Tampering with a car’s odometer reading can land you a hefty fine, but are modern digital clusters safer than analog? We find out.As car technology continues to evolve rapidly, car makers are installing more security systems to try to mitigate the risk of having your vehicle stolen by thieves.However, despite the inclusion of more advanced technological features, odometer tampering is still a prevalent issue in the car market.
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Can a digital odometer be tampered with?
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These are the 10 most affordable new cars in Australia going into 2026
via drive.com.auBuying a new car on a tight budget may be more possible than you think, with plenty of value featuring at the entry-level of the marketNew car buyers have more choice in the market than ever before, and with plenty of new brands trying to make their mark, there’s some heavy competition at the pointy end of the price spectrum.Gone are the days of spartan interiors and limited support; today’s budget buyer is supported by plenty of mandatory safety technology, standard equipment and lo
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SAIC Motor appoints new ANZ leadership team
via autotalk.co.nzSAIC Motor International has appointed Qing Zhang as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, encompassing leadership of the company’s ANZ operations including the MG brand. Zhang will retain his current role as vice president at SAIC Motor International while taking on the new position. The company has also appointed Felix Jiang as senior […]
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Toyota HiLux accessories revealed with interactive website and augmented reality app
via drive.com.auConfigure your perfect HiLux with a huge range of genuine accessories and bundle packs.Between four body styles, two drivelines, five trim grades, up to seven colours and even the choice between manual and automatic transmissions, there are already dozens of ways you can specify a 2026 Toyota HiLux.
However a new online configurator allows you to get even more personal by fitting a range of genuine Toyota accessories.The tool, incorporated within the Toyota website, allows you to see what the ra
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Opinion: Australian drivers donât know how to indicate properly
via drive.com.auThere are quite a lot of things that grind my gears about drivers in Australia, but few things bother me as much as people who don’t use their indicators properly. They are there to let others know you’re changing lanes, not to stop you from getting a fine.Much can be said about the driving population of Australia, and I’ve complained about the fact that people sit in the right lane, struggle to merge, don’t scan the road and stop short of traffic lights.RELATED: Australi
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MG ZS loses best-selling small SUV crown to Hyundai Kona
via drive.com.auCustomers flocked to the Hyundai Kona in 2025, crowning it the best-selling small SUV ahead of the Chery Tiggo 4, MG ZS, and GWM Haval Jolion.
MG ZS and Hyundai Kona
The MG ZS has been dethroned as Australia’s most popular small SUV in a close 2025 sales race with just 3356 units separating the top spot and fourth position.While the MG ZS was the clear favourite in 2024, notching 22,629 that year – and holding the title for four consecutive years – sales declined 11.6 per cent
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F-150 and Ram lead 2025 sales slump for US pick-up trucks in Australia
via drive.com.auAfter a burst of new model interest from car brands over the years, saturation in Australia’s plus-sized pick-up market has seen sales hit a wall.
RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Sales of large American-sourced pick-up trucks in Australia have dropped, with full-year figures for 2025 revealing a 17.4 per cent decline.The sales category, defined as Pick-ups over $100,000 in Australia, registered 8763 sales, down on 2024 and 2023 results, which both surpassed 10,000 units.At the same t
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Best-selling plug-in hybrid cars in Australia in 2025
via drive.com.auThe BYD Shark 6 ute and other new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) entrants drove a 130.9 per cent sales increase in Australia in 2025, higher than other powertrain types.2025 BYD Shark 6 and 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.More than 50,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were reported as sold in Australia in 2025, led by the BYD Shark 6 ute and other new entrants. BYD has risen to become the number-one plug-in hybrid brand, with a 50.7 per cent market share from the Shark 6 (18,0
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How to navigate a bushfire if youâre driving a car
via drive.com.auAs bushfires continue to ravage through various parts of Australia, experts are sharing essential advice on how drivers can stay safe during dangerous weather conditions.Picture: iStock
While summer in Australia is generally a time of celebration and spending time with friends and family, it’s also one of the most dangerous seasons in the country due to extreme heat and bushfires.And though fire bans are set in place to help reduce the risk, authorities continue to send out warnings as fir
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Ford Everest conquers Toyota Prado in 2025 sales battle
via drive.com.auDespite the Toyota Prado’s record year, Ford has once again taken the crown for most-popular large SUV in Australia with the Everest.
2025 Ford Everest and Toyota Prado
The Ford Everest has beaten the Toyota Prado for the second year in a row to be Australia’s favourite large SUV in 2025, despite the latter’s highest sales year on record.It was also the first full calendar year of the new-generation Prado being on sale, but the second-generation Everest – which first laun
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2026 Kia Sportage SX diesel review
via drive.com.auOnce a commonplace option, the diesel engine is fast disappearing from the medium SUV segment, but Kia persists with the Kia Sportage diesel.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2026 Kia Sportage SXThe 2026 Kia Sportage is one of the last remaining diesel medium SUVs in Australia – at least not without venturing into the more expensive prestige vehicle segment,
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Nio plans New Zealand entry in late 2026
via autotalk.co.nzChinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio plans to enter the New Zealand and Australian markets in the second half of 2026 through its Firefly sub-brand, as the company expands its focus on right-hand-drive markets. Chris Chen, Nio’s head of global business, confirmed the expansion timeline in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, saying the company […]
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Kia Sorento and Carnival petrol V6 axed in Australia
via drive.com.auThe next victim of Australia’s fuel efficiency standard is Kia’s petrol V6 in the Sorento and Carnival, leaving four-cylinder diesel and hybrid options.
Kia Carnival and Kia SorentoPetrol-only grades of the Kia Sorento and Carnival have been axed in Australia, leaving the models without a V6 engine, a powertrain which has been commonplace throughout their 20-plus-year history.Kia Australia has stopped taking new orders for 3.5-litre petrol V6 versions of the Sorento and Carnival, in
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Australian lender fails High Court removal bid
via autotalk.co.nzAustralian lender Solvar has been unsuccessful in its attempt to remove itself from a High Court case brought by the Commerce Commission over alleged responsible lending breaches by its New Zealand subsidiary. The Commission alleges Go Car Finance, which specialised in making loans to people with less-than-perfect credit scores buying second-hand cars, failed to comply […]
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Fuel supply to be restored to Sounds communities
via autotalk.co.nzCommunities in the outer Marlborough Sounds will have access to a local, reliable petrol supply through a $350,000 grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. Not-for-profit community organisation Elaine Bay Fuel Services (EBFS) has received the funding to install a 20,000-litre petrol tank and dispensing infrastructure at Elaine Bay. The project will restore a critical service […]
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Tesla extends warranty to five years unlimited kilometres
via autotalk.co.nzTesla has introduced a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered in Australia and New Zealand from January 1, 2026, replacing the previous four-year 80,000 kilometre coverage. The enhanced Basic Limited Vehicle Warranty represents what Tesla describes as a global first, extending comprehensive coverage to critical vehicle components including […]
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Tesla introduces five-year warranty in Australia
via drive.com.auAustralia’s top seller of electric cars is finally addressing one of its biggest weaknesses – but its new warranty coverage does not have the endurance it once did.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla has become the final Top 20 new-car brand to roll out a five-year warranty in Australia, 27 years after it was pioneered by Hyundai – and more than five years after it became common among most car brands.But it is still three years short of the eight-year/160,000km warranty offered by Tesla in Au
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These Australian cities are now using surveillance cars to enforce parking
via drive.com.auMore Australian cities have thrown away the chalk they use to mark tyres and replaced it with a fleet of new surveillance cars.Wollongong City Council, located an hour and a half south of Sydney, will throw away its chalk in lieu of new surveillance cars with cameras that capture your number plates.RELATED: Australian state bans ‘unfair’ parking fine practice“Wollongong City Council is embarking on a 12-month trial of new camera technology that will allow compliance officers to
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Common thread: The most popular cars are also the cheapest to insure
via drive.com.auThough it’s no secret car insurance policies are getting more expensive, these popular cars are potentially the cheapest to insure.
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There’s no denying ownership fees such as car insurance are an unavoidable expense for most Australians who need a vehicle for their daily commute.Although insurance policy pricing is dependent on several factors including a driver’s history, the rising cost of spare parts and labour, coupled with more complex repairs, has led some
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV runout includes up to $5000 âcash backâ this January
via drive.com.auMitsubishi is offering up to a $5000 bonus on MY24 Outlander plug-in hybrid models for the month of January, but that’s just the start of the savings…Buyers looking for a sharp deal on a family SUV this January can score up to $5000 ‘cash-back’ on new MY24 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV models.The offer applies to all MY24 plug-in hybrid variants, but is split between GSR, Exceed and Exceed Tourer grades, which all receive a $5000 incentive, and ES and Aspire grades, which ca
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Petrol prices accelerate despite cooling inflation
via drive.com.auAustralia’s fuel prices have seen their speediest increase in almost six months, even as overall inflation unexpectedly eased, new data shows.Transport prices were the third-largest contributor to inflation in the 12 months to November, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’s (ABS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Wednesday showed, with petrol and vehicle maintenance seeing the highest price-hikes in the category.After a 3.8 per cent increase in the year to October, the CPI rose
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Toyota hits back at rising Prado, HiLux, LandCruiser vehicle thefts
via drive.com.auNew vehicle security measures now in place are intended to curtail thefts of Toyota models by criminals using high-tech devices readily available online.Toyota has updated the vehicle security of its HiLux, LandCruiser, and Prado models as a direct reaction to the increasing number of reported thefts of its models.While exactly what has changed is unclear, the best-selling brand in Australia said it has taken “further steps to enhance security on several models,” which have faced gro
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz sales gather steam after âslow startâ
via drive.com.auThe modern electric revival of the classic Kombi is starting to find its feet in Australia – helped by massive discounts – after a sluggish start to sales life.The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has passed 100 sales in a month – and has seen interest triple in three months – amid improved supply and hefty discounts, its maker says.While its $87,990 plus on-road costs starting price is unlikely to see it challenge the Kia Carnival – which accounts for three in four people mover
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Dongfeng Box sold in NZ lacks side airbags, deemed âunratedâ by safety authorities
via autotalk.co.nzThe Dongfeng Box currently on sale in New Zealand has just two airbags and does not match the specification of the vehicle tested by Euro NCAP, leaving it officially “unrated” by both ANCAP and NZTA. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has taken the step of labelling the vehicle unrated on Rightcar.govt.nz. “NZTA has assigned the […]
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BYD Sealion 7 outsells Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X combined in record month
via drive.com.auRecord sales of BYD’s mid-size electric family SUV pushed it to the top of the EV charts in December 2025 – but its nearest US rival has stayed ahead in the annual rankings.The BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV has reported its best-ever sales month in Australia – and topped the EV charts in December – to wrap up more than 13,000 deliveries in its first calendar-year on sale.It was the country’s fourth-best-selling new vehicle in December 2025, data published by the Federa
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Toyota expands electric SUV range with bZ4X Touring
via autotalk.co.nzToyota New Zealand will launch two electric SUVs in autumn this year – the new bZ4X Touring and a significantly upgraded bZ4X – targeting families and adventure-seekers with improved range, power and cargo capacity. The bZ4X Touring represents Toyota’s first extended-wheelbase electric SUV, measuring 140mm longer and 20mm taller than the standard bZ4X to deliver […]
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Australiaâs best-selling electric cars in 2025, by model and brand
via drive.com.auSales of electric cars have broken records again, thanks to the growth of BYD, Zeekr, and an unprecedented number of other new brands – most from China.More than 100,000 electric vehicles have been reported as sold in Australia in a calendar year for the first time, amid a wave of new entrants from China driving battery-electric sales to record highs.It is despite a 25 per cent slump for Tesla, which sold more electric cars in Australia last year than any other manufacturer, but was pulled
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2026 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro review
via drive.com.auThere’s little doubt that Audi’s ground-up electric family SUV strikes the right notes as an EV, but does it hit the luxury high mark?
Skip ahead:IntroductionInteriorPrice and cost to ownValue SafetyCompetitorsRunning costsSummary and verdictDriving comfort
Summary
Audi’s electric vehicle line-up has long straddled the extremes of Australia’s car-buying market. Its first all-electric car was the Audi e-tron large SUV, which was pitched at the high-end market, followed by
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Pop-up headlights are making a return to new cars
via drive.com.auPop-up headlights made a swift and sad departure from cars in the early 2000s, but this company has set out to revive them for the Toyota 86.
Photos: ResultJapan
Pop-up headlights are some of the most dearly missed styling cues of modern-day cars. This novelty has garnered a cult following since its departure from the international market.RELATED: Why we will never see pop-up headlights againAs of 2004, there have been no new cars that utilise pop-up headlights due to a mixture of cost and regul
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Ford is betting on defying Toyotaâs ute pessimism to outsell new RAV4
via drive.com.auFord does not share Toyota’s pessimism about the future of the ute market, as the Ford Ranger tops sales charts for the third year running.As the Ford Ranger becomes the most sold car in Australia for the third year running, Ford Australia Marketing Director Ambrose Henderson “absolutely” believes the brand can sustain its chart-topping sales figures.“Absolutely, we think we can, I mean clearly we sustained it for the three years running so far.” Henderson said.Ford
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