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This isn’t a promotional campaign, just us trying to offer you some interesting suggestions if you’re in the market for some new wheels. Here we focus on workhorses.Ford Ranger XLT – $55,990
The top-selling Ford Ranger XLT is the ute of the moment, and Ford is advertising MY17 updated versions for $55,990 drive-away, essentially
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Weekend Deals on Wheels for December 10:: Workhorse edition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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
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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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2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled twice in Australia
via drive.com.auFaults 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
via drive.com.auFaults 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
via drive.com.auPrices 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
via drive.com.auNew 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
via drive.com.auTritium, 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
via drive.com.auThe 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
via drive.com.auThe 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
via drive.com.auThe 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
via drive.com.auA 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
via drive.com.auThe 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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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance coupe is the company’s quickest-ever car
via drive.com.auThe V8 hybrid version of AMG’s flagship series-production coupe reels off 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and tops 320km/h, according to the German car maker.The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance is the quickest-accelerating Mercedes-AMG, accelerating from zero to 100km/h faster than even the ultra-exclusive $2.75 million AMG One hypercar.Unveiled at the recent 2024 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, the all-wheel-drive GT63 S E Performance two-door has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 2
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Lucid Air electric car reduced to shell after catching fire in Poland crash
via drive.com.auThe sedan allegedly hit a pole, puncturing the battery and causing the flames, reports say. Electric-car fires are harder to extinguish than petrol and diesel vehicle blazes – but are far less common.Credit: Miejeski ReporterA Lucid Air electric car has caught on fire after its battery was reportedly punctured when the vehicle smashed into a pole.The incident happened at a busy intersection in the Polish capital of Warsaw on Friday when the driver – who was not seriously injured in t
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Some Mercedes Self-Driving Cars Won't Require You to Even Watch the Road
via cnet.com
The cars are only available in California and Nevada and will only autonomously drive under certain circumstances.
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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning on sale now in Australia – with a catch
via drive.com.auYou can now buy a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up in Australia, but it is not through a Ford showroom with a full factory warranty – nor does it come cheap.The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up is now available to buy in Australia in right-hand drive.However it is not sold through Ford Australia showrooms – and it is not re-manufactured to right-hand drive on the same production line as official V6-powered F-150s sold locally, which are completed to the same quality st
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Does the luxury car tax apply to utes?
via drive.com.auSome high-end utes exceed the luxury car tax threshold, but are they exempt from paying the 33 per cent tax?Getting hit with the luxury car tax (LCT) can mean a substantial amount of money on top of the purchase price of your shiny new car. As utes begin to climb in value and move away from being a cheap work car to a fully-fledged luxury family car, it’s becoming more common for them to exceed the LCT threshold of $76,950. So while all those added features and top-tier build quality
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Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Ford F-150, Ferrari Purosangue, and the Audi Q4 E-Tron
via drive.com.auIf you missed the latest episode of Drive Review, you can catch up here. In this episode, Ben takes the Ford F-150 for a spin, Trent drives Ferrari’s first-ever SUV, and James takes a deep dive into the Audi Q4 E-Tron.
If you missed Season 2 Episode 1 of Drive Review on Nine Rush on Saturday, be sure to catch up here.
In the meantime, if you want to know more about the vehicles showcased in this episode, check out our latest reviews on the Ford F-150, Ferrari Purosangue, and Audi Q4 E
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Next Toyota Kluger to go electric – report
via drive.com.auA US report claims the next generation of the popular seven-seat SUV will drop petrol and hybrid power as Toyota plans to beef up its portfolio of electric models.The next generation of the top-selling Toyota Kluger family SUV could be sold exclusively with electric power, according to an unverified overseas report.US website CarBuzz claims the seven-seat Kluger – sold as the Highlander in North America – is planned to drop petrol and hybrid power in its next iteration, planned to be
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BYD to target Toyota LandCruiser, Hyundai Tucson with SUV expansion
via drive.com.auChinese car giant BYD wants to bulk out its SUV line-up in Australia, and is targeting the best sellers in all market segments.Chinese car giant BYD has set its sights on Australia’s top-selling new vehicles as it plans to expand its model line-up into every SUV size category – and roll-out plug-in hybrid models.David Smitherman, CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, recently told Drive the company wants to multiply its model range in pursuit of a bold target to double its s
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Drive TV: We took the top-selling Mercedes-Benz to Gippsland
via drive.com.auIf you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, James takes a twilight trip through the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria.If you missed Season 7 Episode 5 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the car, check out our latest review on the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
If you missed Season One, Two, Three, Four, Five or Six of Drive TV, you can catch
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Rivian R1T electric ute to be sold in Australia – but not to the public
via drive.com.auUS electric-vehicle start-up Rivian’s R1T pick-up is finally coming to Australia. But unless you work in a mine, you won’t be able to drive one.The Rivian R1T electric pick-up is finally coming to Australia – going on sale to customers three years after deliveries began in the US.However, it will not yet be made available to the public – rather the Rivian will be upfitted by Australian-based company MEVCO for sale to mining fleets here and overseas.The start-up currently
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2025 GWM Haval H6 given a facelift
via drive.com.auAhead of its expected debut at the Beijing motor show this week, images have emerged of GWM’s new-look Haval H6.The 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV looks likely to receive a refreshed front-end look, seemingly borrowing some cues from Hyundai’s design book – and it could eventually make its way to local showrooms.New images of the updated H6 show a new front grille with a square pattern, along with GWM’s latest Haval logo.While GWM Australia wouldn’t comment on the facel
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