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• 2026 Nissan Navara vs Mitsubishi Triton: Price, specs, payload, warranty and servicing compared

  10-02-2026 23:11 via drive.com.au
  The 2026 Nissan Navara ute arrives in Australia next month. Here’s how each grade compares to its Mitsubishi Triton donor car.
  2026 Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara
  The 2026 Nissan Navara is weeks away from Australia as a near-identical twin to the Mitsubishi Triton.Platform sharing is not new – especially for light-commercial vehicles – with other examples including the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50, and the LDV Terron 9 and MG U9.Here i
  
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• Geely Holding targets top-five global ranking by 2030

  10-02-2026 22:43 via autotalk.co.nz
  Geely Holding Group is targeting global sales of more than 6.5 million vehicles and revenues exceeding 1 trillion RMB by 2030 as it aims to break into the top five global automakers. The Chinese group, which owns Volvo Cars, Zeekr, Polestar, Lotus, Lynk & Co, and Geely Auto, released its five-year strategic blueprint on February […]
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• BYD Great Tang is the brand’s biggest SUV yet, and it’s electric

  10-02-2026 22:39 via drive.com.au
  The first images of BYD’s plus-sized flagship SUV have emerged in China.Image: MIITA new flagship electric SUV model has been revealed, from Chinese automaker BYD.Revealed in patent images, the BYD Great Tang will sit at the top of BYD’s ‘Dynasty Series’ of cars.While Australia mostly offers ‘Ocean Series’ version of BYD cars, positioned as more sporty models aimed at a younger demographic, the Dynasty cars are designed with more luxurious, ‘traditional&
  
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• Matrix Security upgrades fleet technology with Teletrac Navman

  10-02-2026 22:34 via autotalk.co.nz
  Matrix Security Group Limited has overhauled its fleet management operations, deploying AI-enabled cameras and upgraded vehicle tracking technology to improve driver safety, operational efficiency and proof of service for clients.
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• Australia: Balanced incentives essential for EV transition

  10-02-2026 21:52 via autotalk.co.nz
  The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has urged the Australian Government to retain targeted demand-side incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to support the country’s transition to lower transport emissions. In its submission to Treasury’s review of the Electric Car Discount, the FCAI says measures such as the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption remain […]
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• Geneva Finance reports $8.6m profit turnaround

  10-02-2026 21:35 via autotalk.co.nz
  Geneva Finance Group has reported an unaudited pretax profit of $8.6 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, representing a $2.9 million improvement on the prior year. The automotive and personal finance company says the year-on-year improvement reflects stronger performance across the group, underpinned by disciplined execution and operational progress. New Zealand lending […]
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• Auto Trader NZ achieves record monthly lead volume

  10-02-2026 21:09 via autotalk.co.nz
  AutoTrader New Zealand has reported record-breaking performance in January 2026, with the platform generating more than 12,000 leads – its highest monthly lead volume on record. The online automotive marketplace says post-holiday buyer demand surged during January, driving increased traffic and engagement across the platform. Lead generation grew 44% year-on-year, signalling strong momentum as the […]
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• Chery explains partner-model safety rating that saw one crash assessment apply to three different-sized SUVs

  10-02-2026 20:06 via drive.com.au
  Additional data was provided to validate the safety assessment of the Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, and Tiggo 8, according to Chery.
  Chery Tiggo 4, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 7
  Chery has defended the use of ANCAP’s ‘partner model’ rules that saw the Chinese brand use one physical crash test for the basis of a five-star rating across its three distinctly different-sized SUVs – the Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, and Tiggo 8.Speaking to Drive, Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris said the pro
  
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• ‘Everyone is laughing at you’: Tesla drivers targeted by this ‘parking fine’

  10-02-2026 19:00 via drive.com.au
  In the latest round of fake parking tickets, one Tesla hater just went viral on a social media platform for sharing their disdain in a creative way.
  Love them or hate them, most would agree Tesla is king in the world of electric cars.While they were the newest kids on the automotive block not too long ago, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV – the best-selling EV model by volume in 2025 – have become a fixture on local roads.RELATED: ‘You’re the captain’: Tesla Austra
  
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• The most stolen cars in each Victorian Local Government Area: MAPPED

  10-02-2026 18:47 via drive.com.au
  New data shows the most stolen cars in each Victorian LGA. Holden Commodore tops the most areas, with Toyota models ranking high in others.
  Holden Commodore
  Of the 79 LGAs in Victoria, the Holden Commodore was the most stolen vehicle in 26 of them. The Corolla and HiLux were each the most stolen in nine other LGAs, and the Toyota LandCruiser in seven.Other most stolen vehicles in a smaller number of LGAs included the Ford Falcon and Toyota RAV4.The Holden Commodore and many Toyota models are som
  
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• 2026 BYD Sealion 8 review: First road drive

  10-02-2026 14:01 via drive.com.au
  BYD pours all it knows into the Sealion 8 – a seven-seat plug-in hybrid that aims to have you thinking twice about that Toyota Kluger or Hyundai Santa Fe.2026 BYD Sealion 8Who says you can’t have it all? That seems to be the mantra behind the development of the BYD Sealion 8. Here is a seven-seat SUV that, thanks to its plug-in hybrid powertrain, develops 359kW in AWD guise and yet returns a combined NEDC fuel consumption figure of 1.0 litre per 100 kilometres.Those two numbers and t
  
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• 2026 BYD Sealion 5 review: First road drive

  10-02-2026 14:01 via drive.com.au
  A smartly styled, RAV4-sized plug-in hybrid SUV from $34K? That’s the promise of the BYD Sealion 5. We go looking for the catch.2026 BYD Sealion 5
  It’s understandable if you’re a bit lost with the avalanche of new BYD model launches. It’s dizzying, and it’s possible to tune out as a result. But this one is worth paying attention to. The BYD Sealion 5 is a medium-sized plug-in hybrid SUV, and it starts at just $33,990 plus on-road costs.If you’ve been shopping
  
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• The UK cracks down on drivers over 70, should Australia do the same?

  10-02-2026 11:00 via drive.com.au
  With vision loss common in elderly drivers, the UK is considering introducing mandatory eyesight tests for elderly drivers.
  The United Kingdom is considering introducing new laws that could see the introduction of stricter medical requirements if they want to continue driving on local roads.UK drivers are entitled to drive until 70 years old without the need to legally state their health status. Once a motorist exceeds this age limit, their licence is only valid for three years before they must
  
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• Mazda CX-3 axed in Japan, safe for Australia

  10-02-2026 07:45 via drive.com.au
  Production of the Mazda CX-3 for Japan will end later this month, but it will remain available in Australia “for the foreseeable future”.Mazda’s smallest SUV, the CX-3, has been discontinued in the Japanese market ahead of a successor model expected in 2027.Production of the Mazda CX-3 for the Japanese market will conclude at the end of February 2026, more than 10 years after the city SUV launched at the start of 2015, the brand has confirmed.“Please note that orders will
  
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• New GWM plus-sized luxury plug-in hybrid SUV revealed

  10-02-2026 07:01 via drive.com.au
  GWM’s luxury arm, Wey, joins the growing range of XL-sized premium SUVs from China.Image: MIITGWM has become the latest Chinese brand to unveil a high-end luxury SUV for the Chinese domestic market, clocking in at over 5.2m in length.The rapidly emerging segment has seen a rush of activity as brands race to join what has become the latest high-end battleground in the Chinese market.GWM’s premium arm, Wey, will be the official outlet for the new model, called the Wey V9X.Information l
  
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• Ferrari electric car interior returns to buttons, with Australian influence

  10-02-2026 04:22 via drive.com.au
  An Australian designer and the Brit responsible for the look of Apple’s most iconic tech products have created a bold, button-heavy cabin for Ferrari’s new Luce electric car.Ferrari will make a dramatic return to old-school buttons and switches with the interior of its first-ever electric car, named Luce, with a cabin styled by a former Apple designer and an Australian.Named after the Italian word for ‘light’ or ‘window’, the Luce debuts a bold new cabin layou
  
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• New F1 car-shaped KitKat debuts on supermarket shelves

  10-02-2026 04:13 via drive.com.au
  An F1-inspired KitKat bar has hit Australian supermarket shelves ahead of the 2026 Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.KitKat has released a first-of-its-kind race-car-shaped chocolate bar in celebration of its official partnership between its parent company Nestle, and Formula One.The chocolate bar hits store shelves in time for the 2026 F1 season-opening race in Melbourne on March 8.It includes the distinctive shape and features of current F1 race cars, including the front wing, sus
  
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• 2026 Lamborghini Temerario review: International first drive

  10-02-2026 03:00 via drive.com.au
  Lamborghini called us to home base to take its Huracan replacement out on the road. A lot of it is very new, with the fabled V10 now gone to meet its maker, and replaced by a twin-turbo V8 in the new Lamborghini Temerario.
  2026 Lamborghini TemerarioJust over two decades ago, Lamborghini did something a bit different, something it hadn’t done in a long while – it created a genuinely useable supercar.Obviously, that’s a relative term, but the V10-powered Lamborghini Gallardo was
  
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• Truckometer signals improving economic momentum

  10-02-2026 02:54 via autotalk.co.nz
  New Zealand’s light and heavy traffic volumes eased in January, but remain higher than a year earlier, reinforcing signs that economic momentum lifted toward the end of 2025, according to the latest ANZ Truckometer data. The light traffic index (LTI) fell 1.1% in January but was up 3.6% year-on-year, while the heavy traffic index (HTI) […]
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• Mercedes-AMG C-Class six-cylinder confirmed to replace C63 hybrid four-cylinder

  10-02-2026 00:48 via drive.com.au
  Mercedes-AMG’s boss has confirmed the four-cylinder PHEV C63 S will be replaced by the mild-hybrid inline-six from the CLE53.
  Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance
  A reshuffle of the Mercedes-AMG C-Class performance sedan range has been confirmed, with the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid C63 S to be replaced by a mild-hybrid inline-six model.Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe told US publication Edmunds a Mercedes-AMG C53 sedan will join the range, “taking the combustion engine from the CLE53
  
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• Tesla expects cheaper insurance for FSD users, with in-house product

  10-02-2026 00:10 via drive.com.au
  Tesla’s own insurance division could discount premiums for owners of FSD-equipped models, but other providers may not follow suit.US electric pioneer Tesla said it expects its semi-autonomous Full Self Driving (Supervised) safety technology to reduce insurance costs, but not all Australian insurers agree.According to Allianz, existing Tesla customers with FSD subscriptions are expected to be covered under their existing policies, though this could change if current laws are updated to incl
  
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• ‘Fast & Furious’ celebration headlines 2026 Melbourne Motor Show activities

  10-02-2026 00:06 via drive.com.au
  The 2026 Melbourne Motor Show will play host to the long-running Fast & Furious film franchise, as well as displaying new models from car brands.A 25th-anniversary celebration of the Fast & Furious film franchise will headline the family activities on offer at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show.According to Universal Studios, the partnership with the Melbourne Motor Show is aimed at “recognising the film series’ global cultural impact and its evolution into a multi-billion-dollar
  
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