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  • Why Lamborghini pulled the plug on its EV project

    via drive.com.au
    CEO claims that there’s “close to zero” interest in an electric Lamborghini; pivots to plug-in hybrid instead.
    Lamborghini Lanzador concept
    Lamborghini has announced that it’s much-anticipated fourth model will no longer be an electric vehicle. Due to debut in 2029, the project, widely expected to carry the Lanzador badge, will now be powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain.Speaking at a media round table recently, Lamborghini CEO, Stefan Winkelmann confirmed that the new
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  • 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate review

    via drive.com.au
    The hybrid version of Chery’s smallest SUV delivers the same equipment highlights as the regular model, but the sharp pricing has been dulled.
    Skip ahead:IntroductionTechnologyValueExteriorFuel efficiencyCompetitorsCostVerdictInterior
    2026 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid UltimateChery’s Australian model expansion continues apace, but while many new brands have their sights set on more premium models, Chery has lobbed a new hybrid small SUV at an affordable price.With the Tiggo 4 small SUV alrea
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  • All the new F1 terms you need to know before the Australian Grand Prix

    via drive.com.au
    The 2026 Formula One season is fast approaching, and with new regulations comes a fresh wave of terminology. Here are the key terms you need to know.The 2026 Formula One season marks the beginning of a new era, ushering in the most significant technical overhaul in the sport’s history.Under the new regulations, the cars will be shorter, narrower and lighter – designed to be more agile, with the clear objective of producing more competitive racing.Whether you’re a long-time foll
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  • The cars no one is buying: Every single car brand’s most and least popular models

    via drive.com.au
    We reveal the best and worst-selling cars for each brand in Australia in January, with some taking 60 per cent or more of the brand’s total sales and others clocking in at zero.
    With the growing number of car brands in Australia, it can be tricky to recognise them all, let alone to know which model is the most – and least – popular for each brand.An analysis of VFACTS January sales data released earlier this month has revealed the hottest models in each car brand – with a
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  • Ferrari F40 remains unsold after hitting $3.4 million at auction

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    The car was billed as the headline act among a collection of available exotics, but failed to find a buyer.A rare 1990 Ferrari F40 in a sought-after collector specification has failed to sell at a recent Australian exotic car auction.The F40, one of only a handful converted to right-hand drive of the 1311 cars produced in total, was billed by auction house Retro Rides as the “standout lot” of its February auction.The car itself was built in what’s known as “non-cat, non-a
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  • Best used family cars under $50,000, according to Drive

    via drive.com.au
    On a budget when looking for a family car? These are the Drive Marketplace recommendations for less than $50k from the team.Choosing the next set of wheels to ferry the family can be a tough choice, but Drive has driven all the fresh metal available in Australia to make that selection a little easier.Some of us have children, some of us have cats, and some of us just need space for a partner and the things we buy online.Here are the Drive team’s choices found on Drive Marketplace for less
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  • 2026 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross updated with new technology

    via drive.com.au
    Technology and safety upgrades are likely on the way for some of Toyota’s smallest models.
    Toyota Yaris
    The 2026 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross are set to receive larger infotainment screens as part of interior upgrades announced for the city-focused models in Japan.Toyota has confirmed the Yaris and Yaris Cross will receive a 10.5-inch infotainment display in higher-grade models, up from the 8.0-inch screen previously offered, with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.Drive has conta
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  • Mini Aceman EV to get a petrol-engined sibling – report

    via drive.com.au
    Mini’s dedicated electric SUV line-up is set to expand with a petrol-powered version of the Aceman tipped to appear.As demand for electric vehicles starts to taper off in some markets, Mini is looking to expand the Aceman SUV line-up with a petrol-powered model.Initially launched as an electric-only model, with a dedicated EV platform co-developed with GWM, the Aceman is now set to broaden its appeal with petrol-engined models.The report is based on insider information, shared with Motorin
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  • Holden Commodore V8 Supercar that won Bathurst to go under the hammer

    via drive.com.au
    Nearly 30 years after it won the biggest race in Australian motorsport, Larry Perkins’ 1997 Bathurst-winning VS Commodore race car is up for auction.
    A Bathurst-winning 1997 Holden VS Commodore driven by Larry Perkins and Russell Ingall is listed for auction in its original livery with its winning trophies included.Listed on Collecting Cars, the Holden VS Commodore V8 supercar took Larry Perkins to his sixth and final Bathurst 1000 win and raced in the 1997 and 1998 seasons of the Australi
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  • 2026 Audi RS5 weighs more than a Ford Ranger ute

    via drive.com.au
    Audi wants you to know that the new RS5 is the quickest and most powerful ever, but the new model’s almost-2.4-tonne weight is a touchy issue.The 2026 Audi RS5 launched with the fanfare typical of a new performance hero car.The new RS5, which takes the place of the previous RS4 sedan and wagon, is a 470kW monster that claims to be able to sprint from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds.To achieve that level of performance, Audi has augmented an uprated version of the RS4’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo
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  • Budget Direct owner in court over alleged misleading insurance

    via drive.com.au
    Tens of thousands of Budget Direct car, home, and motorbike insurance customers were overcharged, according to ASIC.
    Photo: iStock
    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken Budget Direct to court for allegedly misrepresenting discounts and overcharging tens of thousands of customers.The case has been brought to Auto & General, which underwrites Budget Direct insurance, with ASIC alleging around 39,000 customers were stung with higher costs for car, home, or motorb
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  • 2027 Volkswagen T-Roc R getting closer, prototype reveals new details

    via drive.com.au
    While some small details are still obscured, this is the best look so far at the T-Roc R in its next generation.The next Volkswagen T-Roc R has been spotted testing ahead of its launch later this year, following the recent reveal of the regular, second-generation T-Roc in 2025.
    The new small performance SUV is set to include sportier styling, and a version of the engine and all-wheel-drive system used in the Golf R, expected to gain a 48-volt mild hybrid system for the first time.Design changes
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  • New traffic camera technology starts enforcing in NSW this week

    via drive.com.au
    Bi-directional detection of mobile phone use coming into effect this week in New South Wales as a world first from Acusensus.New South Wales is the first location in the world to receive a new upgrade that allows for bi-directional enforcement by mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras.From this Sunday the bi-directional capability will be active, but initially only for a single-camera unit. Within six months, all 10 of the NSW Government’s mobile phone and seatbelt detecting
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  • The February 2026 issue of AutoTalk is now available for free download at autotalk.co.nz

    via autotalk.co.nz
    IN THIS ISSUE: • Colonial Motor Company posts 50% profit surge in half year result • Denza B8 highlights RUC gap as passenger vehicles breach the 3,500kg threshold • Class winners announced in the NZ Autocar Car of the Year awards, powered by Auto Trader • Mercedes-Benz Botany wins Retailer of the Year for fourth […]
    The post The February 2026 issue of AutoTalk is now available for free download at autotalk.co.nz appeared first on Autotalk.
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  • ‘Diabolical’: BYD Shark 6 owner slugged with ‘defect’ notice

    via drive.com.au
    A Perth car owner who thought his car had been issued with a defect notice, was pleasantly surprised to find the yellow sticker actually contained a complement.
    Image: Facebook/BYD Shark 6 Owners AustraliaFew things make a driver’s heart sink like seeing that dreaded defect sticker on their car. And while most car owners do their best to abide by the rules, this BYD Shark 6 owner was caught off guard when he saw a yellow defect sticker after returning to his parked ute.
    According to the ow
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  • Mini Countryman off-road special edition in the works – report

    via drive.com.au
    An off-road flavoured, lifted version of the Countryman SUV is on the way, aiming to expand the model’s appeal.
    Mini Countryman Rugged Edition
    Mini is reportedly working on a new, off-road-focused version of its top-selling, latest-generation Countryman SUV.Specialist website MotoringFile claims the off-road variant of the current Countryman will add a suspension lift, new wheel design, all-terrain tyres, and tweaked exterior styling.Arrival timing is yet to be confirmed, as is the engine
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  • ArcFox EV brand confirmed for New Zealand launch

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Armstrong Distribution Group CEO Simon Rutherford has confirmed Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand ArcFox will launch in New Zealand, with timing estimated for either late 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. Speaking at the BAIC launch event in Auckland, Rutherford says ArcFox has already been integrated into dealer and distribution planning as a straightforward […]
    The post ArcFox EV brand confirmed for New Zealand launch appeared first on Autotalk.
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  • BAIC launches in New Zealand with X55 and B30 SUVs

    via autotalk.co.nz
    Chinese automotive brand BAIC has launched in New Zealand with two SUV models now available to order, distributed by Armstrong’s Distribution with pricing starting from $37,990. The X55 compact SUV and B30 medium SUV lead the brand’s local debut, with a special launch offer reducing each model by $3000 until the end of May. The […]
    The post BAIC launches in New Zealand with X55 and B30 SUVs appeared first on Autotalk.
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  • 2026 GWM Cannon PHEV confirmed for Australia with 3500kg towing

    via drive.com.au
    Another Chinese plug-in hybrid ute is coming to Australia, with GWM lining up its Cannon as the next model for Hi4-T hybrid technology.
    GWM Cannon PHEV. Image credit: CarNewsChina
    GWM Australia will bring a plug-in hybrid version of its Cannon ute to local showrooms this year as it pushes its Hi4-T hybrid technology to the fore.Confirmed by GWM Australia boss John Kett to media, the Cannon PHEV will compete against the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV, and has not been officially revealed, but p
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  • There’s still life left in the Dolphin electric car, according to BYD

    via drive.com.au
    Despite launch of new Atto 1 and 2 small cars, BYD reckons the Dolphin is set to continue for Aussie buyers.
    BYD Dolphin
    BYD has been busy launching an avalanche of new models in Australia, but its evergreen Dolphin small hatch isn’t on the chopping block anytime soon.In an interview with Drive, BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins was at pains to point out that demand was still relatively strong for the Dolphin.“We were actively sort of looking at what happens with
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  • Leapmotor A10 small electric SUV under consideration for Australia as B03X

    via drive.com.au
    A potential BYD Atto 2 competitor could land on Australian shores with the newly unveiled small SUV from Leapmotor, the A10, renamed B03X for export.A new entry-level electric car from Leapmotor – part-owned by European-US automotive giant Stellantis – is on the cards for local showrooms as a rival for Australia’a cheapest electric SUV, the BYD Atto 2.“A10 is something that is being considered. What I can tell you, though, is that Leapmotor has renamed the A10 to B03X for
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  • 2027 Toyota Celica caught on camera? Mystery rally coupe spotted testing

    via drive.com.au
    This camouflaged Toyota rally prototype may be our first glimpse at the styling of the reborn – now mid-engined – Celica sports car.
    Image: Marcio Pereira, via X.
    A mysterious two-door Toyota Gazoo Racing rally car spotted testing in Europe may be our first look at the long-mooted mid-engined revival of the Toyota Celica sports car.Reports out of Japan over the past 18 months have claimed Toyota is working on a mid-engined, all-wheel-drive performance car to wear the Celica badge for
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  • 2026 GWM Tank 300 PHEV price and specs: 300kW plug-in 4WD arrives

    via drive.com.au
    GWM’s four-wheel drive SUV mixes a 300kW plug-in hybrid powertrain with a mechanical transfer case and differential locks.
    The 2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid is due in showrooms in early April, priced from $55,990 drive-away for the entry-level Lux grade.The Tank 300 PHEV uses the Chinese manufacturer’s Hi4-T off-road hybrid system, also used in the Cannon Alpha PHEV ute, which brings the benefits of a mechanical four-wheel drive, low-range transfer case, and front and rear l
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  • Colonial Motor lifts half-year profit to $10.4m

    via autotalk.co.nz
    The Colonial Motor Company has reported a trading profit after tax of $10.4 million for the six months ended December 31, up 50% on the same period a year earlier.
    The post Colonial Motor lifts half-year profit to $10.4m appeared first on Autotalk.
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  • Consumer watchdog to crack down on car brands

    via drive.com.au
    The ACCC, Australia’s peak body for consumer rights, has announced that carmakers will be under its microscope in 2026.
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has identified carmakers as a key focus for 2026, in a move that could see manufacturers face scrutiny for claims about cars’ towing capacity, electric range, fuel consumption and/or off-road capabilities.The consumer watchdog recently released its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026-27, one of whi
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  • BMW to discontinue ‘eyes-off’ self-driving tech on flagship models

    via drive.com.au
    The BMW 7 Series is set to have its driver-assist tech dialled back a level as cost pressures force a strategic revision.
    BMW 7 Series
    The Level 3 self-driving capability of the BMW 7 Series is set to be dropped as the model comes in for a mid-life refresh.A report from Automotive News Europe reveals that BMW’s flagship model will lose the option of Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driver-assist technology, reverting to a version of a less-advanced Level 2 support system.In overseas markets,
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  • 2026 Mazda CX-5 to buoy brand’s sales ambitions

    via drive.com.au
    Three new products, including a new-generation CX-5 and two EVs, will prop up Mazda Australia’s 2026 sales plans.
    2026 Mazda CX-5
    Mazda Australia is hoping its three new models launching this year, led by the new-generation CX-5, will sustain its circa-100,000 annual sales target in a tough market.Speaking to Drive, Mazda Australia boss Vinesh Bhindi said the new product offensive will be led by its crucial new family SUV set to launch mid-year.“2026 is a big year for us,” Bhin
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  • Tesla to add Grok AI tech in Australia

    via drive.com.au
    The AI model used within the social media platform X will roll out in select Tesla models.Tesla Model 3 Performance infotainment screen
    Artificial intelligence system Grok will be rolled out on Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in Australia.The chatbot can ” deliver accurate and insightful responses to questions of a wide range”, according to Tesla, helping drivers to set destinations, manage routes, and identify points of interest, through voice commands.Tesla has confirmed the rol
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  • Chery says US pick-up bubble to burst in Australia

    via drive.com.au
    Tough emissions rules will bring on the end of the road for new full-size, American-style utes in Australia, one of China’s top car brands has hinted.Chery has predicted sales of full-size pick-ups will become “awkward” as the “quite impractical” vehicles become harder to produce under tougher government emissions rules.The Chinese manufacturer is not considering a rival to super-sized ‘trucks’ from US giants Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram – as well as J
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  • ‘Own your mistake’: The rude driving act angering Aussie motorists

    via drive.com.au
    A Reddit post has descended into chaos as drivers argue about what is proper traffic etiquette when it comes to being in the wrong lane.
    Photo: iStock/3dan3
    Being in the wrong lane and realising at the last minute is something that everyone has done at least once, but many are confused about what the etiquette is when it comes to correcting their mistake.RELATED: Motorists unite to block people pushing in traffic queuesYou have two options: potentially get lost and not have a chance to turn arou
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