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• Made in China cars no concern for buyers, Mini says

  18-05-2025 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Most new electric Minis are built in China in partnership with GWM, but the BMW-owned brand has indicated buyers don’t care – or may not even know.Mini says buyers of its latest crop of electric cars are not bothered that their new purchase is sourced from China – not the UK – amid strong sales of battery-powered models in the company’s range.The latest Cooper and Aceman electric cars are built in China in a partnership with GWM – one of the country’s la
  
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• The major change to hybrid and EV servicing that’s going to cost you more

  18-05-2025 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Australia’s maintenance industry is already struggling, but proposed changes to NSW’s repair industry could make servicing your hybrid and electric vehicle a whole lot harder.EXCLUSIVEIt’s no secret Australia’s maintenance and repair industry is experiencing severe troubles due to an ageing workforce that’s struggling to recruit new and younger mechanics.
  Add to that, electric vehicles and hybrid cars have surged in popularity over recent years, yet there is no unif
  
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• XPeng to expand Australian operations, could take over from independent distributor

  18-05-2025 21:00 via drive.com.au
  With more products coming, XPeng recognises it will need to scale up operations in Australia – in steps that could lead it to take control of operations from independent importer TrueEV.XPeng, a new Chinese electric car brand, is looking to secure its foothold in the Australian market with new products and an expansion of back-end operations that could see its cars sold through a direct, factory-owned operation.At present, XPeng vehicles are imported and distributed locally by independent
  
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• ‘Use extreme caution’: The unregulated car accessory pregnant women are being duped into buying

  18-05-2025 08:00 via drive.com.au
  Do you need a pregnancy seatbelt adjuster, and are they safe? Drive investigates what’s out there and what missing legislative links are allowing some sellers to push products with false safety claims.EXCLUSIVEBabies and young children need appropriate child seats when travelling in the car – this is a fact and is enshrined in law – but what can you do to protect your unborn baby?You can buy products known as pregnancy seatbelt adjusters or modifiers, but should you? And are th
  
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