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How China’s XPeng will differentiate itself from Tesla
via drive.com.auNot content to just offer up electric cars, XPeng will also soon bring to market range extender electric vehicles in a bid to gain traction in markets with low EV uptake such as Australia.Chinese electric car brand XPeng will broaden its powertrain portfolio with range extender electric vehicles (REEVs) coming to market from next year, with an Australian arrival highly likely.Confirmed for a 2026 arrival in global markets at the XPeng Global Brand Night in Hong Kong, the XPeng’s REEV engin
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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.
New da
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Ford’s revised electric car strategy will cost nearly $30 billion
via drive.com.auLower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has caused Ford to rethink its new-model strategy, which will now focus on hybrids.
Ford CEO Jim Farley presents the brand’s new Universal EV Platform.
Ford has taken a step away from an all-electric automotive future, pushing hybrid and range-extenders to the fore, but costing it $US19.5 billion ($AU29.4 billion) to change course.Announced overnight, the new plan – dubbed Ford+ – walks back the brand’s previous ambit
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‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’: Aussie driver mistakes fountain for roundabout
via drive.com.auMost local drivers know the roundabouts in their neighbourhoods like the back of their hand, but this motorist got a bit turned around at a shopping centre fountain.Picture: Reddit
If you’re like me and you’re a creature of habit, driving in unfamiliar places can be frustrating, particularly when you’re visiting a shopping centre.Case in point: a driver in New South Wales has gone viral on social media after losing track of the road… literally.RELATED: How many times can
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Europe finally axes 2035 ban on new petrol, diesel car sales
via drive.com.auAfter years of pressure from car makers – and slower-than-planned EV sales – the effective ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales in Europe from 2035 is about to be scrapped.A controversial plan set to effectively end the sales of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in Europe come 2035 has been dropped amid a slower-than-forecast adoption of electric cars.The European Commission announced overnight a “pragmatic” update to the policy that will now require a reducti
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2026 Jaecoo J5 features for Australia confirmed, pricing imminent
via drive.com.auThe Jaecoo J5 small SUV will debut in Australia as a fully electric BEV in January 2026, with hybrid and petrol versions to follow in March.The new smaller J5 SUV from Jaecoo – the higher-end sub-brand of Chinese carmaker Chery – will enter the Australian market in January 2026.The Jaecoo J5 is due to arrive first in its battery-electric (BEV) guise – in one high-spec variant called Ridge – ahead of more affordable hybrid and entry-level turbo-petrol models in mid-March 2
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Petrol sold in Australia just got cleaner, at little cost to motorists
via drive.com.auLong-awaited changes to the quality of petrol means Australia has now caught up to the rest of the developed world, at a minor cost at the pump.
Fuel bowsers across Australia are now dispensing cleaner petrol now on par with much of the rest of the developed world – at a negligible cost to motorists.From Monday, December 15, fuel stations across the country have been required to only sell petrol with no more than 10 parts per million of sulphur, a natural component of crude oil that leads
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $90K finalists announced
via drive.com.auLarge families take note because the finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat Under $90K category are locked in.
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 promi
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $60K finalists announced
via drive.com.auIf space for as little as possible is something you are after, the finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Seven-Seat SUV Under $60,000 category should appeal.
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, co
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $90K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe results are in and these are the finalists for hotly-contested Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV 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 through reviews, comparing each against its innate pro
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Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $60K finalists announced
via drive.com.auThe finalists for Drive Car of the Year 2026 – Best Medium SUV Under $60K category are locked in. Expect a heck of a scrap in this 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 through reviews, comparing each against its in
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Toyota brings eCall emergency response to New Zealand
via autotalk.co.nzToyota New Zealand will introduce connected vehicle technology including eCall emergency response services with the arrival of the sixth generation RAV4 in early 2026. The Toyota Connected Services system will debut in the new RAV4 before expanding to the new generation Lexus ES sedan later in 2026, marking Toyota’s first rollout of connected vehicle capabilities […]
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Government creates new super-ministry for cities and transport
via autotalk.co.nzThe Government has confirmed the establishment of a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), consolidating four existing agencies to deliver better coordination on housing, transport, and environmental policy. The new ministry will combine the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Transport, and local government functions from […]
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Avanti Finance appoints Waikato and Bay of Plenty auto manager
via autotalk.co.nzAvanti Finance has appointed Jessie Hutchins as Auto Relationship Manager for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. Hutchins brings seven years of experience across lending, banking and the automotive sector to the role. She has previously worked at Westpac and BNZ, and served as a Business Manager at Turners. Her expertise includes navigating complex […]
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