The 2025 season kicks off in Sydney this weekend with the biggest changes in years – and a shadow hanging over General Motors’ future ahead of Toyota’s arrival.

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Ford studying standalone Raptor supercar

Expanding the Raptor brand makes perfect sense for Ford, and the Australian market is in the box seat for future developments

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21.02.2025

Is a car subscription worth it?

The car subscription industry is booming, set to take 10 per cent of the market by 2032. But is it a good idea to ditch your wheels?

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21.02.2025

CONFIRMED: BYD to challenge Ram with a big ute

BYD is preparing to take on the biggest car makers in the US at their own game with a plug-in hybrid take on full-sized pick-ups like Ram, Silverado, F-150 and Tundra.

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21.02.2025

FINALLY: Top-spec WRX to score manual option

Upgrades including a manual transmission, bigger brakes and larger STI wing for the flagship WRX have been teased by Subaru on social media.

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21.02.2025

New GWM buyers subject to increased capped-price servicing

A small increase to capped-price servicing costs across GWM's line-up means buyers will pay up to $371 more over five years for maintenance.

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21.02.2025

'100 per cent': New Warrior versions of Patrol and Navara Warrior confirmed

Australia's love affair with home-grown Nissan Navara and Patrol Warrior off-road specials has helped green-light new versions.

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21.02.2025

Volvo XC60 SUV gets second update after almost 10 years on sale

The eight-year-old Volvo XC60's second update is due in Australia later this year, with tech and design revisions.

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20.02.2025

Skoda completes its 2025 Octavia line-up with Sportline variant

The updated Skoda Octavia range in Australia is now complete with the addition of a mid-spec Sportline variant.

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20.02.2025

It is rather late to the game, but is Audi's new electric SUV a game-changer?

Audi's Q4 e-tron electric SUV is zero-emissions transport for the masses, but arriving three years late, what does it bring to the table?

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20.02.2025

Closest look yet at potential hybrid Mazda CX-3 replacement

A design sketch potentially previewing the next-generation Mazda CX-3 city SUV has been shown in Thailand.

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20.02.2025

Jeep reveals first Trail Rated EV

A Super Bowl commercial has revealed the Australia-bound Recon – packing almost 450kW – will be the first electric Jeep to include a Trail Rated Moab version.

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20.02.2025

ON PAUSE: Mahindra scrapes past second safety rule in two years

The Mahindra Scorpio 4WD from India will be pulled from sale until crash-avoidance technology meant to be in showrooms by now is developed.

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20.02.2025

Sharp pricing for upmarket Chinese brand's new family SUV

Chery's upmarket Jaecoo J7 pricing to position new SUV amid Chinese rivals, and below majority of Japanese and Korean competitors.

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20.02.2025

Australian details confirmed for BMW iX facelift with 600km range

The facelifted 2025 BMW iX electric SUV arrives in Australia mid-year in xDrive45 M Sport form, with other variants to be announced later.

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20.02.2025

Why is my car giving me a static shock?

Feel like your car is constantly giving you a little zap of static shock every time you get out? You're not alone.

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20.02.2025

Strict safety rules claim another car two years after they were introduced

Stock of Australia's third-oldest new vehicle is about to run out two and a half years after the last examples arrived.

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20.02.2025

Electric Kia Carnival alternative revealed to rival VW ID. Buzz

The Kia PV5 is an all-electric alternative to the Carnival with a boxier, upright shape. It is on the radar for an Australian launch.

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19.02.2025

Skoda packs new Kodiaq SUV with new features

New-generation Skoda seven-seater SUV due in Australian showrooms within weeks with more equipment and practicality.

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19.02.2025

Whincup sells Kate, 'greatest Holden race car of all time' and second-most successful V8 Supercar

Jamie Whincup sells one of the greatest Bathurst-winning V8 Supercars, a Commodore which achieved a record number of wins, including what he describes as the best of his career.

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19.02.2025

PRICE RISE ALERT: Future Audis to get more luxurious

Amid fresh competition from Chinese brands, Audi says it wants to push further 'upmarket' with its next generation of flagship cars.

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19.02.2025

HQ overrides local distributor to sell luxury EVs in Australia

Local BYD distributor EVDirect, has been sidestepped in plans to sell the car giant's luxury Denza range locally.

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19.02.2025

LDV adds eight-seat option to its Kia Carnival rival in Australia

LDV has added an eight-seat option to its petrol-powered Mifa people mover in Australia – but only for the most-affordable variant.

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19.02.2025

DEAL: Nissan upcycling unused parts from Navara Pro-4X Warrior creation

Nissan is clearing its stockpile of factory wheels and tyres from when a Navara Pro-4X becomes a Warrior.

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19.02.2025

Load lugging in the VW ID. Buzz Cargo can be surprisingly efficient!

We often hear complaints that electric vehicles aren't suitable for business applications. But is that the case?

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19.02.2025

Nissan X-Trail plug-in hybrid could be a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander

A preview of the Nissan Rogue PHEV – sold in Australia as the X-Trail – looks suspiciously similar to the current Mitsubishi Outlander.

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19.02.2025

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range review

Three years after its local launch and the Ioniq 5 is still a stand-out on our roads. But now there's a new addition with a smaller battery.

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19.02.2025

Do I need 4x4 car insurance to go off-road?

While many insurance policies claim they'll cover you for off-road driving, not all provide 4x4 car insurance.

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03.02.2025

Chery updates Tiggo 7 Pro line-up, adds two new variants

Chery is replacing its previous three variant lineup of the SUV in favour of two new special edition trims that's approximately $5000 cheaper.

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03.02.2025

COMING SOON: New Toyota RAV4, and here's everything we know about it

The Toyota RAV4 SUV is about to undergo a makeover with a fresh look. Here's everything we know about the new version of Australia's favourite SUV.

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03.02.2025

Forza Horizon 5 announced for PS5, available in a few months

If you've moved on from Xbox and sick of playing Gran Turismo, you will be able to buy Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 in the coming months.

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03.02.2025

Drive TV Series 8 Episode 6: Subaru Forester

Travel through NSW's Riverina region along the Murrumbidgee River in the adventure-friendly, family-friendly 2024 Subaru Forester.

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03.02.2025

FIXED: BYD confirms suspension update for Sealion 6 SUV

The 2025 BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV has come in for suspension changes for Australia following customer and media feedback.

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03.02.2025

REVEALED: Australia's next electric ute could be a SsangYong

Australia's next EV ute in factory showrooms could be a SsangYong Musso EV, following the reveal of a new car-derived 'lifestyle' pick-up.

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03.02.2025

Legendary engine headed for the chopping block, says Aston

Aston Martin says the iconic V12 engine layout has only a few years left to live in road cars, providing emissions rules don't change.

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03.02.2025

'A Smart car?': Australia's tiniest emergency service vehicles

The Australian emergency service vehicle fleet isn't just trucks and paddy wagons. We have found the tiniest first responders Down Under.

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03.02.2025

Cut-price hero Mitsubishi Triton GSR Special Edition ute arrives

The Triton GSR Special Edition features a slightly different look compared to its doner car, but with a lower price.

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02.02.2025

If Honda and Nissan tie the knot, these are the cars we want to see

If Nissan merges with Honda, it could open the door for both brands to produce more competitive and exciting models.

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02.02.2025

Ingenious Tesla invention could save arguments at the EV charger

Arguments about overstaying at an EV charger could soon be over with this Tesla owner's simple invention that everyone should try.

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Mitsubishi revives another historic car name

2025 V8 Supercars Championship: What to watch

Ford studying standalone Raptor supercar

Is a car subscription worth it?

CONFIRMED: BYD to challenge Ram with a big ute

FINALLY: Top-spec WRX to score manual option

New GWM buyers subject to increased capped-price servicing

'100 per cent': New Warrior versions of Patrol and Navara Warrior confirmed

Volvo XC60 SUV gets second update after almost 10 years on sale

Skoda completes its 2025 Octavia line-up with Sportline variant

It is rather late to the game, but is Audi's new electric SUV a game-changer?

Closest look yet at potential hybrid Mazda CX-3 replacement

Jeep reveals first Trail Rated EV

ON PAUSE: Mahindra scrapes past second safety rule in two years

Sharp pricing for upmarket Chinese brand's new family SUV

Australian details confirmed for BMW iX facelift with 600km range

Why is my car giving me a static shock?

Strict safety rules claim another car two years after they were introduced

Electric Kia Carnival alternative revealed to rival VW ID. Buzz

Skoda packs new Kodiaq SUV with new features

Whincup sells Kate, 'greatest Holden race car of all time' and second-most successful V8 Supercar

PRICE RISE ALERT: Future Audis to get more luxurious

HQ overrides local distributor to sell luxury EVs in Australia

LDV adds eight-seat option to its Kia Carnival rival in Australia

DEAL: Nissan upcycling unused parts from Navara Pro-4X Warrior creation

Load lugging in the VW ID. Buzz Cargo can be surprisingly efficient!

Nissan X-Trail plug-in hybrid could be a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range review

Do I need 4x4 car insurance to go off-road?

Chery updates Tiggo 7 Pro line-up, adds two new variants

COMING SOON: New Toyota RAV4, and here's everything we know about it

Forza Horizon 5 announced for PS5, available in a few months

Drive TV Series 8 Episode 6: Subaru Forester

FIXED: BYD confirms suspension update for Sealion 6 SUV

REVEALED: Australia's next electric ute could be a SsangYong

Legendary engine headed for the chopping block, says Aston

'A Smart car?': Australia's tiniest emergency service vehicles

Cut-price hero Mitsubishi Triton GSR Special Edition ute arrives

If Honda and Nissan tie the knot, these are the cars we want to see

Ingenious Tesla invention could save arguments at the EV charger

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