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• 2021 GWM Baja Snake revealed: Shelby-tuned dual-cab ute debuts to rival Ford Ranger Raptor

  19-04-2021 08:58 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The 2021 GWM Baja Snake has been unveiled at the Shanghai motor show, as the Chinese brand's road-legal rival for the dune-conquering Ford Ranger Raptor.Co-developed with American muscle car tuner Shelby, the Baja Snake sees GWM's new Ute undergo a hardcore, off-road-focused makeover, with a ride height increase, chunkier bumpers, wider wheel-arch flares and race-derived suspension.
  
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• Tesla driver’s ‘entitled’ act exposes problem with electric vehicle charging stations

  13-05-2024 09:33 via drive.com.au
  A Tesla Model Y parked across two parking bays at a Queensland shopping centre has highlighted a major issue with electric vehicle charging stations.Photo Credit: Facebook
  As electric vehicle uptake increases in Australia, some critics have pointed out accessibility issues associated with electric vehicle charging stations across the country.
  A recent photograph of a Tesla Model Y parked across two parking bays at the Orion Springfield shopping centre in Queensland was posted to Facebook –
  
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• Rideshare drivers carjacked by teenagers

  13-05-2024 05:58 via drive.com.au
  Two incidents occurred on Friday, both involving adolescents as young as 13 or 14.Two rideshare drivers have been carjacked at opposite ends of the country.Queensland police arrested and charged seven teenagers following an alleged stolen car incident in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside on Friday morning, May 10, after responding to reports a rideshare vehicle had been involved in an attempted carjacking while parked near a McDonald’s in Hamilton Road.The rideshare driver fled to the fast-
  
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• Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe successor to keep V8, skip four-cylinder hybrid – report

  13-05-2024 04:28 via drive.com.au
  The upcoming AMG CLE63 will not adopt four-cylinder hybrid power – and will keep its predecessor’s V8 – according to a new report. But what does it mean for the four-cylinder C63 sedan?The successor to the Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe and convertible is planned to use V8 power – rather than the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid technology of the C63 sedan – according to a new report.It is unclear if this is indicative of a broader switch away from four-cylinder h
  
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• Confirmed: Next Mazda CX-5 to add hybrid power, retain name

  13-05-2024 04:00 via drive.com.au
  It’s official – the next Mazda CX-5 is preparing to go hybrid, and unlike other Mazda hybrids sold overseas, it won’t use Toyota technology.The next generation of the Mazda CX-5 family SUV due as soon as next year will introduce hybrid technology designed in-house – rather than sourced from Toyota – the car maker has confirmed.It is all but confirmed the new SUV will retain the familiar CX-5 name, rather than switch to ‘CX-40’ – to slot between the
  
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• New 2025 MG HS SUV spied in Australia, due on sale this year

  13-05-2024 03:00 via drive.com.au
  A new MG HS has been spotted in Australia – based on a mid-size SUV sold by MG’s parent company SAIC – ahead of a local launch later this year.The next petrol and hybrid rival for the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson from MG has been caught on camera in Australia ahead of its local showroom arrival by the end of this year.Unlike its predecessor, the new HS – photographed testing in Sydney by a Drive reader – is not an all-MG design, rather a tweaked versio
  
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• We took the Kia EV9 on a road trip to the Snowy Mountains

  13-05-2024 02:30 via drive.com.au
  If you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, we take an award-winning electric vehicle to the tallest mountain range in mainland Australia.
  If you missed Season 7 Episode 9 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the car, check out our latest review on the Kia EV9.
  If you missed Seasons One, Two, Three, Four, Five, or Six of Drive TV, you ca
  
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• Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Toyota Tundra, Rolls Royce Spectre, and the BYD Dolphin

  13-05-2024 01:30 via drive.com.au
  If you missed the latest episode of Drive Review, you can catch up here. In this episode, we delve into the opulent world of the Rolls Royce Spectre. Tom takes the wheel of the rugged Toyota Tundra, and Sam hits the road in the sleek and innovative BYD Dolphin.If you missed Season 2 Episode 4 of Drive Review on Nine Rush on Saturday, be sure to catch up here.In the meantime, if you want to know more about the vehicles showcased in this episode, check
  
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• 2026 Genesis GV90 SUV expected to be next all-new model for burgeoning luxury brand

  13-05-2024 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Genesis Australia will bulk out its product portfolio soon, with the next model expected to be the GV90 SUV.Genesis Australia will grow its presence locally with an expanded line-up expected to include the upcoming GV90 full-size SUV previewed by this year’s Neolun concept.Speaking to Drive at the launch of the updated GV80, head of Genesis Australia Justin Douglass said the current plan is to build out the current portfolio with at least one more model.“We’ve stated that we&rs
  
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• Video: Impatient driver jumps queue while turning, tips trailer over

  13-05-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The footage was uploaded to social media where it has sparked widespread condemnation of the dangerous driving behaviour.
  Photo Credit: Dash Cam Owners Australia/FacebookDashcam footage of an impatient driver overtaking and clipping the vehicle in front of it has emerged online – with online commenters slamming the dangerous behaviour.While the dashcam owner did not specify where it happened, some online users claimed it took place along Reserve Road in Geelong – approximately 75km s
  
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• Ford may be the latest to backflip on European 2030 electric-only goals – report

  12-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Car companies are beginning to soften plans to be EV-exclusive in Europe by 2030, and now Ford appears to be the latest to make a U-turn.Ford’s European arm has become the latest in a growing line of car companies reconsidering its 2030 deadline of dropping petrol and diesel in favour of an all-electric range.According to Automotive News Europe, Ford said it is rethinking whether to continue with its plan to move to a wholly electric vehicle line-up in the region, announced in early 2021.T
  
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• ‘Same car, same conditions, twice the price’: Why has your car insurance gone up so much?

  12-05-2024 22:13 via drive.com.au
  A perfect storm of factors has seen the average car insurance premium rise by almost 20 per cent in 2024. Here’s how to save money.If you’ve received a renewal notice for your car insurance that’s almost double the cost of last year’s, you’re not alone.
  According to March 2024 inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, insurance prices in Australia rose by 16.4 per cent annually – the strongest annual rise in 23 years.
  RELATED: Aussies are s
  
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• 2024 Subaru Solterra AWD Touring review

  12-05-2024 16:00 via drive.com.au
  Subaru is the latest car maker to take on the Tesla Model Y in the mid-size electric SUV category. Is it worth a look over its Toyota BZ4X twin?
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
  2024 Subaru Solterra AWD TouringSubaru has finally joined the electric-car game – with a little help from its friends.The Subaru Solterra mid-size family SUV was developed in partner
  
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• Everything you need to know about the Kia EV9

  12-05-2024 05:30 via drive.com.au
  With three Kia EV9 models to choose from in Australia, how do you know which variant is right for you? We compare the range.
  The Kia EV9 is one of the largest electric cars on the road and, with a starting price of over $100,000 on the road, it’s also Kia’s most expensive model.The futuristic SUV landed in Australia at the end of 2023, and so far in 2024 217 EV9s have been sold, with 61 sales last month (April 2024).
  RELATED: The Kia EV9 is the Drive Car of the Year for 2024In terms
  
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• Subaru Crosstrek to score Toyota hybrid upgrade – report

  12-05-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au
  Subaru’s high-riding small hatchback is set to receive an overhaul of its hybrid system, but buyers could potentially be waiting until next year for the change.The Subaru Crosstrek looks to be next in line to get the company’s revamped e-Boxer hybrid powertrain.Japanese newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun is reporting the Crosstrek will one of the next models in line to receive the next-generation e-Boxer hybrid engine – combining a Subaru flat-four petrol engine with Toyota hybri
  
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• Sales secondary to customer satisfaction: Genesis

  12-05-2024 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Genesis Australia is focusing first on revamping customer service before growing sales.Customer satisfaction is still the top priority for Genesis Australia as it builds the luxury brand, contrasting with the norm by focusing on the ownership experience over outright sales results.Speaking to Drive at the launch of the 2024 GV80 SUV and Coupe, Head of Genesis Australia Justin Douglass, who took the top job in January this year, said the focus in the short term is buyer satisfaction.“We obv
  
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• Queensland drivers urged to nab engine immobiliser discount before trial runs out

  12-05-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  Authorities are encouraging drivers to make use of the $500 subsidy program aimed at reducing vehicle theft in specific Queensland suburbs.Photo Credit: Photo by Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty ImagesQueensland cops are encouraging drivers to apply for the state’s engine immobiliser subsidy program before time runs out in a bid to tackle car thefts in the state.Since 2022, Queensland Police has offered a $500 voucher to members of the public to go towards getting an engine immobiliser f
  
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• Is a Ford Fiesta ST a good first car?

  11-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  Safe, turbocharged and funky – the Fiesta ST might tick all those boxes, but is it a solid choice for a first car? We find out.
  Since its introduction to the Australian market in 2013, the Ford Fiesta ST has been a popular model for enthusiasts who want a cheap, sporty, turbocharged hot hatch. RELATED: Is the Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ a good first car?Building on one of the most popular hatchbacks in the world, the Fiesta ST takes the sixth (WZ 2013–2018) and seventh (WG 2019&ndas
  
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• Ford to patent new electric car party trick

  11-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  The US car giant has applied to patent a big screen multimedia set-up for the ‘frunk’ of its future EV models.Ford wants to patent a big screen for the front trunk cargo area – commonly known as a ‘frunk’– which may find its way into future versions of its electric vehicles such as the Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning.US motoring site Motor Authority has reported Ford filing a US patent application for a unique retractable screen set-up, building on previous
  
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• 2025 Kia Tasman: The rival utes it needs to beat on price, capability, performance, servicing, and more

  11-05-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The Kia Tasman ute will need a full feature set from its launch to compete against some of the big-name players in the space.With the launch of the 2025 Kia Tasman ute launch quickly approaching, if Kia wants to make a splash the way the brand expects it will need to beat – or at least match – a few in-market rivals in key areas.Aussies are demanding more from their utes than ever before, often needing to pull triple duty between a reliable workhorse, a family hauler, and a weekend w
  
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• China’s GAC hybrid and Aion electric cars coming to Australia next year

  11-05-2024 02:00 via drive.com.au
  GAC Group has appointed an Australian distributor to lead a challenge against GWM and BYD with a range of EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids from late next year.Chinese car giant GAC Group is set to launch a range of hybrid and electric cars in Australian showrooms by the end of next year.Short for Guangzhou Automobile Group, GAC Group has appointed an independent distributor – AGA Auto – to sell a range of new models in Australia from the second half of 2025, pending any delays.It is
  
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• Next Mazda MX-5 promises to still deliver ‘joy of driving’

  11-05-2024 01:00 via drive.com.au
  Mazda’s next MX-5 is set for a big change as the brand marches towards electrification, but ‘fun-to-drive’ character is a priority.Mazda is expected to electrify its next-generation MX-5 roadster as it charges into a new era, but the brand still reckons its enduring sports car can deliver on fun and thrills.Speaking to Drive at the launch of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda Australia’s head of marketing, Alastair Doak, said the brand is committed to delivering the ‘fun-
  
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• Franchising code changes fail to protect dealers from Holden-style impact, industry figures say

  11-05-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The long-awaited results of a review are in – and not everyone’s happy with the outcome.The Federal Government has agreed to make changes to the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct – but the proposed amendments aren’t far-reaching enough according to industry figures, and could leave car dealers exposed if another major brand decides to exit the market.The Government has this week agreed in principle to back the 23 recommendations made for change to the franchising cod
  
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• ‘He might not have survived’: Minimum age for forward-facing child seats to increase

  10-05-2024 23:03 via drive.com.au
  Wondering how long your baby should stay in a rear-facing child seat? The Australian guidelines are about to change.
  It can be confusing figuring out when your baby is ready to move from a rear-facing child restraint to a forward-facing one, but a major update to Australian child safety standards is set to clear up parental confusion.
  The minimum recommended age for a child to move into a forward-facing car seat is about to be increased from six months to 12 months as part of revisions to the ex
  
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• Bugatti ditches turbochargers, reveals hybrid V16 hypercar engine is massive

  10-05-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  A one-metre-long V16 petrol engine will power the Bugatti Chiron replacement and won’t need help from turbochargers to make more than 1000hp – before electric motor assistance is added.The hybrid-assisted engine for Bugatti’s yet-to-be-revealed Chiron replacement – one of the world’s fastest production cars – is a massive one-metre long and will see the brand ditch turbocharging.While the V16 hybrid was confirmed by the car maker in March 2024, Bugatti CEO Mat
  
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• Video: Lamborghini smashed on livestream by hoons

  10-05-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au
  Reckless driving has resulted in a Lamborghini Urus being hit in traffic, during an event streamed live by a popular YouTube star.An anonymous hoon appears to have had his Lamborghini Urus smashed into while driving dangerously through traffic in New York.The man, known only as ‘Squeeze Benz’ – wearing a helmet and racing gloves – was driving the Lamborghini in a reckless manner in heavy traffic, alongside a BMW and Lexus.Another YouTuber, 19-year-old Rangesh Mutama &ndas
  
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• Best Dash Cam Deals: Shop Plenty of Options Starting at Just $35

  10-05-2024 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Dash cams can help while you're on the road by recording footage if you're caught in an emergency situation -- and these deals make it more affordable to snag one.
  
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• Tesla Supercharger construction to continue in Australia, but long-term expansion in doubt

  10-05-2024 09:40 via drive.com.au
  It is not the end of the road for the Tesla’s Supercharger network in Australia, the US car giant told customers today – but it is unclear if work will ever start on new locations.Construction of certain new Tesla Supercharger locations will continue in Australia amid reports the expansion of the fast-charging network has been halted – and the dismissal of the global team behind it.In an email to local customers this afternoon seen by Drive, Tesla said “the Supercharger n
  
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• 2025 Toyota Camry model range outlined for Australia, price rises likely

  10-05-2024 09:19 via drive.com.au
  The new Toyota Camry will be offered solely with hybrid power – across three model grades – in Australia, but prices are expected to rise.Price increases are expected to accompany the new 2025 Toyota Camry sedan range when it arrives in Australian showrooms in the second half of 2024, exclusively as a hybrid.All versions of the new Camry in Australia will use a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid system, in a choice of three model grades – Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL – with th
  
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• Lifestyles of the rich and famous: We put a supercar on a superyacht

  10-05-2024 08:22 via drive.com.au
  If you’ve even been tempted to put your $450,000 Maserati GranTurismo onto a purpose-built party yacht, here’s how you do it.Sponsored by: MaseratiThose lucky enough to afford the finer things in life can choose between spending their millions on supercars or superyachts.
  But what if they wanted to combine the two?RELATED: Maserati GranTurismo specifications revealed
  This is where luxury Sydney boating company, Starship, comes into play. It has two one-of-a-kind yachts, the Sydney an
  
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