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• Nissan GT-R successor hinted by new CEO – report

  29-03-2025 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Much-publicised financial issues will not kill off the return of the Japanese car maker’s halo sports car, its new chief revealing “exciting plans”.The Nissan GT-R sports car is set to return according to its new CEO, who sees it as part of a core range of ‘signature Nissan models’ defining what the Japanese car maker stands for.Speaking with Autocar, Ivan Espinosa – who officially steps into the global Nissan CEO role on April 1, 2025 – said “driv
  
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• Jaecoo launches in Australia with eight-year warranty

  29-03-2025 21:00 via drive.com.au
  The Chinese newcomer has arrived with a bigger warranty than most – but not all – and less fine print to worry about than others.Jaecoo – a new car brand for Australia from Chinese auto giant Chery – will has launched in Australia with an eight-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, one of the longest on the market.Most car makers in Australia offer a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty on new vehicles in Australia, although some three-year warranties do remain on the mark
  
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• Kia Carnival buyer’s guide

  29-03-2025 20:00 via drive.com.au
  The Kia Carnival won the Best Family Car under $80K in this year’s Drive Car of the Year awards. Here’s everything you need to know about this practical and attractive people-mover.The Kia Carnival was crowned the Best Family Car under $80K for its mix of affordability, attractive equipment list and practicality.The Kia Carnival has been a major success for the brand for several years, ranking as its second-best seller so far this year only behind the medium SUV S
  
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• The strange traffic camera baffling Aussie locals

  29-03-2025 06:00 via drive.com.au
  While locals are getting accustomed to more advanced road cameras, some residents are taking to social media to share their concerns and confusion.Image: Reddit
  In 2025, we’re all accustomed to being watched to some degree, but the appearance of some new science fiction-esque cameras has locals of one Brisbane suburb on edge.One Brisbane resident took to the social media platform Reddit to ask other users to identify a black box camera spotted hanging from a tree close to their house.RELAT
  
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• 2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review

  29-03-2025 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Conventional petrol power has joined the new-generation MG ZS hybrid launched last year. Is the more powerful turbo model the pick of the entire line-up?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2025 MG ZS Essence TurboAfter launching with hybrid variants last year, MG has added traditional petrol-only models to the new-generation ZS small SUV range.It brings the starting
  
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