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Is it cheaper to drive or catch public transport? Here’s the truth in 2024
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2025 Lancia Ypsilon HF electric hot hatch to spawn rally return
via drive.com.auThe Italian car maker – best known for its dominance in rallying throughout the 1980s – is returning to the hot hatch market with the electric Ypsilon HF, with a rally car to follow.Weeks after unveiling the Lancia Ypsilon – the first all-new model from the Italian brand in 13 years – an all-electric high-performance version has been shown to the world.The Ypsilon HF is set to go on sale in Europe in May 2025, using a 54kWh battery to power a 177kW electric motor on the f
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New Dongfeng plug-in hybrid claims longer battery range than some electric cars
via drive.com.auA new plug-in hybrid SUV can travel a claimed 318km on electric power before needing to charge – longer than some fully-electric vehicles.A new SUV from China is claimed to have broken the record for the longest electric driving range of any plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – and can travel further on battery power than many fully-electric vehicles.The new Toyota Kluger-sized Voyah Free 318 from car maker Dongfeng is reportedly fitted with a 43kWh battery it claims can deliver an electric-only
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Nissan’s e-Power hybrids will be as cheap as petrol in three years
via drive.com.auProduction efficiency and maturing tech are key to bringing down the cost of e-Power hybrids and EVs, according to Nissan.Nissan is aiming for price parity between its petrol engines and e-Power hybrid system in the next three years, the brand has revealed.And the cost of electric cars is also expected to come down by the end of the decade, as production efficiency targets are realised.As part of Nissan’s overarching ‘EV36Zero’ initiative, the Sunderland, UK facility is current
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Citroen’s genius act of sabotage against the Nazis in World War II
via drive.com.auWhen the German army rolled into France in 1940, the boss of Citroen was never just going to just lie down and surrenderPierre-Jules Boulanger’s name isn’t the most well-known in automotive history, certainly not along the same lines as say, Henry Ford or Ferdinand Porsche.But this brave Frenchman’s deeds and actions during World War II are the stuff of legend, if even that legend does have a whiff of the apocryphal about it.Still, noted Citroen historian, John Reynolds, who ha
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2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed: Preview drive
via drive.com.auIt’s not often you roll into a launch where every single representative of a car company is brimming with genuine confidence about a new car. We can’t show you exactly what the new Bentley Continental GT looks like inside or out, but we can tell you how it drives. Peter Anderson says that’s the big story for what the company is calling the fourth-generation Continental GT.
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2025 Porsche 911 goes hybrid: Facelift brings more power, new look
via drive.com.auOne of the world’s most iconic sports cars has adoped petrol-electric hybrid technology inspired by Le Mans racing.Porsche has applied the advanced hybrid drive technology originally developed for its Le Mans-winning 919 race car to its signature road car, the 2025 Porsche 911.The petrol-electric system, badged T-Hybrid, headlines the facelift for the seventh-generation ‘992’ 911 which is due in Australia early next year, alongside revised exterior styling, more power for the b
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How to see an Audi Q4 e-tron electric car in Australia on its promotional tour
via drive.com.auPotential buyers looking to get their hands on Audi’s latest electric SUV can now get a look and feel of the Q4 e-tron ahead of its local arrival later this year.
Audi Australia has imported three examples of the New Zealand-spec Q4 e-tron for a dealership “roadshow”, ahead of the first customer deliveries later this year.
The Q4 e-tron will be the brand’s third all-electric vehicle (EV) to join its local line-up, and this dealership roadshow will give Australians their f
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2025 Kia EV3 electric car to feature LG webOS to allow YouTube, Netflix streaming
via drive.com.auThe Kia EV3 will be the first electric vehicle to utilise LG’s new infotainment platform.Electronics giant LG has announced it will expand the use of its leading webOS infotainment platform into the upcoming 2025 Kia EV3 – making it the first electric vehicle to feature the system.Although the EV3 is not expected in Australia until next year, the webOS technology will be available in the EV3 from global launch, set for July in Kia‘s home market of South Korea.Branded as Automot
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Next-gen Nissan Leaf electric car firming for 2025 Australia arrival
via drive.com.auNissan’s third-generation Leaf electric vehicle is nearing production, and could arrive in Australia as early as next year.Nissan’s third-generation Leaf is expected to be launched in early 2025, as the brand begins retooling its Sunderland, UK facility to build the new electric vehicle (EV).Though Nissan is yet to reveal the design and specification of its new Leaf, the model was previewed by the Chill Out concept in 2021 and is expected to morph from the Leaf-traditional small hatc
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‘I literally just watched a solar panel drive off’: The story behind the viral Kanye West Cybertruck
via drive.com.auWhile the infamous rapper is known for a vast collection of unique cars, this UFO-looking vehicle is not one of them.Kanye West has garnered a cultural reputation for marching to his own drum, generally manifesting in the form of collecting things that suit his creative vision.
Whether it’s building his own dome-shaped houses, growing his giant fashion label ‘Yeezy’ or his penchant for utility vehicles including the eight Sherp ATVs rumoured to be in his collection – &lsq
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Brisbane overtakes Sydney as most expensive city for car parking
via drive.com.auThe Queensland capital has now taken the crown as the most costly place to casually park a car for the day, according to new research.Brisbane is now the most expensive place to park your car for the day, overtaking Sydney which has seen a bigger drop in rates, according to new research.Real estate firm Ray White carried out a survey on parking facilities across all Australian capital city central business districts (CBD), comparing data from 2024 to 2023, as well as what the picture looked like
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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha diesel review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe GWM Cannon Alpha is the company’s biggest, most luxurious ute yet. But is it good enough to justify a higher price that’s closer than ever to established brands?
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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha LuxIt has now been 15 years since the first Chinese car brand launched in Australia – Great Wall Motors, now GWM, with a pair o
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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are being built outside the UK for the first time
via drive.com.auIndia is now getting its own locally-manufactured versions of the flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs due to growing demand in the region.Jaguar Land Rover is now building its full-size Range Rover and Range Rover Sport luxury SUVs in India – marking the first time the higher-tier vehicles are produced outside of the United Kingdom.Both models were previously built exclusively at JLR’s Solihull plant in the UK, but the firm is now also producing them at parent company Tat
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Jaguar makes last internal combustion-powered only vehicle at Castle Bromwich
via drive.com.auThe final petrol and diesel-only Jaguars have rolled off the Castle Bromwich UK production line as the car maker reinvents itself as an electric brand.Photo Credit: X/Jon CouplandThe Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant in the UK has built its last vehicle – the final internal-combustion-only Jaguar model – as the British brand moves towards a fully-electric line-up in 2025.A petrol-powered Jaguar XE sedan in appropriate British dark green paintwork was the factory’s final vehicle and
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Jaguar ends XE, XF and F-Type production, the final models without hybrid or electric options
via drive.com.auThe final examples of Jaguar’s remaining petrol and diesel-only model lines have rolled off the Castle Bromwich, UK production line as the car maker reinvents itself as an electric brand.Photo Credit: X/Jon CouplandThe Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant in the UK has built its last vehicles – the final internal-combustion-only Jaguar model lines – as the British brand moves towards a fully-electric line-up in 2025.A petrol-powered Jaguar XE sedan in appropriate British dark green pai
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2024 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auVolkswagen’s Touareg SUV is now kitted up to the hilt, but it’s also more affordable than its predecessor. Is this the ultimate premium SUV?Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDIThe Volkswagen Touareg has always stood halfway between mainstream and premium in terms of large SUVs – and it’s realistically been a posit
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Young US car buyers want to buy Chinese electric cars, despite ‘privacy risk’ – report
via drive.com.auA study has shown most young US car buyers would still buy a Chinese-made electric vehicle even despite perceived privacy risks.More than three-quarters of young United States car buyers are willing to shrug off perceived privacy risks of Chinese-made electric vehicles, according to a new survey.Tensions have been high regarding Chinese electric cars in the US, with perceived national security risks seeing one senator demand Chinese-made cars be completely banned.Yet US website Carscoops reports
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2023-2024 Volvo EX30 recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a software issue with the infotainment system, according to the recall notice.Volvo has recalled 1255 examples of its 2023-2024 Volvo EX30 electric car, citing a potential fault with the infotainment system.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 to 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software error, the infotainment unit screen may enter a tes
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Melbourne tops list of Victoria’s car theft hot spots – report
via drive.com.auFresh data has revealed car thefts in the state have increased by 26 per cent from 2022 to 2023.New data has revealed Melbourne’s city centre recorded the highest rate of car thefts of anywhere in Victoria last year.A total of 1111 vehicles were stolen in Melbourne’s CBD in 2023, a rate of 629.7 thefts per 100,000 people.
According to the Herald Sun– which referenced data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) – Port Phillip Council, encompassing suburbs like Albert Park
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‘The private market is the wild, wild west’: Is it better to buy a car from a dealership or a private seller?
via drive.com.auAre you looking at purchasing a car but aren’t sure if you should buy from a dealership or a private seller? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons.
With more ways to buy a car than ever before, is it better to buy from a dealer or a private seller?
Online platforms like Facebook have opened an avenue for private car sellers to advertise and sell their vehicles through its Marketplace, while older websites like Gumtree and Trading Post were previous examples of the internet’s impact
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2023 Mazda CX-90 recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause an unintended braking activation, according to the recall notice.Mazda has recalled 509 examples of the 2023 Mazda CX-90, citing a potential fault with the vehicle control module.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a calibration issue within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), when driving at low speeds the vehicl
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Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Nissan Patrol Warrior, BYD Dolphin, MG 4, and the GWM Ora
via drive.com.auIf you missed the latest episode of Drive Review, you can catch up here. In this episode, James compares three compact electric hatchbacks – the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora, and MG 4. Plus, we go off-road in the hardcore Nissan Patrol Warrior.If you missed Season 2 Episode 6 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 out our latest reviews on the BYD
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2024 Toyota Prado price and specs: $10,000 price rise for popular family off-road SUV
via drive.com.auToyota’s new Prado off-roader is now up to $12,500 more expensive than the outgoing model, but adds new tech and convenience features.Pricing for the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado in Australia has been confirmed, with the new-generation model set to cost around $10,000 more than the outgoing off-road SUV.Starting from $72,500 before on-road costs for the entry-level GX, prices stretch up to $99,990 for the flagship Kakadu.The GX is $9670 more expensive than before, making it the smallest p
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Free Jolt electric car chargers confirmed for Sydney
via drive.com.auJolt confirms 65 kerbside chargers for the Greater Sydney area are set to open over the next 12 months, and the first 7kWh will be free.Another 65 electric car chargers will be installed across seven local government areas in Sydney with Jolt securing funding from the NSW Government.However, these new electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations will differ from existing services such as Tesla’s Supercharger network, Evie, Chargefox, and others as they will be kerbside units rather than standal
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How old do you have to be to fill a car with fuel in Australia?
via drive.com.auWhat is the legal age to fill a car with petrol in Australia? We break down the laws and requirements state-by-state.Getting to refuel mum or dad’s car at a petrol station is just one of the many little steps to adulthood for a young person. But depending on your state, there is such a thing as too young. So what is the legal age to fill a car with petrol in Australia?RELATED: Military truck ploughs through Queensland petrol stationThe danger present when refuelling a car is something we t
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A flood of new Chinese car brands is nearing Australia – everything you need to know
via drive.com.auClose to 10 new car makers from China are due in Australia within the next 18 months – and more are studying a local launch. Here’s what you need to know.An unprecedented array of new car manufacturers from China are poised to open their doors in Australia – one of the world’s most competitive vehicle markets – over the next 18 months.Close to 10 car makers founded or headquartered in China are looking to follow in the footsteps of compatriots such as GWM, BYD and C
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Brabus performance electric cars to headline Smart’s return to Australia this year
via drive.com.auSmart earmarks September for Australian deliveries of its 2024 #1 and #3 electric vehicles, including top-spec Brabus variants.High-performance Brabus variants of the Smart #1 and #3 will spearhead the brand’s relaunch in Australia, with order books due to open in July for deliveries from September.However, exact pricing and specification of Smart’s two-model range won’t be confirmed until next month, though the brand is promising to “provide an ideal entry to premium EV
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The Z8 reborn? BMW Concept Skytop combines V8 power with open-top motoring
via drive.com.auBMW shows off stylish Concept Skytop in Italy as an homage to classic Z8 Roadster.BMW has lifted the lid on a new two-door convertible known as the Concept Skytop that draws heavy inspiration from one of the brand’s most iconic models, the Z8 roadster.Revealed this week at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, the Skytop likely shares its underpinnings with the existing 8 Series convertible, as both boast similar proportions.However, the design and sheet metal look to
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2023 Kia Seltos recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the side curtain airbag to inflate without warning, according to the recall notice.Kia Australia has recalled 292 examples of its 2023 SP2 Seltos, citing a potential fault with the side curtain airbag.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 models but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the side curtain airbag may inflate without warn
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