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Should I buy a 2024 Toyota Yaris or a Toyota Yaris Cross? Hatchback vs SUV comparison
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HSV Commodore VN SS Group A touring car prototype sold at auction
via drive.com.auThis 1990 Holden VN Commodore ‘pilot’ race car is a highly collectible piece of Australian motorsport history.A HSV Commodore VN Group A used as a prototype for Australian touring-car racing in the early 1990s has sold at auction for more than $135,000.This car, sold by online auction website Collecting Cars, was reportedly one of two ‘pilot’ engineering prototypes used by the Holden Racing Team to develop the VN race car that would compete in the 1991 Australian Touring -
‘Don’t be this guy’: Experts say electric car haters feel ‘threatened, inferior’
via drive.com.auThe practice of ‘ICE-ing’ electric car charging stations – and even abusing EV enthusiasts – is on the rise. Here’s why.Image credit: Reddit/notchoosingoneAn increasing number of electric car owners are complaining about owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars intentionally blocking EV charging spots – a practice known as ‘ICE-ing’.As electric car uptake soars in Australia, pressure on Australia’s fledgling public charging network is -
Cut-price Ford electric ute, SUV coming to chase BYD, Tesla – report
via drive.com.auFord’s response to ever-cheaper Chinese electric cars is poised to be an SUV and ute duo, due one year after Tesla’s upcoming affordable model.An upcoming range of budget-priced electric vehicles from Ford – designed to take on Tesla, as well as Chinese car makers such as BYD – is reportedly due to spawn an SUV and ute from 2026.News agency Bloomberg reports Ford has delayed plans for a large seven-seat electric SUV to focus on a new electric-car platform underpinning a s -
NSW firefighters to be trained on electric-car fires
via drive.com.auElectric-car fires are not as frequent as those involving petrol vehicles, but blazes caused by their batteries are considered harder to extinguish – prompting new training for NSW firefighters.New South Wales fire and rescue workers will be required to complete training on how to respond to blazes sparked by lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.The training program – developed by TAFE NSW and Fire and Rescue NSW – is said to teach participants how to identify and reduce -
Why fierce rivals Honda and Nissan are now joining forces
via abc.net.auTwo rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric vehicles, countering the rise of Chinese competitors. -
'Chinese brands a decade ahead of the rest': The reality facing the EV industry
via abc.net.auTwo rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric vehicles, countering the rise of Chinese competitors. -
Uber to pay $272 million in landmark taxi class action settlement
via drive.com.auIn what is Australia’s fifth-largest settlement, Uber has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the taxi industry.Rideshare pioneer Uber has agreed to pay $271.8 million to taxi and hire-car drivers and owners from four Australian states to settle a class action launched five years ago.Website Lawyerly reports Uber agreed to the multi-million dollar settlement on the eve of the trial beginning in the Supreme Court of Victoria.The class action claimed Uber had reduced the value o -
How to add value to your car in seven easy steps
via drive.com.auIf you’re thinking of selling or trading in your car, here are some tips from dealers on increasing your vehicle’s resale value.The best way to safeguard your vehicle’s worth on the used-car market is to have resale value in mind when you buy it.
“Maximising value as a seller starts with buying the right car in the first place,” a Tony White Group spokesperson told Drive.RELATED: Australia’s best-selling used cars in 2023Dealerships usually assess a vehicle on -
2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV unveiled, confirmed for Australia
via drive.com.auAfter years of delays, Audi’s Tesla Model Y rival has been unveiled, with up to 625km of claimed driving range, futuristic OLED lights, and a three-screen interior.The 2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric mid-size SUV has been revealed with up to 625km of claimed driving range, ahead of European showroom arrivals later this year.The Q6 is up to two years late due to unprecedented delays with its electric-car platform and software, twinned under the skin with the Porsche Macan Electric on a new &ls -
UK’s latest electric car costs less than $30,000
via drive.com.auAt almost half the price of the next cheapest electric car, the Dacia Spring is a bare-bones city commuter – but it could prove the adage ‘less is more’.The latest electric car to go on sale in the UK is almost 45 per cent cheaper than its closest competitor.The 2024 Dacia Spring has been priced from £14,995 – or $AU29,000 – making it almost half the cost of the next cheapest electric vehicle, the Vauxhall Corsa.As Renault’s Romanian budget brand, Dacia -
2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 Grand Edition price and specs
via drive.com.auA select few Mercedes-AMG G63 customers will be able to order their $400,000 drive-away V8 four-wheel-drive with a $50,000 gold accent package.2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 pricing and specificationsGrand Edition package adds gold highlightsTwin-turbo V8 with 430kW unchangedPriced from $50,000 above regular $361,591 before on-road costs RRPA new $50,000 option pack has been added to the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 line-up about six months after a two-year order pause was lifted.Just 1000 G63s with the Grand E -
Australia-bound GMC Yukon V8 SUV to benefit from Tesla-style tech upgrade
via drive.com.auThe Nissan Patrol-rivalling V8 SUV from General Motors coming to Australia next year will be the updated model spotted in the US, with a big new touchscreen.Australia is set to benefit from the latest version of the GMC Yukon – an eight-seat SUV bigger than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series or Nissan Patrol, on pick-up underpinnings – available globally when local showroom arrivals begin early next year.A facelifted Yukon – sold by GMC, the ute and SUV-focused brand of US car gia -
Ute vs SUV: Which has the higher ownership costs?
via drive.com.auThe costs associated with owning a dual-cab ute often trump those of a similar-sized SUV, but not always…If you’re trying to decide whether a ute or an SUV makes more sense for your family, business or lifestyle, it’s worth knowing the associated costs in advance.RELATED: How to save hundreds of dollars on your regoWhile a ute can provide potential savings at tax time if purchased as a work car, it can also cost more in terms of registration, tolls, and insurance than a large -
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift unveiled, due in Australia within months
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been given a late-life facelift, with new looks, technology and for the Thai market, a version of the new Triton ute’s engine.The 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift has been revealed in Thailand – days after leaked photos appeared online – ahead of expected Australian arrivals by the middle of this year.It is the second – and likely final – facelift for the now-nine-year-old Pajero Sport, which is due to be replaced by an all-new m -
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift unveiled, due in Australia soon
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been given a late-life facelift, with new looks, technology and for the Thai market, a version of the new Triton ute’s engine.The 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift has been revealed in Thailand – days after leaked photos appeared online – ahead of expected Australian arrivals by the middle of this year.It is the second – and likely final – facelift for the now-nine-year-old Pajero Sport, which is due to be replaced by an all-new m -
2024 JAC T9 ute from China spied in Australia ahead of imminent launch
via drive.com.auThe latest car brand from China has hit Australian roads with a new dual-cab ute aimed at LDV and Great Wall. More details are due imminently.The next dual-cab ute from China to come to Australia – the 2024 JAC T9 – has been photographed on local roads ahead of prices and further specifications expected in the coming days.The red T9 dual-cab spotted in Sydney by Drive is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, and is a rival for other budget-priced utes, including the GWM Ute, LD -
Sydney’s Inner West Council votes on 40km/h speed limits
via drive.com.auSeeking to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, the Inner West Council has unanimously voted to lower the speed limit on local streets to 40km/h.Drivers travelling in many suburbs in Sydney’s inner west will soon be limited to 40km/h speed limits on local roads.The council – which governs an area directly to the west of Sydney CBD, encompassing Lilyfield, Leichhardt, Annandale, Newtown, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, and Ashfield – voted this week to introduc -
The best electric cars in Australia for 2024
via drive.com.auFrom family SUVs to city hatchbacks, here are the best electric cars in Australia for 2024, according to Drive judges.Cast your mind back just five years ago to a simpler time – the year 2019, when roughly 22 all-electric models were available to Australian buyers.By August 2024, that number will have more than doubled to well over 50 – some of them even priced below the all-important $40,000 mark.
Click here to see more 2024 Drive Car of the Year winnersIt’s an exciting time f -
Electric BYD with teen inside crashes into Myer from shopping centre display
via drive.com.auAn electric SUV has almost driven off a first-storey shopping centre display, before reversing at speed into a department store, injuring two.Two people have been hospitalised after a BYD Atto 3 electric SUV smashed through the front of a Myer department store in Sydney’s west.According to NSW Police, emergency services were called to the Liverpool shopping complex on the weekend after reports the Atto 3 accelerated unexpectedly towards a guard rail on the second level, before reversing at -
2025 Hyundai i20 N facelift caught on camera, confirmed for Australia this year
via drive.com.auHere is proof the Hyundai i20 N isn’t dead for Australia just yet. A small facelift is due in local showrooms towards the end of this year.The facelifted 2025 Hyundai i20 N hot hatch has been spied in Europe – in right-hand drive for Australia – ahead of showroom arrivals confirmed for the final months of this year, pending any delays.The pint-sized i20 N has been dropped in Europe – where two-thirds of examples are sold – in favour of new electric cars, but will re -
Toyota welcomes new hybrid competition from Hyundai, Nissan, Kia, GWM Haval, and more
via drive.com.auToyota Australia could relinquish its vice-grip on the hybrid market in the face of new rivals from Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan.Toyota Australia was one of the first brands with a petrol-electric model more than two decades ago in the form of the Prius, but its dominance in the hybrid space might soon come under threat from fresh competition.Rival brands including Hyundai, Nissan, GWM Haval, Kia, and Honda all now field competing hybrids that go up against the hot-selling Corolla, Corolla Cross, RA -
Drive TV: We took a value-packed ute to New South Wales’s south coast
via drive.com.auIf you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, Trent takes the SsangYong Musso on an unforgettable road trip to the south coast of New South Wales.
If you missed Season 7 Episode 1 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, check out our latest review of the SsangYong Musso, and to learn more about our Drive Car of the Year winners, click here.
If you missed Season One, Two, Three, Four, Five, or Six of Drive TV, yo -
2024 Honda HR-V receives subtle facelift in Japan, poised for Australia
via drive.com.auHonda has given its petrol and hybrid small SUV an update in its home market – after sales in Australia halved last year.The Honda HR-V small SUV has been given a facelift in Japan after three years on sale, with revised exterior and interior styling, and new safety features.Honda Australia has confirmed an updated HR-V is planned for local showrooms, but it is yet to be disclosed if it will bring the same changes as the model in Japan, where the SUV is built for markets including ours.Sal -
What to expect from a defensive driver training course
via drive.com.auDefensive driver training can improve your understanding of your car and driving abilities – plus it’s a fun way to test your limits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj8IOuxkPdI
To get their licence, plenty of drivers will do the mandated practice hours, pass the necessary tests and call it a day – not undertaking any further training for the remainder of their driving careers.
Drive and Nine.com.au want to change that – joining forces to raise awareness about the availab -
Nissan and Honda discussing partnership on electric cars
via drive.com.auThe two Japanese car makers may team up to combat the rise of Chinese electric-car rivals.Rival Japanese car manufacturers Nissan and Honda are considering a partnership on next-generation electric cars.The companies have signed a “memorandum of understanding under which they will begin a feasibility study of a strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence,” Nissan and Honda said in a joint media release.It confirms a report by Nikkei Asia, citing so -
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift breaks cover ahead of imminent unveiling
via drive.com.auA second, surprise facelift for the ageing Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD is around the corner, with new styling – and a version of the new Triton’s engine.A late-life facelift for the 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has appeared in leaked images overseas ahead of a formal unveiling reportedly days away, and Australian showroom arrivals in the coming months.The updates for the current Pajero Sport – which look to include a new engine with slightly more power – indicate an all-n -
Dear Drive, does the SsangYong Musso have a bigger tray than other dual-cab utes?
via drive.com.auWhether you’re using your ute for family hauling, work, adventuring, or as a daily driver, tub space is important. We compare popular dual-cab utes on sale in Australia to see which models have the largest tubs.
Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio show or email us at [email protected]’ve been asked:Does the SsangYong Musso have the biggest tub on the market?There’s no denying Austra -
2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce review
via drive.com.auCan Alfa Romeo’s updated 2024 Stelvio hold its own against strong competition not only from the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, but also the value-leading Genesis GV70 and box-fresh Lexus NX?
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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio VeloceThere’s no understating how important a mid-size SUV is to the success of a brand in Austral -
McLaren to use racing simulator tech to help develop road cars
via drive.com.auMcLaren’s road-car division plans to use racing simulation technology from Formula One and IndyCar racing to fine-tune its high-performance hypercars.McLaren will use a new simulator to help develop its next generation of road-going vehicles, including its successor to the P1 hypercar.McLaren Automotive – part of the broader McLaren Group containing its Formula One and IndyCar operations – has announced a partnership with UK-based Dynisma on simulation technology to help develo -
Oscar Piastri excited for Formula One Australian Grand Prix
via drive.com.auThe hometown hero is joined by Daniel Ricciardo to make it two Aussies on the grid for the first time in more than a decade.Photo by Kym Illman/Getty ImagesMelbourne’s own Oscar Piastri is pumped for his return to Albert Park for the 2024 Formula One Australian Grand Prix next weekend, 21-24 March.The 22-year-old McLaren driver comes off the back of one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Formula One, including a maiden pole position and win in the shorter Sprint races – and str -
2025 Volkswagen Tayron seven-seater spotted testing
via drive.com.auSet to replace the Tiguan Allspace, the seven-seat Tayron is expected to arrive in Australian showrooms next year. The Volkswagen Tayron has been photographed testing without camouflage just one month after images of the SUV were first leaked online by Chinese government documents. The current Tayron is exclusive to China, but it has been reported a second-generation Tayron is coming to replace the Tiguan Allspace in Volkswagen’s key international markets, including Australia in -
2023-2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auA defect in the body of 60 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUVs could compromise the vehicle’s structural integrity in a front-end crash.
2022 model pictured.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 60 examples of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, citing a potential fault with a bolt used in the windscreen pillar structure.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 and 2024 models.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufact -
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet
via autonews.comHertz is replacing its chief executive officer with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit. -
‘Trust, but verify' helps dealer group cut customers' service wait times
via autonews.comAuto Services Unlimited's low-cost auditing practice has cut wait times significantly and is scalable, the chain's fixed operations director says. -
Which year Mazda 3 is best to buy used?
via drive.com.auAfter over two decades in production, there are plenty of used Mazda 3 models to choose from – here’s how to find the right one for you.The Mazda 3 has always been one of Australia’s most popular small cars. Its sales peak was in 2014 when over 43,000 units were sold Down Under in a single year.
In recent years, new Mazda 3 sales dwindled to sub-10,000 units a year in both 2022 and 2023, but the model continues to thrive in the used car market. RELATED: What year of Mazda -
2025 Skoda Epiq city electric SUV concept unveiled with $42,000 price
via drive.com.auVW-owned Czech car brand Skoda has previewed its cheapest electric car yet, the city-sized Epiq, due in European showrooms in 2025.Skoda’s smallest and most affordable electric car will be known as the Epiq when it goes on sale in Europe next year, with siblings wearing Volkswagen and Cupra badges.Unveiled as a near-production concept ahead of the final version in 2025, Skoda’s new Epiq measures 4.1 metres long – smaller than a Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross or Skoda Kamiq &nda -
New Volvo tech tells you there’s been a crash ahead
via drive.com.auThe Swedish brand has introduced a safety feature which warns select drivers in Europe of an incident further down the road.Volvo is rolling out new technology that will tell you if there is an accident ahead, enabling you to avoid the area or respond accordingly.To be introduced in Denmark, ‘Accident Ahead Alert’ is a connected-car cloud-based technology where the driver is informed of various types of incidents – using real-time data from a traffic management centre.It appear -
Tesla settles race bias claims by Black former worker after $3 million verdict
via autonews.comTesla has settled a long running lawsuit by a Black former factory worker who claimed he was subjected to severe racial harassment, according to a court filing Friday, as the electric carmaker faces a series of other discrimination lawsuits. -
Overseas drivers in NSW given an ultimatum
via drive.com.auThe New South Wales state government has set a deadline for drivers residing in the state, but still using a foreign licence, to apply for local credentials – which may include taking a new driving test.Drivers from countries such as China, India, Nepal and Pakistan – who have been on New South Wales (NSW) roads for more than nine months – now have less than a year to convert to a local licence, or risk being taken off the state’s roads.The NSW state government says some -
Video: Police cars damaged in Queensland hooning event, two men charged
via drive.com.auThe “out-of-control” unauthorised gathering is said to have attracted 350 people, and has been attributed to a visit by a popular YouTube video creator.Photo by: 9 NewsQueensland Police has arrested and charged two men in relation to a “large-scale hooning event” in Brisbane’s south last week.Authorities allege approximately 350 people attended the unauthorised gathering in Logan City on 9 March 2024, with some motorists caught on video engaging in hooning activitie -
Do electric cars have gears and clutches?
via drive.com.auWhile most electric cars only have a single-speed transmission, some up-and-coming models could change that for enthusiast drivers.Besides not running on fossil fuels, one of the main differences between an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE) and an electric car (EV) is that EVs lack a traditional gearbox. RELATED: Toyota to debut electric car with manual transmissionThis is why EVs are often described as having a single-speed transmission. However, some two-speed gearboxes are making -
2020-2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque and Velar recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auA pipe delivering oil to the engine’s turbocharger could leak and cause a fire if it was not tightened correctly, according to the recall notice.Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 361 examples of its Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar, citing a potential fault with the engine turbocharger oil delivery pipe.The affected vehicles are stamped 2020 to 2024 models.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: & -
VW ID Buzz output to remain in Germany
via autonews.comU.S. pricing on the ID Buzz has not been finalized but will be key for dealer and VW profitability. -
GM puts 2 newcomers in pivotal roles
via autonews.comGeneral Motors hired Jens Peter Clausen, formerly of Tesla, to lead global manufacturing, while Baris Cetinok, who has worked at Apple and Microsoft, will lead its software and services team on an interim basis. -
The top 5 stories of the week: GM execs depart; Nissan's Rogue supply problem
via autonews.comA quick look at the top automotive industry stories of the week. -
Column: Why we stripped Tesla of luxury status
via autonews.comIt no longer makes sense to say that Tesla is a luxury brand that outsells its peers. It's a successful brand, but no longer a luxury marque. -
Redesigned 2025 Ford Expedition has panoramic display screen, spy photos show
via autonews.comThe three-row family-hauler, expected to be revealed this year, appears to retain a rotary shift knob as well as a rotary volume knob, which will be placed on a ledge below the center screen. -
Aging Ram 1500 Classic still plays big role for brand
via autonews.comThe pickup launched in 2008 with a cattle drive in downtown Detroit, even before Ram was its own brand, is still kicking 16 years later as the electric vehicle era dawns. -
EV registrations rise 15% in January, as growth continues to slow in U.S.
via autonews.comElectric vehicle makers face a cooling trend compared with a 52% gain in new registrations last year, data from S&P Global Mobility shows. Tesla maintained its market share in January, with more than half of the EV segment.
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