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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE review: Prototype ride-along
via caradvice.com.auAndrew Wendler • Self-help gurus have made an industry out of reminding humans they can’t be everything to everyone, but the message is lost on the manufacturers of SUVs and crossovers. As the market continues to tilt in favor of these vehicles, automakers remain engaged in a relentless battle to tame them for civilian duty while maintaining a degree of off-road ability. -
Tesla surpasses 100,000 cars in Australia
via drive.com.auElon Musk’s electric-car company has fitted licence plates to its 100,000th vehicle in Australia.There are now 100,000 Tesla electric cars on Australian roads – nearly half of which were delivered last year alone.The US electric-car giant announced the milestone of “100k Tesla vehicles on the road in Australia” on social media on Thursday afternoon, nine years and four months after its first local vehicle delivery in July 2010.More than half of those Teslas – close -
What to check on your car before a long drive
via drive.com.auYou’ve got a full tank of fuel but have you considered doing these checks on your car before you drive away?
The Easter long weekend is here and with many people deciding to travel over the long weekend, it’s a good reminder to check your vehicle before setting off.
RELATED: Electric car owners warned of charging wait times this EasterIn this guide, we will break down a checklist for almost everyone. With the increasing amount of electric and hybrid cars sold around Australia, we wan -
How Australian new-vehicle emissions rules have been relaxed to help utes, 4WDs
via drive.com.auEmissions standards coming soon for new vehicles in Australia have been delayed and weakened for utes, vans and many 4WD SUVs. Here’s what you need to know.Utes and large four-wheel-drives are the biggest winners of changes to Australia’s proposed new-vehicle emissions standards presented to parliament yesterday.The bill – announced Tuesday but brought in front of Canberra politicians Wednesday – slows the roll-out of the emissions standards, and weakens the limits for ut -
2024 GWM Tank 500 review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auIt’s bigger than a LandCruiser Prado, hybrid-powered, and offers stacks of tech for the asking price. But does the Tank 500 stack up as a good choice? We get behind the wheel to find out.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 GWM Tank 500GWM – a giant of the Chinese automotive industry – is continuing its assault on Australia’s most popular -
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz ute updated, still no closer to Australia
via drive.com.auThe Hyundai Santa Cruz has received its first facelift, with subtle exterior design changes and an all-new dash.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been unveiled in North America, showing off refreshed exterior styling and new interior technology.Three years after the Santa Cruz was launched, Hyundai has updated the mid-size ‘lifestyle’ ute with a revised front-end design and a big interior change – and the off-road-oriented XRT variant gaining tweaked bumpers, grille, wheels, and -
‘Built from the ground up’ – Drive TV special airs this weekend
via drive.com.auIn this Drive TV special, we shine a spotlight on electric vehicles that are built from the ground up. Journey into the future of automotive by tuning in to Channel 9 this Saturday, March 30th.In the highly anticipated third instalment, the team delves into the exciting world of electric vehicle design and engineering.This episode takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of electric cars built from the ground up, highlighting key elements that set them apart in the rapidly growing EV market in A -
2025 Hyundai Tucson to ditch diesel, gain hybrid in Australia, price rise likely
via drive.com.auThe Tucson will become the next Hyundai SUV to drop diesel power in Australia with the updated model due mid-2024 – available with petrol-hybrid power for the first time.The 2025 Hyundai Tucson family SUV will say goodbye to diesel – and hello to petrol-hybrid technology – when it arrives in Australian showrooms in mid-2024.A price rise is highly likely to account for additional standard equipment in the updated Tucson, including LED headlights across the range.It coincides wit -
Do double demerits mean double the fines?
via drive.com.auDouble demerit points can live on your licence for years – but what about the financial repercussions? We ask the experts.Over the 2024 Easter break, drivers in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Western Australia will be subject to double demerit points.RELATED: Electric car owners urged to charge at home this EasterFrom Thursday 28 March until 1 April, residents and visitors in these states will be subject to these additional penalties for offences such as -
2025 Kia K4 hatch unveiled to succeed Cerato, likely for Australia
via drive.com.auKia has published the first images of the car that will replace the Cerato hatch, the K4 ‘5DR’– in a surprise unveiling alongside the sedan, which is due in Australia early next year.
Photos via Car and Driver.
The five-door hatchback version of the new 2025 Kia K4 – the replacement for the Cerato – has been unveiled overnight, ahead of Australian arrival expected towards the end of next year.The first images of the K4 hatch were revealed to the surprise of the worl -
Car makers losing $6000 on every electric car they sell – report
via drive.com.auUS report finds that added costs of making electric vehicles are making it hard for manufacturers to turn a profit.Car manufacturers are losing $6000 on every electric car they sell, according to a new report from the United States.The study, undertaken by the Boston Consulting Group study, found that motorists toying with the idea of going electric for their next vehicle purchase want three main things: short charging times, a 560km-plus driving range, and to pay roughly $US50,000 ($AU76,000).& -
Drive TV: We take the top-selling Lexus to the Sunshine State
via drive.com.auTune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch a thrilling drive through Queensland, piloting one of Australia’s best medium SUVs.
In this episode, we kick off in Brisbane before trekking south to a location that’s effortless, popular, and premium – much like the car we lucked in with.Tune in this weekend to catch Emma as she journeys to Sanctuary Cove in the Lexus NX, winner of the Drive Car of the Year 2024 – Best Medium SUV under $80k.
Catch Episode 3 of Season 7 this Sunda -
New promotion saves drivers 12 cents per litre at the pump
via drive.com.auSelected Linkt customers will be rewarded with a 12-cent-per-litre discount on fuel starting over the next three months.
Motorists with a Linkt account are being offered a 12-cent-per-litre discount on fuel between April to June 2024.
The discount is available to drivers who take 10 or more trips per month on a Linkt toll road over April, May and June and are subscribed to marketing notifications with Linkt. It excludes LinktGO and commercial account holders.
Customers will receive one fuel disc -
2024 Skoda Karoq review: New base model tested
via drive.com.auThe Skoda Karoq is back below $40,000 drive-away for the first time in two years – and this new entry-level model may be the pick of the range.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Skoda KaroqThe Skoda Karoq is the middle child in the Czech car maker’s SUV range, with the footprint of a ‘big’ small SUV – but interior space said to be -
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross price and specs: Updated looks and tech, with price rise
via drive.com.auToyota’s smallest SUV has been updated with additional safety tech and a new multimedia system – but the price is up again, too.The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross city SUV has been updated with new safety technology and infotainment joined by exterior styling tweaks, with prices increasing an average of $913 across the line-up – after it went hybrid-only late last year.The entry-level Yaris Cross GX FWD (front-wheel drive) hybrid now starts at $30,900 plus on-road costs – previo -
This is the last Audi R8 V10
via drive.com.auAudi’s iconic supercar has ended on a high but there’s seemingly no successor in the works after the final example rolled off the production line.The last Audi R8 V10 supercar has been built after almost 18 years of production, with an electric replacement yet to be announced by the German car maker – and is therefore years away.A bright ‘Vegas Yellow’ R8 Performance Quattro coupe with a carbon-fibre pack, and 20-inch bronze and silver alloy wheels was the final car -
Maisie knew what she wanted to be when she was six. She thought it might not be possible because of her gender
via abc.net.auMaisie Place knew from a young age that she wanted to race and fix cars. She saw one problem standing in her way, but it turns out being a woman hasn't been a barrier after all. -
When Holden (almost) gave us a proper sports car | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auPlans to bring the BMW Z3-rivalling Opel Speedster to Australia were well advanced but a late change of heart meant we missed out on a properly fun little mid-engine sports car.This story was originally published in Drive on 29 March, 2001Holden is poised to drop plans to import the Lotus-made Opel Speedster.According to a spokesperson for Holden, the company will make a final decision on the alloy-and-composite two-seater’s fate in a “week or so”.However, Drive has been told b -
Kia Forte rebadged K4 in fourth-gen redesign
via autonews.comThe fourth generation of Kia's popular compact sedan gets a sportier new look, technology upgrades and two GT-Line variants. -
Full details: 2025 Kia K4 confirmed for Australia to replace Cerato next year
via drive.com.auGoodbye Cerato, hello K4. Kia’s new small car is larger and packed with new tech – but the sporty GT has been replaced by a less powerful GT-Line.
K4 GT-Line.
The Kia Cerato name will be axed in Australia next year, replaced by an all-new model known as the 2025 Kia K4, formally unveiled in the US overnight.It has been shown first as a four-door sedan – with a five-door hatchback expected to follow at a later date – with Australian showroom arrivals due between January an -
2025 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz get big, bold updates
via autonews.comFreshened versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz include exterior and interior styling enhancements, new tech and enhancements to both lines' XRT trims. -
2024 Lexus LBX review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe smallest vehicle Lexus has ever produced is hybrid-powered and comes in under $50,000. Does this luxury small SUV – which is based upon the same platform as the Toyota Yaris Cross – stack up?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Lexus LBXIt’s a small car, but the Lexus LBX represents a big move for the luxury Japanese brand. The brand has bu -
Piston Automotive wins $8.5M state grant for plant to supply GM in suburban Detroit
via autonews.comThe project marks a return to former stomping grounds for company owner Vinnie Johnson, a two-time NBA champ nicknamed “the Microwave” during his Detroit Pistons heyday. -
Credit unions plan to grow auto dealership relationships in 2024
via autonews.comMost credit unions expected to work more closely with car dealerships in 2024, and nearly all of them think such collaboration aids members, according to a Credit Union Leasing of America survey of that auto lending sector. -
Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles in U.S. over airbag defect
via autonews.comSubaru of America is recalling nearly 119,000 midsize crossovers and sedans in the U.S. for an issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash. -
Survey: Dealerships lukewarm about EV service overall but see potential for increased retention, revenue
via autonews.comNearly half of dealership executives and fixed ops leaders aren't overly enthused about integrating EV service into their shops. They're also not overwhelmingly positive about the overall future of EV service. -
Ford, GM divert shipments as Baltimore bridge collapse upends supplies
via autonews.com“It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on the auto business, but there will certainly be a disruption," said John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. -
Drama intensifies in Piston Group dispute over minority certification
via autonews.comAs a bitter legal fight over the minority status of Piston Group, the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier, drags on, a national feud has flared up among the councils in charge of certification. -
Hyundai plans $51 billion investment in EVs, software-defined vehicles over 3 years
via autonews.comHyundai is adding 80,000 new employees, including 44,000 new hires in electrification, SDVs and carbon neutrality. -
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
via autonews.comBy 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels.
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