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• Polestar boss says FBT exemption ‘under-budgeted from the start’

  23-01-2026 23:57 via drive.com.au
  The FBT exemption that has resulted in more than 100,000 sales of new electric cars could be scrapped, but the Australian head of Polestar says the Government shouldn’t be changing anything yet.The Federal Government shouldn’t scrap an important electric car incentive just because it has failed to properly budget for it, the local boss of EV brand Polestar claims.Scott Maynard, Managing Director of Polestar Australia, told media at the launch of the updated Polestar 2 electric sedan
  
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• 2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV long-term review: Part one

  23-01-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Is class-leading all-electric range and an attractive price enough to overcome the GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV’s shortcomings?
  2026 GWM Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEVPlug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were long thought to be just a stop-gap technology, bridging the way between an internal combustion engine (ICE) and a battery electric vehicle (BEV).But, now that a smattering of EVs are available in all shapes and sizes (and price points), it looks like the market is still gravitating towards plug-in
  
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• Ford F-150 Lightning EV enters run out with $60K slashed from price

  23-01-2026 21:57 via drive.com.au
  The all-electric version of the F-150 pick-up enters run-out phase with significant retail discounts.Australian distributor for the Ford F-150 Lightning, AusEV, has announced a massive discount on the electric ute as a run-out deal.Normally priced from $169,900 plus on-road costs, the F-150 Lightning Pro 98kWh gets a significant price reduction, on offer from $109,990 plus on-road costs.The discount means a $59,910 saving over the regular retail price, before options and on-road costs, which may
  
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• What is ‘Fix-a-Flat’ tyre sealant spray and does it work?

  23-01-2026 21:30 via drive.com.au
  Spare tyres are becoming less and less common in new cars, leading to the rise of something called tyre sealant spray. So what is it?Having a spare tyre is becoming an increasingly complex ask. Manufacturers have done away with the extra wheel to save space and weight, with some electrified cars simply not having the boot space for such a thing.RELATED: No spare tyre? Your 2026 guide to fixing a flat tyreWhile some brands offer a tyre repair kit that has what’s called a plug, which we have
  
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• Holden Commodore still most stolen car in Victoria, but Toyota challenging

  23-01-2026 08:07 via drive.com.au
  Toyota vehicles are challenging the Holden Commodore’s position as the most stolen car in Victoria after overtaking it in some months of 2025.The Holden Commodore has held its position as the most stolen car in Victoria, however it was overtaken by some Toyota models in the latter months of 2025.The top five most stolen vehicles in the first nine months of 2025 were the Holden Commodore (1035), Toyota Corolla (829), Toyota HiLux (775), Toyota LandCruiser (693), and Toyota RAV4 (541), lates
  
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• Holden Commodore remains most stolen in Victoria, but Toyota challenging

  23-01-2026 08:07 via drive.com.au
  Toyota vehicles are challenging the Holden Commodore’s position as the most stolen car in Victoria after overtaking it in some months of 2025.The Holden Commodore has held its position as the most stolen car in Victoria, however it was overtaken by some Toyota models in the latter months of 2025.The top five most stolen vehicles in the first 9 months of 2025 were the Holden Commodore (1035), Toyota Corolla (829), Toyota HiLux (775), Toyota LandCruiser (693), and Toyota RAV4 (541), latest d
  
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• Holden Commodore remains #1 car in Victoria (for thieves)

  23-01-2026 08:07 via drive.com.au
  Toyota vehicles are challenging the Holden Commodore’s position as the most stolen car in Victoria after overtaking it in some months of 2025.The Holden Commodore has held its position as the most stolen car in Victoria, however it was overtaken by some Toyota models in the latter months of 2025.The top five most stolen vehicles in the first 9 months of 2025 were the Holden Commodore (1035), Toyota Corolla (829), Toyota HiLux (775), Toyota LandCruiser (693), and Toyota RAV4 (541), latest d
  
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• Forza Horizon 6 releasing May 19 with massive Japan map, car meets, 550 vehicles

  23-01-2026 07:04 via drive.com.au
  The Toyota Prado 4WD and GR GT supercar will star on the cover of the next Forza Horizon racing video game, which heads to Japan with tight mountain roads, snowy winters, and a super-sized depiction of Tokyo.The first gameplay footage of the upcoming Forza Horizon 6 video game been published ahead of the game’s release on current Xbox consoles and Windows PCs on May 19, 2026, and PlayStation 5 by year’s end.As announced late last year, the sixth edition in the popular racing game ser
  
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• 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Black Edition among range expansion

  23-01-2026 04:26 via drive.com.au
  The LS Black Edition of the Outlander will return, with Mitsubishi also confirming a seven-seat option for its ES grade. The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Black Edition is due to arrive in showrooms in February, alongside a seven-seat variant of the base model for private buyers. The special edition is priced at $47,990 before on-road costs, a $1450 increase over the standard LS variant, adding black styling accents and further interior features.The exterior gains black roof rails, wind
  
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• The man who drove around earth 125 times in a Volvo

  23-01-2026 04:00 via drive.com.au
  Meet the driver who clocked more than 4.8 million kilometres in this red Volvo coupe. Here’s how he did it.When you’re in the market for a car, reliability is nearly always at the top of your priority list, especially when you’re spending thousands of dollars.While brands such as Toyota scaled the top of the pyramid due to the bulletproof and reliable reputation of numerous models such as the Corolla and Camry, one driver went the extra mile in proving his car can stand the tes
  
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• 2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV revealed with sibling’s new interior, ‘Hi4’ AWD system

  23-01-2026 02:02 via drive.com.au
  The coupe-styled GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV has gained its ‘wagon’ sibling’s updated interior – including a larger touchscreen – plus its ‘Hi4’ all-wheel-drive system.
  The 2026 GWM Haval H6 GT Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has debuted ahead of its expected Australian launch in the coming months.On sale now in Brazil, the coupe-styled Haval H6 GT PHEV has received the new interior of its H6 PHEV ‘wagon’ sibling, replacing its current 12.3-i
  
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• 2026 Melbourne motor show touted as sellout success

  23-01-2026 01:27 via drive.com.au
  Organisers of the 2026 Melbourne motor show have doubled the floor space compared to last year’s show, with exhibitors snapping up the expanded allocation.
  2025 Melbourne motor show
  The Melbourne motor show is set to return in 2026, following the success of last year’s event.After making its return in 2025, the Melbourne motor show has doubled in size for 2026, expanding from 20,000 square metres of display space last year to 40,000m² this year.The 2026 Melbourne motor show will
  
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• Toyota just fell short of a record year – here’s what happened

  23-01-2026 00:07 via drive.com.au
  It would have taken Toyota 1434 more sales to set a new record in 2025, less than one per cent of their overall volume. Here’s where the brand fell short.
  Toyota Prado, Hilux and LandCruiser
  Toyota reported 239,863 new car sales in Australia in 2025, just shy of its 2024 record of 241,296 sales.It’s a result that sits almost on a knife-edge. Toyota fell less than one per cent short of its record figure.The brand’s best-selling model, the RAV4 medium SUV, slipped 11.5 per c
  
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