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• Mitsubishi’s new electric car detailed via Taiwanese donor, with hot-hatch power

  18-01-2026 23:48 via drive.com.au
  The maker of the iPhone has released details of its new, near-300kW electric hatchback, which is slated to form the basis of a new Mitsubishi EV in Australia later this year.The first new Mitsubishi electric car for Australia in 15 years is in line to offer a high-performance variant developing close to 300kW, when it arrives in showrooms by the end of this year.Mitsubishi has previously confirmed plans to introduce an electric car in the second half of 2026 developed by Foxtron, a Taiwanese com
  
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• Mahindra confirms 2025 sales results in Australia, with XUV700 as its best seller

  18-01-2026 23:03 via drive.com.au
  Mahindra outsold Renault, Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat in Australia in 2025, with the XUV 3XO contributing to an 11.6 per cent increase over the previous year.The Mahindra XUV700 was the brand’s best-selling model in Australia in 2025, according to newly released sales data from the brand.Mahindra Australia has independently released its sales results for 2025, as it does not publicly report data to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).In a media release, the Indian brand said it
  
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• Honda finished 2025 on a high – but only one model made a difference

  18-01-2026 22:34 via drive.com.au
  Honda reported a year-on-year sales increase for 2025, but three of Honda’s five models went backwards.Honda’s sales figures for 2025 were up, but that growth came almost entirely from one model.The 9.2 per cent increase in sales volume saw Honda report 15,383 new vehicles as sold in 2025, up from 14,092 in 2024.Despite the overall increase, three of Honda’s five model lines actually went backwards, and one barely moved at all.Sales of the Honda HR-V small SUV were the driver b
  
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• Christchurch ranks among world’s top cities for car culture, global study finds

  18-01-2026 22:20 via autotalk.co.nz
  Christchurch has been named one of the world’s leading cities for car culture, ranking 10th globally in a new study. The research, published by UK-based car leasing expert Autotrader, assessed more than 400 cities worldwide to identify where car-loving communities are strongest, using what it calls a ‘car-munity’ score. The study analysed the number of […]
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• 2026 MG U9 Explore Pro review

  18-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The MG U9 ute delivers a combo of keen value, rugged mechanicals, and no small measure of polish. Still want that Ranger or HiLux?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2026 MG U9 Explore ProThe template for dual-cab utes is largely set in stone. You know it by heart: bulletproof diesel engine, no-frills cabin and the ability to soak up a heap of punishment while ridin
  
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• Australia’s luxury car sales winners and losers in 2025

  18-01-2026 20:24 via drive.com.au
  In the 2025 new car sales race, how did prestige brands stack up?Australia’s prestige vehicle market saw a fair share of winners and losers, with more brands counting wins, compared to those who trended downwards.Lotus and Porsche took big hits in 2025, but Mini, Polestar, and Rolls-Royce saw strong gains.Below is a list of each prestige brand’s form throughout 2025.Alfa Romeo
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  Alfa Romeo had an interesting 2025, losing ground overall. According to VFACTS official sa
  
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• UK dealer group finds car lost for over a year

  18-01-2026 19:38 via autotalk.co.nz
  A large UK dealer group has recovered a new vehicle worth more than £40,000 that had been missing from its inventory tracking systems for over 400 days, reports AM Online. The vehicle was discovered during a routine review of overage stock using Autofinity’s ViHUB vehicle inventory management platform. The car had originally been ordered for […]
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• Ford Mustang sales resume in Australia

  18-01-2026 19:01 via drive.com.au
  Ford Australia has confirmed the Mustang’s return to sale, while downplaying the impact of new emissions regulations on the brand’s line-up.The Ford Mustang is once again available to Australian customers after deliveries paused due to a potential issue that could cause water to leak into the vehicles’ central computer.Ford Australia’s Marketing Director Ambrose Henderson confirmed to Drive that buyers were once again able to take delivery of Ford Mustangs.“Back on
  
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• 2026 Kia Sorento price and specs: More standard features, V6 petrol axed

  18-01-2026 03:56 via drive.com.au
  The Kia Sorento has gained more standard features in Australia, while its V6 petrol has been axed, and there are more hybrid grades.
  2026 Kia Sorento pricing and specificationsFamily SUV gains lane-following assist, new steering wheel designPetrol V6 axed in AustraliaPriced from $54,630 before on-road costs
  The 2026 Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV has arrived in Australia with more standard features, but without its entry-level V6 petrol engine.Priced from $54,630 before on-road costs for the S diese
  
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• Toyota’s mid-engined surprise wasn’t a new MR2 after all

  18-01-2026 02:04 via drive.com.au
  Two modified Daihatsu Hijets revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon have flattened hopes of the MR2’s return… for now. Toyota has surprised fans hoping for the revival of the mid-engined MR2 sports car, with two highly modified Daihatsu mini trucks at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Teasers from Toyota in the lead-up to the show suggested it would reveal a two-seater mid-engined concept, sparking speculation it could finally be the return of the MR2. But Toyota president, Akio Toyoda, in
  
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• BYD Shark 6 ute adds $3000 cashback offer

  18-01-2026 00:03 via drive.com.au
  Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle has introduced a $3000 cashback incentive program for a limited time.BYD has introduced a $3000 cashback incentive on the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute.With just one variant of the Shark 6 in Australia, the $3000 cashback offer applies post-purchase to the final on-the-road price of the $57,900 plus on-road Shark 6 Premium, not as a discount.The $3000 cashback offer is available on eligible Shark 6s ordered between January 1 and January
  
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