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• 2018 Abarth 595, Fiat 500 infotainment upgraded - UPDATE

  20-09-2018 11:58 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The Abarth 595 line-up has been upgraded for the 2018 model year, bringing an upgraded infotainment display and smartphone mirroring technology.UPDATE, 21/9/18: The Fiat 500 has added the 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard across the range.UPDATE, 28/5/18: FCA Australia has indicated the regular Fiat 500 will be getting the upgraded infotainment system as well. See bottom of article for details.
  
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• 2024 GWM Haval Jolion poised for a shake-up in Australia with new hybrid

  24-04-2024 09:16 via drive.com.au
  GWM is expected to overhaul its Jolion small SUV range with a new body for the hybrid – and an update for the petrol line-up.The 2024 GWM Haval Jolion small SUV line-up is tipped to split in two in Australia with an all-new look for the hybrid, alongside an updated petrol-only model, it is understood.As first reported by Drive earlier this month, the vehicle sold as the Jolion Pro in overseas markets is expected to reach Australia as the new Jolion Hybrid to replace the current model &ndas
  
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• Do electric cars need oil?

  24-04-2024 09:00 via drive.com.au
  Ever wondered if electric cars need oil, or how often they need to be serviced? The answer might not be as simple as you think.Oil is typically associated with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Going for an engine oil change prolongs the life of your ICE and helps keep all the moving parts safe and healthy.RELATED: Do electric cars have gears and clutches?But an electric vehicle does away with an engine that requires and burns oil. However, many neglec
  
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• Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Lexus GX, Mini Countryman, and the Mercedes-AMG C63

  24-04-2024 07:59 via drive.com.au
  Tune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch another episode of Drive Review. Episode 1 of Season 2 airs this Saturday at 4pm!Tune in to Nine Rush on Saturday, 27 April 2024, at 4pm to catch the second episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, Trent tests the first Lexus GX to go on sale in Australia. Susannah takes an in-depth look at the Mini Countryman, and James takes a drive in a car that boasts the world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine, the Mer
  
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• We take one of Australia’s most affordable electric cars to Sydney

  24-04-2024 06:51 via drive.com.au
  Tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch Emma exploring some of the best Instagram locations around the stunning harbour city.This Sunday, Emma will take one of Australia’s most affordable electric vehicles, the MG4, on a tour around Sydney, stopping at some of the city’s most iconic and Instagrammable locations.
  Catch Episode 6 of Season 7 on Sunday, April 28, at 1:30 pm on Channel 9.
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• Tesla in talks with another car maker to license ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech

  24-04-2024 05:00 via drive.com.au
  A rival car maker is looking to licence Tesla’s so-called ‘Full Self-Driving’ software for its vehicles, according to the US car giant – which has made bold claims about brands who ignore the capabilities of its technology.US car giant Tesla has confirmed it is in discussion with another “major” car maker to license its controversial ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) semi-autonomous driving software.Speaking to investors this morning, CEO Elon Musk likened
  
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• MG electric hypercar concept claims 0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds

  24-04-2024 04:13 via drive.com.au
  The radically-styled electric hypercar is inspired by a former speed record holder – but it is just a concept.Chinese car giant MG has unveiled the EXE181, an electric hypercar concept claimed to have one of the world’s most aerodynamically efficient bodies and a 1.9-second 0-100km/h time.It would make the MG – one of the many concepts and production vehicles being shown at this week’s upcoming Beijing motor show – a contender for the quickest-accelerating car in th
  
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• 2024 Abarth 500e Turismo review

  24-04-2024 02:35 via drive.com.au
  Abarth’s newest pint-sized hot hatch has big shoes to fill. Its predecessor was something of a city car anarchist, but can the new Abarth uphold that tradition?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2024 Abarth 500e TurismoAbarth really understands that not every single aspect of motoring needs to be dead serious.As a brand, Abarth has distilled driving fun into
  
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• 2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs: Facelift arrives, Performance returns – UPDATE

  24-04-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au
  The Performance has returned to the Tesla Model 3 range, after two price cuts since the facelifted RWD and Long Range arrived last year. Here’s what you need to know.2024 Tesla Model 3 pricing and specificationsBiggest update in six years brings new look, revised interiorLarger battery packs with longer driving rangePerformance variant returns seven months after RWD, Long Range faceliftsPriced from $58,900 plus on-road costsUPDATE, 24 April 2024: Since this article was published in Septemb
  
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• Australia to miss out on four-seat electric Zeekr 009 Grand people mover

  24-04-2024 01:30 via drive.com.au
  A four-seat luxury version of the Australia-bound Zeekr 009 electric people mover has been unveiled with more space and quicker acceleration – but it will not come here.Chinese electric-vehicle brand Zeekr has revealed a more luxurious four-seat of its 009 electric people-mover – the 009 Grand – ahead of the Beijing motor show, but it has already been ruled out for Australia.Zeekr – part of the Geely conglomerate that includes Volvo and Polestar – is due in Australi
  
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• Tesla to fast-track cheaper new electric cars, due as soon as this year

  24-04-2024 01:01 via drive.com.au
  It appears the Tesla small car is back on – but using less radical underpinnings – as the US car giant says it will take shortcuts to get cheaper new models in its showrooms as soon as this year.A smaller, more affordable Tesla electric car could be in US showrooms as soon as later this year – or early next year – CEO Elon Musk has revealed, amid reports the car giant had scrapped plans for an entry-level model.Tesla had been betting on a “next-generation” veh
  
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• 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost, price cut in Australia

  23-04-2024 23:38 via drive.com.au
  The facelifted Tesla Model 3 Performance has a new look and more power. It’s due in Australian showrooms later this year – and it’s cheaper than its predecessor.The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance will be the quickest and most powerful iteration of the breed when it arrives in Australian showrooms later this year.More extensive upgrades for the facelifted Performance mean there is greater differentiation from the regular Model 3 line-up, with sportier styling, interior changes,
  
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• 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost

  23-04-2024 23:38 via drive.com.au
  The facelifted Tesla Model 3 Performance has a new look and more power. It’s due in European showrooms later this year, but Australian details are yet to be confirmed.The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance will be the quickest and most powerful iteration of the breed when it arrives in overseas showrooms later this year.More extensive upgrades for the facelifted Performance mean there is greater differentiation from the regular Model 3 line-up, with sportier styling, interior changes, and adap
  
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• Teen charged under new ‘post and boast’ laws after alleged Ferrari, BMW theft in NSW

  23-04-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  The new law came into effect in March to target youths carrying out car thefts and sharing about them on social media for notoriety.A teenager has become the first person charged under New South Wales’ ‘post and boast’ laws after allegedly stealing a Ferrari and BMW from a home in Sydney’s north-west.The 15-year-old was charged with the new offence, which makes posting on social media about stealing cars or breaking into homes a crime, after the two luxury cars were taken
  
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• Are Facebook car giveaways legitimate?

  23-04-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Car raffles are all over social media, but are they legal? And do you actually have a chance of winning one?If you’re a car enthusiast, chances are you’ve received a targeted ad on social media with a video of some guy yelling about how you can win an awesome classic Japanese drift car for just $20 if you sign up for a membership.RELATED: Car giveaway website in the spotlight for awarding prize vehicle to former owner’s girlfriendIt’s nothing new to have a car raffle, but
  
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• Fiat 500e electric car may be about to get cheaper in Australia

  23-04-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au
  A new version of the Fiat 500e electric city hatch has been approved for sale in Australia, which promises to be cheaper – but still not cheap.A new, base-model version of the pint-sized Fiat 500e electric car from Italy has been approved for sale in Australia.While it promises to cost less than the 500e already in showrooms – which is priced from $52,500 plus on-road costs – initial estimates suggest the new variant will still not be cheap if it comes to showrooms.Government a
  
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• Government under fire over road safety reform as death toll rises again

  23-04-2024 14:31 via drive.com.au
  The Federal Government needs to force the states and territories to share road crash data to save lives, an industry body has said.Pressure is ramping up on the Federal Government to link road safety reform to state transport funding in an effort to bring down the nation’s road toll.The nation’s peak motoring body, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), has revealed that the number of deaths on our roads has jumped by 8.2 per cent in the 12 months to the end of March – wi
  
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• 2025 Porsche Macan electric: Stuttgart’s biggest gamble yet

  23-04-2024 14:01 via drive.com.au
  It takes guts to dump petrol power in favour of electric from your biggest-selling car, but Porsche has done exactly that. So is the new electric Macan any good? Rob Margeit finds out.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2025 Porsche MacanThere’s a helluva lot riding on this car for Porsche.The German brand’s best-selling model globally is undergoing a tr
  
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• South Australia testing mobile phone detection cameras ahead of rollout – UPDATE

  23-04-2024 07:41 via drive.com.au
  Motorists in Adelaide are on notice, with five new cameras now being put through their paces in an effort to detect illegal mobile phone usage by drivers.Phone monitoring camerasUPDATE, 23 April 2024: Final testing on new mobile phone detection cameras has begun in Adelaide, before they are switched on later this year.Police are preparing to crack down on distracted drivers in South Australia, with the cameras now being tested before they become operational in June – with hefty fines and d
  
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• What car does Max Verstappen drive?

  23-04-2024 07:23 via drive.com.au
  Max Verstappen, one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers ever, has an understandably impressive car collection but a daily driver you might not expect.Photo: Max Verstappen/TwitterMax Verstappen is a Formula 1 driver for the Red Bull Racing team. At just 26, he’s one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers to ever grace the circuit.Verstappen, the Dutch national and son to Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen, is a three-time world champion and has claimed a plethora of records, including
  
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• 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled twice in Australia

  23-04-2024 06:16 via drive.com.au
  Faults with the vehicle’s electrical and cooling systems could cause a loss of essential functions, according to the recall notices.Aston Martin has recalled 278 examples of the 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX SUV, citing multiple potential faults with the fixings for the fuse box cables and oil cooler lines.The affected DBX vehicles for the fuse box are stamped 2020 to 2023 models, while those for the oil cooler lines are 2022 to 2023 only, according to Aston Mart
  
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• 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled in Australia

  23-04-2024 06:16 via drive.com.au
  Faults with the vehicle’s electrical and cooling systems could cause a loss of essential functions, according to the recall notices.Aston Martin has recalled 278 examples of the 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX SUV, citing multiple potential faults with the fixings for the fuse box cables and oil cooler lines.The affected DBX vehicles for the fuse box are stamped 2020 to 2023 models, while those for the oil cooler lines are 2022 to 2023 only, according to Aston Mart
  
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• Tesla slashes prices in Australia for second time in a month: Model 3, Model Y down

  23-04-2024 04:16 via drive.com.au
  Prices of Tesla electric cars in Australia have been cut for the second time in four weeks amid slowing international demand for the company’s models.US electric-car giant Tesla has slashed prices by $3000 across most of its model range in Australia for the second time this month amid increased competition and cooling demand overseas.After reducing prices by $1000 to $8500 on April 4, Tesla has dropped the price of the Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range versions of the Model 3 sedan and Model
  
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• Autonomous cars coming to Australia with upcoming legislation

  23-04-2024 03:47 via drive.com.au
  New laws are being devised to permit the testing and sale of autonomous vehicles on Australian roads, from normal cars with self-driving modes to ‘robotaxis’ without steering wheels or pedals.The Federal Government is developing legislation to unlock the mainstream use of autonomous vehicles on Australian roads – and their sale to the public.Limited trials of driverless vehicles have already been conducted in Australia, but a new Automated Vehicle Safety Law is in the works to
  
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• Australian electric-car charging station maker on edge of collapse – report

  23-04-2024 03:00 via drive.com.au
  Tritium, which produces fast chargers for electric vehicles, is up for sale to try and save it from crumbling.Image Credit: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBrisbane-based electric car charging firm Tritium – which produces the hardware for many charging stations in Australia – is on the brink of financial collapse, after declaring itself insolvent and calling in the administrators.Lenders for the troubled company – which has been criticised for poor reliability of
  
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• BYD Shark name confirmed for new hybrid ute

  23-04-2024 02:25 via drive.com.au
  The first ute from Chinese car giant BYD will be a great white rival for the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, with plug-in hybrid power.The upcoming plug-in hybrid BYD ute will be known as the Shark, the Chinese car giant has announced.It confirms trademark filings discovered by Australian media in recent weeks, and fits in with BYD’s preference for nautical names such as Dolphin, Seal, Sea Lion and Seagull.The Shark – which will naturally be the largest model in the range – has b
  
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• 2025 Kia Tasman ute: New teaser photos give our best look yet

  23-04-2024 01:48 via drive.com.au
  The Kia Tasman ute has dropped much of its camouflage in the latest teaser images, ahead of its unveiling later this year.This is our best look yet at the exterior design of the 2025 Kia Tasman ute without the bulky black disguise of previous prototypes before all the covers come off by the end of this year.New teaser images published today by Kia confirm the ‘sausage-style’ black plastic panels over the wheel arches are not there to disguise the shape of the car, and will be fitted
  
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• 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe price and specs

  23-04-2024 01:00 via drive.com.au
  The replacement for the C-Class and E-Class two-doors is arriving in Australia as a four-cylinder coupe priced from about $110,000 drive-away, with a convertible – and larger engines – due later.2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe pricing and specificationsCLE replaces C-Class and E-Class two-door modelsInitially CLE200 and CLE300 four-cylinder coupes Priced from $103,900 before on-road costsThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class coupes have been replaced in Australia by a single all-new mod
  
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• ‘Who goes first?’: The Aussie road rule causing confusion

  23-04-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  A Reddit post has raised a common scenario on the road that could lead to potential chaos. We find out who has the right of way.If two cars are turning right into a road from opposing side streets at the same time, who has the right of way? This was the valid question posed by a recent Reddit post on the r/CarsAustralia thread.Reddit user MindDecento asked: “I know technically you should be able to go at the same time, but there are a few intersections around me that are slightly offset. I
  
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• BYD aims to double sales this year – and again next year

  23-04-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The CEO of BYD’s Australian distributor says the company aims to sell 50,000 vehicles in 2025 – which would make it a Top 10 selling brand, and one of the fastest ramp-ups in Australian automotive history.Chinese car giant BYD has set a bold target to quadruple its sales in Australia by the end of next year amid a wave of new models and dealerships.David Smitherman, CEO of BYD’s Australian distributor EVDirect, told local media the company has “strong ambitions” to
  
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