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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and specs: Model range slashed, new tech added

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Hyundai has treated the Ioniq 5 EV to a massive line-up rationalisation, moving from 16 variants to a range of just four models for the 2026 model year. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and specifications Digital Key 2.0 tech added Powertrains and driving range unchanged Priced from $76,200 plus on-road costs Hyundai has slashed the number of available variants in the 2026 Ioniq 5 range , just 18 months after rolling out a complex model matrix with 16 available grades. The updated range now constitutes the entry-level Ioniq 5 , mid-spec Ioniq 5 Elite, and up-spec Ioniq 5 N Line Premium. The new Elite and Premium trims replace the former Dynamiq and Epiq trim levels, and bring naming conventions in line with Hyundai ’s other models. The previous option of N Line styling has been removed, with no N Line package for the Elite, and N Line styling standard on the Premium instead. MORE: Porsche benchmarked ‘eye-opening’ Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance electric car Hyundai a...
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2026 Skoda Kodiaq PHEV price: Cheaper plug-in hybrid than Sorento, but five-seat only

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The Skoda Kodiaq PHEV will undercut the plug-in Kia Sorento when it arrives in Australia, but battery packaging limits the family SUV to five seats. Pricing for Skoda’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Australia has been confirmed , ahead of its imminent arrival in local showrooms. The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select PHEV will be offered from $63,490 before on-road costs, $8500 more than the Select petrol grade it is based on, undercutting the similarly-sized Kia Sorento PHEV, which starts from $71,130. However, the Kodiaq PHEV loses the petrol model’s – and Sorento’s – seven-seat capacity, with five seats instead due to the fitment of its high-voltage battery pack. Skoda claims a 745-litre boot volume for the five-seat Kodiaq Select PHEV, down from 910 litres for seven-seat petrol grades when the third row is folded flat. MORE: 2026 Skoda Kodiaq plug-in hybrid – Australian specifications confirmed The PHEV swaps the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder pe...
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Latest mobile speed camera locations for Melbourne and Victoria: December 2025 mapped

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Mobile speed cameras can be deployed in Victoria across more than 2000 locations this month. Here’s where they could be. There are 2266 approved locations where mobile speed cameras can be deployed in Victoria in December 2025. The Victorian Government publishes a list of approved locations online on the first day of each month. A location must meet at least one of the following four criteria for a speed camera to be approved for placement: A documented history of speed-related collisions or on-road trauma within the last three years. The subject of a validated complaint of excessive speeds, such as from the general public or local councils. Identified by police to be a speed-related problem site. Where alternative methods of speed enforcement, other than by mobile cameras, are deemed not suitable. Tap, hover over, or click the symbols on the map to see more information about the approved camera location and the criteria it met to allow its placement. You can also zoom...
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A Great Ocean Escape in Subaru’s Next-Generation Hybrid Forester

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One of the most capable hybrid family SUVs on the Australian market meets one of the world’s great drives. The new driver-focused Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD Sport proves just as memorable as the Great Ocean Road itself.  Sponsored by Subaru  For those who love driving, you could be forgiven for thinking a WRX or BRZ would be the Subaru to pick for a tour of the Great Ocean Road. Bring it up on Google Maps, and this world-famous road looks like an intestine, snaking along with corners of every type as it clings to a spectacular stretch of Victorian coastline. But today, we’re not the slightest bit disappointed to find ourselves instead in Subaru’s next-generation Forester Hybrid.  On this three-day road trip from Torquay to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road, we’ll be taking in surf beaches, 19th-century landmarks and more than our fill of ocean views. But we’ll also be getting to know Subaru’s new e-Boxer hybrid system giving this Forester Hybrid up to 1000km ...
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2026 XPeng G6, X9 and G9L confirmed for Australia in big new-model rollout

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An updated Tesla Model Y rival and a prestige SUV flagship are among the new models coming to Australia from growing Chinese brand XPeng. Chinese car maker XPeng has locked in three new models for Australia over the next 12 months, including the facelifted XPeng G6 mid-size SUV. The news has come via its independent Australian distributor, TrueEV, amid suggestions from XPeng global executives that it may be replaced by a factory-owned and operated importer. The distributor says it has added “over 2000 vehicles … [to] local roads”, which is likely to be fewer than the 2269 Tesla Model Ys reported as sold last month alone. XPeng G6 update – first half of 2026 MORE: 2026 XPeng G7 mid-size electric SUV detailed with AI-based self-driving tech First in the new range of XPeng vehicles to launch is the updated G6 mid-size SUV , due to open for orders in “late Q1 [first quarter] 2026” – likely pointing to a March on-sale – ahead of deliveries commencing in the second quarte...
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BYD Racco kei electric car off the table for Australia

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Right-hand-drive BYD Racco will remain a Japan-only model for the time being, but the Chinese kei car could still be imported. BYD Racco BYD’s bold Racco all-electric kei car will remain exclusive to Japan for now as the Chinese brand looks to gain a foothold in a market dominated by domestic brands. Although the Racco will be made in right-hand drive, and kei-sized cars have come to Australia before, BYD currently has no plans to offer the Racco globally. Speaking to Drive at the 2025 Tokyo motor show , BYD Japan Corporate Communications Division Director Hiroshi Ikehata said the new model was designed with a single market in mind to try and capitalise on Japan’s kei-car popularity. “[Racco is] only in Japan. You can imagine export to other countries from China, but nothing,” Ikehata-san said. MORE: 2026 BYD Racco revealed – Chinese brand to crack Japan’s kei car segment “This is kind of a challenge model for creating presence for BYD in the Japanese market. “...
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Is it legal to drive while wearing thongs or sandals in Australia?

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Wearing thongs and sandals is a staple uniform during summer in Australia. But is it legal to wear them while driving? Drive finds out. Picture: iStock You can tell summer has officially arrived in Australia by the choice of footwear you see out and about, with many swapping their office shoes in favour of sandals and thongs the minute their holiday leave starts. And while shorts, singlets and thongs are undoubtedly the summer uniform in Australia – thanks to the unforgiving heat – can wearing open-toed shoes while driving get you in trouble? Here’s what you need to know. RELATED: Is it legal to privately own a number plate recognition camera? Is it legal to drive while wearing thongs or sandals in New South Wales? Yes, it’s technically legal to wear thongs and sandals while driving in New South Wales, as there’s no specific legislation prohibiting motorists from wearing these types of shoes while on the road. However, it’s worth noting drivers can still be penalised for...
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