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Audi goes digital with the 2021 Q5's taillights - Roadshow
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Headlamps get all the attention, but Audi engineers are working to reinvent taillights, too.
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Driver rolls car onto footpath in Melbourne
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Authorities said the car collided with a parked vehicle, which resulted in one person trapped inside the rolled SUV.Photo Credit: Brad Rowswell MP/InstagramA photo of a Mitsubishi ASX rolled over on a footpath has emerged online – with commenters questioning how the situation unfolded.The incident occurred along Seaview shops in Beaumaris – a suburb approximately 20km southeast of Melbourne – at approximately 11:00am on 17 April 2024.In the photos – uploaded to Insta
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Honda unveils new-generation electric vehicles for China
via drive.com.auNew electric trio spearheads model onslaught from the Japanese car maker as it takes on Chinese rivals.Honda has revealed the first of its Ye Series electric vehicle range with plans for the first models to be in Chinese showrooms by the end of 2024 as it looks to reverse a sales slump in China.To be shown at the 2024 Beijing motor show starting on 25 April, three Ye Series vehicles were unveiled – two SUVs and a family-sized five-door ‘GT’ hatchback – with the Chinese ch
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‘We’ve copped some hate’: The Melbourne tradies battling EV charging woes
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The owners of one of Australia’s first mobile EV charging businesses have revealed the real reason electric car owners get stuck on the side of the road – and the struggles they faced in building their brand.As electricians, Daniel Henry and Toby Batters-Holding were spending their days travelling around Melbourne when they started noticing more and more electric vehicles stuck on the side of the road with little to no help.“Where we are down the [Mornington] Peninsula, we star
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South Australia introduces automatic direct debit for car registration
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The South Australian Government has announced the addition of automatic direct debit payments for vehicle registrations.Motorists in South Australia now have the option of having their car registration automatically renewed.The State Government announced the new automatic direct debit feature for vehicle registrations, with owners able to choose renewal periods to suit their budgets.Registration can be paid by the month, every quarter, or annually.The vehicle’s registered owner will also r
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2021-2024 Kia EV6 recalled in Australia due to battery fault
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The fault could cause a loss of motive power and the battery to stop charging, according to the recall notice.Kia Australia has recalled 3948 examples of its Kia EV6, citing a potential fault with the software which could cause the battery to stop charging.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2024, but may have been sold later.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software issue, the Integrated Chargin
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Kia EV9 owners can now add their sporting team’s logo to their screens
via drive.com.auKia EV9 owners in the US can show their fandom on their infotainment system with a fun new technology update. Could we soon see it come to Australia?Kia is rolling out a new feature on its EV9 electric car that will allow owners to customise their vehicle’s displays to show the colours and logos of their favourite basketball teams – but the technology is not yet available in Australia.Ahead of the 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs in the United States, Kia will rele
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What’s the difference between the Nissan Qashqai and Juke?
via drive.com.auNissan’s Juke and Qashqai models offer great value for money, comprehensive standard features, and a five-star ANCAP safety rating, but how do these two SUVs differ? We compare the pair.
Nissan offers five SUVs that cover all shapes, sizes, and powertrains. The Juke is the smallest of the range, competing in the light SUV segment, while the largest offering is the Patrol, which sits in the upper large SUV class.One step up in size from the Juke is the Qashqai small SUV, which sits under th
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Electric Kia Stinger replacement axed – report
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It was meant to be the indirect replacement for the Kia Stinger – an electric high-performance sedan with a long driving range – but a new report claims the vehicle has been dropped from the company’s plans.An electric performance sedan – previously reported as the spiritual successor to the Kia Stinger – may have been cancelled before it saw the light of day.According to The Korean Car Blog, unnamed sources from within Kia have claimed plans for the so-called &lsqu
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On this week’s episode of Drive Review: Ford F-150, Ferrari Purosangue, and the Audi Q4 E-Tron
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Tune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch an all-new season of Drive Review. The first epsiode of Season 2 airs tomorrow!Tune in to Nine Rush tomorrow, 20 April 2024, at 4pm to catch the first episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, Ben takes the Ford F-150 for its first drive since being remanufactured to right-hand drive. Trent takes a thrilling drive through New Zealand in Ferrari’s first-ever SUV, and James takes a deep dive into a new electric offeri
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2024 Toyota Prado price higher than 300 Series in Japan, what about Australia?
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It is price shock for the new Toyota Prado in Japan, where it costs more than a 300 Series despite a smaller body and two fewer cylinders. But it may not be so expensive in Australia.Prices for the 2024 Toyota Prado in Japan have been published ahead of its Australian arrival from the middle of this year – and buyers on a budget overseas are in for a shock.In its home market the new 2.8-litre diesel 4WD – where it drops the Prado name, and is sold as the LandCruiser 250 – is pr
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Warning noise law for electric cars to make roads safer for blind people
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Australia is catching up with the rest of the world, introducing a new design rule which means electric vehicles must emit a noise when moving at low speeds.‘Quiet’ cars such as electric and hybrid vehicles must now legally make a warning sound at low speeds to help people who are blind or vision impaired stay safe, it has been announced today.Federal Transport Minister Catherine King announced the new Australian Design Rule (ADR) on Friday, with it set to be mandated on all new elec
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Drive TV: We take the Mercedes-Benz GLC to Gippsland – UPDATE
via drive.com.au
Tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to catch James on a twilight trip through the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria.
UPDATE, 19 April 2024: Due to rolling news coverage last weekend, this episode will now run this Sunday, April 21, at 1:30pm on Channel 9.
This Sunday, James drives the Mercedes-Benz GLC – winner of the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Luxury SUV Under 150K – through the stunning Gippsland region of Victoria. Be sure to tune in to watch this memorable twilight trip!Ca
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Video: ‘Top Gear Australia’ first preview and release date
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Audiences have been given their first taste of what they can expect from the new Top Gear Australia, ahead of its release in May.A video trailer for the forthcoming Top Gear Australia series has been published, providing a glimpse of the antics and adventures we can expect over the new season.Beau Ryan, Jonathan LaPaglia, and Blair ‘Moog’ Joscelyne have been announced as the new presenters, with the three spending several months filming in locations across the globe.Filming locally i
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2025 Kia Tasman ute interior exposed in new video
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The interior of the upcoming Kia ute has been caught on camera – with twin widescreen displays and a wand-style gear selector – in a new video posted online.Photo credit: EFTMThis is the interior of the 2025 Kia Tasman under the camouflage about six months before the new ute is due to be unveiled – and more than a year ahead of its Australian showroom arrival.A video posted on social media and obtained by technology website EFTM – where these exclusive screenshots were al
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Jaguar to team up with Chery on electric models – report
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The British car maker is reportedly investing more in the Chinese brand in order to utilise its hybrid and battery-electric technology.British luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover is planning to join forces with electric car maker Chery to make new models – the earliest of which could debut before next year, reports claim.According to reports out of China, in which Chery is the third-biggest vehicle manufacturer, Jaguar plans to use Chery’s hybrid and electric technology to create its new
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Jaguar to team up with Chery on electric cars – report
via drive.com.au
The British car maker is reportedly investing more in the Chinese brand in order to utilise its hybrid and battery-electric technology.British luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover is planning to join forces with electric car maker Chery to make new models – the earliest of which could debut before next year, reports claim.According to reports out of China, in which Chery is the third-biggest vehicle manufacturer, Jaguar plans to use Chery’s hybrid and electric technology to create its new
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Hybrids outsell electric cars, as regular new petrol and diesel vehicle sales decline
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Hybrid cars have outsold electric vehicles for the past nine months, while the popularity of new, purely petrol and diesel-powered cars – without hybrid assistance – declined by 8 per cent.
Sales of new hybrid vehicles have exceeded electric cars for the past nine months, new data shows.According to the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) EV Index report, hybrid sales totalled 95,129 sales from the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 to the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, outperformin
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: International first drive
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Frankenstein or fantastic? What happens when you take two luxury two-door convertibles and combine them into one? Glenn Butler finds out.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 4Matic CabrioletThe unstoppable rise of SUVs has seen a commensurate decline in passenger car sales, and that’s impacting the emotional coupes and convertibles we
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Speed cap on the cards to protect breakdown recovery vehicle workers
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South Australia plans to introduce a speed limit for travelling past vehicles with yellow flashing lights on.Cars passing by breakdown and recovery vehicles in South Australia will soon have to cap their speed at 25km/h, with a new law being introduced to protect workers.Following a 12-month campaign from the state’s peak motoring body, the Royal Automobile Association (RAA), the 25km/hr speed limit will now apply to these vehicles when their lights are flashing – just as currently a
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Mercedes-Benz recalls multiple models in Australia
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The software fault could cause a loss of power steering control, according to the recall notice.Mercedes-Benz has recalled 20,201 examples of its Mercedes-Benz A-Class, EQA, EQB, CLA-Class, and GLB–Class, citing a potential fault with software which could cause a loss of power steering controls.The affected vehicles are built between 2018 to 2024, though may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: &ldquo
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2024 Isuzu MU-X LS-M 1.9L 4×4: Australian first drive
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Off-road specialist Isuzu has added a downsized engine to its seven-seat SUV range, but is it up to the task?
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2024 Isuzu MU-X LS-M 1.9L 4×4Isuzu manages to do a lot with a little. Though the brand only has two models to sell in Australia, it was one of the top-10 selling brands locally in 2023. While a lot of the attention (a
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2025 Mazda CX-80 unveiled, expected in Australia this year
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The last of Mazda’s four new luxury-priced SUVs has been revealed in Europe, confirmed for an Australian arrival at the back end of 2024.
European model pictured
The 2025 Mazda CX-80 seven-seat family SUV has been revealed in Europe, ahead of first Australian arrivals due by the end of this year.The CX-80 is the fourth model underpinned by Mazda’s new rear-wheel-drive-biased ‘Large’ platform – and is offered in all-wheel drive only, with a choice
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All the celebrities who drive a Tesla Cybertruck
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While mere mortals were forced to wait months for the electric ute, here are the celebrities who already own and drive a Tesla Cybertruck.
The Cybertruck might be one of the most talked-about cars in the world right now.In April 2024, Tesla made headlines when it paused deliveries of its Cybertruck in the United States after customers reported issues with a “faulty” accelerator pedal.
The Cybertruck received a whopping one million reservations ahead of its official launch in late 202
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Autonomous trucks deployed on freeways as part of new trial
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Some of Melbourne’s busiest highways will soon have autonomous trucks travelling along them, as part of a new trial testing the latest driverless technology.A new six-month trial testing the viability of autonomous heavy commercial vehicles will start today along Melbourne’s Citylink tollway and Monash Freeway.Following on from a trial conducted in late 2022 – from the city to Warrigal Road and back – the new program will see two autonomous trucks driving from the Port of
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Tested gear: The CTEK CS One 12V Battery Charger is idiot-proof
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With no buttons to press and no polarity to worry about, CTEK’s new battery charger will suit those who want good performance but don’t want to worry about the details.
What we love
Couldn’t be simpler to useAlso virtually impossible to stuff upComes with app-based functionality
What we don’t
It’s quite expensive in comparison to others on the marketYou’ll need to use the app for more functionalityDoesn’t automatically jump-start a lithium battery
If you
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Unfairly underrated? Why this car is more than a ‘high-end Hyundai’
via drive.com.auA properly premium rival for the likes of Mercedes and BMW, this striking sedan delivers value and performance. Is it time for the Genesis G70 to ditch its underdog status for good?
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2024 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury sedanIn the deluge of large SUVs and utes, the luxury passenger car is fast becoming a niche offering. That cou
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A baaaaad day to be late to work: Goats’ escape causes congestion on tollway
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Authorities said the goats used for landscape maintenance have been herded and safely returned to their duties, with tollway lanes re-opened.Stock image. Credit John Carnemolla.A group of goats used for “landscape maintenance” have escaped their worksite and caused traffic delays along Melbourne’s Eastlink tollway this morning.According to Eastlink’s post on X (formerly Twitter), the incident occurred near High Street Road in Wantirna South – a suburb approximately
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Did Bluey’s mum break the road rules? Drivers are divided
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In the latest episode of the ABC Kids series, seven-year-old Bluey gets to ride in the front without a booster seat. So, could her mum Chilli face a fine?The popularity of Aussie TV show Bluey shows no sign of slowing down, with the series’ latest episode – a 28-minute extravaganza called The Sign – pulling in more than two million viewers in Australia.While viewers have strong opinions about the plot, one particular scene has generated discussion amongst drivers for its portra
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0X special edition price announced for Australia
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The Subaru Crosstrek has gained a special edition one level up from the base model, priced from about $40,000 drive-away.A limited-edition variant of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek small SUV has been added in Australia to split the $3500 price gap between the two previous cheapest model grades.Priced from $36,990 plus on-road costs, the 2.0X Special Edition is based on the entry-level, $2000-cheaper 2.0L but adds some features from Subaru’s middle-of-the-range Crosstrek 2.0R, which costs $1500
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