• Kia Cerato GT 2019 first drive review

    Kia's new warm hatch is a hot new contender Read more
  • GWM-Wagen: Tank 700 on the cards for Australia as $100,000 off-road flagship

    It 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

    The 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

    The 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
  • Advertisement

  • Lamborghini: Plug-in hybrids are an easy sell if the engine is big

    Lamborghini 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

    Lamborghini 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

    The 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

    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
  • Advertisement

  • Do electric cars need oil?

    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
  • Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Lexus GX, Mini Countryman, and the Mercedes-AMG C63

    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
  • We take one of Australia’s most affordable electric cars to Sydney

    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.
    The post We take one of Australia’s most affordable electric cars to Sydney appeared first o
  • Tesla in talks with another car maker to license ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech

    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
  • MG electric hypercar concept claims 0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds

    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
  • 2024 Abarth 500e Turismo review

    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
  • 2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs: Facelift arrives, Performance returns – UPDATE

    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
  • Australia to miss out on four-seat electric Zeekr 009 Grand people mover

    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
  • Tesla to fast-track cheaper new electric cars, due as soon as this year

    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
  • 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost, price cut in Australia

    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,
  • 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car unveiled with power boost

    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
  • Teen charged under new ‘post and boast’ laws after alleged Ferrari, BMW theft in NSW

    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
  • Are Facebook car giveaways legitimate?

    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
  • Fiat 500e electric car may be about to get cheaper in Australia

    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
  • Government under fire over road safety reform as death toll rises again

    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
  • 2025 Porsche Macan electric: Stuttgart’s biggest gamble yet

    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
  • South Australia testing mobile phone detection cameras ahead of rollout – UPDATE

    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
  • What car does Max Verstappen drive?

    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
  • 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled twice in Australia

    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
  • 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled in Australia

    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
  • Tesla slashes prices in Australia for second time in a month: Model 3, Model Y down

    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
  • Autonomous cars coming to Australia with upcoming legislation

    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

Follow @Cars_News_AU on Twitter!