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2018 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec review
via caradvice.com.auThe UK-built Nissan Qashqai has been a top-seller for the Japanese brand for some time now, and the recent MY18 refresh aims to add to the stylish crossover’s appeal. We’ve already had a steer of the entry-level ST variant (you can read that review here), so this time around we’re getting behind the wheel of the […] -
2025 Mazda CX-80 unveiled, expected in Australia this year
via drive.com.auThe last of Mazda’s four new luxury-priced SUVs has been revealed in Europe, confirmed for an Australian arrival at the back end of 2024.
European model pictured
The 2025 Mazda CX-80 seven-seat family SUV has been revealed in Europe, ahead of first Australian arrivals due by the end of this year.The CX-80 is the fourth model underpinned by Mazda’s new rear-wheel-drive-biased ‘Large’ platform – and is offered in all-wheel drive only, with a choice -
All the celebrities who drive a Tesla Cybertruck
via drive.com.auWhile mere mortals were forced to wait months for the electric ute, here are the celebrities who already own and drive a Tesla Cybertruck.
The Cybertruck might be one of the most talked-about cars in the world right now.In April 2024, Tesla made headlines when it paused deliveries of its Cybertruck in the United States after customers reported issues with a “faulty” accelerator pedal.
The Cybertruck received a whopping one million reservations ahead of its official launch in late 202 -
Autonomous trucks deployed on freeways as part of new trial
via drive.com.auSome of Melbourne’s busiest highways will soon have autonomous trucks travelling along them, as part of a new trial testing the latest driverless technology.A new six-month trial testing the viability of autonomous heavy commercial vehicles will start today along Melbourne’s Citylink tollway and Monash Freeway.Following on from a trial conducted in late 2022 – from the city to Warrigal Road and back – the new program will see two autonomous trucks driving from the Port of -
Tested gear: The CTEK CS One 12V Battery Charger is idiot-proof
via drive.com.auWith no buttons to press and no polarity to worry about, CTEK’s new battery charger will suit those who want good performance but don’t want to worry about the details.
What we love
Couldn’t be simpler to useAlso virtually impossible to stuff upComes with app-based functionality
What we don’t
It’s quite expensive in comparison to others on the marketYou’ll need to use the app for more functionalityDoesn’t automatically jump-start a lithium battery
If you -
Unfairly underrated? Why this car is more than a ‘high-end Hyundai’
via drive.com.auA properly premium rival for the likes of Mercedes and BMW, this striking sedan delivers value and performance. Is it time for the Genesis G70 to ditch its underdog status for good?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury sedanIn the deluge of large SUVs and utes, the luxury passenger car is fast becoming a niche offering. That cou -
A baaaaad day to be late to work: Goats’ escape causes congestion on tollway
via drive.com.auAuthorities said the goats used for landscape maintenance have been herded and safely returned to their duties, with tollway lanes re-opened.Stock image. Credit John Carnemolla.A group of goats used for “landscape maintenance” have escaped their worksite and caused traffic delays along Melbourne’s Eastlink tollway this morning.According to Eastlink’s post on X (formerly Twitter), the incident occurred near High Street Road in Wantirna South – a suburb approximately -
Did Bluey’s mum break the road rules? Drivers are divided
via drive.com.auIn the latest episode of the ABC Kids series, seven-year-old Bluey gets to ride in the front without a booster seat. So, could her mum Chilli face a fine?The popularity of Aussie TV show Bluey shows no sign of slowing down, with the series’ latest episode – a 28-minute extravaganza called The Sign – pulling in more than two million viewers in Australia.While viewers have strong opinions about the plot, one particular scene has generated discussion amongst drivers for its portra -
2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0X special edition price announced for Australia
via drive.com.auThe Subaru Crosstrek has gained a special edition one level up from the base model, priced from about $40,000 drive-away.A limited-edition variant of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek small SUV has been added in Australia to split the $3500 price gap between the two previous cheapest model grades.Priced from $36,990 plus on-road costs, the 2.0X Special Edition is based on the entry-level, $2000-cheaper 2.0L but adds some features from Subaru’s middle-of-the-range Crosstrek 2.0R, which costs $1500 -
Queensland woman fined for driving an unregistered vehicle with stolen licence plates
via drive.com.auThe guilty offender said she bought the vehicle from Facebook Marketplace and was unaware the vehicle did not meet legal requirements.
A Queensland woman has been caught by police driving an unregistered vehicle with stolen licence plates.
According to a Courier Mail report, Lesa Ruth Paul reportedly purchased the $3500 car on Facebook Marketplace and was unaware the Holden Commodore did not meet legal requirements.Ms Paul was stopped by police in Maryborough – a town approximately 255km n -
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB price and specs: Fewer options but more range for the electric pair
via drive.com.auMercedes-Benz EQA and EQB prices up, but more driving range and equipment added to all-electric models.Mercedes-Benz has reshuffled its EQA and EQB electric car line-up, trimming options and putting prices up, but adding more driving range to alleviate anxiety.Starting with the EQA 250, pricing for the 2024 version now dubbed 250+ is up $2600 to $84,900 before on-road costs, keeping Mercedes’ entry-level electric car under the current luxury car tax threshold of $89,332 for fuel-efficient -
Could Germany really ban driving on the weekend?
via drive.com.auDrastic changes to Germany’s driving rules proposed to reign in transport emissions.Germany’s Transport Minister has floated the idea of a weekend driving ban after the country failed to meet strict 2023 emissions targets.However, critics have called out Volker Wissing for fear-mongering, and criticised the in-power government for failing to meet required targets.Germany has been on a mission to reduce overall emissions by 65 per cent by 2030 when compared to 1990’s figures, an -
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV nears Australian launch
via drive.com.auGovernment documents seen by Drive suggest a launch is sooner than expected for the new Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV.Audi is one step closer to offering the new 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron in Australia and the high-performance SQ8 E-Tron looks set to join, according to government documentation.Drive has uncovered government documentation revealing Audi’s Q6 E-Tron mid-size electric SUV will make its way to Australian roads, with paperwork suggesting a local launch sooner than first anticipated.Prev -
BYD reveals roofless supercar and off-road concepts under sub-brand
via drive.com.auAn exotic supercar and rugged mid-size SUV are under consideration at BYD under its Fangchengbao brand.BYD has revealed its intention to build out its product portfolio beyond just SUVs under its Fangchengbao sub-brand, revealing a concept version of a supercar and a rugged mid-size off-roader.Known as the Super 9 and Super 3 respectively, both show cars were shown alongside the existing Bao 5 and a production version of the Bao 8 models ahead of a full reveal at this year’s Beijing motor -
The decline and fall of the Russian car empire | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auWith the Iron Curtain rusted away, the outlook for its car makers is as murky as their tailpipe emissions.This story, by Peter McKay, originally published on 19 April, 1997If there was ever a clear indicator of the deficiencies of the Communist system, it was to try the product – any product – of an Iron Curtain car maker.To drive a Lada, Niki or Skoda was to understand and accept that socialism was a horribly flawed system. Occasionally in western countries a consumer might be stuck -
Mobileye set to ship at least 46 million new assisted driving chips
via autonews.comIsraeli automotive tech company Mobileye said on Wednesday it had secured orders to ship 46 million of its EyeQ6 Lite assisted-driving chips over the next few years as automakers race to makes cars safer and easier to drive. -
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries on hold over accelerator issue, reports say
via autonews.comTesla fans waiting for their Cybertruck orders said on social media that deliveries are on hold because of a loose cover on the accelerator pedal that can allegedly get stuck while driving. -
Tesla asks investors to approve Musk’s $56 billion pay again
via autonews.comTesla asks investors to approve Musk’s $56 billion pay again; it's the same compensation package that was voided by a Delaware court early this year. -
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
via autonews.comWhile improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather. -
Ford recalls 456,565 Bronco Sports, Mavericks over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
via autonews.comUnexpected battery loss might go undetected in these vehicles, which could lead to a car being unable to restart or stall when coming to a stop at a low speed, NHTSA said. -
NHTSA upgrades probe into braking issues in 3 million Honda vehicles; 50 injuries reported
via autonews.comNHTSA said it has received 1,294 reported complaints alleging inadvertent activation resulting in “sudden vehicle deceleration.” There were 50 reported injuries and 31 crashes, NHTSA said. -
2025 GMC Yukon begins testing on Australian soil
via drive.com.auIt’s approximately one year before the GMC Yukon hits Australian showrooms, but engineers from General Motors have already begun testing the first right-hand-drive converted vehicle on local roads.Following the teaser of the facelifted SUV in the US just days ago, images have been released of a camouflaged 2025 GMC Yukon in Australia – the first to have been converted to right-hand-drive.General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has begun testing the Yukon after it was remanufactured -
2025 Nissan Qashqai facelift unveiled, due in Australia this year
via drive.com.auThe Nissan Qashqai small SUV is already receiving an update 18 months after its Australian arrival, with a new look and technology.The 2025 Nissan Qashqai small SUV has been given a mid-life facelift – with new styling and technology – ahead of Australian showroom arrivals due by the end of 2024.The latest Qashqai has only been on sale in Australia for about 18 months, but it was unveiled in Europe more than three years ago – so Nissan is giving it an update to keep pace with n -
New Maserati Quattroporte electric car almost returns to the drawing board
via drive.com.auItaly’s Maserati has pressed pause on its Porsche Taycan rival halfway through development, possibly switching its underpinnings – and waiting for new battery tech to enable a longer driving range.
Outgoing V8 Quattroporte.
Maserati is reworking its plans for the next-generation Quattroporte luxury sedan – set to go electric to rival the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S – after delaying it by three years to 2028.Executives for Maserati revealed to media including Drive th -
Features stripped from 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest
via drive.com.auKey features – including automatic high-beam headlights – have been stripped from variants of the Ford Ranger and Everest as part of mid-2024 model updates.The mid-year update for the 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Ford Everest – referred to as (model year) MY24.5 – has resulted in a loss of several key features, while other equipment has been added.While the additions were previously reported in January 2024, Ford has confirmed to Drive the Ranger line-up will no longer recei -
2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review
via drive.com.auIt’s taken Toyota 14 years to join the electric vehicle party with the BZ4X mid-size crossover. Has Australia’s biggest brand leapfrogged the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and others or is it too little too late? Glenn Butler finds out.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
This article includes reporting by Alex Misoyannis, first published in -
This what BYD’s Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling ute will look like
via drive.com.auBYD’s upcoming mid-size ute, expected to be called Shark, has been caught in the wild without any camouflage.
BYD’s competitor in the booming dual-cab ute market has been caught undisguised, revealing styling of the Chinese Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival that is due to arrive in Australian showroom later this year.Spotted filming in Mexico by AD, as well as in Australia last week, the BYD ute’s name has not been revealed thus far, but a recent local trademark filing indicat -
This is what BYD’s Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling hybrid ute will look like
via drive.com.auBYD’s upcoming mid-size ute, expected to be called Shark, has been caught in the wild without any camouflage.
BYD’s competitor in the booming dual-cab ute market has been caught undisguised, revealing styling of the Chinese Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival that is due to arrive in Australian showroom later this year.Spotted in Mexico by AutoDinamico, as well as in Australia last week, the BYD ute’s name has not been revealed thus far, but a recent local trademark filing indic -
Drive Review is back on your TV screen – Season 2 starts this Saturday
via drive.com.auTravel the world with the Drive Review team as they get behind the wheel of the newest and most exciting cars on the road. Tune in to Nine Rush this Saturday, April 20, at 4pm to catch the first episode of Drive Review for Season 2.Filmed both in Australia and overseas, the eight-part season puts you in the driver’s seat for the most exciting new car launches and updates of today. “Drive Review is the perfect way for us to showcase some of the most amazing ne -
Pressure on for auto industry to fight for more overseas workers to fill skills shortfall
via drive.com.auThe issue, which has been going on for some time, has now reached a peak – and it’s time for the industry to convince government that auto needs workers urgently.The automotive industry needs to be lobbying harder for essential jobs, such as motor mechanics, to be included on the skilled migration list to plug staff shortages, Drive understands.Industry leaders have told Drive that skills shortages, which have been commonplace across the car industry for several years, have reached c
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