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• BYD Sealion 7 outsells Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X combined in record month

  07-01-2026 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Record sales of BYD’s mid-size electric family SUV pushed it to the top of the EV charts in December 2025 – but its nearest US rival has stayed ahead in the annual rankings.The BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV has reported its best-ever sales month in Australia – and topped the EV charts in December – to wrap up more than 13,000 deliveries in its first calendar-year on sale.It was the country’s fourth-best-selling new vehicle in December 2025, data published by the Federa
  
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• Toyota expands electric SUV range with bZ4X Touring

  07-01-2026 22:55 via autotalk.co.nz
  Toyota New Zealand will launch two electric SUVs in autumn this year – the new bZ4X Touring and a significantly upgraded bZ4X – targeting families and adventure-seekers with improved range, power and cargo capacity. The bZ4X Touring represents Toyota’s first extended-wheelbase electric SUV, measuring 140mm longer and 20mm taller than the standard bZ4X to deliver […]
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• Australia’s best-selling electric cars in 2025, by model and brand

  07-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Sales of electric cars have broken records again, thanks to the growth of BYD, Zeekr, and an unprecedented number of other new brands – most from China.More than 100,000 electric vehicles have been reported as sold in Australia in a calendar year for the first time, amid a wave of new entrants from China driving battery-electric sales to record highs.It is despite a 25 per cent slump for Tesla, which sold more electric cars in Australia last year than any other manufacturer, but was pulled
  
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• 2026 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro review

  07-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  There’s little doubt that Audi’s ground-up electric family SUV strikes the right notes as an EV, but does it hit the luxury high mark?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionInteriorPrice and cost to ownValue SafetyCompetitorsRunning costsSummary and verdictDriving comfort
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  Audi’s electric vehicle line-up has long straddled the extremes of Australia’s car-buying market. Its first all-electric car was the Audi e-tron large SUV, which was pitched at the high-end market, followed by
  
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• Pop-up headlights are making a return to new cars

  07-01-2026 21:30 via drive.com.au
  Pop-up headlights made a swift and sad departure from cars in the early 2000s, but this company has set out to revive them for the Toyota 86.
  Photos: ResultJapan
  Pop-up headlights are some of the most dearly missed styling cues of modern-day cars. This novelty has garnered a cult following since its departure from the international market.RELATED: Why we will never see pop-up headlights againAs of 2004, there have been no new cars that utilise pop-up headlights due to a mixture of cost and regul
  
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• Ford is betting on defying Toyota’s ute pessimism to outsell new RAV4

  07-01-2026 21:00 via drive.com.au
  Ford does not share Toyota’s pessimism about the future of the ute market, as the Ford Ranger tops sales charts for the third year running.As the Ford Ranger becomes the most sold car in Australia for the third year running, Ford Australia Marketing Director Ambrose Henderson “absolutely” believes the brand can sustain its chart-topping sales figures.“Absolutely, we think we can, I mean clearly we sustained it for the three years running so far.” Henderson said.Ford
  
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• You’re dreaming: The extravagant cars topping Aussies’ wish lists

  07-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au
  Many drivers have had a dream car since they were a kid, but new data has revealed the most popular models on Australians’ minds.
  Picture: iStockWe all know how car addiction starts. You see that first model on the road or in a video game or TV show, and before you know it, you’ve plastered your childhood room with posters of different cars that inspire you to dream big.I’ll never forget unwrapping that yellow Lamborghini Murcielago Hot Wheels accompanied by a racing track on m
  
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• 2026 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid long-term review: Part two

  07-01-2026 03:27 via drive.com.au
  After a month getting to know the Subaru Forester Hybrid, it felt like time to give it a tougher test than navigating Melbourne’s peak-hour battlefield. 2026 Subaru Forester HybridWith a much longer trip to the Sunshine Coast on the horizon, a warm-up run to my family’s beach house in Loch Sport (Gippsland) seemed like a good way for us to get acquainted with the Subaru Forester when it comes to hours on the road.
  It’s a 300km journey – about 3 hours and 40 minutes w
  
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• 2026 Renault Symbioz: Hybrid small SUV could replace Captur in Australia

  07-01-2026 02:00 via drive.com.au
  Renault Australia appears to have pulled the pin on its Captur SUV – the identical twin to the new Mitsubishi ASX – in favour of the slightly larger Symbioz.The 2026 Renault Symbioz SUV is one step closer to Australia and could replace, not supplement, the smaller Captur previously offered in local showrooms.Government approval documents reveal the Renault Symbioz – an elongated version of the Captur and its Mitsubishi ASX identical twin – has replaced previous references
  
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• 2026 Nissan Qashqai price and specs: Prices rise by almost $11K as non-hybrid models dropped

  07-01-2026 01:57 via drive.com.au
  An upgraded e-Power hybrid system is now the only powertrain available in the 2026 Qashqai range.
  2026 Nissan Qashqai pricing and specificationsSmall SUV line-up switches to e-Power hybrid onlyRange reduced with petrol variants droppedPriced from from $45,640 plus on-road costs for the ST-LNissan Australia has announced that its 2026 Qashqai small SUV line-up will switch to hybrid-only, matching key rival, the Toyota Corolla Cross.The hybrid powertrain in the Qashqai is Nissan’s latest gen
  
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• Fiat Professional expands New Zealand dealer network

  07-01-2026 01:21 via autotalk.co.nz
  Fiat Professional has announced a significant expansion of its authorised dealer network across New Zealand, adding regional centres to its existing footprint as part of a strategic commitment to support local businesses. The light commercial vehicle brand now operates 11 dedicated sales showrooms nationwide, with recent additions in Hastings, Palmerston North, and Nelson complementing existing […]
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