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• Hyundai Staria Electric people mover not completely off the cards for Australia

  13-01-2026 23:01 via drive.com.au
  Hyundai has revealed an all-electric version of the Staria people mover with a 400km range and seating for up to nine occupants.The Hyundai Staria people mover will add an electric variant, with the new addition to the range revealed at the Brussels motor show.Rather than a dedicated EV model, the Hyundai Staria Electric will share its body and platform with the petrol and diesel Staria models already on sale.The Staria Electric is powered by an 84-kilowatt-hour battery, with a WLTP range rating
  
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• 2024 Volvo EX30 recalled in Australia over fire risk

  13-01-2026 22:34 via drive.com.au
  The fault with the battery could cause the vehicle to catch fire, according to the recall notice.Owners should keep the battery charge level below 70 per cent until a remedy is made available.Volvo has recalled 2815 examples of its 2024 Volvo EX30, citing a potential fault with the high voltage battery.The affected vehicles are stamped 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufact
  
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• Vehicle arrivals total 18,512 units in December

  13-01-2026 22:30 via autotalk.co.nz
  The number of new and used vehicles arriving at New Zealand ports in December 2025 totalled 18,512 units, up from 15,818 units in November, according to New Zealand Customs motor vehicle data. December figures included 15,744 passenger cars, comprising 6,734 used and 9,010 new. This represented an 18.3% increase in used passenger car arrivals (up […]
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• New vehicle market stabilises in 2025, activity edges higher

  13-01-2026 22:16 via autotalk.co.nz
  The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says New Zealand’s new vehicle market tracked higher year on year from June, supported by stronger spring activity, before easing at year end. A total of 9,304 new vehicles were registered in December 2025, representing a 9.8% decrease (down 1,011 units) compared with December 2024, an a 7% increase (up […]
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• 2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT PHEV review

  13-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  A lower price and retuned suspension headline the updated 2026 Mazda CX-60 that the brand should have launched with originally.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT PHEVIf you’re reading this review and thinking ‘wait a minute, hasn’t Tung already reviewed the Mazda CX-60 PHEV?’Well, yes, but that was last year’s
  
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• Commercial van sales failed to deliver in Australia in 2025

  13-01-2026 20:43 via drive.com.au
  Sales in the two largest of Australia’s three van segments dipped in 2025, dragging the segment down overall.
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  Australia’s biggest light commercial van segment took a tumble in 2025, with sales down 12 per cent compared to 2024.Australia’s vehicle categorisation, as defined by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), provides three sales categories for vans to fall into, across the light commercial vehicle (LCV) and heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segment
  
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• BYD ends Sealion 6 PHEV sales in China, switches to export-only model

  13-01-2026 19:01 via drive.com.au
  BYD has had a successful run with the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV, but the model has reached the end of the line in China.BYD has axed the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV from its line-up in China.The move comes as BYD seeks to rationalise its confusing array of models in its home market, however the change is not expected to impact export markets, including Australia.In a confusing move, the Sealion 6 will be replaced by the Sealion 06, which, despite its similar name, is a differen
  
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• Volvo EX60 to become longest-range electric vehicle in Australia

  13-01-2026 07:07 via drive.com.au
  The claimed 810km range from a single charge is set to knock its European competitors off the top step.The all-wheel-drive Volvo EX60 is on track to become Australia’s longest range electric vehicle at a claimed 810 kilometres, when it arrives in showrooms as soon as the end of this year.It would take the current honours away from the BMW iX3, due mid-2026 with a claimed WLTP range of 805 kilometres, and is also ahead of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with a single cha
  
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• Best new-car deals in January 2026

  13-01-2026 02:38 via drive.com.au
  Most car brands in Australia have special offers available in January 2026. Here are some of the best deals.
  2026 GWM range (Wey 80 coming soon; Souo motorcycle and Tank 700 not sold in Australia).
  UPDATED: January 12, 2026Are you looking to buy a new car? We’re now a couple of weeks into the new year, making it a great time to score a deal as carmakers look to clear 2025-plated stock.Nearly all car manufacturers have at least one special offer available in January 2026. Listed below are s
  
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• Nissan appoints Coughlan as Oceania communications head

  13-01-2026 01:32 via autotalk.co.nz
  Nissan Oceania has appointed Steve Coughlan as head of Communications effective immediately, drawing on more than 23 years of automotive experience gained across Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. In this role, Coughlan will oversee Nissan’s media communications across Australia and New Zealand. He will report to Katherine Zachary, Region Vice President, Communications. Coughlan commenced his […]
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• One Partner co-founder returns to dealership sector

  13-01-2026 00:56 via autotalk.co.nz
  One Partner Ltd co-founder Amos Banbury will leave the automotive finance business on 30 January 2026 to return full-time to motorcycle dealership operations. Banbury, who co-founded One Partner Ltd with Sam Cavanagh which trades as better finance™, says he will focus on Casbolts, the Christchurch motorcycle dealership. Banbury played a key role in developing One […]
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• Australia’s best-selling cars in 2025, by state and territory

  13-01-2026 00:53 via drive.com.au
  New-car sales figures for 2025 across all Australian states and territories reveal different buyer behaviours, including BYD becoming the number-two brand in the ACT.Toyota RAV4, Toyota Prado and Toyota HiLuxIt was another record year for Australia’s new-car market, with 1,241,037 cars, SUVs, utes, vans and trucks reported as sold.Ford’s Ranger ute remained the nation’s best-selling vehicle for the third consecutive year – however, sales data from each state and territory
  
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• The EVs with the longest real-world driving ranges in Australia

  13-01-2026 00:33 via drive.com.au
  While an EV’s driving range is often the most scrutinised, new data has revealed which models have the longest real-world range in Australia.While electric cars are starting to become a permanent fixture on local roads, their real-world driving range has been a source of anxiety among a majority of Australian consumers.And though the advertised maximum driving range figures can look attractive on paper – with most new EVs exceeding 200km in lab-tested conditions – it’s a
  
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• 2025 Ram 3500 and 2500 recalled in Australia over stability control risk

  13-01-2026 00:07 via drive.com.au
  The fault could cause a loss of vehicle control, according to the recall notice.
  Ram 3500 and 2500 recalled
  Ram has recalled 79 examples of its 2025 Ram 3500 and 2500 models, citing a potential fault with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module may disable the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).“If t
  
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