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• Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos special tipped to revive C63 V8 lineage

  28-01-2026 08:00 via drive.com.au
  A new, track-focused limited edition based on the C-Class coupe’s replacement will reportedly bring V8 power back to smaller – but not cheaper – Mercedes models.The spirit of the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG C63 muscle car is tipped to return on a new, ultra-limited sports car built for the brand’s most well-heeled customers.Mercedes-AMG has teased a new model based on the CLE coupe, the successor to the two-door C-Class and E-Class, which UK publication Autocar claims will us
  
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• Holden still a mainstay of Australian used-car sales

  28-01-2026 07:03 via drive.com.au
  Nearly twice as many Australians bought used cars last year compared to new, with Holden still a Top 10 brand in the second-hand market.
  Holden Commodore.
  More than five years after the brand’s exit, Holden is still a Top 10-selling brand in Australia – at least in the used car market.Second-hand sales data published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab has revealed the best-selling used car brands of 2025, with Holden coming in a surprise eighth place
  
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• Opinion: Are the days of the humble headlight flash over?

  28-01-2026 05:41 via drive.com.au
  It’s an act of selflessness to help other drivers avoid danger or even a fine, but it seems the practice is now forgotten.I think flashing your headlights to warn other drivers of potential danger is a uniquely Australian thing.Whether it’s flashing your high beams to warn about a closed road ahead, to identify a parked mobile speed camera, or to alert someone else that they’ve forgotten to turn on headlights at night, communication between motorists was one of my favourite par
  
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• 2026 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S review

  28-01-2026 05:30 via drive.com.au
  There’s plenty of appeal to the Subaru Crosstrek for city and country buyers, but it’s far from perfect – here’s why.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2026 Subaru CrosstrekThe Subaru Crosstrek – formerly the XV – was one of the pioneers of the high-riding hatchback class we’ve come to call small SUVs.The third-generation m
  
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• This invasive bird species will destroy your car’s paint

  28-01-2026 05:20 via drive.com.au
  Bird droppings are already terrible for any car paint, but this specific species of invasive passerine will ruin your car’s paint.Leaving bird droppings on your car’s paint is quite possibly one of the worst things you can do for the longevity and gloss of the overall finish.RELATED: Can you wash your car too much?However, there is one bird in Australia that has the ability to do a ‘fly-by’ bombing on your car and actually strip the paint off over time.The worst part? It&
  
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• Toyota releases steering wheel club lock amid rising LandCruiser, HiLux, RAV4 thefts

  28-01-2026 05:08 via drive.com.au
  Many new Toyota vehicles sold in Australia now carry security upgrades to counter a rise in thefts, but its newest solution for existing cars is much less advanced.Steering wheel club locks have been used as a visual deterrent for car thieves for decades – and now Toyota has launched its own in Australia.Now available as a genuine dealer accessory with “universal” compatibility, the steering wheel lock is another reaction from Toyota following increased thefts of its models in
  
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• Energy City Ford marks 90 years in New Plymouth

  28-01-2026 03:42 via autotalk.co.nz
  Energy City Ford has reached a 90-year milestone, cementing its position as New Plymouth’s oldest motor vehicle dealership. The dealership has served the Taranaki community since 1934, establishing itself as what chief executive Russell Dempster describes as “a cornerstone of the New Plymouth motoring community.” Dempster says the milestone reflects more than longevity, representing “generations […]
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• Genesis reveals wild V8-powered X Skorpio desert racer

  28-01-2026 02:35 via drive.com.au
  Genesis has shown its intentions in the as-yet unexplored off-road racer category – but you may never be able to buy one.
  Genesis X Skorpio Concept
  Genesis has made the unexpected move of debuting a crazy desert racing concept as the next area of expansion for Hyundai’s luxury arm.With Genesis showing its track-focused high-performance potential just months earlier with the Magma GT mid-engined supercar, the brand has revealed what’s possible with a dedicated rally raid-style r
  
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• 2023 Cupra Born recalled in Australia due to fire risk

  28-01-2026 01:47 via drive.com.au
  The fault could cause the electric car’s high-voltage battery to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice.Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled three examples of its 2023 Cupra Born, citing a potential fault with the electric hatchback’s high-voltage battery pack.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective and
  
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• Volkswagen Amarok W600X off-road hero mooted if W600 ‘goes well’

  28-01-2026 01:11 via drive.com.au
  The tarmac-focused, Australian-tuned performance version of Volkswagen’s latest Amarok ute could precede a new off-road variant, if customer demand justifies it.
  New Amarok W600.
  A flagship off-road Walkinshaw version of the Volkswagen Amarok could return for the new-generation line-up, if the road-focused W600 proves as successful as its predecessor.The original Amarok Walkinshaw range expanded from on-road W580 and W580S variants in 2021, to a more off-road-focused W580X derivative in 20
  
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