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Legal black hole: The dangerous petrol problem no one has answer to

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As Aussies turn to stockpiling fuel amid the petrol crisis, a Drive investigation reveals backyard petrol storage is a mystery that authorities are seemingly unable to solve. As more drivers turn to stockpiling petrol amid the crisis, Drive can reveal the laws surrounding the regulation and enforcement of privately stored fuel remain a mystery. Picture: Getty Images As Australians continue to grapple with soaring petrol prices amid dwindling supplies, some drivers are filling jerry cans with petrol to stockpile at home, hoping to get ahead of an uncertain economic climate. An exclusive Drive investigation has revealed a mystery around exactly which authority is responsible for enforcing restrictions on how much petrol can be stored in a private residence. While it’s technically legal to privately store petrol and diesel in Australia, there are limits on the amount and restrictions on where it can be stored. Standards Australia has set a national industry guideline for the...
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2026 Mitsubishi Triton price and specs: Suspension, tech and styling updates for Australia

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All Mitsubishi Triton utes gain revised suspension in Australia for 2026, plus new styling for high-grade models, and connected-car phone technology. 2026 Mitsubishi Triton pricing and specifications Front and rear suspension updates across the Triton range Yamaha Performance Dampers, Mitsubishi Connect telematics added to GSR 4×4 pick-up Priced from $37,090 before on-road costs; fewer manual versions 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GSR pick-up. Pricing and specification details for the updated 2026 Mitsubishi Triton have been confirmed, ahead of the debut of the Australian-tuned Triton Raider flagship ute. For 2026, all Mitsubishi Tritons – from GLX to GSR – receive high-response ‘Various Performance Setting’ valves for their shock absorbers, with an increased rear shock absorber diameter, as well as a lower spring rate and rubber body mounts in their front suspension. According to Mitsubishi Australia , the suspension upgrades result in “improved ride comfort and reduced har...
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Mazda 6e might wear the name, but is ‘not a direct replacement’ for beloved Mazda 6 – brand

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Similar pricing and sizing, but a different powertrain and production origin means the Mazda 6e might not appeal to Mazda 6 lovers. Mazda 6e The Mazda 6e is not designed to succeed the long line of Mazda 6 mid-size sedans that have found fans over the years, according to the brand. While both share a similar name, price and market position, and sit atop Mazda’s passenger car offerings, the key difference between the two is the move to an all-electric model with the 6e . This powertrain difference is the biggest hurdle, according to Mazda Australia boss Vinesh Bhindi, in converting old Mazda 6 buyers to the new 6e. “We will get a lot of fans that say a sedan or hatch-type set-up is my go, and therefore you’ve got one [customer],” Bhindi told Drive . MORE: Mazda 6e electric wagon not ruled out, but customers need to ask for it first Mazda 6 (petrol model) “Yes, they’ll still have to think about [moving] from an internal combustion engine to EV. “I think we will res...
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2026 Hyundai Palisade delivery pause yet to be lifted in Australia, as software update begins rolling out

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The first recall notice to address concerns about the Hyundai Palisade’s power-folding rear seats has been issued, with an interim software update now available in Australia. An interim software update to address safety concerns about the power-folding rear seats in the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is now rolling out over-the-air in Australia – or alternatively at the dealership – ahead of a planned permanent fix, as customer deliveries remain on pause. Hyundai Australia has confirmed a software update is now available for 2242 examples of the new-generation ‘LX3’ 2026 Palisade Calligraphy, addressing a “software issue” that the second and third-row electric seat-folding mechanism could fail to detect an object while in operation. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts has this week issued a formal recall notice. However, Drive understands this is not the planned permanent fix, which is expected to be detailed in the c...
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Car theft increased in Victoria in 2025, but only in these areas

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New data shows certain areas bore the brunt of Victoria’s car theft increase last year. Use this map to see if theft got better or worse in your area. Car theft increased by 61 per cent in some areas of Victoria last year, but plummeted in others. New data shows that despite a 10 per cent state-wide increase, some Local Government Areas (LGAs) were hit much harder than others in 2025. The map below shows how car theft changed from 2024 to 2025 across Victoria’s LGAs. Where vehicle theft increased and decreased in Victoria in 2025 Figures released this month show Victoria recorded 32,013 motor vehicle theft offences in 2025, a 10 per cent increase from 2024, and the highest total number in more than 20 years. All motor vehicle theft offence figures in this article also include attempted motor vehicle theft offences, which historically account for around 14 per cent of total recorded offences, with Victoria Police typically combining both actual and attempted motor vehicle ...
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2026 Ram 1500 Rebel on sale with finance offer

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Not fazed by the fuel crisis, the off-road variant of Australia’s top-selling US pick-up is now available with a limited-time finance offer. The 2026 Ram 1500 Rebel is now available with new paint options and a low-interest finance offer in the lead-up to the end of the financial year (EOFY) . The 4.99 per cent interest rate applies to in-stock Ram 1500 Rebel pick-ups purchased by approved ABN holders through Ram Trucks Finance by the end of June. No deposit is required, and it will carry a 48-month loan term with a maximum 40 per cent final payment. MORE: Ram CEO promises upcoming Ranger rival will be a ‘real truck’ Ram 1500 Rebel in Granite Crystal grey. The Ram 1500 is the country’s top-selling US pick-up, with the off-road-oriented Rebel joining the line-up last year, powered by a 313kW/635Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder ‘Hurricane’ petrol engine. It is priced at $141,950 before on-road costs, and gains Bilstein suspension, unique off-road whee...
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Toyota’s ‘crisis’ warning about rising Chinese competition

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The abolition of quality controls it sees as too stringent could form part of Toyota’s answer to the threat from high-volume, low-cost competition from China. The outgoing CEO of Toyota has declared the impact of rising Chinese car brands a “crisis”, and has called for the axing of quality controls on tiny components hidden in vehicles that it believes are unnecessarily stringent. As reported by Automotive News , Koji Sato – who has vacated the CEO position as of today, April 1 – last week addressed a conference of 700 executives from 484 companies that produce parts for Toyota vehicles on the threat its neighbour poses. “Unless things change, we will not survive,” the executive said. “I want everyone to acknowledge this sense of crisis.” Sato, who took the role of Toyota CEO in 2023, made the impassioned plea as one of his last duties as CEO at the Japanese automaker, with his replacement, Kenta Kon, officially becoming CEO from today. MORE: New Toyota Celica details firm...
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