• Is this the ugliest car ever?

    If the Leata Cabalero had one redeeming feature, it’s that only 75 of the aesthetically challenged compact luxury car were ever made.Look, there are no shortage of contenders when it comes to choosing the ugliest car in the world. The list of cars hit by the designer ugly-stick is long and contentious because taste, of course, is subjective.But, we’d wager, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who could take one look at the Leata Cabalero and state with any kind of confidence t
  • Geneva motor show axed, Qatar to continue

    Organisers blame a multitude of factors, including a lack of interest from car makers.The Geneva motor show has been cancelled indefinitely, with its organisers citing “too many uncertainties” and a “lack of interest from manufacturers” among the reasons why.The Show was rebooted in February this year after a four-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to organisers Comité Permanent du Salon International de l’Automobile, the decisi
  • 2025 Hyundai Kona N Line electric SUV lands in Australia

    The sports-focused N Line option package is now available on the Hyundai Kona Electric SUV as part of a model-year update for 2025.The 2025 Hyundai Kona small SUV has been updated for the new model year, with the popular N Line performance package now available on extended-range versions of the Kona electric SUV in Australian showrooms.Already offered as an option pack on the entry-level petrol-powered Kona and the Kona Hybrid, the N Line package is now available on the Kona Electric and the Kon
  • ‘I’ve never seen this’: Parents baffled by Aussie mum’s car seat trick

    A little-known carry-on baggage exemption allows parents to bring their children’s car seats onto the plane – and even use them as a more comfortable seating option for their kids.Image credit: Facebook/iStockAn Australian mother has alerted her fellow parents to a provision in the carry-on baggage rules of most airlines permitting children’s car seats to be brought into the cabin – and even affixed to the regular plane seats – for added ease and comfort.In a Facebo
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  • New Volkswagen Transporter van to have more Ford DNA than VW

    The current Ford Ranger and VW Amarok ute twins share few body panels – and have distinct interiors – but it appears the next Transporter and Transit Custom vans, also set to be co-developed, won’t be as different.The new 2025 Volkswagen Transporter van will be more closely related to its Ford Transit Custom twin than the relationship between the co-developed Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok utes, according to Ford.Ford executives told Australian media “all” of the
  • 2024 Ford E-Transit Custom electric van review: International first drive

    Ford has brought electric power to its top-selling van, the Toyota HiAce-sized Transit Custom. We’ve had a first taste in Germany ahead of its Australian arrival later this year.
    Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2024 Ford E-Transit CustomElectric delivery vans are not yet big business in Australia, but the market is growing – and there are more choices
  • 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed, with Bugatti input

    VW’s flagship front-wheel-drive hot hatch has been given an update, but it is no closer to Australia.The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has been unveiled in Europe – but there remain no plans to sell the joint most-powerful GTI in Australia.The GTI Clubsport has followed less powerful Mk8 Golf models in receiving a facelift, with new styling, an updated interior and improved infotainment technology.Unlike the standard GTI – which has been boosted from 180kW to 195kW –
  • 2025 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch update revealed

    Here’s what the upcoming facelift for the Hyundai i30 N hot hatch looks like ahead of an Australian launch later this year – but don’t expect major changes.The second facelift for the 2025 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has been exposed ahead of schedule before its launch in Australia later this year, one of the few markets where it will continue to be sold.A first look at the updated i30 N appeared in a YouTube video posted by the Nošovice, Czech Republic, factory where the Hy
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  • Michael Schumacher’s family wins settlement over fake AI interview – UPDATE

    A German tabloid magazine has reached a financial settlement with his family after creating a fake interview with the former F1 champion using artificial intelligence.Above: Michael Schumacher. Credit: Getty/Clive Mason.UPDATE, 3 June 2024: The family of Michael Schumacher has reached a settlement with the tabloid magazine which published a fake interview with the former F1 driver in April 2023 – generated using artificial intelligence (AI).According to website Autosport, the Schumacher fa
  • Truck impounded for the first time in Victoria

    Police have issued a notice to surrender to a truck driver, which equates to a car being impoundedPolice have issued the first ever ‘notice to surrender’ after catching a truck driver who was on the road despite having a suspended licence.The delivery driver was spotted on the Princes Highway in Hallam in Melbourne’s south east on Thursday at around 2pm, making a drop-off when he wasn’t allowed to be behind the wheel.Highway Patrol stopped the 33-year-old male driver from
  • 2024 Toyota Prado vs rivals: Are you better off spending $100,000 on something else?

    Pricing for Toyota’s new LandCruiser 250 Series Prado has gone up, but is it still the go-to for a rugged family hauler or are there other options out there?There’s no doubting the 2024 Toyota Prado due to launch in Australia later this year will be a commercial hit – despite price rises of up to $12,500 for some variants.But with a line-up that now starts at $72,500 before on-road costs and stretches up to just under $100,000 ($99,990 to be exact), the new Prado opens itself u
  • Petrol and diesel engine development is done as Nissan goes all-in on electric car future

    Nissan won’t pour more money into developing new petrol and diesel engines, while other Japanese brands explore alternative fuels.Nissan has made it clear that all-new petrol and diesel internal combustion engines (ICE) will no longer be developed by the brand, signalling its shift to an electrified future.This is in stark contrast to Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru who recently announced a collaboration to produce new-generation combustion engines to run on alternate fuels.Speaking to Australia
  • Studies show these are the most distracting driving songs

    If you love to jam out in the car while driving, studies show that it might be best to stay away from adding these distracting driving songs to your playlist.Playing your favourite tunes on a long drive can be a fun way to pass the time. You can focus your eyes directly on the road and sing along in the car.However, certain songs can pop up that get your hands tapping along to the beat, your head bopping, and your vocal cords working.RELATED: Which cars still don’t have Apple CarPlay in 20
  • 2024 Lexus LBX Luxury 2WD review

    Hybrid? Check. Luxury badge? Check. Under $50K? Che… almost. You certainly won’t get a more affordable hybrid model from a luxury brand at this stage, but will the quality of its power and handling be compromised as a result?Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2024 Lexus LBX Luxury 2WDLexus Breakthrough Crossover. That is what the initials of the brand&r
  • Top five cars under $5000 that make you look ‘rich’

    Ever wanted to look rich, but you’re on a budget? These five cars will impress your first date without breaking the bank.Not everyone is loaded with cash; that’s why Australia has a thriving used car market. But what if you want to trade in that economy hatchback for something a little more luxurious without breaking the bank? Well here are five cars under $5000 so you can ‘ball on a budget’.RELATED: Five daggy cars that are making a comeback in 2024Luckily for you, there
  • Configurator Challenge: 2025 Porsche 911, including hybrid

    The Porsche 911 has gone hybrid. Here’s how the Drive team would order theirs.Customisation is in vogue at the moment, but too much choice can be confusing. In our configurator challenge, Drive team members scroll through a manufacturer’s website to create their ideal combination for a certain model.This week the team spends their Monopoly money on the facelifted Porsche 911 range, which initially comprises a base Carrera – and the first-ever hybrid variant, the GTS T
  • The ultimate barn-find! Police raid discovers over $3 million in stolen classic cars

    Following a tip-off, police made the discovery during a raid on a regional property.Police have uncovered more than $CA3 million ($AU3.3M) worth of stolen classic cars hidden away in a barn in Canada.After receiving a complaint late last year, Ontario Provincial Police found the 16 vehicles at a property in Stirling – situated between the major cities of Ottawa and Toronto.Among the hoard were a number of classic Chevrolet Corvettes, Ford Coupes, a Ford F-1 truck, and s
  • Don’t buy that Ford Ranger just yet! Here are the new utes coming to Australia soon that you should keep an eye on

    The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux might dominate the ute market now, but a number of contenders are coming to vie for the crown.One-tonne utes are big business in Australia with the top three selling models last year being the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, and Isuzu D-Max, and the segment accounting for nearly 20 per cent of all new car sales in 2023.And it seems like everyone wants a slice of the pie, with new brands and refreshed models all coming soon to try and jostle for position on the podium.
  • Police hunting Lexus driver in car window smash up spree

    Authorities said the offender(s) responsible for the incident smashed 17 car windows along a Brisbane suburb.Photo Credit: 9 NewsPolice in Queensland are asking the public for help in tracking down the driver of a Lexus wanted in connection with a car vandalism spree in Brisbane this week.According to authorities, 17 car windows were smashed along Victoria Terrace, Prince Street and Duke Street in Annerley – a suburb approximately 6km south of Brisbane – on 27 May 2024.Queenslan
  • The coolest cars in music video history

    Cars have played a prominent role in the music industry for decades. Here are Drive’s picks of the coolest cars in music video history.Since the cultural explosion of MTV in the 1980s, the inception of music videos has paved the way for musicians to express their creative visions on a new canvas.While artists often use many props and locations to tell a story in their videos, cars have come along for the ride (pun intended), evolving from a traditional mode of transport and transforming in
  • Video: The new Lexus LFR? Toyota GR GT3 filmed track testing

    One of the most anticipated sports cars in recent memory has been spotted testing again, this time at the iconic Spa racetrack.The 2026 Toyota GR GT3 racing car – which may end up being sold to customers in road-guise with a Lexus badge – has been filmed testing at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.The video published on YouTube by LB-Motorsport Video shows the camouflaged racing car – first shown as a Toyota concept in January 2022 – with a large swan-neck rear sp
  • Honda Australia cleared of wrongdoing in switch to fixed-price model – report

    A former dealership has lost a court case claiming $22 million in damages after Honda Australia changed to a new sales model in 2021.A court has ruled Honda Australia did not engage in unconscionable or misleading and deceptive conduct during its switch to a fixed-price ‘agency’ model, website Lawyerly reports.Former dealer Brighton Honda sued Honda in the Supreme Court of Victoria after the company broke a five-year contract with the dealership – alleging the act had denied it
  • Next Nissan Navara to better compete against Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

    Nissan is promising big things with its next-generation Navara ute to better challenge rivals such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.Nissan’s next-generation Navara will be much more market competitive, according to a senior executive.The car maker is looking to right the wrongs of the outgoing workhorse, while also eyeing up a bigger slice of the lucrative ute market.Key amongst the criticisms of the current Navara is its coil-spring rear suspension on dual-cab variants, which Nissan&ls
  • Teens charged following Spirit of Tasmania carpark break-ins

    Authorities alleged 34 cars were broken into, with two vehicles stolen on three separate occasions in one week.Four teenagers aged between 14 and 17 years old have allegedly been charged following a string of car break-ins at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal’s carpark.According to Tasmania Police, the alleged young offenders broke into 34 parked cars, with two cars stolen, at the site in Norton Way, East Devonport – approximately 279km north of Hobart – on three separate occasio
  • Is the Mazda MX-5 a good first car?

    This cute little convertible has been a staple for young and old car enthusiasts. But is the Mazda MX-5 a good first car?2019 Mazda MX-5 RF NDThe Mazda MX-5 has a long and illustrious international history, with the model spanning 35 years since the first one rolled off the production line.When you ask someone to think about a convertible, the Mazda MX-5 is usually the first car that pops into their head.RELATED: Mazda MX-5 Old v New Comparison: First-generation NA v fourth-gen NDRELATED: Is the
  • Here's How to Get a Refund if You Bought Spotify's Failed Car Thing Device

    Here's How to Get a Refund if You Bought Spotify's Failed Car Thing Device
    Customers who paid for the discontinued hardware device will be eligible to get their money back before it becomes unusable later this year.
  • Elon Musk dismisses senior White House job talks with Donald Trump

    A new report claims there are discussions to give Elon Musk a policy advisor position in a potential Trump White House, but the Tesla boss has denied the claims.Tesla CEO Elon Musk has quashed rumours he could soon have another job, with reports the billionaire entrepreneur is being considered for a policy advisor position by Donald Trump.Reports out of the US claim that Musk is in the frame for a role if the former US President and presidential candidate, Donald Trump, wins the upcoming US Fede
  • ‘Ever seen indicators on a horse?’: TikToker exposes little-known road rule

    A NSW man riding a horse on local streets has garnered a massive following online, but is it legal to ride a horse on Australian roads?Online videos of a Sydney resident riding a horse on local roads have gone viral online – with the 18-year-old social media personality highlighting a little known-road rule in Australia.
    Ehteshem Ahmad who goes by the name ‘horsevibes_syd’ on Instagram and TikTok has garnered more than 80,000 followers on social media after uploading multiple v
  • 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed

    Jeep’s first global electric off-roader rockets from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and is on its way to Australian showrooms.Jeep has revealed its first ‘global’ electric SUV – the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S – which is confirmed to go on sale locally in 2026.Having issued a handful of teaser images earlier in 2024, the Wagoneer S Launch Edition has been shown as the first production version of the large five-seat SUV ahead of its on-sale date in North America this year.The Wag
  • 2026 Jeep Wagoneer Launch Edition electric SUV officially revealed

    Jeep’s first global electric off-roader rockets from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and is on its way to Australian showrooms.Jeep has revealed its first ‘global’ electric SUV – the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S – which is confirmed to go on sale locally in 2026.Having issued a handful of teaser images earlier in 2024, the Wagoneer S Launch Edition has been shown as the first production version of the large five-seat SUV ahead of its on-sale date in North America this year.The Wag

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