The fifth-generation Lexus LS has been teased ahead of its official debut at next year’s Detroit motor show in January.
From the teaser image above we can see that Lexus’ new flagship sedan will stick with the brand’s signature spindle grille design, tick-shaped LED driving lights, and thin headlight arrangement.
What we can see of the front end and the alloy wheels seems to be a slightly toned version version of the design used for the 2015 Lexus LF-FC concept car.
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2018 Lexus LS teased ahead of Detroit unveiling
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How to see a Tesla Cybertruck in Australia on promotional tour
via drive.com.auThe Tesla Cybertruck has arrived in Australia for display – even though it has not been confirmed for sale in showrooms. Here’s how to see it in the metal.
Image captured by Drive.
For the first time Australians will be able to get up close with the Tesla Cybertruck on local soil, as the electric pick-up prepares to go on display in showrooms around the country.Tesla has still not confirmed if the Cybertruck will be sold in Australia – after the ability to place a refundable de
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How to see a Tesla Cybertruck in Australia
via drive.com.auThe Tesla Cybertruck has arrived in Australia for display – even though it has not been confirmed for sale in showrooms. Here’s how to see it in the metal.
Image captured by Drive.
For the first time Australians will be able to get up close with the Tesla Cybertruck on local soil, as the electric pick-up prepares to go on display in showrooms around the country, Drive has learned.Tesla has still not confirmed if the Cybertruck will be sold in Australia – after the ability to pl
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Are EV chargers tax deductible?
via drive.com.auWith an increase in electric vehicles on Australian roads, charging at home could be cheaper, but can you claim your home electric car charger on tax? Let’s find out.
If you’re looking at purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) as a work car, or have done so in the last 12 months, you might be wondering whether you can claim your EV-associated expenses in your tax return at the end of a financial year.
Plenty of electric car owners will be considering installing an at-home EV charger so
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2024 Kia Sorento V6 petrol deliveries paused due to ‘technical issue’
via drive.com.auAn as-yet unknown problem has forced a pause on deliveries of V6 petrol Kia Sorento family SUVs.Kia Australia has been forced to pause deliveries of petrol V6 versions of its 2024 Kia Sorento large SUV while it works to fix a so-called “technical issue”.A spokesperson for Kia Australia would not comment on the nature of the problem, but told Drive in a written statement that it was “temporary” and Sorento customers would get their cars again soon.“There is a tempora
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Unusual licence plate exposes little-known road rule
via drive.com.auEver heard of a ‘Carnet de Passages en Douane’? Here’s the story behind the fascinating car import law.
Image credit: Reddit/Individual-Method-11A photo of a Toyota FJ Cruiser with unusual licence plates on the road in Australia has been uploaded to Reddit, revealing a little-known car import rule used worldwide.The photo shows the Toyota SUV wearing a smaller-than-usual yellow licence plate featuring a two-letter, three-number sequence.RELATED: ‘Who goes first?&rsqu
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2025 Genesis GV70 facelift unveiled, due in Australia this year
via drive.com.auHyundai’s luxury division has given its BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC competitor an update.The facelifted 2025 Genesis GV70 mid-size luxury SUV has been unveiled ahead of Australian arrivals in the second half of this year.More than 200,0000 GV70s have been sold worldwide since it was introduced overseas three and a half years ago, and the Genesis SUV has come in for an update with revised styling and new technology.Prices for Australia are due to be announced closer to launch. The current
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Belgian man cleared of drink driving charge as his stomach makes its own alcohol – report
via drive.com.auThe man was able to prove he has an incredibly rare condition and wasn’t intoxicated at the time he was breath-tested by police.A Belgian man has avoided a drink-driving conviction after proving to a court he has a rare condition that causes his body to create alcohol by itself.The 40-year-old was pulled over by police who breath-tested him at the roadside, where he gave off a reading of 0.91 milligrams of alcohol per litre – compared to a legal limit in Belgium of 0.22mg/L, accordin
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: Chery sets its sights on Kia Sorento with Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid
via drive.com.auChery unveils its next model, the Tiggo 9 PHEV, at the Beijing Motor Show, but it is still unknown if the large SUV will come to Australia.Chery has lifted the lid on the Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a new large SUV expected to battle the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento.Uncovered in its home market of China during the 2024 Beijing motor show, the Tiggo 9 PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor combination, though total system outp
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: Chery sets its sights on Kia Sorento with Tiggo 9 PHEV
via drive.com.auChery unveils its next model, the Tiggo 9 PHEV, at the Beijing Motor Show, but it is still unknown if the large SUV will come to Australia.Chery has lifted the lid on the Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a new large SUV expected to battle the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento.Uncovered in its home market of China during the 2024 Beijing motor show, the Tiggo 9 PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor combination, though total system outp
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Growing chance for new boxy Haval H9 in Australia
via drive.com.auGWM is considering a second seven-seater SUV for its Australian line-up – to sit below the off-road focused Tank 500 – with the Haval H9 impressing the company’s decision-makers.The all-new 2025 Haval H9 could eventually make its way to Australian showrooms, after the SUV impressed company executives during a showcase of GWM’s models in China this week.It would mark a return for the H9 after the previous version left the Australian market at the end of 2021 – howeve
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Wey luxury cars from GWM no longer under consideration for Australia
via drive.com.auNo Wey, no how: GWM Australia has confirmed the Wey brand is no longer under consideration, as it chases success in Europe.The GWM brand Wey has been ruled out for Australia, with the firm instead targeting European markets.A spokesperson for GWM Australia told Australian media at a new-model showcase at the Beijing motor show this week the Wey brand “was not under consideration for Australia right now”.GWM Australia says it is happy with the current line-up of brands it sells locall
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Australia determines what GWM sells in South Africa
via drive.com.auAustralia may not build cars anymore, but its influence in the industry still has global reach.Decisions made about which vehicles from within GWM‘s product catalogue are sold in Australia can have far-reaching consequences on other markets, Drive understands.GWM’s division in South Africa – another right-hand-drive market – is strongly influenced by which vehicles the company chooses to sell in Australia, unnamed sources have said.Australia is widely regarded as an inter
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Time called for Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 in Australia with Final Edition
via drive.com.auThe end of the road for one of the world’s most powerful pick-ups, the V8 Ram 1500 TRX, is almost here – with 130 Final Editions due in Australia imminently.This is one of your last chances to purchase a factory-backed, right-hand-drive Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 pick-up in Australia.Production of the Ram 1500 TRX wrapped up in the US at the end of 2023, and a final batch of 130 ‘Final Edition’ variants have been announced for Australia, out of a global production run o
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Tesla Cybertruck caught on camera in Australia
via drive.com.auDo not adjust your eyes. This is a Tesla Cybertruck on Australian roads – sparking suggestions it could come to local showrooms after all.The controversial Tesla Cybertruck electric pick-up has been caught on camera in Australia – even though it may never be built in right-hand drive for sale in local showrooms.Images posted by Tesla Australia – and as well as 2GB Sydney radio presenter Ben Fordham – show a left-hand-drive Tesla Cybertruck on Bondi Beach, and in the nearb
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BMW committed to diesels in Australia until 2030
via drive.com.auBMW says it plans to see out the decade with diesel engines under the bonnet of its cars – despite increasingly stringent regulations – but the fuel type’s future beyond 2030 is unclear.German car maker BMW has committed to diesel engines in Australia until the end of the decade, insisting the technology will remain popular with customers for a while to come despite an onslaught of electric cars.Speaking with Drive at the launch of the electric iX2, BMW Australia head of produc
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2024 Toyota BZ4X AWD review
via drive.com.auNow with a fully-electric offering in the popular mid-sized SUV space, is Toyota’s BZ4X worth considering, or by being late to the segment, has the world’s biggest car brand missed the boat?
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2024 Toyota BZ4X AWDAn electric Toyota. Not a hybrid, but a fully electric, battery-powered vehicle that doesn’t burn a drop
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Subaru Liberty to be axed from its final showrooms in 2025
via drive.com.auMore than 35 years in global showrooms will be the legacy of Subaru’s Toyota Camry rival when it leaves its final showrooms in North America, nearly five years after departing Australia.The Subaru Liberty – or Legacy – will be dropped in its final remaining markets almost five years after it was cut from Australia and Europe, marking the end of the road for the brand’s longest-running nameplate globally.The final Liberty sedans reached Australia in 2020 with the end of th
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: New Toyota BZ3X and BZ3C electric cars unveiled
via drive.com.auToyota’s next two electric cars are SUVs for China, based on concepts shown 12 months ago. They are no certainty for Australian showrooms.
BZ3C exterior.
Toyota has unveiled two new electric cars at the Beijing motor show – the 2025 Toyota BZ3X and 2025 Toyota BZ3C – ahead of Chinese showroom arrivals within the next 12 months.It is unclear if the BZ3X and BZ3C will be sold globally, as they have been designed for Chinese customers, and jointly developed with Toyota’s joi
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2024 Isuzu D-Max price and specs: Facelift arrives in Australia, up to $3000 dearer
via drive.com.auOne of Australia’s most popular new vehicles has undergone a mid-life refresh, bringing new technology, looks and safety to the third-generation Isuzu D-Max – with price rises of up to $3000.2024 Isuzu D-Max pricing and specificationsNew front and rear stylingX-Rider variant added to regular D-Max rangePriced from $32,490 to $70,500 plus on-road costs, up $500 to $3000The facelifted 2024 Isuzu D-Max has arrived in Australia as the biggest update for the third-generation ute since it
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CarNow eyes expansion, possible acquisitions after debt financing
via autonews.comCarNow, maker of digital retailing platforms for dealerships, plans to use $40 million in new debt financing to accelerate product development and pursue further market expansion.
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Hornet's torque powers ads
via autonews.comDodge sold about 17,000 Hornets in the crossover's first year on sale in the U.S. and it working to build more buzz with an ad campaign that started this month.
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Tesla's freshened Model 3 Performance is a crazy fast, 510-hp bargain
via autonews.comTesla adds adaptive suspension, improved sport seats and carbon-fiber interior accents. The performance trim is also the only Model 3 eligible for the $7,500 EV credit, making it a bargain.
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Toyota invests $1.4 billion in Indiana plant for large EV
via autonews.comThe investment will add 340 jobs and a new battery pack assembly line, but details signal that either the Toyota Sienna or Toyota Highlander will become a full EV in 2026.
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Fred Beans buys 4 Rosenthal Automotive dealerships
via autonews.comRosenthal Automotive Organization divested four Philadelphia area dealerships it bought in June 2022 from Sussman Automotive Group.
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Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record
via autonews.comAsbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue.
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Mobileye quarterly loss widens, revenue plunges as chip orders decline
via autonews.comMobileye Global reported a sharp fall in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, hurt by fewer orders for its driver-assistance chips as clients rein in spending amid an uncertain economy and excess inventory.
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Pretax charges drop Sonic Automotive's Q1 net income
via autonews.comThe company said $7 million in pretax charges contributed to a 12 percent dip in first-quarter net income.
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VinFast founder commits $1 billion as EV maker bleeds cash
via autonews.comVietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong pledged to invest at least another $1 billion of his personal wealth into VinFast Auto Ltd., providing the capital needed for expansion of the struggling electric vehicle maker.
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New GM North America chief Marissa West has deep ties to automaker
via autonews.comWhile growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership.
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