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Mitsubishi is prepping eight new and revised models, including electric cars and more hybrids, to see it through the introduction of the NVES. European ASX Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed it will bring in eight all-new or heavily refreshed models over the next five years to cement its position as a top-selling brand amidst the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) . While the brand would not be drawn specifically on what these eight models will look like, Mitsubishi Australia boss Shaun Westcott told Drive to expect a ramp of up electrified products to combat ever tightening emissions targets. “We outlined our map from now to 2030, and in that map, we see a minimum of eight refreshed or new products coming into our portfolio,” he said. “And unfortunately, I can’t tell you too much about the detail other than to say we understand the NVES, we support the NVES, we support the need for reducing emissions and for mitigating the impact of climate chan...

Both the Toyota Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross are small and efficient with appealing price tags – but here’s how they differ. Toyota’s SUV range is extensive. Whether you’re in the market for a city SUV like the Toyota Yaris Cross or need a versatile family tourer like the LandCruiser , there’s a broad selection to choose from. The Yaris Cross is a light SUV that rivals the Mazda CX-3 and Nissan Juke. RELATED: Check out Toyota’s SUV range This light SUV just received a facelift, which included styling tweaks, and upgrades to safety, technology and infotainment. Such enhancements saw the price rise by an average of $913 across the range. The information in this article relates to the facelifted MY25 model. Toyota sold a total of 331 Yaris Cross vehicles in July 2024, and 4030 so far this year (2024). Meanwhile, the Toyota Corolla Cross sits in the small SUV class and goes head-to-head with the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS. Sales numbers are respectable, with 860 units sold ...

Ford Australia will soon issue an update to reduce the sensitivity of the ‘hands-off’ warning in some Ranger and Everest models following customer feedback. EXCLUSIVE The sensitivity of the hands-off detection of the steering wheel of the newest Ford Ranger and Ford Everest will be reduced following customer feedback, Drive can reveal. Ford Australia has confirmed a software update will become available from mid-September for Model Year 2024.5 Ranger and Everest models, after customers raised concerns to Drive the system warned them too frequently in some driving situations. “The calibration of the ‘hands-off’ warning for the Lane Centering and Lane Keeping Systems was updated for the MY24.5 Ranger and Everest,” said a Ford Australia spokesperson. “This [current] calibration requires a greater amount of torque to be applied to the wheel for the driver’s hands to be detected compared to the version of the software which was launched in 2022. The amount of time th...

The Huracan successor is poised to arrive in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2026 and will be positioned higher than its Huracan its predecessor. Lamborghini’s newest model, the Temerario , still has more than 12 months to go before it arrives in Australian showrooms, but its more advanced plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain has already pushed its asking price beyond the Huracan. Pricing for the Temerario kicks off from $614,000 before on-road costs, making it $229,813 more expensive than the entry-level Evo RWD version of the Huracan model it replaces. In fact, the Temerario is more expensive than any existing Huracan variant, including the $596,000 STO, and is positioned above the Ferrari 296 GTB ($568,300), McLaren 750S ($585,800), and Porsche 911 Turbo S ($538,700). But the price rise also comes with a lift in performance, as the Temerario replaces the Huracan’s 5.2-litre V10 (capable of up to 470kW/600Nm) with a plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 that punches out a combine...

Two peak industry bodies have been finding out what it would take to upgrade and streamline Australia’s end-of-life vehicle process. A new scheme tracking vehicles “from cradle to grave” to stop thousands of tonnes of scrapped car parts going to landfill each year is set to come into effect in the next two years. A study, jointly carried out by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) is recommending that a nationally-consistent End of Life Vehicle Scheme (ELV) be established for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes – coming into law from 2026. One of the largest motor vehicle studies of its type undertaken in Australia, the $1 million research – funded by the Federal Government – highlighted several challenges facing the industry, including a fragmented recycling sector, a diverse vehicle fleet, and insufficient processing options for non-metal materials.  Creating such a scheme would put us in line with the ...

A recent study has identified the most popular cars in Australia by age group – with some models showing cross-generational appeal. A recent study has revealed Australia’s most popular cars broken down by age group – with certain types of cars showing universal and enduring appeal, while one model was found to rule them all, regardless of demographic. The study by comparison site Compare the Market used data from Australians who have quoted and compared car insurance policies through its website between 1 July 2023 and 1 July 2024. RELATED: This extinct model is still one of the best-selling used cars in Australia While VFACTS data suggests new car buyers in Australia overwhelmingly opt for dual-cab utes, insurance data shows that the rest of the driving population actually favours hatchbacks – with the trusted Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla each making multiple appearances across age groups. Some interesting outliers on the list of most popular cars include the discontinued ...

Offering fully-electric power, the BYD Seal sedan is cannibalising sales in the medium passenger car segment under $60,000 – already accounting for a quarter of sales. Should Toyota be nervous? The new kid on the block BYD Seal outgunned mainstays in the new passenger vehicle sales race in July, playing second fiddle only to the Toyota Camry. According to this month’s VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) , the Seal sedan, which only arrived in local showrooms in December last year, found 570 homes in July. This represents 25 per cent of the medium passenger cars under $60,000. Though the long-running Camry bested it by a long way, posting 1498 sales and taking a 65 per cent share, the Seal well and truly outplayed other household names such as the Honda Accord (which is due to be reclassified because of its $64,900 new price), Mazda 6, and Skoda Octavia. While the Mazda 6 sedan/wagon put up the best fight with 101 cars delivered, t...

The Y63 Nissan Patrol will be offered with a new 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, as well as an off-road variant to rival the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport. Power outputs for the new 2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 have been confirmed ahead of the new model’s reveal next week. Nissan has officially announced the new Patrol will offer the same 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol as the related Infiniti QX80 , however, it will offer slightly less power at 317kW compared to 335kW in the Infiniti. Torque remains identical for the Nissan and Infiniti at 700Nm, with the Patrol’s outputs up 19kW and 140Nm over the 5.6-litre naturally-aspirated V8 in the current Y62 model. It will be paired to a nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, up from the seven-speed unit in the current model. An off-road-oriented version of the new Patrol Y63 has also been teased, which is likely to adopt the Pro-4X badge – also found on the Navara ute, and the Frontier sold in North Americ...

If you’re caught speeding or running a red light in the nation’s capital, you may end up with an additional fine. The ACT Government has upgraded its existing speed and red-light camera network to check vehicle registration status and will issue additional penalties for drivers caught behind the wheel of unregistered vehicles. Drivers in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) who are picked up by a speed camera, red-light camera or one of the ACT’s mobile speed-detection devices will – in addition to the original infringement – have their vehicle’s registration checked. If found to be using an unregistered vehicle, the driver will be handed an additional $700 fine on top of the penalty they were originally photographed for. The ACT is the most expensive state or territory in Australia to register a motor vehicle at $2174 per household for registration, CTP (Compulsory Third Parts) and licensing annually. It also does not offer shorter registration periods – such as the thr...

Drive has investigated what it would take to switch our new-car fleet to an air-con gas which is 1430 times better for the environment, and it’s much easier than you’d think. EXCLUSIVE Australia could easily transition to a lower-polluting gas used in car air-conditioning, but has failed to do so because it doesn’t want to “pick a fight” with the industry, Drive can reveal. Earlier this month, Drive exclusively revealed millions of new cars coming to Australia contain a gas which is 1400 times worse for the planet than CO2 if released, but almost all car makers are still using it because it’s not illegal and it’s cheaper. Currently, almost all Australian cars use a refrigerant called R134a, which has a global warming potential (GWP) rating of 1430, but there is a more environmentally-friendly alternative available called R1234yf with a GWP of less than 1. Drive has investigated what it would take to switch from R134a to R1234yf – what it means in terms of cost, the sup...