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BYD offices raided over copycat design allegations – report
Jaguar Land Rover is mounting a legal case against BYD at The Hague over claims the Ti7 copied the look of the Defender.
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Ben Zachariah has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry and has written for leading Australian outlets including The Age , Drive , and Wheels , as well as international publications. Earlier in his career he worked across sales, marketing, and public relations, and later founded several companies before completing an MBA in 2021. He is also recognised as an expert in classic car investment. Based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Ben has a modest collection of rare European, Australian, and Japanese cars, and spends most weekends either competing in his BMW rally car, camping in the Victorian High Country, or watching F1 with his partner.
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Australian Volvo EX60 deliveries delayed until late 2027
European markets have been prioritised at the Volvo EX60 factory, forcing Australian deliveries to late 2027 – with tax implications for local buyers.
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State's plan to expand speed camera usage stalls
The forthcoming Victorian election has resulted in expanded average-speed enforcement laws being enacted, as the government enters caretaker mode.
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2026 BMW X5 review: Long-term introduction
BMW will soon introduce a new X5, but how good is the one it’s replacing? We adopt the outgoing X5 as our latest long-termer to find out.
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2027 Hyundai Staria Load Electric review: Quick drive
Hyundai has added an electric offering to its Staria Load lineup, but the electric commercial van is hiding some secrets underneath.
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More hybrid vehicles to be penalised under tighter emissions regulations
Australians could soon be paying more for hybrids – or holding onto their older, higher-emission cars – due to NVES thresholds coming into effect in 2027.
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“Not dead” – Hyundai considers future hydrogen car for Australia
The talk around hydrogen vehicles appears to have died down, but Hyundai insists there’s still a future for fuel-cell cars.
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Polestar defends lacklustre sales during rocketing EV uptake
Sales of Polestar vehicles are down in 2026, despite the EV market being up – but there’s more to the story, according to the brand’s boss.
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Expert Insights: Q&A with Continental Tyres managing director Mitchell Golledge
The boss of Continental tyres in Australia joins us to discuss road safety, Chinese rivals, EU lawmakers, and new challenges born from electric cars.
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Data security a priority for Polestar before it rolls out bidirectional V2G charging tech
Polestar continues to work towards offering vehicle-to-grid charging capability in its EVs locally, but says privacy is an important consideration.
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Industry boss calls for mandatory tyre recycling laws
Despite an estimated 100 different tyre brands on sale in Australia, just 16 companies contribute to an association dedicated to sustainability.
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Potholes are the greatest danger to motorists, says tyre company
Australia’s crumbling roads pose increasing risks to drivers, according to the head of a major tyre brand – but it's not the only safety issue.
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2027 Polestar 5 Performance review
The Polestar 5 is the halo model for the Volvo offshoot – and the electric GT has Porsche and Audi firmly in its crosshairs.
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No pre-orders placed for cheapest Polestar 5 as buyers favour range-topper
The extra-fast Polestar 5 is the one Australian buyers want, according to the company’s boss – but there won’t be any price or lineup changes.
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Petrol, diesel drivers should pay road-user tax plus fuel excise in Australia, says one auto brand
Polestar is lobbying for taxation changes that encourage a switch to electric vehicles, including a universal road-user charge to join the existing fuel excise.
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2027 BYD Shark 6 Premium review
After the release of the Performance variant, we revisit the original Shark 6 Premium to see if it still holds up – and whether it will continue to.
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