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2026 Mazda 3 G25 Astina hatch review

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After years on sale in Australia, the Mazda 3 hatch is a common sight on Aussie roads. While only little has changed over the years, the sophisticated 3 maintains its appeal against competitors. Skip ahead: Summary Design Value Interior Fuel efficiency Infotainment Ownership Costs Drive Comfort Safety Verdict 2026 Mazda 3 G25 Astina The 2026 Mazda 3 hatch is something of an outlier. While the popularity of hybrids and EVs continues to expand, this simple, traditional small hatchback manages to hold its own. Even with small SUVs commanding more sales, small hatches and sedans still matter. Although it may not be the newest kid on the block, the Mazda 3 was the third-best-selling small car in Australia in 2025, less than 400 units behind the second-placed Hyundai i30. Mazda’s positioning of the Mazda 3 range has always been something a little more lofty. Not always the cheapest, but with a handful of touches that look and feel more premium tha...
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Holden test track at Lang Lang loses $15 million in value in six years

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The Vietnamese former owner of the iconic ex-Holden proving ground has copped a seven-figure loss in offloading it to a defence contractor after years on the market. The former Holden proving ground south-east of Melbourne has dropped about half of its market value in six years, with its $20.35 million sale to a defence contractor that is set to limit access to car companies. The home of most Holdens ever built was sold by General Motors to Vietnamese car maker VinFast in 2020 for $36.3 million , as part of the closure of the lion-badged brand. After years on the market, as VinFast looked to shut its Australian operations, the Lang Lang proving ground – opened in 1958 – has been purchased by DefendTex, a defence contractor that develops autonomous buggies and drones, as named earlier this month . Victorian Government documents obtained by Drive have now revealed the sale price: $20.35 million. MORE: Holden’s former proving ground at Lang Lang sold, but n...
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The small SUVs that aren’t blocking cancerous UV rays

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Drive has looked into how well Australia’s top 10 best-selling light and small SUVs are protecting you from cancer-causing UV rays… and the results aren’t good. Small SUVs are a favourite with first-time buyers, young families and seniors downsizing, looking for style and space on a budget, but are they safe? Most new vehicles entering Australia are crash-tested by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) or its partner, Euro NCAP, and are given a star rating based on their performance. However, what the star system doesn’t cover is how well these vehicles protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Unfortunately, in many cases, the news isn’t good. Without tinting or sunscreen, prolonged time behind the wheel of some new cars could be increasing your risk of getting skin cancer. RELATED: ‘Don’t assume you’re protected’: Do car windows keep your skin safe from UV? Don’t think just because everyone knows Austral...
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