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The announcement is joined by news that Australia’s Porsche Connect Plus package has scored an important update, gaining the LTE telephone module that compatibility requirements had previously kept from local buyers.
All of this forms part of a wider 2018 model year change, which adds new exterior and interior colours, and ad
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2018 Porsche range: more power and new kit for 911 S, new pricing across Porsche lines
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GWM considers rival to Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner for Australia
via drive.com.auIt’s larger than others in this segment – and only a five-seater – but GWM could add a ute-based SUV to its line-up in Australia.GWM Australia has revealed it is considering adding a new four-wheel-drive to its model range to compete against the likes of the Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner, among other ute-based SUVs.Based on the plus-sized GWM utes – including the Australia-bound Cannon Alpha, and Chinese-market King Kong Cannon – the Hava -
2025 Mini Aceman electric car unveiled, due in Australia this year
via drive.com.auMini’s newest electric car is a Chinese-built VW Polo-sized hatchback marketed as a ‘crossover’ SUV, with up to 406km of claimed driving range.The 2025 Mini Aceman electric hatch has been unveiled ahead of the first Australian showroom arrivals between October and December this year.The Aceman is the final model in Mini’s new-generation electric-car range, slotting between the larger Countryman SUV and Cooper three-door hatch, both available with petrol or electric power. -
Volkswagen ID. Code concept previews new electric cars for China
via drive.com.auVolkswagen is preparing a wave of new electric cars exclusive to China, the world’s largest car market – which will take cues from this futuristic concept.Volkswagen has unveiled a radical new electric-car concept intended to preview a range of upcoming models exclusive to the Chinese market – the ID. Code.A showroom version of the ID. Code coupe-styled SUV concept will be among five new electric Volkswagens planned solely for the Chinese market by 2027 – out of a total o -
TR7, not a Triumph of engineering | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auThe Triumph TR7 represented everything that was wrong with the British car industry in the 1970s.Original story by Tony Davis published in Drive on 18 April, 1997Hailed as Leyland’s first genuinely new sports car in a decade and a half, the Triumph TR7 hit the Australian market in mid-1978. Its only real achievement was to make every backyard kit-car maker feel like a fine craftsmanBuilt by an imploding Leyland in the industrial nightmare of 1970s Britain, the TR7 had been lambasted on bot -
GWM-Wagen: Tank 700 on the cards for Australia as $100,000 off-road flagship
via drive.com.auIt could push beyond $100,000, but GWM Australia says it’s looking at adding the aggressively-styled Tank 700 four-wheel-drive to its line-up in the future.The 2024 GWM Tank 700 could soon join the model line-up in Australia – and it would likely carry a six-figure price tag.Speaking to Drive at a GWM product showcase in China, a spokesperson for the company’s Australian division revealed it is evaluating a possible business case to introduce the Tank 700 locally – partic -
2024 Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid unveiled, due in Australia next year
via drive.com.auThe Lamborghini Urus has gone hybrid, offering more power than the soon-to-be-defunct petrol-only versions with 80 per cent lower claimed emissions.
The plug-in hybrid version of the 2024 Lamborghini Urus super SUV has been unveiled, ahead of the first overseas showroom arrivals by the end of the year.The Urus SE is the first electrified version of Lamborghini’s debut SUV and is the most powerful version sold to date, with close to 600kW – about 100kW more than the previous record ho -
2024 Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid unveiled
via drive.com.auThe Lamborghini Urus has gone hybrid, offering more power than the soon-to-be-defunct petrol-only versions with 80 per cent lower claimed emissions.
The plug-in hybrid version of the 2024 Lamborghini Urus super SUV has been unveiled, ahead of the first overseas showroom arrivals by the end of the year.The Urus SE is the first electrified version of Lamborghini’s debut SUV and is the most powerful version sold to date, with close to 600kW – about 100kW more than the previous record ho -
Lamborghini: Plug-in hybrids are an easy sell if the engine is big
via drive.com.auLamborghini says it is not sure performance-car customers at the top end of the market want a plug-in hybrid with a small engine – even if it is faster than the petrol-only version.Italian car maker Lamborghini says it expects to have no issues selling its latest plug-in hybrid because it does not downsize the engine – and is faster than the petrol-only model it replaces.Chief technical officer Rouven Mohr told media including Drive Lamborghini expects “a huge run” on the -
Lamborghini: Plug-in hybrids an easy sell if the engine is big
via drive.com.auLamborghini says it is not sure performance-car customers at the top end of the market want a plug-in hybrid with a small engine – even if it is faster than the petrol-only version.Italian car maker Lamborghini says it expects to have no issues selling its latest plug-in hybrid because it does not downsize the engine – and is faster than the petrol-only model it replaces.Chief technical officer Rouven Mohr told media including Drive Lamborghini expects “a huge run” on the -
Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class unveiled, coming to Australia
via drive.com.auThe Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. Meet the G580 with EQ Technology, with four electric motors and more power than the V8.The first electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been unveiled ahead of Australian showroom arrivals expected by the end of this year.The battery-powered G-Class was initially planned to be called EQG but will instead wear the G580 with EQ Technology name, as Mercedes-Benz moves away from EQ-focused names for its electric cars as it rolls out more and more models.The G5 -
2024 GWM Haval Jolion poised for a shake-up in Australia with new hybrid
via drive.com.auGWM 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 -
Do electric cars need oil?
via drive.com.auEver 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 -
Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Lexus GX, Mini Countryman, and the Mercedes-AMG C63
via drive.com.auTune 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 -
We take one of Australia’s most affordable electric cars to Sydney
via drive.com.auTune 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
via drive.com.auA 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 -
MG electric hypercar concept claims 0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds
via drive.com.auThe 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 -
2024 Abarth 500e Turismo review
via drive.com.auAbarth’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?
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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 -
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs: Facelift arrives, Performance returns – UPDATE
via drive.com.auThe 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 -
Australia to miss out on four-seat electric Zeekr 009 Grand people mover
via drive.com.auA 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 -
Tesla to fast-track cheaper new electric cars, due as soon as this year
via drive.com.auIt 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 -
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost, price cut in Australia
via drive.com.auThe 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, -
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost
via drive.com.auThe 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 -
Teen charged under new ‘post and boast’ laws after alleged Ferrari, BMW theft in NSW
via drive.com.auThe 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 -
Are Facebook car giveaways legitimate?
via drive.com.auCar 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 -
Fiat 500e electric car may be about to get cheaper in Australia
via drive.com.auA 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 -
Government under fire over road safety reform as death toll rises again
via drive.com.auThe 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 -
2025 Porsche Macan electric: Stuttgart’s biggest gamble yet
via drive.com.auIt 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.
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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 -
South Australia testing mobile phone detection cameras ahead of rollout – UPDATE
via drive.com.auMotorists 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 -
What car does Max Verstappen drive?
via drive.com.auMax 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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