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Kia gets set to serve up more tennis
Australian Tennis Open sponsorship renewal likely to be announced by Kia this week
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Tesla under investigation for potentially false statements made to investors – report
via drive.com.auA new report claims electric car maker Tesla is currently being investigated by US federal authorities over statements made by the company and its CEO, Elon Musk.Prosecutors in the US are investigating Tesla over whether the company – and its CEO, Elon Musk – deceived investors by making potentially false claims, a new report alleges.According to news outlet Reuters, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – the equivalent of the Australian Securities and Investments Co
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Xpeng $60,000 electric SUV from China tipped to rival Porsche Macan in Australia
via drive.com.auNew EV brand’s local importer thinks its new model is “superior” to a Tesla Model Y – and can compete with Porsche, Mercedes and BMW.The Australian distributor of incoming Chinese electric-car brand Xpeng has claimed its new rival for the Tesla Model Y – the world’s best-selling electric vehicle – will be cheaper and “superior”.It believes the SUV – the Xpeng G6 – is a luxury vehicle good enough to rival an electric Porsche Macan
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The Lap
via drive.com.auJoin our charismatic hosts, Trent Nikolic and Dominic Wiseman, as they set out on an unprecedented journey around Australia’s legendary ‘Big Lap’ – the longest continuous highway loop encircling the continent.
Heading south from Sydney in a clockwise direction, the eight-part TV series is much more than just a car show, it is an epic travel experience of over 15,000 kms, and over 150 unique regional towns and cities. In partnership with Kia Austra
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan super luxury SUV gets a makeover
via drive.com.auAn updated version of the million-dollar SUV has been announced – with a focus on younger buyers, refreshed styling and a digital version of its iconic Spirit of Ecstasy.The 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II is due in Australian showrooms towards the end of 2024, with the car maker giving its super-luxury best-selling SUV a makeover.Local order books are open now for the updated Cullinan – the most popular model in the Rolls-Royce line-up – with a refreshed exterior design th
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Do you know what this pedestrian crossing sign means?
via drive.com.auYou’re likely familiar with zebra crossings, but what about the other different types of crossings? Here’s what you need to know.
Road crossings are universally marked with various road signs to warn drivers of pedestrian presence on roads across the globe.
RELATED: The Aussie road rule causing confusionWhile this is nothing new, in Australia we have several different forms of pedestrian crossings that could prove confusing to the uninitiated.
If you’re after a refresher to avo
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Video: SUV driver narrowly avoids childcare centre collision
via drive.com.auThe motorist can be seen driving erratically before swerving off the road and hitting a tree outside of the childcare centre.Dashcam footage of a driver losing control of a Hyundai SUV and hitting a tree next to a childcare centre has emerged online.In the video – uploaded to Dash Cam Owners Australia’s Facebook page – the motorist can be seen quickly coming out of a carpark and attempting to enter a narrow street on 3 May 2024.The Hyundai Santa Fe started to turn right b
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Sorry, the Subaru WRX Sportswagon isn’t getting a manual transmission
via drive.com.auIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s a story of the misunderstanding that took the automotive media world by storm this week.By now you may have seen several reports in the media suggesting the Subaru WRX Sportswagon will finally be offered with a manual transmission – but unfortunately, it appears to be little more than a misunderstanding.While Australia has been lucky enough to have the WRX Sportswagon since February 2022, Subaru just recently announced the mode
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2024 Ford F-150 XLT SWB review
via drive.com.auThe Ford F-150 XLT is the cheapest way to get into the Ranger’s big and brash American cousin. But it still costs six figures, and doesn’t necessarily yield a premium experience in some regards. And while its payload might be middling, there’s loads of space and a big towing capacity.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Ford F-150 XLT SWBIt mig
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2024 Volvo EX30: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auVolvo’s first ground-up electric vehicle is also its smallest and fastest. James heads to Adelaide to take a look the compact EX30 SUV.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Volvo EX30The automotive marketing world loves a superlative. It seems every car somehow needs to be the best, biggest, and most something-or-other in order to cut through the field and
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Cadillac pricing in Australia to target BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
via drive.com.auUS luxury-car brand Cadillac is gunning for the ‘Big Three’ German brands – as well as Volvo, Lexus and Porsche – with its new range of electric vehicles in Australia.
Cadillac in a showroom in Switzerland.
The Cadillac Lyriq will be priced in line with rivals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – rather than designed to undercut them – when the new electric SUV comes to Australia later this year.Cadillac – owned by US car giant General Motors – is pr
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Cadillac price in Australia to target BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
via drive.com.auUS luxury-car brand Cadillac is gunning for the ‘Big Three’ German brands – as well as Volvo, Lexus and Porsche – with its new range of electric vehicles in Australia.
Cadillac in a showroom in Switzerland.
The Cadillac Lyriq will be priced in line with rivals from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – rather than designed to undercut them – when the new electric SUV comes to Australia later this year.Cadillac – owned by US car giant General Motors – is pr
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Nissan Leaf electric car slashed by up to $18,000 amid sales stall – for now
via drive.com.auA hefty limited-time discount for the ageing Nissan Leaf electric car makes it one of the most affordable EVs on sale in Australia.The Nissan Leaf is the latest electric car to have its price cut in Australia, with up to $18,000 off – making it $39,990 drive-away for the cheapest model – as part of a limited-time discount in place until the end of this month.It comes as Leaf sales are down 44 per cent over the first four months of this year – compared to the same period in 2023
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We take an award-winning EV to the Snowy Mountains
via drive.com.auTune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch Trent exploring the serene landscapes of the Snowy Mountains, piloting the Kia EV9.This Sunday, Trent is piloting our reigning Drive Car of the Year winner, the Kia EV9. Be sure to tune in to catch our drive from the streets of Sydney to the serene landscapes of the Snowy Mountains.
Catch Episode 9 of Season 7 on Sunday, May 12, at 1:30 pm on Channel 9.
The post We take an award-winning EV to the Snowy Mountains appeared first on Drive.
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How to avoid the luxury car tax in Australia
via drive.com.auNo one wants to pay more tax than they have to. Here are some things to consider before paying the luxury car tax.No one wants to pay more for their new car than they have to, so the luxury car tax can be a frustrating addition when it comes to treating yourself to a shiny new car.RELATED: Does the luxury car tax apply to utes?The luxury car tax (LCT) was introduced by the Howard government in 1999. It aimed to protect Australian-made cars and encourage Australian residents to purchase something
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Japanese car makers under scrutiny following certification saga – report
via drive.com.auOne of the world’s most prolific car industries is now under the microscope, following a string of incidents involving self-certification.The Japanese Government has announced it has begun a widespread investigation into self-certification across its domestic automotive industry.According to local newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has begun the investigation to determine whether Japanese car companies have been complying with self-certification
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On this week’s episode of Drive Review: Toyota Tundra, Rolls Royce Spectre, and the BYD Dolphin
via drive.com.auTune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch another episode of Drive Review. Episode 4 of Season 2 airs this Saturday at 4pm!Tune in to Nine Rush on Saturday, 11 May 2024, at 4pm to catch the fourth episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, we delve into the opulent world of the Rolls Royce Spectre. Tom takes the wheel of the rugged Toyota Tundra, and Sam hits the road in the sleek and innovative BYD Dolphin.
If you missed Drive Review Season 1 on&nb
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2025 BMW M4 CS revealed, price announced for Australia
via drive.com.auThe latest limited-edition from BMW M is an all-wheel-drive M4 coupe with less weight, more power and carbon-fibre-accented styling – but it comes at a cost.The 2025 BMW M4 CS limited-edition sports coupe has been unveiled, ahead of Australian arrivals due by the end of this year, with a $68,400 higher price than the non-CS equivalent.The M4 CS is a two-door version of the M3 CS launched last year – with less weight and more power than a regular BMW M3 or M4 Competition – and i
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Xpeng: New Chinese electric-car start-up coming to Australia this year
via drive.com.auThe latest car manufacturer to confirm plans for an Australian launch is an electric-car start-up with a Tesla Model Y EV competitor.Electric-car start-up Xpeng is the latest manufacturer from China to announce plans to sell its cars in Australia, due in showrooms by the end of this year.Xpeng – founded in 2014 by a group of automotive and tech-company executives – already sells cars in China and Europe, and has announced plans to expand into right-hand-drive markets in the UK and So
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Genesis Magma performance sub-brand a strong chance for Australia
via drive.com.auGenesis Australia firmly has its hand in the air for Magma performance sub-brand as it eyes strong sales of Mercedes-AMG, BMW M.Genesis Australia wants to lock horns with Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, and Audi Sport with its Magma performance brand, but it’s still too early to confirm when the go-fast line-up will land Down Under.Having only been revealed in March 2024 at the New York motor show, the Magma brand will denote Genesis’ performance models going forward with the first confirmed pr
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Next Mazda CX-5 expected to go hybrid amid Toyota RAV4 success
via drive.com.auThe CX-5-succeeding mid-size SUV looks increasingly likely to be hybrid as Mazda prepares to move to phase two of its electrification plan.
Mazda has no intention of sunsetting its best-selling CX-5 mid-size SUV despite the arrival of the similarly sized and more upmarket CX-60 and CX-70 models, with its eventual successor likely to score hybrid power.Speaking to Drive at the launch of the updated MX-5, Mazda Australia head of marketing Alastair Doak hinted that work had already begun on the CX-
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Video: Pedestrian caught setting McLaren on fire
via drive.com.auThe alleged offender can be seen setting a cardboard pizza box on fire before putting it under the wheel of the $350,000 luxury sports car.Photo Credit: 9NewsPolice are on the hunt for a pedestrian who was caught on video setting an exotic performance car – worth approximately $350,000 – on fire.According to a 9News report, CCTV video captured the alleged offender lighting a cardboard pizza box under an umbrella along Rodd Street in Sefton – a suburb approximately 23km wes
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Mazda admits new Australian emissions rules will be ‘tough’ to meet, but next electric car no closer
via drive.com.auAustralia’s second-best selling car brand admits it will have a hard time meeting the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, after axing its only EV last year.Mazda has acknowledged the difficulty it will face in meeting upcoming CO2 emissions rules for new vehicles – after axing its first and only electric vehicle last year due to slow sales – but help from new hybrid and electric cars is on the way.The Japanese brand is one of the few top-selling manufacturers in Australia
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Apple’s electric vehicle project may now be a collaboration with US car maker – report
via drive.com.auOff again, on again: The long-rumoured Apple car project might not be completely dead, with a new report claiming a possible collaboration with an EV company.Months after it emerged Apple’s autonomous electric car project had been axed, a new unconfirmed report claims the tech giant is now considering a partnership with a US-based manufacturer.According to DigiTimes, Apple is now looking into the feasibility of partnering with electric car maker Rivian on the project, rather than developin
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The car that changed Volvo forever | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auIn 1996, Volvo used a sledgehammer to let people know it had cast off its dowdy and conservative imageOriginal review, by Phil Scott, first published in Drive on 12 May, 1996If you thought Volvo was still run by middle-aged guys called Lars and Erik who wear bad golf trousers on weekends, think again.The Swedes are hell-bent on changing the image of the past 20 years. Either that or they’re having the world’s biggest corporate mid-life crisis.The symptoms are all there: they used the
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Ford F-150 deliveries paused again, recall issued in Australia after compliance breach – UPDATE
via drive.com.auA breach of Australian motor vehicle regulations has resulted in the third interruption to local deliveries of the Ford F-150 pick-up in four months – and the fourth recall this year.UPDATE, 8 May 2024: Ford Australia has advised that a recall has been issued for the 2024 Ford F-150 to address the compliance breach reported below, relating to examples of the model already on the road.“A Compliance recall has been issued by Ford to its Dealers,” a Ford Australia spokesperson sai
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Electric Toyota Camry a chance after new Lexus ES trademarks
via drive.com.auEvidence is mounting for a Tesla Model 3-rivalling Toyota Camry EV, after the company’s luxury brand Lexus filed trademarks for future ES variants.New trademark filings suggest the new-generation Lexus ES is set to be offered with either electric or hybrid engines – providing some insight into what we can expect for the next all-new Camry.According to the trademarks, Lexus is planning three new models for the ES – which is based on Toyota’s popular Camry sedan – bei
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Plug in for The Lap – the first episode airs this weekend
via drive.com.auJoin us for an electrifying adventure down under as the Drive team embarks on an unprecedented journey across Australia. The first episode airs this Saturday on Channel Nine.
Set your reminders for the first episode of The Lap, airing this Saturday 11 May at 3:30pm AEST on Channel 9.In partnership with Kia Australia and produced by Drive.com.au, The Lap shares the experiences of hosts Trent Nikolic and Dom Wiseman on their once-in-a-lifetime experience across Australia, piloting the reigning Dri
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Cadillac committed to Australia for the long term
via drive.com.auCadillac claims its investment in factory-built right-hand-drive cars shows it will not be the next General Motors brand to launch and quickly leave Australia.Executives for Cadillac have assured the company will be ‘here to stay’ in Australia – and not be quick to follow former siblings Holden and Opel out the door – when the General Motors-owned luxury brand launches with electric cars later this year.The boss of General Motors’ Australian and New Zealand operatio
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Can hand sanitiser raise your blood alcohol level?
via drive.com.auEver wondered if hand sanitiser can raise your blood alcohol level? We discover it could cause some trouble at your next RBT stop.
Drink-driving is no joke and will put a permanent stain on your driving and criminal record – but is there any possibility you could be booked without drinking any alcohol?
One Drive employee got the fright of his life when he tested positive for alcohol at a random breath test stop, just 15 minutes after cleaning his hands with sanitiser – despite not ha
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