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• ACT introduces fines for petrol and diesel cars parked in electric-car charging bays

  19-03-2023 20:00 via drive.com.au
  
  The Australian Capital Territory has introduced the harshest penalties in Australia for drivers of petrol and diesel cars who block electric vehicles from charging, issuing fines of up to $3200 in extreme cases.The Australian Capital Territory is the latest Australian jurisdiction to impose fines on drivers of petrol and diesel cars who block electric vehicles from charging, discreetly introducing a new law which could see fines of up to $3200 being issued.Nicknamed ‘ICEing’ –
  
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• 2024 SsangYong Torres on track for Australia, electric version on the cards

  24-03-2023 23:00 via drive.com.au
  
  SsangYong’s first new model in five years is due in Australia in nine to 12 months from now in petrol form, though an electric model could follow.An electric version of the new 2024 SsangYong Torres SUV could follow the petrol version – due late this year or early next year – into Australian showrooms.As what will be SsangYong’s first new model introduced to Australia under new ownership – after two years on financial life support in South Korea – the Torres i
  
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• Six-part drama series on F1 legend Ayrton Senna coming to Netflix

  24-03-2023 22:00 via drive.com.au
  
  Netflix has announced the lead actor who will star as Ayrton Senna in its upcoming six-part series – simply titled Senna.Streaming giant Netflix has the first details about Senna – an upcoming six-part drama series centred around the life of three-time Formula One champion, Ayrton Senna.First announced in September 2020, Senna – not to be confused with the 2011 documentary film of the same name – is the first drama series to be authorised by the Formula One legend’s
  
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• Electric cars more likely to be written off due to battery costs – report

  24-03-2023 21:00 via drive.com.au
  
  What might seem like a small amount of damage to an electric car’s battery pack could reportedly result in the vehicle being written off, creating flow-on effects for the automotive industry.Electric cars are reportedly being written off at a higher rate than equivalent petrol and diesel models due to the cost of replacing their expensive battery packs, leading to higher insurance premiums and a backlog of damaged parts waiting to be recycled.A report by news agency Reuters has found autom
  
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• Dear Drive… What does the future of LPG look like?

  24-03-2023 19:57 via drive.com.au
  
  It was once considered Australia’s fuel of the future, but is now fading into oblivion. What is going to happen to LPG/Autogas in Australia?Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio show or email us at [email protected] from the Sutherland Shire asked:I live in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire and own a 2013 Commodore that runs solely on LPG. Of late, I am noticing that some garages are no longer s
  
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• This OBD2 Scanner Can Diagnose Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs for Just $25

  24-03-2023 14:12 via cnet.com
  
  Know exactly what your ride needs with the help of this sensor and its smartphone app.
  
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• 2023 Toyota GR86 GTS review

  24-03-2023 14:01 via drive.com.au
  
  When Toyota returned to the affordable sports car market in 2012 with the 86, it delivered an enthusiast’s dream, but left some room open for improvement. The mostly new GR86 delivers and shows that Toyota had a keen ear on owners’ opinions.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety2023 Toyota GR86 GTSLight, simple, and relatively affordable. The basic recipe for the 2023
  
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• 2023 Peugeot e-Partner price and specs: Electric van due mid-year

  24-03-2023 06:10 via drive.com.au
  
  Peugeot’s first electric vehicle for Australia is a city-sized van with 245km of claimed driving range – and a price nearly 60 per cent higher than the petrol version.2023 Peugeot e-Partner pricing and specificationsNew van is Peugeot Australia’s first electric vehicleLaunches in Pro long-wheelbase guisePriced from $59,990 plus on-road costs, or 56 per cent more than the petrol versionPeugeot’s first electric vehicle for Australia has been priced – the 2023 Peugeot
  
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• 2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X price and specs: New off-road variant added

  24-03-2023 04:30 via drive.com.au
  
  Ford Australia has added a new Ranger Wildtrak X as a step between the popular Wildtrak and hardcore Raptor variants – combining bi-turbo four-cylinder power with full-time four-wheel drive.2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X pricing and specificationsOff-road-focused model added between Wildtrak and Raptor2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel power only, but AdBlue requiredPriced from $75,990 plus on-road costFord Australia is set to introduce a new variant to the 2023 Ford Ranger line-up – the Wildt
  
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• Sure it fits! Driver transports giant wooden pole with tiny Fiat

  24-03-2023 04:16 via drive.com.au
  
  Who needs a ute, or a truck, or even roof racks? Not this Fiat driver in Poland…Ever needed to transport a long load and wondered if your car could manage? This driver in Poland skipped the ‘wondering’ and just went straight to action by transporting what looks like a wooden telephone pole in his pint-sized Fiat.The Type-170 Fiat Cinquecento was built in Poland between 1991 and 1998, and replaced the Fiat 126 (itself a successor to the original and iconic Fiat 500) as Fiat&rsq
  
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• Dear Drive… Is it safe to put biofuels in my car?

  24-03-2023 00:10 via drive.com.au
  
  Biofuel-based E10 might be a tempting forecourt proposition, but is it okay for your car?Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio show or email us at [email protected]’ve been asked:Is it safe to put biofuels in my car?With a name like ‘biofuel’, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether filling your tank with this mysterious liquid will result in miles of trouble-free motoring or clouds
  
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• Elon Musk overruled Tesla engineers on removing high-tech radars – report

  23-03-2023 23:55 via drive.com.au
  
  Tesla’s move away from radars to camera based-systems for its semi-autonomous driving tech was made by CEO Elon Musk – despite concerns from senior engineers about an increase in crashes predicted by the change.Tesla engineers feared CEO Elon Musk’s decision to remove high-tech radars from the company’s electric cars and replace them with cameras would lead to a higher risk of crashes with its semi-autonomous driving systems, according to overseas reports.US publication T
  
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• Cupra considering large SUV, dedicated sports car with electric power

  23-03-2023 23:17 via drive.com.au
  
  Volkswagen’s sporty Spanish offshoot is evaluating plans for a large electric SUV to lead an expansion into the United States – plus a dedicated sports car to hero its range.Volkswagen-owned Spanish car maker Cupra is considering plans for a large SUV and a dedicated sports car, with the view of expanding into the US market and growing its global sales.The Cupra range currently consists of various small hatchbacks and SUVs, however company boss Wayne Griffiths told Australian media a
  
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• ACCC and Mazda chalk up a win and a loss in Federal Court appeals

  23-03-2023 22:58 via drive.com.au
  
  The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the top consumer watchdog in a case that alleged Mazda had engaged in “unconscionable conduct” over certain warranty claims. However Mazda lost its appeal after being found to have engaged in “misleading conduct”.Australia’s top consumer watchdog – and Japanese auto giant Mazda – each had a win and a loss in Federal Court yesterday in a protracted case over warranty claim denials that is likely to set&nbs
  
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• Honda new-car wait times: up to two years, no fix in sight

  23-03-2023 22:15 via drive.com.au
  
  Honda customers are being forced to wait up to two years for their new car, joining the growing list of brands with a lengthy queue.Thousands of Honda customers in Australia are being forced to wait between four months and two years for their new cars as the company grapples with production constraints and shipping bottlenecks across its skeleton line-up of four models.The new boss of Honda Australia, Carolyn McMahon, told media this week the new Honda Civic Type R hot hatch rolling into showroo
  
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• Why is Hyundai testing this Alpine A110 sports car?

  23-03-2023 21:00 via drive.com.au
  
  Mystery surrounds photos of an Alpine A110 sports coupe with Hyundai factory licence plates. Is it a remnant of a past mid-engined sports-car project, or a sign of something to come?New photos may be another clue to suggest South Korean car giant Hyundai is – or at some point, was – planning a return to the sports-car market.Images posted to Facebook and Instagram by Misha Charoudin – driving instructor and YouTube video creator on and around Germany’s Nurburgring race tr
  
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• Hackers demand ransom from Ferrari for customer data – report

  23-03-2023 20:00 via drive.com.au
  
  A major data security breach could expose the personal information of Ferrari customers, but the company is standing firm on ransom demands.The personal data of Ferrari buyers could be at risk following a cyber attack on the Italian supercar company’s computer systems.Ferrari has warned its customer base their personal information is at risk, with the car maker announcing it would not be paying a ransom demanded by the hackers.In a statement issued to ComputerWeekly.com, Ferrari said it wa
  
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• 2022 MG ZS Excite: owner review

  23-03-2023 14:01 via drive.com.au
  
  I first saw this car at a shopping centre promotion and was very impressed.
  Owner: Bron PattersonI first saw this car at a shopping centre promotion and was very impressed. However, when I saw it then, it wasn’t the right time to purchase a new car.
  Two years on and I took the plunge. No other brands to me measured up to MG. I then visited a showroom where I was warmly welcomed by Ralph Carberry, who let me test-drive the model. I enjoyed the drive and all was good, so I accepted the purch
  
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• Video: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrives in Australia – UPDATE

  23-03-2023 12:34 via drive.com.au
  
  The first right-hand-drive example of the new Corvette Z06 has arrived in Australia – missing one key ingredient from US models – ahead of showroom arrivals later this year or early next year.UPDATE 23 March 2023We had the opportunity to get a closer look at the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, watch the video for all the information.Australian pricing and specification will be announced later in the year.30 January 2023 – The first right-hand-drive 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 high
  
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• Next-generation Cupra Ateca ruled out, Terramar may be indirect successor

  23-03-2023 09:57 via drive.com.au
  
  The Cupra Ateca performance SUV – now six years old in Europe – will not enter a new generation after the current model is axed mid-decade, with the larger Terramar to indirectly take its place alongside the current Formentor.The Cupra Ateca performance SUV will not replaced once the current model reaches the end of the road – in the years after the new, similarly-sized Terramar SUV arrives in Australia in 2025.The Ateca arrived in Australia with the rest of the Cupra range las
  
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• SsangYong rebrands as KG Mobility in South Korea as old logo revived

  23-03-2023 03:46 via drive.com.au
  
  A new owner, a new name, and an old logo for South Korean car maker SsangYong, as the company begins a new era.South Korean car maker SsangYong has rebranded as KG Mobility, dropping its name of 35 years to take on the name of its new owners.Drive first reported SsangYong would be changed to KG SsangYong Mobility in August 2022, however the company’s new boss, Chairman Kwak Jea-sun announced in January 2023 the car company would be renamed as KG Mobility.South Korean outlet Yonhap News Age
  
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• Honda Jazz return to Australia ruled out

  23-03-2023 03:41 via drive.com.au
  
  Australia will continue to miss out on the Honda Jazz city hatch, as the Japanese brand focuses on its more profitable SUV range instead.Honda Australia’s new boss has poured cold water on a possible return to local showrooms for the Honda Jazz city car.Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon told media this week Honda’s focus for the next five years is SUVs and hybrids as it seeks to turn around a multi-year sales slide.Ms McMahon, who took over day-to-day responsibilities for Hond
  
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• 2023 Toyota GR86 price and specs: 10th Anniversary Edition goes on sale

  23-03-2023 00:16 via drive.com.au
  
  Toyota’s limited-edition GR86 grade is now on sale in Australia, celebrating 10 years since the sports car first arrived in local showrooms.2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition pricing and specificationsLimited to 86 examples, first priority given to existing Toyota GR owners$1310 increase compared to GTS variantsPriced from $46,700 plus on-road costsThe limited-run 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition has officially gone on sale in Australia, with the first examples of the limit
  
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• Ford Taurus, the Blue Oval’s fabulous failure | Drive flashback

  22-03-2023 23:57 via drive.com.au
  
  The Ford Taurus was the US’s answer to all of Ford Australia’s Falcon-shaped problems. It didn’t quite work out that way.Original story by then Drive editor Phil Scott published on 22 March, 1996.Left to its own devices, Mercedes-Benz may not have seen the need for a gadget capable of holding a full-sized styrene cup of Slurpee.Mercedes would not be Mercedes without unrestricted autobahns, Krupp steel and the German devotion to technik. The cupholder, by McBenz, was not an easy
  
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• Drive Podcast Season 2 Episode 10 – listen online now!

  22-03-2023 23:46 via drive.com.au
  
  Trent and Glenn break down all the 2023 Drive Car of the Year resultsWelcome to the new Drive Podcast!Each week, Trent and our other team members will bring you news, features, reviews and motoring insights.
  At long last, after painstaking efforts, the Drive Cars of the Year have been decided. In this special episode of the Drive Podcast, Trent and Glenn will canvas the winner of every segment, giving exclusive insights into how they ended up on top – including the controversial overall Ca
  
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• 2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line review

  22-03-2023 23:28 via drive.com.au
  
  Kia arrived late to the small SUV party, but it’s making up for lost time with a generously equipped and compelling Seltos range-topper.
  Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety2023 Kia Seltos GT-LineIt took Kia a while to offer a proper small SUV in the Australian market, and the South Korean brand even had to suffer the indignation of watching sister Hyundai introduce not on
  
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• 2024 Mitsubishi Triton takes shape in computer illustrations

  22-03-2023 22:55 via drive.com.au
  
  Drive has peeled away the camouflage to get a better look at the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton in the metal, starting with these computer illustrations of a top-end model and a tradie pack.This is our best look yet at the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton – the first truly new model in two decades.Drive’s European-based digital artist Avarvarii peeled away the camouflage of the concept car unveiled earlier this week, to give us an idea of what a top-end model and a bare-bones tradie pack could look li
  
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• Official: Chevrolet Camaro muscle car to be axed next year

  22-03-2023 22:30 via drive.com.au
  
  The Chevrolet Camaro will reach the end of the road in its current form early next year. It will remain in V8 Supercars for the time being, and a new iteration of the road car is promised – eventually.The Chevrolet Camaro muscle car will be axed in the US early next year after nearly a decade of sliding sales – but its maker promises the iconic badge will eventually return.US car maker Chevrolet confirmed overnight the final example of the Camaro – its Ford Mustang challenger &
  
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• UK dash-cam app can report other drivers to police

  22-03-2023 22:00 via drive.com.au
  
  Are you tired of seeing other drivers getting away with dangerous offences? A new app in the UK claims to turn smartphones into dash-cams – and upload evidence directly to police.A UK technology firm has created an app that turns smartphones into a dash-cam – with the ability to report other motorists to police at the touch of a button.While the ability to turn your smartphone into a dash-cam isn’t new, the developer has made it as easy as touching the screen to capture dangero
  
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• 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 recalled before it arrives in Australia

  22-03-2023 20:30 via drive.com.au
  
  Land Rover’s upcoming seven-seat Defender 130 is being recalled due to a fault with the third row seats.Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled eight examples of its 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 after a fault was discovered with the third-row seats.Two of the eight affected vehicles in the recall are destined for the Land Rover Defender 130 test fleet, while the remaining six are expected to be demonstrator models.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infras
  
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