More than 100 car models – including the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X1 and VW T-Roc – could benefit from a Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the European Union, with the scrapping of the Luxury Car Tax and import tariffs.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
New-vehicle pricing for more than 100 models currently on sale in Australia could be directly affected if a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is finalised. Talks between Australia and Europe on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) woul
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Cars that could get cheaper in Australia with Europe free-trade deal
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Police charge alleged ‘serial’ train station car theft bandit with over 60 offences
via drive.com.auAfter allegedly stealing cars from train stations and homes across Melbourne, a man has been charged with over 60 offences by police.
Riversdale station car park in Camberwell. Photo: iStock
An alleged ‘serial’ car thief who steals vehicles from train station car parks has been hit with over 60 charges from Victoria Police. Police allege the man used a key reprogramming device to steal at least 25 cars across Melbourne.These key reprogramming devices, also referred to as ‘
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Denza hits 1000 orders in Australia as BYD luxury brand off to strong start
via drive.com.auSome dealers are willing to push out existing brands to make room for BYD’s new Denza offshoot on showroom floors.Chinese luxury brand Denza – part of the vast BYD empire – has hit the ground running in Australia with 1000 orders in the system.It is according to Chief Operating Officer Mark Harland, who is leading the Denza brand as it launches with two off-road SUVs on showroom floors.The approximate number is comprised mostly of orders for the Denza B5, a five-seat four-wheel
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Motor vehicle spending edges up in January
via autotalk.co.nzSpending on motor vehicles was one of the few bright spots in January, edging up 0.2% ($300k) to $195m from December, according to electronic card transactions data. Stats NZ says overall retail spending fell 1.1% ($78m) in January compared with December, while core retail industries were down 0.9% ($60m). All figures are seasonally adjusted and […]
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2026 Cupra Leon S review
via drive.com.auThe Volkswagen Golf’s sporty sibling gains a new entry-level variant with less power, but improved fuel economy. Here’s why it’s a great alternative, if you can accept the price.
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2026 Cupra Leon SCupra – a Spanish subsidiary of Volkswagen – has attracted a small but loyal following in Australia since i
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China’s new car safety regulations put an end to yoke steering controls
via drive.com.auAfter putting an end to failure-prone hidden and motorised door handles, Chinese regulators have turned their attention to irregular steering controls.Chinese regulators have drafted a new safety standard that could see ‘yoke’ style steering wheels banned on future vehicles.In a bid to reduce injuries caused by irregularly shaped wheels, or those with open ends, the new regulation includes impact tests at ten specific points around the steering wheel rim.The new test criteria, which
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Tesla rollout of Apple CarPlay hits a snag, but it’s still coming – report
via drive.com.auMapping glitches have slowed the rollout of Apple CarPlay to Tesla cars, after years of resisting the popular technology.The introduction of Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring technology to Tesla electric cars has been delayed after hitting a speed bump during development, according to a new report.News outlet Bloomberg – via reputable Apple-focused journalist Mark Gurman – broke the story last year that the US electric-car giant was looking to implement the popular feature, amid fee
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How do you know what the lights on your dash mean?
via drive.com.auWhat do all those lights on your dash mean and how seriously should you take them? Here’s crash-course in all things dash lights.Dash lights are your car’s way of communicating with you. They’re either letting you know something is functioning as normal (usually represented by a green or blue light), needs attention (yellow lights), or is a serious issue (red light means pull over).
Your car never wants to leave you stranded, it’ll often tell you something is wrong before
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Australian road toll sustained growth not seen since post-WWII
via drive.com.auThere is more to why Australia’s overall road toll has risen for five consecutive years for the first time since the period following the end of World War II.Despite Australia’s driver fatalities dropping year-on-year since 2023, the country’s overall road toll has risen for five consecutive years for the first time since the period following the end of World War II.The latest data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) shows the over
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Mercedes-AMG beats Porsche, BMW to win chaotic 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour race
via drive.com.auEight safety cars and a collision with a kangaroo headlined Australia’s annual international endurance racing event at Mount Panorama.Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images
Mercedes-AMG won an action-packed Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race that saw eight safety cars deployed to clear chaos on track, including a high-speed crash with a kangaroo.The first-placed AMG set the record for the lowest starting position to claim victory in the Bathurst 12 Hour’s history, with one of its drivers,
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2026 Skoda Elroq 85 Select review
via drive.com.auIs the Skoda Elroq the perfect EV for people who don’t like EVs? If you value the notion of a car that doesn’t constantly insert itself into the conversation, there’s a lot to like here.2026 Skoda Elroq 85 SelectSkoda likes to subvert the script. Just subtly, but enough to make a difference. Over the years the Czech company has come to realise it often gets steamrollered by the competition if it plays things completely straight, so tweaking the lines just a little is usually en
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Trump administration calls an end to stop-start tech requirement
via drive.com.auWhile not ‘banned’ outright, idle-stop and other emissions-reducing systems are no longer required in the USA, as emissions controls are deregulated.The US Government has made what it calls the “single largest deregulatory action” in the country’s history.President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin have removed all greenhouse gas-limiting environmental protections enacted from 2009 onwards.Under the changes, the incentiv
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Trump administration calls an end to stop-start tech incentives
via drive.com.auWhile not ‘banned’ outright, idle-stop and other emissions-reducing systems are no longer required in the USA, as emissions controls are deregulated.The US Government has made what it calls the “single largest deregulatory action” in the country’s history.President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin have removed all greenhouse gas-limiting environmental protections enacted from 2009 onwards.Under the changes, the incentiv
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Trump administration calls an end to start/stop tech requirement
via drive.com.auWhile not ‘banned’ outright, idle-stop and other emissions-reducing systems are no longer required in the USA, as emissions controls are deregulated.The US Government has made what it calls the “single largest deregulatory action” in the country’s history.President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin have removed all greenhouse gas-limiting environmental protections enacted from 2009 onwards.Under the changes, the incentiv
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THL to sell UK and Ireland business for NZ$8m
via autotalk.co.nzTourism Holdings Limited has agreed to sell its UK and Ireland operations to Portugal-based RV rental company Indie Campers for NZ$8 million (£3.5m), as it looks to release capital and improve returns. The sale, at net asset value plus goodwill, follows a strategic review of THL’s UK and Ireland business and aligns with the company’s […]
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THL to receive about $58.3m from UK and Ireland divestment
via autotalk.co.nzTourism Holdings Limited expects to receive total proceeds of about NZ$58.3 million from the sale of its UK and Ireland operations to Portugal-based RV rental company Indie Campers. The proceeds comprise net asset value of up to approximately NZ$51.7m (£22.7m) and goodwill of about NZ$8m (£3.5m), less costs associated with certain obligations and other transaction-related […]
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Aussie actor Hugh Sheridan went from learner to P-plater in one day
via drive.com.auA 1974 gold Mercedes-Benz, nicknamed Goldie, was the first car Australian actor and theatre star Hugh Sheridan purchased at a second-hand dealer aged 19 while living in Sydney. Hugh Sheridan wasn’t in a rush to get his licence the moment he turned 18, but it was a debut role on the TV show Packed to the Rafters playing Ben Rafter – who was required to drive in the first episode – that prompted the then emerging star to get behind the wheel. “I think I got my Ls
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Luxury Car Tax nears axing in Australia as Europe free-trade talks progress
via drive.com.auThe end of Luxury Car Tax – which hits vehicles from Prados to Porsches – is approaching reality, as a long-mooted free-trade deal with Europe is finally on the verge of being signed.The controversial Luxury Car Tax has moved closer to its demise, as talks between Australia and Europe on a long-mooted Free Trade Agreement reportedly reach their final stages.It would also drop the 5 per cent import tariff on most European cars sold in Australia, a barrier not faced by vehicles made in
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2026 Mitsubishi ASX Aspire review
via drive.com.auOnce a champion of value and space, the Mitsubishi ASX Aspire now competes as a premium small SUV in a cut-throat segment.
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2026 Mitsubishi ASX AspireWhen we were first introduced to Mitsubishi’s ‘Active Sports Crossover’ (ASX) way back in 2010, the small SUV market was a very different beast. The ASX was a standou
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Automotive listings rise 14% as wider job market cools in final quarter
via autotalk.co.nzAutomotive job listings rose 14% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025, bucking a broader market slowdown that saw nationwide listings fall sharply heading into summer. Trade Me Jobs data shows overall listing volumes dropped 19% in the October–December period compared with the previous quarter, while listings were down 3% year-on-year. Against that backdrop, automotive […]
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2016 Holden Commodore was the most stolen car in Victoria in 2025, new data reveals
via drive.com.auSurprising new data reveals which model years are the most stolen in Victoria, with the 2016 Holden Commodore and 2019 Toyota Corolla up top.
2016 Holden Commodore
The most stolen car in Victoria was the 2016 Holden Commodore in 2025, with 119 reported stolen in the first nine months of the year according to data from Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). The top five most stolen cars are the 2016 Holden Commodore (119 stolen), 2019 Toyota Corolla (109 stolen), 2024 Toyota RAV4 (1
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Nissan posts positive Q3 profit, lifts outlook
via autotalk.co.nzNissan Motor Co has delivered a positive third-quarter operating profit of 17.5 billion yen and raised its full-year outlook, signalling steady progress in its restructuring efforts despite ongoing market pressures. The Japanese automaker improved its fiscal year 2025 operating profit forecast by 215 billion yen to negative 60 billion yen, representing significant advancement from previous […]
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Trades and automotive firms ramp up digital investment
via autotalk.co.nzTrade and automotive businesses across New Zealand and Australia are increasing investment in digital visibility as competition tightens within the growing service sector. SEO specialist Tom McSherry says more operators are shifting focus from traditional word-of-mouth referrals to online search performance to secure consistent workflow. Construction and automotive services remain major economic contributors. As these […]
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Nelson spray painter liquidated owing $448,000
via autotalk.co.nzA Nelson spray-painting company linked to a previously banned car dealer has been placed into liquidation owing more than $448,000. Rapid Refinishers Ltd on Gloucester Street is solely owned and directed by Ryan James Durry, according to the Companies Office register. Durry previously operated Quay Cars, which was banned from trading after failing to comply […]
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New Chery Super Hybrids to surpass 2000km on one tank and charge
via drive.com.auSydney to Melbourne and back – without stopping for fuel or electricity – could come to the next generation of Chery’s Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs.
Chey Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid
Future Super Hybrid family SUVs from Chinese car giant Chery could promise a driving range of 2000km, thanks to a new plug-in system promising lower fuel use and increased power.Chery has used Australia to reveal the sixth generation of its hybrid technology, which is due to roll out in popular mod
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New Chery Super Hybrids to claim 2000km on one tank and charge
via drive.com.auSydney to Melbourne and back – without stopping for fuel or electricity – could come to the next generation of Chery’s Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs.
Chey Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid
Future Super Hybrid family SUVs from Chinese car giant Chery could promise a driving range of 2000km, thanks to a new plug-in system promising lower fuel use and increased power.Chery has used Australia to reveal the sixth generation of its hybrid technology, which is due to roll out in popular mod
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