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• 2024-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled in Australia over headlight fault

  14-02-2026 23:22 via drive.com.au
  The fault could cause the car’s lights to fail, according to the recall notice.Ford has recalled 166 examples of its 2024-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, citing a potential fault with the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Driver Control Module (LDCM).The affected vehicles are stamped 2024-2025, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a potential fault in the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Driver Control
  
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• Toyota developing video game engine to power car infotainment

  14-02-2026 22:07 via drive.com.au
  Toyota’s new video game engine could allow “console-grade 3D rendering” within the infotainment displays of its carsToyota is developing a new open source game engine as part of the “obvious next step in Digital Cockpit innovation” according to a presentation during a recent software development conference in Belgium.The game engine is called Fluorite and could aid in generating high-quality 3D graphics on the infotainment screens in new Toyota vehicles, such as sho
  
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• 2023 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo owner review

  14-02-2026 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The Kamiq is a fantastic car for the money.
  Owner: WayneI’ve had my MY23 Kamiq Monte Carlo 1.5TSI since October 2023, purchased in QLD Australia. I managed to get it for $40,000 with 10 years free servicing. Issues I’ve had over the last 27 months: a knocking noise under load when cold – dealer replaced the mechatronic unit last year at its first service; the issue is still there but not as bad (goes away when the engine is at operating temp). Driver’s side window sw
  
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• Opinion: Give new ‘The Grand Tour’ hosts a fair go

  14-02-2026 19:30 via drive.com.au
  The new hosts of The Grand Tour have been announced, and commenters are already pitting them against the veteran hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. But we should stop comparing every new presenting team to these three, or risk torpedoing car TV for good.
  The new presenters for the next series of The Grand Tour have been announced and already the comments section of, well, almost everything, is full of the usual vitriol.“They’ll never measure up to Jeremy, James an
  
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• The shockingly common illegal driving habits frustrating Aussies

  14-02-2026 19:00 via drive.com.au
  Most drivers are aware of the road rules, but some frustrated locals have called out the illegal driving habits they see too often.In a country as vast as Australia, it’s common to share the roads with other drivers who have varying degrees of on-road experience.And even though most motorists show some sense of etiquette and decorum by following road rules, a recent Reddit thread has exposed the shocking bad driving habits that Aussies are commonly seeing.
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• New data reveals the handful of cars that ‘appreciate’ in value

  14-02-2026 01:53 via drive.com.au
  Australian industry data reveals some used cars could be potential money-makers for owners looking to sell.Figures released by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) highlight seven used cars that can have a higher transaction price than their original new-car list price.In other words, these are the models you can – potentially – make money on, though the outcome isn’t assured.Figures compiled by analyst firm, AutoGrab, suggest SUVs can be the better bet, with six
  
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• BMW Alpina launches updated logo under new ownership

  14-02-2026 00:56 via drive.com.au
  The tuner known for luxury high-performance BMWs is now an in-house factory operation.
  Famed BMW tuner Alpina has unveiled a rebrand as part of its move to become a division of the manufacturer that builds its donor cars.It has released a new logo after it was relaunched as BMW Alpina at the start of 2026, following its purchase by BMW in 2022 as a new luxury and performance division.Alpina’s new logo has switched to a white and navy colour scheme, ditching the 3D chrome effect and changin
  
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• Lamborghini surprisingly being sold by one Toyota Australia dealership

  14-02-2026 00:09 via drive.com.au
  The most expensive car at one Toyota Australia dealership in Perth is not a Tundra, but a used Lamborghini Huracan.A Toyota dealership in Perth has listed a Lamborghini for sale as part of its inventory, with the $389,899 2017 Huracan the most expensive pre-owned vehicle listed on the mainstream Japanese brand’s website.While this is not confirmation of a customer trading in their Lamborghini Huracan towards a Toyota model, it is listed for sale at Canning Vale Toyota – which is part
  
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