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Thousands of parking fines were cancelled last year – here’s why

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Councils across Australia have revealed it is possible to get out of a parking fine … you simply need the right reason. If you’ve ever received a parking fine, you’ll be familiar with the immediate and overwhelming urge to try to get out of it. The good news is that it might be more common than you’d think. Councils across the country have given Drive a glimpse into how many parking fines were cancelled in 2025 – and the main reasons behind these cancellations. RELATED: Sydney resident tries to claim street parking with a homemade sign In New South Wales, a whopping 79,287 parking fines were cancelled in 2025. Of these withdrawn fines, 10,518 applied to mobility permit holders who had failed to display their permit and instead received a caution. Another 10,000 were withdrawn at the discretion of the issuing authority (for varied individual circumstances), and 9054 more were withdrawn because the motorist was able to supply a valid ticket to cover the parking indiscretion....
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Toyota to introduce Apple digital car key access

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Toyota is starting to introduce Apple’s secure digital car key tech to its range, starting with the US-spec 2026 RAV4. Photo Credit: iStock Toyota has joined the likes of BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo with support for ‘digital key’ access. Tech site, MacRumours , reports that the keyless access system will be rolled out on the 2026 RAV4 in the United States. Digital key allows users to add a secure digital key to their Apple Wallet. By using a device’s ultra-wideband (UWB) transmitter, users will be able to use a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch as their car key, leaving the device in their pocket or on their wrist, and unlocking the car on approach. MORE: Toyota would only sell hot hatches if its chairman could get away with it UWB also allows a phone with a flat battery to retain digital key functionality, preventing lockout or stranding if an owner’s phone runs flat. The system will replace the digital key Toyota USA currently offers, which is part o...
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2026 Geely EX5 electric SUV with bigger battery approved for sale

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Australian documents reveal Geely EX5 electric SUV with a bigger battery could be close to a local showroom arrival. An updated version of the Geely EX5 with a bigger battery seems poised to enter Australian showrooms, as revealed by local certification documents. The original EX5 launched only in March 2025, fitted with a 60.22kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that is rated for a 430km driving range on the WLTP standard in base Complete trim, decreasing to 410km for the top-spec Inspire. However, documentation has surfaced for an EX5 equipped with a 68.39kWh battery, lining up with overseas version of the all-electric SUV revealed more than six months ago. In its home market of China, range has been boosted to 610km on the less-stringent CLTC testing standard from 530km – or about a 13 per cent improvement. MORE: Geely EX5 adds Android Auto and safety system customisations via over-the-air update This indicates a new driving range rating of around 486km for ...
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‘Insane’: Rare Porsche left to rot on the street

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As far as exotic goes, this Porsche 911 – of which only two were made – might be the rarest, and it was just left in a random side street. Image: Instagram When you’re in the financial position to buy a new Porsche – where its point of entry starts from at least $130,000 before on-road costs – it’s almost normal to show off the car when you’re cruising to your destination. But while owning any car from a prestige brand like Porsche – where its rich automotive history has catalysed a deep fanbase and collectible market – is exotic in its own right, few models are rarer than this special 911 model that was discovered collecting dust in an unspecified backstreet in Dubai.   RELATED: Why Bad Bunny swapped his $4 million Bugatti Chiron for a $5000 old bomb Though Dubai is undoubtedly one of the supercar capitals of the world – where local police travel around in luxury models such as the Lamborghini Urus SUV – this custom Porsche 911 has set social media on fire due ...
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2026 BMW M2 CS review: Australian track test

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The 2026 BMW M2 CS is lighter, faster, and more expensive than its standard M2 counterpart, but is it better? 2026 BMW M2 CS The thought that cars could soon be more than just transport for commuting makes me sad. I fall into the whiny generation that complains about the lack of new sports cars on the market, while also having nowhere near the financial means to buy one. That want, but no demand, has caused the number of vehicles that spur excitement, with their quirks and charms, to dwindle in the last decade. I often wondered if my taste stayed the same from my formative years, or maybe cars just got boring. I think cars became boring because they lost their quirks. No one makes an inherently anarchic car anymore. Everyone is just ultra-conservative when it comes to aesthetic and performance design. That was until I realised I’m just not in the tax bracket where the fun really begins. This was only further shoved in my face when greeted with a line-up of BMW’s M CS cars....
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2026 Denza B8 is Australia’s heaviest SUV

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If you think heaviest is best, this new luxury SUV from China comes out on top. The Denza B8 – a three-row large SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity – is Australia’s heaviest SUV.  As BYD’s new luxury brand for the Australian market, the B8 sits alongside the B5 SUV as Denza’s initial offerings for the Australian market. The only two vehicles that are heavier include the heavy-duty Ram 2500 with a 6.7-litre turbo diesel engine and more than six metres of length.  MORE: Denza aims for up to five new models, 20 dealers by the end of 2026 The 6.6-litre diesel Chevrolet Silverado is a similar story, with its Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of up to 12,474kg (depending on classification) But with a kerb weight of 3290kg, it’s the Denza B8 that is the heaviest passenger vehicle on sale in Australia outside of the big American utes. This means the Denza B8 is heavier than the fully electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class with a 116kWh ...
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2025-2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series recalled for transmission fault

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A transmission solenoid fault could cause the engine to over-rev in certain gears, according to the recall notice. Toyota Motor Company Australia has recalled 11,020 examples of its 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, citing a potential fault with the transmission solenoid. The affected vehicles were produced in 2025, and are expected to be a mix of 2025 and 2026 model-year vehicles. The recall notice , lodged by Toyota Australia, says: “The impacted LandCruiser 300 vehicles are equipped with a 10‑speed automatic transmission that uses linear solenoids to control gear shifts. “If a solenoid fails under certain conditions, the Transmission ECT-ECU may not communicate the fault to the Engine ECU, causing the transmission to over‑rev in certain gears. “This can damage the transmission, cause a loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds, and, in some cases, may cause fluid leaks that make contact with hot exhaust components. “These ...
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