand

11-01-2026 22:37 via autotalk.co.nz

Mazda has confirmed it will launch the all-new CX-6e electric SUV in New Zealand, marking a further step in the brand’s transition toward electrification. The CX-6e was unveiled earlier this month at the Brussels Motor Show and is expected to arrive in New Zealand toward the end of 2026. Mazda says the CX-6e is built […]
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Best-selling hybrid cars in Australia in 2025

11-01-2026 22:27 via drive.com.au

Growth in hybrid vehicle sales slowed in Australia in 2025 compared to the previous year, but still rose to nearly 200,000 and continued to be dominated by market-leader Toyota.Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
The Toyota RAV4 remained Australia’s best-selling hybrid vehicle, though it didn’t sell as well as the previous year.Data supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports 199,133 new hybrid cars and SUVs as sold last year, up 15.3 per cent from 172,695 in 2024.Hybrid

2026 BYD Sealion 7 Premium review

11-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

BYD now has an electric mid-sized SUV in Australia in the form of the BYD Sealion 7. It’s larger than the Atto 3 and fully electric unlike the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid. Is it as good as a Tesla Model Y?
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2026 BYD Sealion 7 PremiumIt’s quite an achievement for a model to go on sale for the first time in a new country and,

2025 BYD Sealion 7 Premium review

11-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

BYD now has an electric mid-sized SUV in Australia in the form of the BYD Sealion 7. It’s larger than the Atto 3 and fully electric unlike the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid. Is it as good as a Tesla Model Y?
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 PremiumIt’s quite an achievement for a model to go on sale for the first time in a new country and,

‘Cheaper to write-off’: The most popular electric cars insured in Australia

11-01-2026 21:21 via drive.com.au

While retail pricing on electric cars are starting to come down, experts forecast EV insurance will remain high in 2026. Here’s why.While they might be the new kids in the automotive block, electric cars are starting to become a permanent mainstay on Australian roads.As reported by Drive in January 2025, 103,270 new battery-powered cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles were reported as sold last year, accounting for 8.3 per cent of Australia’s new car market in 2025.
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BYD Shark 6 takes big bite out of 4×4 dual-cab ute market in 2025

11-01-2026 20:25 via drive.com.au

Only the Mitsubishi Triton and GWM Cannon increased sales in 2025 as 4×4 ute newcomers steal sales away from established players.BYD’s Shark 6 has managed to carve out a sizeable 8.5 per cent of Australia’s 4×4 dual-cab ute market in its first 12 months on sale, rocketing to fourth place in the segment with 18,073 year-end sales.The newcomer has seemingly taken chunks out of the best-selling Ford Ranger (down 7.4 per cent to 53,694 sales) and Toyota HiLux (down 4.8 per ce

Passenger car sales in Australia reach new low in 2025

11-01-2026 19:14 via drive.com.au

The sales of traditional passenger vehicle body styles have reached a new low in Australia, with little sign of recovery.Passenger car sales have recorded their worst VFACTS-reported sales results to date.The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) industry body, which reports sales data supplied by car brands, revealed that 2025 saw SUV and Light Commercial Vehicle sales grow during 2025, at the cost of traditional passenger cars.The total sales across all SUV categories grew by 5.5 per

Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support

11-01-2026 18:53 via autotalk.co.nz

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is urging the Government to remove provisions in the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill that would allow existing roads to be tolled and enable heavy vehicles to be forced onto toll roads. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih says the organisation supports tolling when it helps deliver new […]
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Meet the man who measures car boot capacity with banana boxes

11-01-2026 03:57 via drive.com.au

Bjorn Nyland is obsessed with boot space and here are his results.Bjorn Nylander’s Maxus Mifa 9 banana box test videoSwedish car nut Bjorn Nylander is a man on a mission. His quest? To cut through all of the manufacturer claims and discover one simple truth: how many banana boxes fit in a car’s boot. To that end, he’s compiled a dataset over the last seven years of cars tested that shows exactly how many boxes can fit into their luggage bays.The current champion among pass

Zeekr 8X PHEV SUV details emerge: Up to 328km of electric-only range

11-01-2026 02:01 via drive.com.au

Zeekr is planning to add a second prestige plug-in hybrid large SUV to its line-up, with over 300km of EV range and 1030kW of power.
Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV. Image credit: CarNewsChina
Details of the 2026 Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV have emerged thanks to details lodged with China’s patent office.The Zeekr 8X will slot in one rung below the 9X on Zeekr’s product ladder, sharing the same platform, 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine and three-motor plug-in hybrid drivetrain.Information

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid to become more affordable in Australia

11-01-2026 00:13 via drive.com.au

The entry-level Kia Sportage S will gain front- and all-wheel-drive hybrid power later this month.The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid line-up will expand in Australia later this month with a more affordable variant, the brand has confirmed.Kia Australia has announced the Sportage Hybrid will gain an S base grade in front- and all-wheel drive configurations, which is likely to see its entry price fall by $2490.The Sportage Hybrid is currently offered in SX and GT-Line grades in front- and all-wheel driv

2026 MG IM5 Performance review

10-01-2026 23:00 via drive.com.au

MG’s luxury EV brand IM – Intelligence In Motion – has arrived with a two-pronged offering, a sedan and SUV. We put the sedan to the sword.
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2025 MG IM5 PerformanceIntelligence in Motion is pitched as MG’s Lexus, and that’s an interesting idea given the MG link is clearly made. So yes, it’s a sepa

Hyundai Kona and Inster start 2026 with drive-away discounts

10-01-2026 21:54 via drive.com.au

Hyundai has reduced pricing across petrol, hybrid and electric variants of the Kona small SUV, along with the base model Inster EV.Hyundai has introduced discounts for the Kona and Inster small SUVs, with savings ranging from $500 to over $13,000 depending on model.The Hyundai Kona finished 2025 as Australia’s most popular small SUV, narrowly beating the much cheaper Chery Tiggo 4, MG ZS, and GWM Haval Jolion.In an attempt to keep sales momentum into the new year, Hyundai will offer drive-

GWM rolls out discounts across entire range, with $1000 to $6000 off

10-01-2026 04:12 via drive.com.au

GWM has launched a new retail campaign that discounts the brand’s entire range, and adds further ABN discounts on some models for eligible buyers.
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
GWM Australia has rolled out a discount program across its entire range.Starting at $1000 off on select models, but varying between model and variant, with a discount of up to $6000 available on the plug-in hybrid Cannon Alpha ute.ABN holders also qualify for an additional discount on the Ora, Tank 300, Tank 500, Cannon, an

Dreame Nebula Next 01: Four-door electric supercar from a vacuum cleaner company

10-01-2026 01:46 via drive.com.au

You may not be familiar with Dreame, the maker of home robot vacuum cleaners, but their attention-grabbing carbon-fibre sports car concept may soon change that.
Dreame Nebula Next 01 concept car at CES 2026. Image credit: CarNewsChina
After vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson famously abandoned its ambitions to build an electric car, it appears Chinese vacuum producer Dreame looks set to take up the challenge.At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dreame showed off its first EV &ndas

Celeb chef Shane Delia’s ride from first car to dream car

10-01-2026 01:45 via drive.com.au

How Aussie celebrity chef Shane Delia finally bought the car he had been dreaming of since his teens: a GTS Monaro.When Shane Delia was 16, he found his first car in a 40-acre paddock in Melbourne’s west that belonged to his uncle.
“It was like a Karate Kid Mr. Miyagi moment; where my uncle pointed out to all these crap cars, and said go on, choose yours,” says Delia. That’s when he noticed the four-door, Nissan Datsun Pulsar 1981 model. “He yanked the car

Toyota announces surprising evolution of its Gazoo Racing brand

09-01-2026 23:58 via drive.com.au

Toyota’s brand behind models like the GR Yaris is getting a big change, as Toyota Gazoo Racing transitions to simply ‘Gazoo Racing’.Toyota Gazoo Racing will transition to simply ‘Gazoo Racing’ by next year as part of a recently announced rebrand.The move calls into question whether future iterations of Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) models such as the GR Yaris, GR86, and GR Corolla will lose their Toyota badge.The Gazoo Racing performance brand has been the recipient

Porsche admits dropping petrol Macan was a mistake

09-01-2026 22:07 via drive.com.au

Porsche says it was “wrong” to go all-in on electric power for the Macan SUV, but it is changing course and fast-tracking a new model to fill the gap left by its petrol predecessor.
Porsche Macan electricThe global boss of the Volkswagen Group – and, until last week, Porsche – has revealed that it was “wrong” to switch the sports-car brand’s top seller, the Macan SUV, to electric power.But the executive has acknowledged that, given the rapid growth in el

2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature Sport review

09-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au

South Korea’s rival to the BMW X3 is a Drive Car of the Year award winner with a four-cylinder engine – and a car for the head – but here’s why the twin-turbo V6 tugs on the heartstrings.
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2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature SportThe Genesis GV70 is proof there’s a lot to life beyond the familiarity of the

These are the 10 most affordable new cars in Australia going into 2026

09-01-2026 07:11 via drive.com.au

Buying a new car on a tight budget may be more possible than you think, with plenty of value featuring at the entry-level of the marketNew car buyers have more choice in the market than ever before, and with plenty of new brands trying to make their mark, there’s some heavy competition at the pointy end of the price spectrum.Gone are the days of spartan interiors and limited support; today’s budget buyer is supported by plenty of mandatory safety technology, standard equipment and lo

SAIC Motor appoints new ANZ leadership team

09-01-2026 05:07 via autotalk.co.nz

SAIC Motor International has appointed Qing Zhang as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, encompassing leadership of the company’s ANZ operations including the MG brand. Zhang will retain his current role as vice president at SAIC Motor International while taking on the new position. The company has also appointed Felix Jiang as senior […]
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Toyota HiLux accessories revealed with interactive website and augmented reality app

09-01-2026 05:05 via drive.com.au

Configure your perfect HiLux with a huge range of genuine accessories and bundle packs.Between four body styles, two drivelines, five trim grades, up to seven colours and even the choice between manual and automatic transmissions, there are already dozens of ways you can specify a 2026 Toyota HiLux.
However a new online configurator allows you to get even more personal by fitting a range of genuine Toyota accessories.The tool, incorporated within the Toyota website, allows you to see what the ra

Opinion: Australian drivers don’t know how to indicate properly

09-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au

There are quite a lot of things that grind my gears about drivers in Australia, but few things bother me as much as people who don’t use their indicators properly. They are there to let others know you’re changing lanes, not to stop you from getting a fine.Much can be said about the driving population of Australia, and I’ve complained about the fact that people sit in the right lane, struggle to merge, don’t scan the road and stop short of traffic lights.RELATED: Australi

MG ZS loses best-selling small SUV crown to Hyundai Kona

09-01-2026 03:58 via drive.com.au

Customers flocked to the Hyundai Kona in 2025, crowning it the best-selling small SUV ahead of the Chery Tiggo 4, MG ZS, and GWM Haval Jolion.
MG ZS and Hyundai Kona
The MG ZS has been dethroned as Australia’s most popular small SUV in a close 2025 sales race with just 3356 units separating the top spot and fourth position.While the MG ZS was the clear favourite in 2024, notching 22,629 that year – and holding the title for four consecutive years – sales declined 11.6 per cent

F-150 and Ram lead 2025 sales slump for US pick-up trucks in Australia

09-01-2026 01:52 via drive.com.au

After a burst of new model interest from car brands over the years, saturation in Australia’s plus-sized pick-up market has seen sales hit a wall.
RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Sales of large American-sourced pick-up trucks in Australia have dropped, with full-year figures for 2025 revealing a 17.4 per cent decline.The sales category, defined as Pick-ups over $100,000 in Australia, registered 8763 sales, down on 2024 and 2023 results, which both surpassed 10,000 units.At the same t

Best-selling plug-in hybrid cars in Australia in 2025

08-01-2026 23:33 via drive.com.au

The BYD Shark 6 ute and other new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) entrants drove a 130.9 per cent sales increase in Australia in 2025, higher than other powertrain types.2025 BYD Shark 6 and 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.More than 50,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were reported as sold in Australia in 2025, led by the BYD Shark 6 ute and other new entrants. BYD has risen to become the number-one plug-in hybrid brand, with a 50.7 per cent market share from the Shark 6 (18,0