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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.
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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).
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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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