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• 2025 Mazda CX-60 misses out on latest in-car tech in Australia

  06-05-2025 23:00 via drive.com.au
  The Mazda CX-60 will go without connected services in Australia, despite the feature being standard in its stretched, seven-seat CX-80 sibling.Mazda Australia has confirmed it will not offer connected services in its CX-60 luxury SUV with the introduction of a comprehensive update, two years after its launch.The brand’s in-car telematics system – Mazda Connected Services – made its Australian debut in the MX-5 sports car in 2024, followed by the CX-30 small SUV, Mazda 3 small c
  
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• What the Labor election win means for motorists

  06-05-2025 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Covering everything from electric car discounts to cheaper home batteries and possibly even the end of the luxury car tax – here’s what Labor’s landslide victory means for you and your car.Australians have voted in a Labor government for a second term, showing Labor’s election promises had cut through while Aussies are doing it tough with the cost of living.While most of the talk in the run-up to the federal election surrounded whether or not the New Vehicle Efficiency St
  
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• Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series production to pause for eight months, may return with AdBlue

  06-05-2025 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The LandCruiser 70 Series may soon require AdBlue exhaust additive top-ups under new emissions rules that will see production pause, but enough stock will be accumulated to cover the gap.EXCLUSIVEProduction of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series for Australia will grind to a halt for eight months starting later this year, as the iconic 40-year-old four-wheel drive prepares to meet forthcoming strict tailpipe emissions regulations in Australia.And the new rules – which are different to the inb
  
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• 2025 GWM Haval Raptor review: International quick drive

  06-05-2025 16:10 via drive.com.au
  Want off-road SUV looks with a car-like cabin and driving experience? GWM is considering a new plug-in hybrid for Australian showrooms that could scratch that itch.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2025 GWM Haval RaptorBoxy SUVs have seen a resurgence in recent years, after decades of manufacturers trying to soften off their edges in an effort to make them look mo
  
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• 2025 Jaecoo J8 price and specs: Five-seat luxury large SUV arrives with budget price

  06-05-2025 12:01 via drive.com.au
  Australia will miss out on the six- and seven-seat version of the new Jaecoo J8 large SUV for now, but pricing of the new premium Chinese model undercuts all rivals.2025 Jaecoo J8 pricing and specificationsNew large SUV from Jaecoo to launch in JuneNo seven-seat options in AustraliaPriced from $49,990 drive-awayJaecoo will double its product portfolio with the introduction of the 2025 J8 large SUV, joining the already on-sale J7, but Australian versions will exclusively be offered with five seat
  
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• Defender gains a host of practical and stylish accessories

  06-05-2025 08:00 via drive.com.au
  Defender gains an array of off-road-focused accessories to optimise your vehicle’s go-anywhere capability. And to sweeten the deal, they’re available when you buy your vehicle or at any time during ownership at your local Land Rover Service Centre.
  Sponsored by Land Rover
  Since its inception, the Defender has been a beacon of off-road ability. The latest generation builds on this with added luxury to heighten the go-anywhere experience for owners. And now, an array of official access
  
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• BYD Sealion 7 surpasses Tesla Model Y to become Australia’s new best-selling electric car

  06-05-2025 08:00 via drive.com.au
  With the Tesla Model Y soon to switch to a new model, it has allowed BYD to top the EV sales charts with its rivalling Sealion 7.A tumultuous month for electrified vehicle sales has seen BYD take over from Tesla as the new number one electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, as well as plug-in hybrid sales fall off a cliff now they are not part of the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption.A disastrous April for Tesla – in part due to the Model Y now in runout ahead of an updated model arriving this
  
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• 2026 Jeep Compass detailed with sharp styling and stronger focus on electrification

  06-05-2025 05:58 via drive.com.au
  Jeep has unveiled the third-generation Compass compact SUV, promising to be “100% capable” with a range that includes front- and all-wheel drive with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-EV powertrains.
  Jeep has revealed European versions of the 2026 Jeep Compass, with a strong focus on electrification in line with the brand’s growth in that area.The new Compass will be introduced with a choice of three powertrains, including a 108kW mild-hybrid, 195kW plug-in hybrid, and fully
  
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• MG offers further $1000 off MG 3, MG 4, MG 5 and HS in EOFY offer

  06-05-2025 05:25 via drive.com.au
  MG’s run-out deals for MY24 examples of its MG 3, MG 4, MG 5 and HS will see a further $1000 discount added until the end of the financial year.MG has cut $1000 from some of its models as it works to clear 2024-plated stock by the end of the financial year.Until June 30, 2025, MG will offer a $1000 factory bonus on Model Year 2024 examples of its MG 3 hatch, MG 4 EV, MG 5 sedan and MG HS mid-size SUV – but not any of its newer MY24.5 or MY25 stock.The limitation means the new-generat
  
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• Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and other prestige vehicles could get cheaper as Luxury Car Tax faces the axe

  06-05-2025 04:19 via drive.com.au
  The controversial Luxury Car Tax could soon be scrapped as leverage for Australian exports to gain a better foothold in Europe, meaning cars could get more affordable.The Luxury Car Tax (LCT) could be axed under returning Prime Minster Anthony Albanese as he looks to strengthen Australia’s ties with Europe amid global tariff turmoil.LCT applies to vehicles that have a dutiable value of $80,567 or more, or $91,387 for fuel-efficient (deemed as those with claimed fuel use of less than 7.0 li
  
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• Volkswagen ID.3 electric car still under consideration for Australia –when the business case allows

  06-05-2025 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Volkswagen’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the ID.3 hatch, has been offered overseas since 2020. For Australia the compact EV still has a chance of appearing subject to a business case that makes sense.Volkswagen Australia has not ruled out the ID.3 hatch range for Australia, despite the new model having first gone on sale in 2020 in international markets, and having already received a mid-life update in 2023.When asked about the ID.3’s chances for an Australian introduction, Hea
  
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• Geely Riddara electric ute due in Australia by the end of 2025

  06-05-2025 00:00 via drive.com.au
  A new electric ute from Volvo’s Chinese owner Geely – with more than 300kW, and based on car-derived underpinnings – could be months away from Australia.
  The Radar electric ute from Chinese car giant Geely – destined for Australia as the Riddara – could be in local showrooms by the end of this year, pending any delays.Plans to sell the Riddara ute in Australia have previously been confirmed, after going on sale in the right-hand-drive Thai market last year.Now it ha
  
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