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New traffic light signage calls out ‘annoying’ act causing congestion

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Despite motorists consistently calling out this annoying trait online, this area has taken it upon itself to remind drivers how to drive properly. Photo: Reddit/Facebook Drivers ‘short stopping’ at a set of traffic lights is easily one of the most annoying traits a motorist can have, especially when there’s nothing you can do about it. RELATED: Motorists point out ‘frustrating’ act that causes traffic congestion When we refer to the act of ‘short stopping’, we mean those drivers who pull up too early to a set of traffic lights, too far away from the line and the road loops, which signals that a car is waiting at a red light. One area in Sydney is so fed up with this act that it has begun placing signs at the traffic lights to remind drivers of the correct way to wait for a red light. The newly constructed Sydney Fish Markets has its own set of traffic lights leading in and out of the parking lot and has recently installed signs which say “please pull up to the line”. Firs...

Toyota plug-in hybrid ute plans hinted in patent filings

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Is Toyota planning a plug-in hybrid ute to rival the BYD Shark 6 and Ranger PHEV? Recently-filed patents suggest that Toyota may have plans for a plug-in hybrid ute to rival the likes of the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. Two separate filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveal a pair of battery-packaging options that Toyota could be considering for a future ute model. Although not entirely new, the patents secure Toyota’s proposed designs in the USA, after first being registered in Japan in 2022. Both patents depict a dual-cab ute body, longitudinal engine and transmission, and a ladder-frame chassis, similar to that of existing Toyota pick-up trucks, including the HiLux , and North American models like the Tacoma and Tundra . MORE: Toyota 4Runner spied testing in Australia – by Ford, not Toyota The abstract accompanying each filing specifically refers to “a pick-up truck” and “plug-in hybrid electric vehicle” i...

2025 Volkswagen Transporter recalled in Australia due to software issue

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The software issue could result in its headlights causing excessive glare to other road users, according to the recall notice. Volkswagen Australia has recalled nine examples of its 2025 Volkswagen Transporter, citing a potential software fault with their low- and high-beam headlights. The recall notice , lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, says: “Due to a software issue, the headlamp low/high beam may not have been adjusted according to specifications. “As a result, the headlamps could cause excessive glare to oncoming traffic or other road users. “Excessive glare to oncoming traffic could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.” Date of recall notice March 6, 2026 Make Volkswagen Model Transporter Year 2025 Vehicles affected 9 VIN list Click here to download the list of affected VINs Contact link Click here ...

Affordable EVs you can buy in Australia in 2026

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Just a few years ago, the $40,000 benchmark was seen as a ‘cheap’ entry point for electric vehicles, but now there’s a wide selection of EVs available below $40K. With petrol prices on the rise, and no sign of that abating anytime soon, more and more Australians are turning to electric vehicles (EVs) as option to keep costs down. And where EVs once attracted a substantial premium over petrol-powered counterparts, the affordable choices of the former continue to grow in 2026. Here’s a list of the cars you can buy right now, and new models set to launch during 2026 for those wanting an electric car on a tight budget. BYD Atto 1 BYD became the brand to beat with the Atto 1 . Not just an EV, but Australia’s cheapest EV with a starting price of $23,990 plus on-road costs. The compact Atto 1 competes with petrol cars like the Suzuki Swift and Mazda 2 , not just in terms of size, but also price. With a 220km range rating from the entry-level Essential, or 310km in the $27,990 ...

2026 Toyota RAV4 scheduled to arrive in Australia this month

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Toyota announces the ETA for the new generation RAV4 as stocks run dry for the outgoing model. Toyota Australia has announced that its ‘first’ shipment of the 2026 RAV4 has left Japan, bound for Australia. In February this year, Toyota recorded just 723 RAV4 sales as stocks of the outgoing generation ran low, an 83.6 per cent drop compared to February 2025. Toyota indicates that the shipment of dealer and customer vehicles is due “by the end of March,” meaning customers may take delivery by the end of the month, or in early April, depending on port and customs clearance. Despite Toyota’s official media release calling this the ‘first shipment’ of RAV4s for Australia, the company has a number of vehicles already on the ground, including those used by media and Toyota staff, with the new model already in circulation on Australian roads. MORE: Toyota RAV4 stock to dry up ahead of new model, as sales hit four-year low In 2025, the previous generation cemented its positi...

Hyundai Ioniq 6 sold out ahead of update, sales model may change in future

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is now sold out in Australia ahead of the updated version arriving in the coming weeks, but the way it is sold in Australia may be about to change. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai has sold out its stock of the current Ioniq 6 sedan ahead of the facelifted model arriving soon. The car maker had slashed the price of the sporty sedan by as much as $35,000 late last year in an attempt to clear old stock amid declining sales since its launch in 2023. The entry-level Ioniq 6 RWD was available for just $49,990 drive-away, down from its $71,500 before on-road costs starting price, but only for MY23 models, not for newer MY24 or MY25. A spokesperson confirmed to Drive in October that there were 115 MY23 cars left, and one MY25, but as of February 2026, all are gone. MORE: Hyundai offering up to $35,000 off new Ioniq 6 electric sedans amid slow sales, inbound facelift Hyundai Ioniq 6 Despite its efforts, including offering a $20,000 deposit contr...

2027 BMW iX3 40 electric SUV details emerge, 12 months from Australia

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A smaller battery, less range, and 200kg in weight loss are coming to BMW’s new electric iX3, as a new grade is released. 2026 BMW iX3 model Details of the upcoming entry-level grade of the BMW iX3, known as the iX3 40, have been revealed by an insider. BimmerPost forum member and reputable BMW insider ‘ynguldyn’ has shared details on an upcoming, entry-level rear-wheel-drive iX3 40, which will join the line-up alongside a dual-motor 40 xDrive variant to sit below the current 50 xDrive. The iX3 40 will differ under the skin compared to the iX3 50 xDrive, including a smaller battery, a shorter driving range, and less power from one electric motor, rather than two. It is likely to be cheaper than the current iX3 50 xDrive, which is estimated to start from about $120,000 before on-road costs when it launches in Australia in mid-2026. MORE: 2026 BMW iX3 electric SUV reaches Australia to preview official launch Whether it can shave enough cost to drop below the Luxury ...