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• Deepal S07 electric SUV on sale with Lunar New Year discount

  06-02-2026 23:56 via drive.com.au
  Free public charging and a cashback offer are being used as showroom lures for the Deepal S07.Chinese brand Deepal has rolled out a discount offer on the Deepal S07 medium SUV.For the month of February, the Deepal S07 is offered with $6088 cashback and 12 months of free public charging on the Evie charging network.The offer applies to new Deepal S07s ordered and delivered between February 1 and February 28, 2026, or while stocks last.Deepal describes the offer as applying to ‘MY24’ v
  
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• Nissan Pathfinder returning to its ute-based roots – report

  06-02-2026 23:07 via drive.com.au
  Nissan’s Pathfinder could return to a body-on-frame chassis, rivalling the Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero if it remains on sale in Australia.
  Nissan Pathfinder
  The next-generation Nissan Pathfinder will revert to a ute-based body-on-frame chassis – replacing the unibody car platform it has used for more than a decade – US dealers have reportedly been told.Automotive News reports Nissan confirmed at its 2026 dealer conference that it will launch five US-built m
  
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• Highway Patrol drives on wrong side of the road to pull over P-plater for a badge

  06-02-2026 23:00 via drive.com.au
  New South Wales Highway Patrol has come under scrutiny for pulling over a P-plater with an M badge on his vehicle.A New South Wales Highway Patrol officer has come under scrutiny online for his pull-over conduct of a green P-plate driver in Fairfield, west of Sydney.RELATED: Highway Patrol caught blocking footpath and drivewayPosted by user cust.bmw, the Highway Patrol officer can be seen entering his vehicle before the driver passes him.The officer flicks on his lights and sirens to chase down
  
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• Kia Stonic, Sorento hybrid, and EV3 available with drive-away deals

  06-02-2026 22:04 via drive.com.au
  Kia has introduced drive-away pricing across its Stonic, Sorento hybrid, and EV3 model lines, with prices reduced compared to pre-offer pricing.Kia has introduced a limited-time drive-away pricing offer on three of its SUV models during February 2026.The Stonic mild-hybrid, Sorento hybrid, and EV3 electric vehicle are included as part of the current promotion.The entry-level Stonic S small SUV moves to a starting price of $29,990 drive-away (before optional metallic paint) as part of the promoti
  
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• 2026 MG ZS Vibe: More affordable SUV returns, undercutting Chery Tiggo 4

  06-02-2026 08:03 via drive.com.au
  With a non-turbo 1.5-litre engine, the MG ZS Vibe can now be had for $22,990 drive-away as part of promotional pricing.MG Australia has brought back a less potent version of its ZS small SUV three months after its axing, accompanied by lower pricing for a limited time to make the range more accessible than before.The 2026 MG ZS Vibe, powered by a 1.5-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, is now available from $22,990 drive-away – $1000 less than where the variant was positioned last
  
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• 2026 Subaru Trailseeker confirmed for Australia as electric Outback alternative

  06-02-2026 06:58 via drive.com.au
  The electric Subaru Trailseeker, an elongated version of the Solterra with an Outback-like wagon design, has been confirmed for Australia.Subaru’s electric Outback alternative – and the fastest-accelerating car it has built to date – has been locked-in for Australia.The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker – also known as the e-Outback in Europe – will arrive in local Subaru showrooms between April and June, the brand has confirmed.It is an elongated version of the Solterra with
  
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• How Drive can help you find the right car, right now

  06-02-2026 03:51 via drive.com.au
  Finding and buying your next car doesn’t need to be hard; in fact, it should be as easy as ordering food at a Drive-Thru…
  Welcome to Drive – how can we help you?Australia’s car market has never been broader or more complicated. There are now more than 70 new car brands, plus a handful of older ones, blended with more models, drivelines, power choices, colours, variants and options than ever before. So, yes, it can be tricky – but we are here to help!In 2026, we are
  
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• How to add Drive as a preferred news source for Google search

  06-02-2026 02:39 via drive.com.au
  Want to get high-quality automotive news content from Drive at the top of your Google Search results? Here’s how to see more from Drive.You can now select favourite news publishers to see more of their content up top in Google Search, and it only takes a few seconds.Just click this link to add Drive as one of your preferred news sources.If you are logged into your Google account, this link will take you to the page shown in the image below. Type in drive.com.au in the section that says &ls
  
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• 2026 BYD Shark 6 2.0-litre specs revealed for Australia with 3500kg towing

  06-02-2026 01:35 via drive.com.au
  A much more powerful petrol engine – and a big uplift in braked towing abilities – have been outed ahead of schedule for the anticipated 2.0-litre version of BYD’s Shark 6 ute.
  1.5-litre BYD Shark 6 pictured.
  Technical details of the much-anticipated 2.0-litre version of the 2026 BYD Shark 6 ute – with 3500kg towing and more power – have been outed ahead of an expected launch later this year.Australian government homologation documents seen by Drive show the upgrade
  
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• 2026 Zeekr X power, battery upgrade approved for Australia

  06-02-2026 00:27 via drive.com.au
  Zeekr’s smallest electric car looks set for a shot in the arm to make it even quicker – and charge faster – but exactly when is still unclear.
  2026 Zeekr X (Chinese model).
  A power boost for the Zeekr X small electric SUV has received the green light for sale in Australia – but the brand is remaining coy on when it is due in showrooms.Approval documents seen by Drive list three new variants of the Zeekr X homologated for sale locally, with unchanged dimensions but a new,
  
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• Eight models achieve five-star ANCAP ratings as safety standards rise

  06-02-2026 00:00 via autotalk.co.nz
  ANCAP Safety has awarded five-star safety ratings to eight vehicles entering the Australian and New Zealand market, reflecting what the organisation says are rising safety standards across both emerging and established manufacturers. The latest results include five new five-star ratings and three updated or extended ratings, all assessed under ANCAP’s 2023-2025 criteria ahead of a […]
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• 2026 Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure review

  06-02-2026 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The Mazda CX-60 G25 Pure combines the CX-60’s lowest trim level with its least-powerful engine. It leads the range on price, but can it assert dominance in any other area?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionInteriorPrice and cost to ownValue SafetyCompetitorsRunning costsSummary and verdictDriving comfort
  2026 Mazda CX-60 G25 PureThe Mazda CX-60 range offers the widest spread of powertrains of any current Mazda model.Available with mild-hybrid turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel six-cylinder engines, or a p
  
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