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Tesla app update enables Apple Watch to control your car

08-12-2024 23:14 via drive.com.au

The official Tesla app can now turn an Apple Watch into a digital car key, with even greater functionality on the way with an update due in Australia within weeks.The Tesla app has been updated to include compatibility with an Apple Watch for the first time, with basic functions set to be bolstered when the 2024 Holiday update is launched in Australia in the coming weeks.The newfound compatibility – which is live now – enables Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners to use their Apple Watch

2025 Suzuki Jimny drive-away price increases in Australia

08-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

Amid record sales numbers, all variants of the Suzuki Jimny – except the Lite base model – have increased in price in most Australian states and territories.Prices for the 2025 Suzuki Jimny off-road SUV have increased in Australia, amid record deliveries.Suzuki Australia has applied a price rise between $745 and $1345 across the Jimny line-up, except the base Jimny Lite three-door manual which continues to be offered at $34,990 drive-away.It follows the brand’s switch to a nati

GWM Cannon Alpha, Tank 500 update announced to address ‘overzealous’ safety features

08-12-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au

A software update will be rolled out to GWM’s largest ute and four-wheel-drive wagon with the aim of fixing issues identified with their safety features and hybrid technology.GWM has announced a software update for the GWM Cannon Alpha ute and Tank 500 4WD following criticisms from customers and media that their advanced safety technology is too intrusive and overzealous.The new software revises the calibration of key safety systems in the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, as well as rolls out fu

Mobile speed cameras: Where and when you’re most likely to be snapped

08-12-2024 20:00 via drive.com.au

The use of mobile speed detection cameras is a contentious issue for many motorists, with all the states and territories operating them slightly differently.Mobile speed cameras remain a hot-button issue for motorists – despite the fact they’ve been used in Australia since 1985.RELATED: The surprising things new mobile phone cameras can detectThese days they can be, and are, absolutely anywhere and can detect a speeding vehicle from hundreds of metres away.But where are they exactly

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

08-12-2024 14:00 via drive.com.au

It may be a $120,000 drive-away Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5 N could be the most enjoyable electric car on sale – and proof we shouldn’t worry about the battery-powered future. Here’s why.
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 NThis new electric car has more power than a Nissan GT-R, accelerates from 0–100km/h as quickly as a Fe

Is the Suzuki Jimny a good first car? Here’s the honest truth

08-12-2024 06:00 via drive.com.au

The Suzuki Jimny is a cult favourite amongst 4WD enthusiasts, but does it make for a good first car? Here’s what novice drivers need to know.
The Suzuki Jimny has long defied categorisation – sitting in the light SUV category but boasting equipment and capabilities you’d normally expect from a full-sized 4WD.RELATED: Suzuki Jimny shatters bizarre world recordAccording to monthly new-car sales data VFACTS, the Suzuki Jimny was the second-best-selling vehicle in its ‘light

God-Wagen: Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the latest Popemobile

07-12-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au

Mercedes-Benz has continued a near century-long tradition by delivering a new Popemobile to the Holy Father, based on the latest electric G-Class.Pope Francis has been given a new custom car on the occasion of the Jubilee of 2025 – an event which occurs every 25 years.Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius delivered the Popemobile personally this week, with the vehicle based on an electric G580 with EQ technology – customised in collaboration with the Vatican.Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars

Time-capsule Ford Falcon XY GT unregistered for 51 years up for sale

07-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

An original ultra-rare ‘barn find’ example of one of Australia’s most iconic muscle cars is being sold by its first owner, having not been road-registered since 1973.
Photos via Chicane Auctions.
The first owner of a 1970 Ford Falcon GT is sending the prized possession to auction with no reserve after sitting untouched in storage since its registration lapsed in 1973.The V8-powered XY GT – now one of the most sought-after and collectible Australian-made cars – was b

Enzo Ferrari’s personal car listed for $1.3 million on Facebook

07-12-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au

A Ferrari 330 GT said to the legendary Enzo Ferrari’s daily driver is up for sale in the United States.An ultra-rare prototype Ferrari reportedly owned by Enzo Ferrari – the legendary Italian racer who started the iconic car maker – has been listed for sale in the US on Facebook Marketplace.The 1962 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 prototype was advertised on Facebook Marketplace by the owner of Wild About Cars Garage, a car dealer based in Seattle, Washington – and it is said to be th

Electric cars and home insurance: The risks you need to know

07-12-2024 20:00 via drive.com.au

Do you need to tell your insurer you’ve got an electric car charger at home? And will it make your premium go up, plus are you covered if there’s a fire? We’ve got the answers.If you’ve recently bought an electric car or are thinking of getting one, you know you need to insure it just like you would any other vehicle – but what about changing your home insurance?RELATED: Is solar power enough to charge an electric car?Do you also need cover if you get a charging uni

Classic Mazda MX-5 goes electric in Australia with new conversion

07-12-2024 20:00 via drive.com.au

A British company has launched a new kit for the original Mazda MX-5 sports car – and it’s available in Australia.An electric conversion for the original Mazda MX-5 has gone on sale in Australia, offering faster acceleration and superior braking claims while adding only around 100kg to the sports car’s weight.Mazda has released concepts previewing potential electric futures for the MX-5, but from April 2025 a South Australian company can convert your first-generation model (198

Mitsubishi offering Triton drive-away deals, fuel cards for most models

07-12-2024 07:00 via drive.com.au

Mitsubishi Australia has launched national drive-away pricing for the Triton, and all models – bar the ASX and Outlander PHEV – are available with a fuel card or bonus offer until 31 December 2024.The Mitsubishi Triton ute has moved to nationwide drive-away pricing in an end-of-year stock clearance offer.Offering savings of up to $8000, the Mitsubishi ute is now available from $43,990 drive-away (private) or $42,990 (ABN) for the GLX two-wheel-drive dual-cab – ahead of the addi

The must-have app if you own a Tesla

07-12-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au

If you own a Tesla, the Tessie app could become your go-to for vehicle data, smartwatch functionality and battery-health monitoring.
I was first put onto the Tessie app by a reader, and I have been trying it out on my parents’ Tesla Model Y for the past week.RELATED: I tried to check the battery health of a Tesla and here’s what I discoveredThe third-party app, not officially linked to Tesla, launched in February 2021 on Android, iOS and, later, on a web browser. In a Reddit post, th

Army eyes Australian-made missile vehicle – report

06-12-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au

An off-road armoured truck made in Victoria could be used as a mobile platform for a missile system to help protect Australia’s coastlines in remote areas.The Australian off-road armoured troop carrier known as the Bushmaster could be repurposed as a missile launch vehicle.According to a report from ABC News, the Australian Government has approved a tender process that will see the locally-made Strikemaster – based on the Bushmaster – go up against the US-made High Mobility Art

The cost of living crisis Rolls-Royce you have to build yourself

06-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

The latest creation from Goodwood takes the term literally as a true work of art and comes with its own driver – but it won’t take you anywhere.British brand Rolls-Royce has released Cameo – not its answer to the online celebrity buy-a-greeting service, but a pint-sized convertible sculpture to pimp coffee tables complete with self-levelling centre caps.As Jaguar pushes its brand upmarket, Rolls-Royce is looking to carve a smaller niche from literal smaller carvings to create a

Can’t afford a real Rolls-Royce? Build this wood sculpture for your living room instead

06-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

The latest creation from Goodwood takes the term literally as a true work of art and comes with its own driver – but it won’t take you anywhere.British brand Rolls-Royce has released Cameo – not its answer to the online celebrity buy-a-greeting service, but a pint-sized convertible sculpture to pimp coffee tables complete with self-levelling centre caps.As Jaguar pushes its brand upmarket, Rolls-Royce is looking to carve a smaller niche from literal smaller carvings to create a

Ford Ranger MS-RT sports ute one step closer to potential Australian launch

06-12-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au

The Thai firm responsible for converting Ford F-150s to right-hand drive will add MS-RT modifications to the Ranger ute in Thailand, opening the door for an Australian launch.The 2025 Ford Ranger MS-RT – a widebody version of the ute, with lowered suspension but no more power – is now available in Thailand following its reveal in Europe earlier this year.Ford in Thailand has engaged the RMA Group – the Thai-based firm responsible for converting the Ford F-150 to right-hand driv

The country where it’s mandatory to pick up hitchhikers

06-12-2024 20:00 via drive.com.au

Though it seems strange to pick up a stranger on local roads in Australia, hitchhiking is a legitimate and essential part of Cuba’s transport system.
Image: iStock.com/Pere_Rubi
From an early age, most Australians are taught to avoid getting into cars with strangers.
But in the case of Cuba – the biggest Caribbean island located south of the Bahamas and north of Jamaica –hitchhiking has become a crucial part of the country’s national transport system.RELATED: Internet eru

Toyota revives FJ Cruiser as The Wiggles’ new stage car

06-12-2024 08:00 via drive.com.au

Toyota has taken inspiration from the iconic FJ Cruiser to assemble the ‘Big Red Ute’, a new set of wheels for The Wiggles children’s music group.The Toyota and The Wiggles team-up is now official with the former building a new ‘Big Red Ute’ for the latter to use on stage and tour around the country.According to Toyota, the Big Red Ute stage car’s design is “based off a Toyota FJ Cruiser” – a retro-themed rugged off-roader that was on sale in

2025 Hyundai Palisade revealed, expected in Australia next year

06-12-2024 06:37 via drive.com.au

The Palisade is the next Hyundai SUV to adopt boxy Range Rover-like styling, with a high-tech cabin and the expected option of hybrid tech for the first time.The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has been unveiled in South Korea – with bold Range Rover-like styling and a more modern interior – ahead of an Australian launch anticipated next year.The first new Palisade in six years adopts the latest technology from other models in the Hyundai range, and is set to introduce petrol-electric hybrid p

Kia Tasman electric: Global executive reaffirms EV ute is coming

06-12-2024 01:30 via drive.com.au

A top Kia executive has reaffirmed an electric version of the South Korean car maker’s first ute is on the way, but timing has not been confirmed.While Kia is busy finalising the petrol and diesel 2025 Kia Tasman ute – the brand’s first dual-cab pick-up – for Australia and overseas markets, a key figure within the brand has re-confirmed plans for an electric version.Christo Valentyn, Kia’s Head of Marketing in South Africa told US news outlet CarBuzz, “I&rsquo

2025 Mazda MX-5 price and specs: 35th Anniversary limited edition added, RF line-up trimmed

06-12-2024 01:24 via drive.com.au

The Mazda MX-5 has been tweaked for 2025 with a limited-run 35th Anniversary special-edition variant, the deletion of the base RF, and interior trim changes.2025 Mazda MX-5 pricing and specificationsSpecial-edition 35th Anniversary Edition added, limited to 50 examplesTrim updates for entry-level G20 Roadster, RF now limited to GT variantsPriced from $43,020 before on-road costsA limited number of 2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary special editions have been announced for Australia, along with a r

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series price and specs: Manual four-cylinder added as V8 axed

06-12-2024 00:50 via drive.com.au

A manual transmission is now available with the four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series, as the V8 begins its exit from showrooms.2025 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series pricing and specificationsFive-speed manual added to four-cylinderV8 production winding downPriced from $75,600 before on-road costsThe 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series four-cylinder has gained the option of a manual transmission, as the final examples of the V8 get closer to rolling off the production line.Select variants of the LandCru

Toyota Australia set to smash all-time sales record

06-12-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au

As the final sales days of 2024 approach, Toyota is poised to beat its sixteen-year-old record for the number of vehicles sold in a calendar year with an all-time record for any manufacturer.Toyota is poised to sell more cars in Australia than it – or any manufacturer – ever has, breaking its own record set back in 2008 in the process.The car maker sold 222,639 vehicles in the first 11 months of the year, meaning if it achieves its monthly average (20,240) in December 2024 it will br

Electric-car lobby group claims sales milestone, if you include cars that aren’t fully electric

05-12-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au

New data claims more than 100,000 “electric vehicles” have been sold so far this year – but the Electric Vehicle Council has not made clear it includes plug-in hybrid cars, which have petrol engines, in its count.The chief lobby group for electric vehicles in Australia has quietly included plug-in hybrid cars – which can run on petrol power as a complement to their batteries – to boost figures and claim a major milestone for “electric vehicle sales”.A me

Tasmania mobile road safety cameras generate close to $10 million in fines

05-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

Mobile cameras across the state detected almost 60,000 offending drivers in one year, with the most common infringements relating to speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone use.Tasmania’s fleet of mobile road safety cameras detected close to 60,000 offending drivers in the 12 months leading up to October 2024.According to a report by local news outlet Pulse Tasmania – which revealed exclusive data from the Department of State Growth – mobile cameras located throughout the state gen

Toyota boss wants Ricciardo to race V8 Supercars at Bathurst – report

05-12-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au

The global boss of Toyota has supposedly offered ‘whatever it takes’ to get the Australian ex-Formula One driver to race for the Japanese car maker in V8 Supercars. Daniel Ricciardo is reportedly being targeted to race V8 Supercars by the world’s largest car maker, Toyota, when it begins racing the Toyota Supra in the category in 2026.Reported by Race.news, the orders are from the very top, with Akio Toyoda – chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation – said to have

Thieves keep stealing Holden Commodores – here’s how and why they do it

05-12-2024 20:00 via drive.com.au

Holden Commodores remain popular among drivers in Australia, but they’re also a favourite among thieves looking to sell them for a profit.It’s no secret the Holden Commodore has long been one of Australia’s favourite cars, despite being out of production for the better part of a decade.
However, a growing body of data gathered by various state road authorities suggests the homegrown icon is also popular among thieves across the country.
According to the latest data collated by

Ford Mustang Dark Horse stolen in Melbourne before delivery

05-12-2024 19:00 via drive.com.au

Like a scene from the film Gone in 60 Seconds, a rare high-performance Ford Mustang Dark Horse has been stolen from the docks in Melbourne after arriving on a ship from the US.A 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse has been stolen from Melbourne’s docks, with thieves taking off in the limited-edition muscle car before the owner took delivery.It’s believed the Mustang Dark Horse was taken from the Port of Melbourne – or the surrounding area – after arriving on a ship from the US,

2024 Kia Carnival S V6 review

05-12-2024 14:00 via drive.com.au

Kia’s evergreen people mover has had a spruce-up for 2024 and beyond as LDV’s Mifa pokes around in its playground. Peter Anderson looks at what’s new in the entry-level petrol version.
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2024 Kia Carnival SKia’s Carnival has been with us so long that it has replaced the Tarago in our collective hearts. T

LMCT+ and founder Adrian Portelli to face charges – report

05-12-2024 10:38 via drive.com.au

The entrepreneur known as ‘Lambo guy’ has been charged by gambling authorities in South Australia, following prolonged investigations.Adrian Portelli. Credit: Sam Tabone/Getty ImagesBillionaire Adrian Portelli, founder of the car giveaway business known as LMCT+, is set to face accusations of allegedly running an unlawful lottery.According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Portelli and the company he founded which runs LMCT+ have each been charged by South Australia’s acting liquor

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs: 2.5-litre turbo-petrol, joining hybrid, on sale now

05-12-2024 10:00 via drive.com.au

Hyundai Australia has expanded its Santa Fe family SUV line-up with more affordable non-hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder petrol variants.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe line-up has grown in Australia with the addition of new turbo-petrol variants.Hyundai has added a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol – borrowed from the Sonata N Line sedan and luxury Genesis line-up – to the Santa Fe in Australia, slotting below existing hybrid-only variants.On sale now and due in local showrooms

‘A heartbreaking spike’: Coroner demands action over common driver blind spot

05-12-2024 06:00 via drive.com.au

New data from the Victorian Coroner suggests today’s drivers have a concerning blind spot when it comes to young children.
Credit: iStock/Steven White
A rise in the number of young children being killed in low-speed car accidents in or around their homes has prompted experts to demand urgent action, with part of the blame being levelled at drivers’ “over-reliance on new safety technology”.
According to KidSafe Victoria, the number of fatalities caused by these low-speed r

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe family SUV scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

05-12-2024 04:00 via drive.com.au

Hybrid versions of the new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe have received top marks against ANCAP safety criteria.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe six- or seven-seat family SUV has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under the latest and most stringent 2023-25 criteria.Hybrid versions of the Hyundai Santa Fe – available in Australia since May 2024 – are covered by the rating, while petrol variants due to arrive in local showrooms this month

2022-2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid recalled in Australia

05-12-2024 03:37 via drive.com.au

The Toyota Corolla has been recalled for the second time in a week for a fault with the Corolla’s skid-control software that could reduce the effectiveness of the brakes.Toyota has recalled 38,072 examples of the 2022-2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid hatch and sedan due to a software fault that may could reduce braking performance – days after an unrelated recall for a different part of the vehicle.The recall notice – lodged with the Department of Infrastructure – says: “

2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV to launch alongside petrol model in Australia

05-12-2024 02:19 via drive.com.au

A plug-in hybrid version of the J7 SUV from Chery’s Jaecoo brand will launch in Australia in the first quarter of 2025.The 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV has been confirmed for an Australia launch in the first quarter of next year.New brand Jaecoo – managed by its Chery parent – has announced the J7 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Super Hybrid System (J7 PHEV SHS) will arrive between January and March 2025, the same timeframe announced for turbo-petrol versions of the mid-size SUV.The J7

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series update announced with tech boost

05-12-2024 02:06 via drive.com.au

Toyota has added new infotainment technology and more equipment to its flagship 4WD – but the cheapest model’s price may rise beyond $100,000.The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will be one of the brand’s last models to adopt its latest infotainment system when an upgraded model arrives by the middle of next year.It is the first update for the LandCruiser 300 Series since it launched three years ago, due in the second quarter of 2025 (April to June) with new interior technol

Recaro gets lifeline following bankruptcy – UPDATE

05-12-2024 01:38 via drive.com.au

Known for producing the industry standard in automotive sports seats, lightweight alloy wheels for motorsports, and sim-racing gear, Recaro, BBS, and now Fanatec are separately dealing with financial troubles. But seat-maker Recaro may have found a way out.UPDATE, Thursday 5 December 2024: Less than six months after Recaro’s German arm filed for bankruptcy, the company appears to have found a saviour.First reported by website Piston Heads, it appears an Italian automotive supplier named Pr

Chery Omoda 5 GT axed for Australia

04-12-2024 23:30 via drive.com.au

The higher-power version of one of Australia’s most affordable new SUVs has made an exit after less than a year in showrooms.Chery has quietly axed the more powerful version of its Omoda 5 small SUV – the 2024 Chery Omoda 5 GT – after just over nine months in showrooms.The Omoda 5 GT has been marketed on the brand’s website as a “performance SUV” but it is just a higher-power 137kW 1.6-litre turbo variant of its small SUV, with more sophisticated suspension an

2025 Mazda BT-50 ute receives new 2.2-litre diesel, Australia yet to be confirmed

04-12-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au

The Mazda BT-50 has followed its Isuzu D-Max twin with a new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine added in Thailand – replacing the 1.9-litre – ahead of a possible Australian launch.The 2025 Mazda BT-50 ute has followed its Isuzu twin with the addition of a new turbo-diesel engine overseas.Mazda Thailand has announced the facelifted BT-50 – launched there this week – will offer the new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder announced for its Isuzu D-Max twin under the skin two wee

Suzuki Jimny breaks 1000 sales in a single month, sets fifth record in 2024

04-12-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au

More than 1000 examples of the Suzuki Jimny were reported as delivered in Australia last month – the first time in its history – with the off-roader surpassing its best sales performance for the fifth time this year.The Suzuki Jimny off-road SUV has set a sales record for the fifth time in 2024, with the off-road SUV exceeding 1000 sales last month.VFACTS new-car sales data reveals 1111 Suzuki Jimny 4WDs were reported as sold in Australia in November 2024, a 350 per cent increase ove

How have the best – and worst – new car innovations of 1997 stood up over time?

04-12-2024 19:38 via drive.com.au

Some new car innovations are better than others. Here we delve into the best – and worst – new car features that first appeared in 1997.Original story first published in Drive on 5 December, 1997From the rise of hybrid cars and keys that immobilise a vehicle; from the advent of rudimentary satellite navigation and the failure of the world’s first electric vehicle from a mainstream manufacturer, Drive’s 1997 list of good and bad ideas in the world of cars provides an inter

Top Nissan executive to quit amid financial woes – report

04-12-2024 19:00 via drive.com.au

The Chief Financial Officer of Nissan will reportedly resign after its CEO declared ‘Emergency Mode’ amid significant sales and financial declines.Embattled Japanese car maker Nissan has seen its first significant leadership reshuffle after entering a self-declared “emergency mode” with the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).It follows sensational comments reportedly made by an unnamed senior Nissan executive last week that the company has just “12 or

Top Nissan executive quits amid financial woes

04-12-2024 19:00 via drive.com.au

The Chief Financial Officer of Nissan has reportedly resigned after its CEO declared ‘Emergency Mode’ amid significant sales and financial declines.Embattled Japanese car maker Nissan has seen its first significant leadership reshuffle after entering a self-declared “emergency mode” with the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).It follows sensational comments reportedly made by an unnamed senior Nissan executive last week that the company has just “12 or

2024 GWM Tank 500 Lux Hybrid review

04-12-2024 14:00 via drive.com.au

The GWM Tank 500’s sharp drive-away price raises eyebrows for this new alternative to a Ford Everest or LandCruiser Prado. But does the driving and everyday living experience keep up its end of the bargain?
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2024 GWM Tank 500 Lux HybridGWM is on the march in Australia, with another four-wheel-drive wagon joining the Tank range

Before Kia and Hyundai, this was Korea’s first car brand

04-12-2024 06:01 via drive.com.au

South Korean car maker KGM SsangYong might have a new model and a new name – but it’s by no means a newcomer. Here’s the fascinating history of the humble workshop-turned-global brand.Sponsored by KGM SsangYongSouth Korean car maker KGM SsangYong is no stranger to the changing Australian market and aims for its new model, the mid-sized Torres SUV, to carve out a lane in the most competitive segment in the industry.
The petrol-powered Torres SUV is targeted to win over families

Toyota Prado snatches Top Three sales position, beats HiLux after new model’s launch

04-12-2024 02:50 via drive.com.au

If the LandCruiser Prado was its own standalone car brand, it would be in the Top Ten for overall sales in November, according to VFACTS data.The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has rocketed to the Number Three sales position in its first month on sale in Australia, marking a new monthly sales record for the four-wheel-drive.According to VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the Prado 250 Series was the third most popular vehicle sold locally in November 2024

2025 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition price announced for Australia

04-12-2024 02:05 via drive.com.au

Mercedes-AMG has added a special edition of the A45 S hatch – priced from $128,400 before on-road costs – with cosmetic extras.A new 2025 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition has gone on sale in Australia, with unique decals and Green Hell Magno matte paint derived from the GT R coupe.The newest A-Class variant is priced from $128,400 before on-road costs – up $7000 from the regular AMG A45 S – and is available to order starting today, with yellow highlights on its wheels,

Bathurst stunt plane investigation launches – report

04-12-2024 02:03 via drive.com.au

An alleged misjudgement by a stunt plane in the lead-up to the 2024 Bathurst 1000 race is now being investigated by two commonwealth authorities.Hayden Pullen land at Mt Panorama, Bathurst. Credit: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Hayden Pullen lands at Mt Panorama, Bathurst. Credit: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Authorities have begun investigating an incident involving the stunt plane, which was part of the pre-race entertainment for the 2024 Bathurst 1000 motor race.According to The Australian newsp

2025 VW Multivan price and specs: More expensive for more tech

04-12-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au

The new Volkswagen Multivan is more expensive than its predecessor, but offers more equipment and is now based on cars and SUVs, not a commercial van.2025 VW Multivan pricing and specificationsNew people mover shifts to Golf, Tiguan platformTurbo-diesel Life due first, more variants laterPriced from $75,990 before on-road costsThe 2025 Volkswagen Multivan will be more expensive than a top-of-the-range Kia Carnival diesel – and $6700 dearer than the cheapest version of its predecessor &ndas