Rather than any kind of polite dismissal of rival works, Gorden Wagener, the Mercedes design chief, let his low opinions of rival designs be known at the Munich motor show.

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12.09.2025

Sub-RAV4 pricing now possible on Nissan X-Trail e-power hybrid with heavy discounts | Drive

Customers can save up to $7000 off a brand-new Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV by combining a drive-away promotion with a loyalty bonus.

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12.09.2025

Renault unveils sixth-generation Clio for Europe | Drive

Leaning heavily towards compact SUV styling in the process, but Renault has kept the small hatch alive with the reveal of the sixth-generation Clio.

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12.09.2025

Price slashed on GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV ute, again | Drive

Now $10k cheaper than when it launched, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has had another price reduction.

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Is the Tesla Model Y still the benchmark for electric cars?

In its most affordable form, Tesla's electric SUV still provides a benchmark combination of technology, refinement, and performance.

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Polestar plays down financial status after $1.8B loss: "One-time impact" | Drive

The Polestar CEO says suggestions that liquidators are circling electric-car brand Polestar after an $AU1.8 billion loss and "significant doubt" around its future are not true.

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11.09.2025

Lawnmower company plans to rival Bugatti and Bentley | Drive

A vacuum maker from China is looking to rival Bugatti, if the likes of phone brand Xiaomi entering the EV market wasn't odd enough.

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11.09.2025

A Chinese ban on retractable car door handles would change the world | Drive

Likely to affect vehicles around the world, safety concerns have been cited for a mooted ban of retractable door handles in China.

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11.09.2025

Car brands should be 'embarrassed' by EV price cuts, says Nissan | Drive

Heavy discounts on EVs alienate customers and harm residual values, according to Nissan Australia.

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11.09.2025

Thousands of Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EVs recalled in Australia | Drive

The windscreen demister in electric Toyota, Lexus and Subaru models could fail, according to the recall notices.

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11.09.2025

New Ferrari Testarossa lacks its namesake's most famous design element | Drive

While Ferrari has re-used the Testarossa name, this new SF90-replacing model avoids retro pastiche.

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11.09.2025

Skoda would "love" to sell a ute, but don't get your hopes up | Drive

Don't get your hopes up about a Skoda ute coming to showrooms, but the global boss of the company would love to build one.

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11.09.2025

Chery knocks $2000 off hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs | Drive

Chery Australia is offering a $2000 discount on its Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 hybrids, as well as the all-electric E5, for a limited time.

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11.09.2025

BYD deal sees Shark 6, Sealion 7 buyers score $2000 towards options | Drive

The $2000 credit can be put towards accessories of the BYD Shark 6 ute and Sealion 7 EV, but cannot be used to discount vehicles.

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11.09.2025

How to call roadside assistance in remote locations

Getting stranded in a remote area can be a scary experience. But how do you call roadside assistance if you have no cell service?

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10.09.2025

Another new Chinese EV brand Forthing gearing up for Australia | Drive

The next Chinese car brand to reach Australia could be Forthing, a division of auto giant Dongfeng, planning a range of models.

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10.09.2025

Zeekr is coming in hot to disrupt the luxury people mover market

Traditional prestige car brands are on high alert. The Zeekr 009 people mover delivers competitively exquisite luxury and comfort.

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10.09.2025

How this everyday device could be the end of potholes

While no one likes encountering potholes on local roads, this simple, everyday device could be the solution to the pesky road hazard.

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10.09.2025

Nissan puts all its Qashqai small SUV chips on e-Power hybrid | Drive

Only e-Power hybrid versions of the Nissan Qashqai will be available to Australian customers from the first half of next year.

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10.09.2025

Is Volvo doing enough to convince buyers to choose its electric flagship?

The Volvo EX90 large electric SUV is here, oozing minimalist, luxury appeal. But will it tempt buyers away from the XC90? We find out.

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10.09.2025

Nearly 600km of EV range from Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron | Drive

Serving up up to 585km of all-electric driving range, three versions of Audi's more stylish Q6 Sportback e-tron EV will be available.

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10.09.2025

New Lexus IS revealed, keeping third-gen car fresh | Drive

Third-generation Lexus IS to continue into adolescence with another significant update to keep the premium sedan fresh for a few years yet.

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10.09.2025

Suzuki's newest SUV shares its hybrid with the Toyota Yaris Cross | Drive

Offering a full-hybrid system borrowed from the Toyota Yaris Cross, the Indian-built Suzuki Victoris is a small SUV unlikely for Australia.

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10.09.2025

Hyundai reveals MG 4-sized EV, but you can't buy it yet | Drive

Hyundai is turning its attention to MG 4-sized electric cars with the Concept Three, which could form the basis of the i30 hatch's successor.

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10.09.2025

Duster SUV scores new engines, but Australia could miss out | Drive

The new model is not slated to arrive in Australia yet, but the Duster SUV has been updated with more efficient powertrains overseas.

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09.09.2025

PORSCHE BEWARE: Polestar unveils $200k EV with supercar speed | Drive

With a 650kW, near-$200,000 super sedan, Polestar hopes to complete its graduation from Volvo's electric-car spin-off to a Porsche competitor.

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09.09.2025

Skoda's new electric SUV could challenge Chinese car makers | Drive

The Epiq, Skoda's next electric car, will be a European-built small SUV with a claimed 425km range and low price.

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Sub-RAV4 pricing now possible on Nissan X-Trail e-power hybrid with heavy discounts | Drive

Renault unveils sixth-generation Clio for Europe | Drive

Price slashed on GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV ute, again | Drive

Is the Tesla Model Y still the benchmark for electric cars?

Polestar plays down financial status after $1.8B loss: "One-time impact" | Drive

Lawnmower company plans to rival Bugatti and Bentley | Drive

A Chinese ban on retractable car door handles would change the world | Drive

Car brands should be 'embarrassed' by EV price cuts, says Nissan | Drive

Thousands of Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EVs recalled in Australia | Drive

New Ferrari Testarossa lacks its namesake's most famous design element | Drive

Skoda would "love" to sell a ute, but don't get your hopes up | Drive

Chery knocks $2000 off hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs | Drive

BYD deal sees Shark 6, Sealion 7 buyers score $2000 towards options | Drive

How to call roadside assistance in remote locations

Another new Chinese EV brand Forthing gearing up for Australia | Drive

Zeekr is coming in hot to disrupt the luxury people mover market

How this everyday device could be the end of potholes

Nissan puts all its Qashqai small SUV chips on e-Power hybrid | Drive

Is Volvo doing enough to convince buyers to choose its electric flagship?

Nearly 600km of EV range from Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron | Drive

New Lexus IS revealed, keeping third-gen car fresh | Drive

Suzuki's newest SUV shares its hybrid with the Toyota Yaris Cross | Drive

Hyundai reveals MG 4-sized EV, but you can't buy it yet | Drive

Duster SUV scores new engines, but Australia could miss out | Drive

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