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• Jeep’s rise and fall in Australia, and what’s around the corner

  21-12-2025 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Jeep was once a powerhouse brand in Australia, and around the world, but at a time when SUV sales show no signs of slowing, how is this all-SUV brand getting things so wrong?Jeep’s turnaround in Australia is legendary, for all the wrong reasons.The Jeep Grand Cherokee went from being a massive sales success to an almost invisible sidenote in Australia’s large SUV class.The Wrangler offered affordable access to one of the most capable off-roaders before switching to more and more expe
  
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• Electric cars launching in Australia in 2026

  21-12-2025 22:00 via drive.com.au
  A range of new EVs are set to land on Australian shores in 2026 – here are some of the highlights to keep an eye out for.The list of new electric vehicles that arrived during 2025 isn’t exactly short, but there’s still more to come.In 2026, expect to see everything from small city EVs to flagship performance models, and just about everything in between.Here are some of the heavy hitters expected to arrive in 2026. While they may not all be big sellers, they arrive with big expe
  
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• Toyota Prado might be expensive in Australia, but not compared to overseas

  21-12-2025 21:00 via drive.com.au
  In 2024, Toyota raised eyebrows when the starting price of over $70,000 was announced for the 250 Series Prado, but a look around the world suggests that Australia might be getting a bargain.
  Toyota Landcruiser Prado 250 Series (European model)
  The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has earned a massive following in Australia. It’s the country’s most popular large SUV.That comes despite a near-$10,000 price rise that came with the new model in 2024. That sticker shock hasn’t been enough
  
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• VIA warns ADAS mandate could cut used-import supply by half

  21-12-2025 20:49 via autotalk.co.nz
  The Vehicle Importers Association (VIA) has warned that proposed mandatory safety features for used imports could trigger a 35–50% supply contraction and price spikes that would push ordinary New Zealanders out of the vehicle market. In a detailed submission to NZTA’s consultation on mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping systems and acoustic warning systems, VIA […]
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• DeLorean tops Trade Me’s most-viewed motors list

  21-12-2025 20:48 via autotalk.co.nz
  A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 famous for its role in Back to the Future has topped Trade Me Motors’ most-viewed listings for 2025, attracting 104,371 views with an asking price of $100,000. The iconic time machine was followed by Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson’s customised 2000 Subaru Forester, which drew 88,633 views and raised over $35,000 […]
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• BYD produces 15 millionth new energy vehicle as NZ hits 10,000 deliveries

  21-12-2025 20:48 via autotalk.co.nz
  Chinese automaker BYD has produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle, with the milestone unit rolling off the company’s production line in Jinan, China. The landmark vehicle is a DENZA N8L luxury SUV from BYD’s premium DENZA brand, which has recently launched in New Zealand with the DENZA B5 and DENZA B8 models now available […]
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• The everyday car problems (and blessings) of a Lamborghini owner

  21-12-2025 20:00 via drive.com.au
  Even when you spend more than half a million dollars on a supercar like a Lamborghini, there are still some things money can’t buy.When you’re in the financial position to purchase an exotic car from a brand like Lamborghini – where the point of entry starts from at least $450,000 – you’d think there wouldn’t be any ownership problems.While supercars from performance-driven legacy brands including Ferrari, McLaren and, of course, Lamborghini typically bring a
  
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• 2026 GAC Emzoom review: Australian first drive

  21-12-2025 14:00 via drive.com.au
  There’s a new small SUV for the Australian market and it comes in well under the $30,000 threshold. While the brand is new and unknown in Australia, the GAC Emzoom proves to have plenty going for it.2026 GAC EmzoomIt’s not a bad time to be a budget car-buyer in Australia. While new car prices have generally been rising at a strong clip since the days of COVID-19, we’re getting a flurry of activity in the area under $30,000.There isn’t much starting with a ‘1’
  
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• BYD wants to be a top-selling brand in 2026, here’s how it plans to get there

  21-12-2025 05:00 via drive.com.au
  China’s BYD only made its full-scale Aussie debut in 2022, but by 2026, it wants to crack the top three on Australia’s new car sales charts. Here’s the product roadmap for how it plans to get there.
  Atto 1
  BYD’s story of success is a relatively short one. Having trialled a few low-volume vehicles early on, 2022 saw it make its full-scale debut with the Atto 3 electric SUV.From there, the brand has grown, adding new models in key segments: Two more medium SUVs, a Tesla Mod
  
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• 2026 Hyundai Staria update revealed, due in Australia next year

  21-12-2025 03:00 via drive.com.au
  Hyundai’s eight-seat people mover has been treated to a mid-life update, doubling down on its futuristic look, and bringing back physical buttons.Hyundai’s futuristic rival to the Kia Carnival – the 2026 Staria – has been given a styling and technology update, due in Australian showrooms sometime next year.It remains to be seen if the petrol-electric hybrid version will be introduced to Australia for the first time, as an alternative to the Staria’s current choice o
  
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• The secret button in your car that actually improves fuel economy

  21-12-2025 01:55 via drive.com.au
  It’s on every car’s dashboard, but most drivers don’t use it correctly. We explain how the air-conditioning recirculation button can actually improve your fuel economy.Let’s not sugarcoat it. Fuel is expensive these days, and with the summer holidays on our doorstep and many of us staring down the barrel of a long road trip with the family, maximising our fuel economy can return real savings.
  Now we all know the nut behind the wheel is the largest factor in setting our mi
  
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• Pedestrian deaths have overtaken passengers for 2025 in latest national road fatality statistics

  21-12-2025 00:00 via drive.com.au
  Historically, significantly more vehicle passengers have died each year than pedestrians. However, recent data indicates this is changing.
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  Data from the National Road Safety Data Hub shows that since 1989, more vehicle passengers have typically died each year than pedestrians. However, recent data has inverted this historic trend.Recent road death statistics show that more pedestrians (190 fatalities) have been killed in the first 11 months of 2025 than vehicle passeng
  
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