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Ford, Geely in talks over Europe production
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (462+ words) Underutilised Ford factories in Europe could be used for Geely production in the first step of a relationship that could see Ford adopt Geely EV expertise. A partnership between Ford and Geely could see the US car giant's European production…...
What is the ideal HiLux? The Drive team weighs in
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1320+ words) The 2026 Toyota HiLux has launched with a new look inside and out, but ute owners rarely leave their vehicles stock. How would the Drive team equip theirs? It is rare to see any Toyota HiLux model on the road without…...
The MG ZS can be had from as little as $22,990 drive-away now thanks to the return of the Vibe petrol
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (401+ words) With a non-turbo 1.5-litre engine, the MG ZS Vibe can now be had for $22,990 drive-away as part of promotional pricing. MG Australia has brought back a less potent version of its ZS small SUV three months after its axing, accompanied…...
Electric Subaru Outback alternative locked-in for Australia as brand's fastest model ever
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (376+ words) The electric Subaru Trailseeker, an elongated version of the Solterra with an Outback-like wagon design, has been confirmed for Australia. Subaru's electric Outback alternative " and the fastest-accelerating car it has built to date " has been locked-in for Australia. The 2026 Subaru…...
This is how to see better automotive news in Google
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (204+ words) Want to get high-quality automotive news content from Drive at the top of your Google Search results? Here's how to see more from Drive. You can now select favourite news publishers to see more of their content up top in…...
Bentley tests rugged SUV future with Bentayga X
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (262+ words) Bentley has created an off-road-oriented version of its luxury SUV to assess customer demand. The Bentley X Concept was created by the British luxury brand to gather owner feedback on the potential market for an off-road-focused Bentayga. Launched at the…...
Massive BYD growth keeps Australian new-car sales growing, despite Toyota's stumble
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (810+ words) Strong demand for Chinese cars " including massive 641 per cent growth for BYD, after slow sales this time last year " outweighed a slump in Toyota deliveries to keep new-car sales in the black last month. Sales of new motor vehicles in…...
2026 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire review
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1910+ words) New models, especially from new brands, always have their work cut out for them. But should the Geely Starray EM-i be on your list if you're shopping for a medium SUV with plug-in power? We find out. Geely is a…...
Australian price confirmed for more-affordable Kia Sportage Hybrid, costing less than a RAV4 or Tucson
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (600+ words) The Sportage S Hybrid entry level grade undercuts the most-affordable RAV4 and Tucson, as drive-away deals become available for the SX and GT-Line. Australian pricing for the 2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid has been confirmed ahead of its imminent Australian showroom arrival....
Market pressure continues to push electric car pricing downwards, with VW's ID. Buzz the latest to be effected
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (505+ words) A pricing "realignment" drops the RRP of Volkswagen's ID. Buzz, alongside lower promotional drive-away offers to further stimulate interest. Less than 18 months after arriving in Australia, Volkswagen has cut pricing of its ID. Buzz electric vehicle (EV) by up to $12,000 in a…...