China’s GWM has revealed a full-sized pick-up – possibly with a V8 – has been studied, and without Trump tariffs, could have been used to lead a US launch.
GWM Cannon ute.
Plans for a full-size, V8-powered pick-up from GWM – which could spearhead a launch into the US market – have crossed the company’s drawing board, a top executive has revealed.But the project – and seemingly an accompanying US launch of the brand – have been placed on hold, amid
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GWM considering full-size US-style pick-up for Australia with V8 power
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AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Christmas Edition
via autotalk.co.nzJingle bells! But seriously, farewell to David Crawford. We will miss you! Maybe not the hat…
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2026 BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid first details surface
via drive.com.auBYD is preparing a new plug-in hybrid hatchback for the European market to tackle cars like the VW Polo, Opel Corsa, and Peugeot 208.BYD is preparing to launch a new plug-in hybrid model called the Dolphin G, to sell alongside the existing Dolphin EV.The new car will slot into Europe’s B-segment, making it a similar size to vehicles like the Renault Clio, Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen Polo.The Dolphin G is set for its European introduction in 2026.While the electric Dolphin already sells in
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2026 Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4orce review
via drive.com.auFour years after it first launched, Nissan’s second electric car has arrived in Australia. The Leaf blazed the trail for electric cars, but does the Nissan Ariya follow in its footsteps? We find out.SummaryIt’s been 84 years… or at least that’s what it feels like.Four years in reality. Four years from the Nissan Ariya’s launch in Japan to its arrival in Australia in September 2025.Now, in fairness, a lot has happened in that time. Shipping problems, semiconductor s
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Hyundai Kona turbo AWD returns for 2026 in final send-off
via drive.com.auA “small run” of 2026-model 1.6-litre turbo all-wheel-drive Hyundai Konas have been manufactured, months after the brand said it had been axed.Hyundai Australia has revived turbocharged all-wheel-drive power for its Kona small SUV, with a “small run” of vehicles built to 2026 specifications due in local showrooms imminently.In July, Hyundai confirmed the Model Year 2026 (MY26) Kona line-up would be limited to front-wheel-drive 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre hybrid engines
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Kei car-style EV class moves closer to reality for Europe
via drive.com.auThe European Union’s plans for a class of compact, made-in-Europe electric vehicles to fend off low-cost Chinese rivals have moved another step closer to reality.
Renault 5 E-Tech
The European Union (EU) has moved another step closer to creating a new compact electric vehicle class, with an eye on protecting local automakers from the threat of cheap Chinese imports.In the lead-up to its creation, the new vehicle class was widely tipped to be modelled on regulations similar to those of Japa
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Urban Car Under $30K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe market for cost-conscious urban buyers is bristling with value, practicality, and efficiency – here are the finalists for the Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Urban Car under $30K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Off-Road SUV Under $90k finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Off-Road SUV Under $90,000 category are locked in, with one big surprise.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promise to
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $90K finalists announced
via drive.com.auWant an EV that delivers plushness and performance but sits under the Luxury Car Tax threshold? These are the finalists for the Drive Car of the Year Best Electric Vehicle under $90K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $60K finalists announced
via drive.com.auUnder $60,000 is the hottest battleground for electric-car sales in Australia. Here are among the best, the finalists in the running to win the Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $60K award.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We te
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Victorian ‘Traffic Camera Services’ contract extended until 2029 for Serco
via drive.com.auThe multinational company that has operated Victoria’s traffic camera network for nearly two decades has had its contract extended until 2029.Serco, the multinational company that has operated Victoria’s traffic camera network for nearly two decades, has had its contract extended until 2029.The Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria (DJCS) confirmed to Drive that Serco’s contract to provide “Traffic Camera Services” has been extended to 31 October 2029.
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2026 XPeng G9L could become brand’s first seven-seat SUV in Australia
via drive.com.auA new flagship electric SUV from Chinese upstart XPeng could be its first with a third row of seating, filling a gap that rivals BYD and Tesla can’t currently match.XPeng’s flagship high-riding model in Australia, the G9L, may become its first seven-seat SUV when it arrives in showrooms by the end of next year, pending any delays.The G9L is an as-yet-unseen upgrade of the G9 sold by XPeng overseas, a Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe-sized five-seat SUV rated for up to 585km of WLTP dr
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How I beat Sydney traffic by using a car ferry
via drive.com.auSydney traffic is at an all-time high, so I’ve resorted to any legal means necessary to get home faster – and I might’ve found the weirdest one yet, but it somehow works.
Left image: Sesqui centennial.
Sydney is officially the most congested city in Australia, according to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data analysed by iSelect.RELATED: This country town is hiding the last Holden dealershipThe insurance comparison site crowned the city number one due to residents
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2026 Skoda Kodiaq, Select to add mild-hybrid tech to cut fuel use: Details
via drive.com.auSkoda’s new Santa Fe and Camry-rivalling mild-hybrid model grades promise massive fuel efficiency savings compared to their predecessors, but they’re not quite as electric-capable as their rivals.
Skoda Kodiaq 140TSI Select pictured, with the same styling as the mild-hybrid, bar different wheels.
Skoda will trim fuel consumption – and, in some variants, prices – with the introduction of mild-hybrid power in the Kodiaq family SUV and Octavia mid-size car early next year.Th
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Wellington-founded PartsTrader acquired by US giant Enlyte
via autotalk.co.nzPartsTrader, the automotive parts marketplace founded in Wellington in 2004, has agreed to be acquired by US company Enlyte in a deal that marks a significant milestone for the New Zealand-born firm’s global expansion. The collision repair parts procurement platform will become an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Enlyte, the parent company of Mitchell’s Auto […]
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Baby seat bingo: Will my child seat fit my car?
via drive.com.auAlthough many models may claim to be ‘universal’, not all child seats will fit safely in all cars. Here’s your guide on what you need to know before you buy.Buying your first child seat is a rite of passage for a new parent, but which one do you buy?Friends, family, mums’ groups – they all have an opinion on which is the ‘best’ seat, but before you head out to the shops and part with a wad of cash, you first need to check not only whether your chosen sea
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Transport ministry merger could stall vehicle standards work – Associations
via autotalk.co.nzThe Government’s plan to merge four agencies into a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) by July 2026 risks delaying critical automotive industry reforms, with industry leaders questioning both the timing and ambitious implementation schedule. The new ministry will combine the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry […]
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Ford names Mawal as Australia and New Zealand CEO
via autotalk.co.nzFord Motor Company has appointed Fadi Mawal as President and CEO of Australia and New Zealand, effective January 1 2026. Mawal, a 31-year Ford veteran, will replace Andrew Birkic who is transitioning to Vice President, Sales and Service, Ford International Markets Group after five years leading the Australia and New Zealand business. The appointment sees […]
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Welcome to the December issue of AutoTalk
via autotalk.co.nzThe December 2025 issue of AutoTalk is out now and available for free PDF download. This month’s we discuss a “seismic shift” in the New Zealand automotive landscape. The results of the 2025 Dealer-Distributor Relationship Index (DDRI) show Chinese brands sweeping the board, topping 66.3% of survey categories—a tenfold increase from last year—while the dominance […]
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Nissan to double Nismo high-performance car line-up
via drive.com.auAustralia is among the export markets that could benefit from a flood of new high-performance Nissans, hoped to boost the company’s image amid tough times.The global line-up of high-performance Nismo road cars will expand from five to 10, in a move intended to boost interest in the Nissan brand through more emotional “heartbeat” models.And the majority of those are expected to be destined for markets outside of Japan, as Nissan is hoping to boost export sales of Nismo cars from
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Porsche to re-engineer electric 718 Cayman and Boxster for petrol power – report
via drive.com.auPlans for the next-generation Porsche 718 to go all-electric appear to have changed, with the EV platform now coming in for a rework to accept petrol engines.
Current Porsche 718 Cayman
The next generation of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman – originally set to be electric cars – are now reportedly planned to be re-engineered to fit petrol engines.The German car giant has already indicated that certain flagship RS six-cylinder versions of the 718 will be thrown a lifeline, and sold
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Porsche to re-engineer electric 718 Cayman and Boxster for petrol power
via drive.com.auPlans for the next-generation Porsche 718 to go all-electric appear to have changed, with the EV platform now coming in for a rework to accept petrol engines.
Current Porsche 718 Cayman
The next generation of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman – originally set to be electric cars – are now reportedly planned to be re-engineered to fit petrol engines.The German car giant has already indicated that certain flagship RS six-cylinder versions of the 718 will be thrown a lifeline, and sold
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2026 XPeng G6 to add all-wheel-drive option, axe cheapest model
via drive.com.auUpdates to the Model Y-rivalling XPeng G6 from China will see the base model dropped, and a new all-wheel-drive ‘performance’ edition added.The 2026 XPeng G6 mid-size electric SUV will gain an all-wheel-drive performance flagship – but drop the smaller battery choice – when the updated model arrives in Australian showrooms towards the middle of next year.The distributor of XPeng cars in Australia has ruled out a major price cut for the facelifted G6 to continue to undercu
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury SUV Under $150K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Luxury SUV Under $150K category are locked in, but competition was intense.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promise
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Vehicle Under $40K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Electric Car under $40,000 have been named, showing some hot competition among EVs at an accessible price point.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, compa
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $90K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $90K category are locked in with two all-new contenders.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate pro
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $60K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $60,000 category are locked in after extensive testing.
Drive Car of the Year 2026The annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we’ve never been busier in our mission to evaluate all new cars that arrive in our market. We test over 200 cars annually through reviews, comparing each against its innate promise t
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Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for Europe, Australia could be next
via drive.com.auWith certification documents approved in Europe, the long-wheelbase Model Y L could now be seen in a number of international markets, including Australia.A longer, three-row version of the Tesla Model Y available in the Chinese market has now been approved for sale internationally – paving the way for an Australian arrival.Certification documents for the European Union have been filed and approved, suggesting that a six-seat version of the Model Y, known as the Model Y L in China, could go
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Kia rules out ‘fast-tracked’ Tasman restyle, like this viral AI render
via drive.com.auClaims that Kia is about to launch a facelifted Tasman – amplified by a viral, but in-house render of a military-spec version, seemingly created by AI – have been shot down.Kia has knocked back speculation that a redesigned Tasman – with fresh front-end styling – is being fast-tracked to showrooms to address criticism of the polarising original design.Much of it has been stirred by seemingly AI-generated renders of a military-ready Tasman – wearing softer styling &n
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‘A battleground’: The shopping centres with the highest rates of car collisions
via drive.com.auWhile it’s easy to find a car park at your local shopping centre, new data reveals the areas with the highest rates of car park accidents.
Picture: iStock
Oh, Christmas in Australia. Amid the 30-plus-degree weather, constant slip, slop, slapping and, of course, shopping for presents, Christmas is arguably one of the most stressful times of year for many.Your local shopping centre will inevitably be packed with people in the lead up to Christmas – and so too, will its car park.
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