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• Tesla loses title of world's bestselling EV company as sales drop

  02-01-2026 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Tesla sales have dropped for the second year in a row, with Chinese rival BYD taking over as the world's biggest electric vehicle maker. 
  
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• Money makers: The three most expensive cars you can buy right now on Drive have all appreciated in value

  02-01-2026 21:00 via drive.com.au
  The big-dollar listings on Drive Marketplace show that savvy buyers have been able to cash-in on the right supercars.
  Savvy new car buyers in Australia know that not every car is an investment opportunity, but the three most expensive listings on Drive Marketplace right now show the investment potential of the right car.While the two most expensive classifieds make sense as recent ultra-exotic, high-performance supercars, the third-highest listing might be a surprise for all but the most die-har
  
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• Ram 1500 TRX returns as first ‘new’ model from revived SRT division, could come to Australia

  02-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au
  After axing the V8-powered TRX, Ram has reversed its decision and brought the TRX back to life with an even more powerful supercharged V8.The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX has returned with supercharged V8 power and is being billed as the “fastest and most powerful production gas pick-up truck in the world”, and it is in with a chance to come to Australia.Following the relaunch of the 5.7-litre V8 in regular Ram 1500 models in North America, the revived TRX offers 579kW and 922Nm from its 6.2-li
  
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• 2026 BYD Atto 3 electric car’s potential replacement spotted in disguise

  02-01-2026 03:00 via drive.com.au
  A new generation BYD electric SUV has been spied in production-ready form, pointing to a replacement for the four-year-old Atto 3.The second-generation 2026 BYD Atto 3 has been spied testing with minimal camouflage, suggesting it’s very close to launch.The car shown in these images is the Chinese market BYD Yuan Max, with the Yuan logo on the steering wheel that will be replaced by BYD badging in markets outside of China.The Yuan Max name will replace the Yuan Plus moniker used currently,
  
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• Roof loads done right: Surfboards, kayaks and Aussie rules

  02-01-2026 02:57 via drive.com.au
  Strap gear safely with Australian rules made simple. Learn tie-down basics, weight limits and setups that stay secure on the road.Nothing beats a trip to the beach with a board or kayak along for the ride. But securing gear to your roof is not as straightforward as you may think and can easily catch you out if you’re unfamiliar with the rules. Tie-down laws and safe anglesAs outlined in the National Transport Commission’s load restraint guide, it is on the driver to ensure the r
  
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• Honda Australia hoping for back-to-back-to-back sales growth

  02-01-2026 00:00 via drive.com.au
  New and refreshed models in 2026 are expected to continue Honda Australia’s sales comeback after moving to fixed-price sales strategy.
  Honda Australia is targeting its third consecutive year of sales growth in 2026, hoping to capture an additional 10 per cent of share off the back of an expected 10 per cent increase in 2025.Speaking to media, Honda Australia General Manager of Automotive Robert Thorp said the goal is for another year of expanding sales after the brand logged a record-low a
  
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