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• Toyota announces surprising evolution of its Gazoo Racing brand

  09-01-2026 23:58 via drive.com.au
  Toyota’s brand behind models like the GR Yaris is getting a big change, as Toyota Gazoo Racing transitions to simply ‘Gazoo Racing’.Toyota Gazoo Racing will transition to simply ‘Gazoo Racing’ by next year as part of a recently announced rebrand.The move calls into question whether future iterations of Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) models such as the GR Yaris, GR86, and GR Corolla will lose their Toyota badge.The Gazoo Racing performance brand has been the recipient
  
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• Porsche admits dropping petrol Macan was a mistake

  09-01-2026 22:07 via drive.com.au
  Porsche says it was “wrong” to go all-in on electric power for the Macan SUV, but it is changing course and fast-tracking a new model to fill the gap left by its petrol predecessor.
  Porsche Macan electricThe global boss of the Volkswagen Group – and, until last week, Porsche – has revealed that it was “wrong” to switch the sports-car brand’s top seller, the Macan SUV, to electric power.But the executive has acknowledged that, given the rapid growth in el
  
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• 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature Sport review

  09-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  South Korea’s rival to the BMW X3 is a Drive Car of the Year award winner with a four-cylinder engine – and a car for the head – but here’s why the twin-turbo V6 tugs on the heartstrings.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature SportThe Genesis GV70 is proof there’s a lot to life beyond the familiarity of the
  
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• These are the 10 most affordable new cars in Australia going into 2026

  09-01-2026 07:11 via drive.com.au
  Buying a new car on a tight budget may be more possible than you think, with plenty of value featuring at the entry-level of the marketNew car buyers have more choice in the market than ever before, and with plenty of new brands trying to make their mark, there’s some heavy competition at the pointy end of the price spectrum.Gone are the days of spartan interiors and limited support; today’s budget buyer is supported by plenty of mandatory safety technology, standard equipment and lo
  
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• SAIC Motor appoints new ANZ leadership team

  09-01-2026 05:07 via autotalk.co.nz
  SAIC Motor International has appointed Qing Zhang as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, encompassing leadership of the company’s ANZ operations including the MG brand. Zhang will retain his current role as vice president at SAIC Motor International while taking on the new position. The company has also appointed Felix Jiang as senior […]
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• Toyota HiLux accessories revealed with interactive website and augmented reality app

  09-01-2026 05:05 via drive.com.au
  Configure your perfect HiLux with a huge range of genuine accessories and bundle packs.Between four body styles, two drivelines, five trim grades, up to seven colours and even the choice between manual and automatic transmissions, there are already dozens of ways you can specify a 2026 Toyota HiLux.
  However a new online configurator allows you to get even more personal by fitting a range of genuine Toyota accessories.The tool, incorporated within the Toyota website, allows you to see what the ra
  
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• Opinion: Australian drivers don’t know how to indicate properly

  09-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au
  There are quite a lot of things that grind my gears about drivers in Australia, but few things bother me as much as people who don’t use their indicators properly. They are there to let others know you’re changing lanes, not to stop you from getting a fine.Much can be said about the driving population of Australia, and I’ve complained about the fact that people sit in the right lane, struggle to merge, don’t scan the road and stop short of traffic lights.RELATED: Australi
  
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• MG ZS loses best-selling small SUV crown to Hyundai Kona

  09-01-2026 03:58 via drive.com.au
  Customers flocked to the Hyundai Kona in 2025, crowning it the best-selling small SUV ahead of the Chery Tiggo 4, MG ZS, and GWM Haval Jolion.
  MG ZS and Hyundai Kona
  The MG ZS has been dethroned as Australia’s most popular small SUV in a close 2025 sales race with just 3356 units separating the top spot and fourth position.While the MG ZS was the clear favourite in 2024, notching 22,629 that year – and holding the title for four consecutive years – sales declined 11.6 per cent
  
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• F-150 and Ram lead 2025 sales slump for US pick-up trucks in Australia

  09-01-2026 01:52 via drive.com.au
  After a burst of new model interest from car brands over the years, saturation in Australia’s plus-sized pick-up market has seen sales hit a wall.
  RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  Sales of large American-sourced pick-up trucks in Australia have dropped, with full-year figures for 2025 revealing a 17.4 per cent decline.The sales category, defined as Pick-ups over $100,000 in Australia, registered 8763 sales, down on 2024 and 2023 results, which both surpassed 10,000 units.At the same t
  
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