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Nissan salutes a classic Z car with an electric crossover (pictures)
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It doesn't make sense to us either, but the Grip Z concept is inspired by a rally 240Z and a Tour de France racing bicycle.
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Honda could have left Australia without switch to fixed prices – executive
via drive.com.auHonda says it is here to stay in Australia with non-negotiable prices, despite falling short of its sales projections.Honda has reiterated its commitment to the Australian market after recording its lowest annual sales on record – and falling short of its target of 20,000 deliveries under its new fixed-prce new-car sales model.Last year Honda reported 13,734 cars as sold in Australia, down on the previous year – making for its lowest annual result since records began to be kept in th
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Honda backtracks on 2028 launch for first electric car in Australia
via drive.com.auAfter saying last year an electric car was not in the company’s five-year mid-term plan, the boss of Honda Australia has told media “there will be something sooner”.
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Honda Australia has backtracked on an announcement last year that its first electric car for local showrooms is not due until 2028 – and now says its debut battery-powered vehicle is due earlier than previously suggested.In March 2023, Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon told media that &ldqu
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More affordable Honda hybrids on the way
via drive.com.auHybrids have traditionally been reserved for flagship Honda model variants in Australia, but not for much longer.Honda is ramping up its challenge to Toyota’s dominance of hybrid car and SUV sales by introducing fuel-saving petrol-electric technology on more affordable model variants.In Australia, hybrid variants of new Hondas are currently restricted to top-of-the-range models, such as the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS – and while the hybrids tend to be better equipped than the flagship petro
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Government’s $10,000 boost for apprentices to train in electric cars
via drive.com.auIn a joint announcement made last week, ministers lowered the bar to encourage new workers into the industry, and are offering an incentive to boot.The Federal Government has made a U-turn on the strict criteria apprentice mechanics needed to meet to work on electric vehicles following mounting pressure from the car industry.Last week, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced changes to the New Energy Apprenticeships
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China’s Geely Auto poised for Australia
via drive.com.auOne of China’s largest car makers – which owns Volvo and its electric-car offshoot Polestar – is the next auto giant to set its sights on Australia.Chinese car maker Geely looks to be preparing to set up shop in Australia, under its own brand name – and the roll-out may start with one of the country’s first electric utes.It was the third best-selling Chinese car maker globally last year, and has owned Swedish car maker Volvo for close to 15 years – alongside i
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How is the first electric car in Australia holding up?
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi i-MiEV debuted 15 years ago as the first mass-produced electric car in Australia. We ask an owner how the little EV compares to newer models.Image credit: SuppliedWhile today’s roads are dominated by electric cars offering ultra-fast charging capabilities, long ranges and industry-leading tech, the EV landscape of 14 years ago looked very different.RELATED: Meet the Blade Electron, an Australian-made electric carBack in 2010, prospective electric car buyers in Australia only
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2024 Ford F-150 Lariat LWB review
via drive.com.auAussies seem to love most things American, from cheeseburgers to the Kardashians, so should we also fall in love with the US’s best-selling car, the Ford F-150?
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2024 Ford F-150 LariatThe 2024 Ford F-150 is a big beast. So big, in fact, you might be wondering if an oversized yank tank like this is just too much for Australian
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Watch a Waymo Driverless Car Speed Down a Freeway video
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The company gave CNET an exclusive look at its latest autonomous endeavor.
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The cheapest cars ever sold in Australia (and what they’d cost today)
via drive.com.auEver wondered how much the car market has changed over the years? Here are the cheapest cars to ever go on sale in Australia from each decade.Automotive technology has come a long way since the first car was publicly available for purchase in Australia. While a few private companies built steam-powered ‘motorcars’ in the early days of Australian motoring, it was the Ford Model T entering the history books as the first mass-produced car to go on sale Down Under in 1908.RELATED: Was th
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I took a new Defender properly off-road… here’s how it went
via drive.com.auIt looks fantastic and offers a properly luxurious cabin, but is the new Defender still good off-road? James Ward hit the Flinders Ranges to find out.The Defender nameplate is a hallowed one – inextricably linked with adventure and exploration over decades.While classic Defenders are undeniably rugged and bare bones in their design, the modern interpretation of the iconic car has more creature comforts than its predecessors. As such, the Defender has become a more common sight around town
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Electric Ford Ranger now on sale, but you probably wouldn’t fit
via drive.com.auThose waiting for the plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger can skip the queue, with a fully-electric model now on sale for a bargain price. There’s just one thing…An electric Ford Ranger is now available to the public – or, at least, for those between three and six years of age.The Ranger Ride On is fully licenced by Ford, uses 30-watt electric motors to power the rear wheels – despite being badged as a 4WD, like full-sized V6 versions – and offers up to two hours of co
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2024 Mazda MX-5 price and specs: Still cheaper than a Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ?
via drive.com.auThe updated Mazda MX-5 has arrived in Australia, but it is even more expensive than the price announced late last year.The 2024 Mazda MX-5 has arrived in Australian showrooms – with another round of price rises since the latest model was shown last year – though it remains one of the most affordable rear-wheel-drive sports cars still on sale.The latest MX-5 upgrade – with revised styling, a new infotainment screen, and handling improvements – is one of the most significan
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BMW says selling a ute is “beyond the brand” – report
via drive.com.auThere have been plenty of BMW ute concepts over the years, but the car maker has never sent one to production – and it now appears as if any prospect of a pick-up from BMW is gone.BMW has shot down any hope for a ute from the brand, despite an earlier push from the company’s local division.Speaking to website BMW Blog, Bernd Korber, Senior Vice President of BMW Brand and Product Management, ruled out a future pick-up wearing the company’s logo.“I think a pickup truck is b
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Two men charged after driving vehicles with cloned plates
via drive.com.auThe pair face a string of charges relating to theft, police pursuit, using false plates and dangerous driving.Two men have been charged with driving a stolen vehicle at excessive speeds – with false plates attached to it too.According to Victoria Police, officers spotted the Ford Falcon while it was travelling along Coburns Road in Melton in Melbourne’s west, before it entered the Western Freeway on 30 April 2024.Cops gave chase, and attempted to stop the vehicle, which was heading i
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Google Maps to use AI to help drivers locate electric-car charging stations
via drive.com.auGoogle Maps will soon make it easier for electric-vehicle drivers to find chargers, thanks to the help of artificial intelligence.Google Maps will soon make it simpler for electric vehicle owners to locate and use charging stations around the country.The updates are designed to make it easier for electric vehicle owners to find charging stations, determine how many cars are already waiting to plug in, and provide details about how to access tricky charger locations.In a blog post, Google Maps di
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Is there a time limit on car insurance claims in Australia?
via drive.com.auIf you get into a car accident, paperwork can be the last thing on your mind. How much time do you have to submit an insurance claim? We find out.
Getting into a car accident is a scary and sometimes traumatic experience for those involved.Beyond making sure the affected drivers and passengers are okay, organising an insurance claim could be the last thing on anyone’s mind following a serious crash.
RELATED: How to get cheaper car insuranceSo what do insurers have to say when it comes to t
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Need a work ute ASAP? Select 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest models in stock for immediate delivery
via drive.com.auFord Australia is now holding select Ranger and Everest variants in stock and ready to go for customers after long wait times in recent years.In-demand diesel V6 versions of the 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest are now in stock available for immediate delivery after improved production has helped clear back-orders.A Ford Australia spokesperson told Drive that Wildtrak, Sport, and XLT variants of the Ranger ute are readily in stock in 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel four-cylin
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Ram pick-ups pass sales milestone in Australia
via drive.com.auRam Trucks Australia has celebrated its 30,000th factory-backed pick-up converted to right-hand drive.
The 30,000th Ram pick-up to be converted from left- to right-hand drive – with the backing of Ram head office in the US – has rolled off the production line in Melbourne.Ram vehicles arrive from the US in left-hand drive before they are ‘remanufactured’ by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group – the engineering firm formerly behind Holden Special Vehicles – for sal
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Tesla abandons revolutionary manufacturing process – report
via drive.com.auA new technique from Tesla designed to drastically cut vehicle manufacturing time and cost is said to have been scrapped, adding to the latest drama from the electric-car company.Tesla has reportedly taken a step back from a new manufacturing technique which has been widely touted as being revolutionary for the automotive industry.News outlet Reuters claims Tesla has abandoned its expanded plans for single-piece ‘gigacasting’ – a process which stamps out large pieces of metal u
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The 10 most fuel-efficient dual-cab utes in Australia
via drive.com.auWith fuel prices increasing, running costs matter just as much as sticker prices. Here, we dive into the top 10 most fuel-efficient dual-cab utes in Australia.If you’re in the market for a new dual-cab ute as a tax write-off, or perhaps just as a new set of wheels, consider putting fuel efficiency at the top of your wishlist.RELATED: Is it cheaper to own a ute or an SUV?The fuel consumption on vehicles can vary based on a range of factors including the vehicle’s transmission, body st
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Hyundai joins Toyota with certified used-car sales program
via drive.com.auVehicles in Hyundai’s new certified pre-owned program are covered for an extra year of warranty and roadside assistance coverage.Hyundai is the latest car maker to roll out a certified pre-owned program for used cars in Australia similar to Toyota, Volkswagen and luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz.Certified pre-owned vehicles will be sold through Hyundai’s dealership network across Australia, and are backed by an extra year of factory warranty coverage and roadside assistance.To be
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2024 Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style review
via drive.com.auThe Volkswagen Polo proves a city hatchback doesn’t need to feel cheap or unrefined – but at close to $40,000 drive-away with options, is this too big of a price for such a small car?
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2024 Volkswagen Polo 85TSI StyleThe current Volkswagen Polo city hatch is nearing the twilight of its life, now six years old – and
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Confirmed: BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to be renamed Sealion 6 in Australia
via drive.com.auBYD’s rival for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is about to get its second name change before reaching Australia.The upcoming mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV from Chinese car maker BYD will be known as the Sealion 6 in Australia.Australian government approval documents for what was expected to be known as the Seal U – as the BYD SUV is sold in Europe – have been updated with a new name, ‘SEALION 6’.It is a surprise name change for a vehicle Australian BYD executives have
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BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to be renamed Sealion 6 in Australia
via drive.com.auBYD’s rival for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is about to get its second name change before reaching Australia.The upcoming mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV from Chinese car maker BYD appears set to be known as the Sealion 6.Australian government approval documents for what was expected to be known as the Seal U – as the BYD SUV is sold in Europe – have been updated with a new name, ‘SEALION 6’.It is a surprise name change for a vehicle Australian BYD executives have lon
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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha price and specs: First full hybrid ute in Australia
via drive.com.auThe GWM Cannon Alpha is bigger than a Ford Ranger – but smaller than an F-150 – with a choice of diesel-only or petrol-hybrid power.2024 GWM Cannon Alpha pricing and specificationsSuper-sized Chinese pick-up available with diesel or hybrid powerThree models with 3500kg braked towingPriced from $51,990 drive-awayThe 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha ute will be priced from $51,990 drive-away – or $64,990 for the top-of-the-range hybrid version – when it arrives in Australian showrooms
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How car brands are joining forces to design electric cars
via drive.com.auThere’s a new, innovative kind of cross-pollination in the automotive industry, driven by electric cars like the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra.
Cast your mind back to the 1980s and the Federal Government’s ‘Button Plan’.
This was a program where the government sought to streamline Australia’s automotive production by culling more than half the nameplates built on local soil. So as not to impact showroom line-ups, the new generation of cars built in Australia were
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More than half of new Toyota sales now hybrids in Australia as RAV4 tops charts
via drive.com.auToyota delivered more hybrid cars and SUVs in Australia last month than any calendar year before 2018 – and the RAV4 topped the charts – as wait times tumble and back-orders are cleared.More than 10,000 Toyota hybrid cars and SUVs have been sold in Australia for the first time in a month – and now account for more than 50 per cent of the company’s total deliveries.The Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to become the top-selling new vehicle outright for the
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The Italian design studio that gave us the Lamborghini Miura also once designed a Holden
via drive.com.auWhat is the famous Bertone badge doing on the sides of a humble Holden? And it might not be the model you expect.If you don’t know who Bertone is, then allow me to introduce to you one of the most important names to ever grace the automotive world.Bertone, the Italian styling house started by Giovanni Bertone and later perfected by his son, Giuseppe “Nuccio” Bertone, has been responsible for some of the most beautiful pieces of metal you have ever laid your eyes on. RELATE
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Electric Toyota LandCruiser one step closer to reality
via drive.com.auToyota has confirmed plans to produce two new electric SUVs at its factories in Kentucky and Indiana – which could pave the way for a showroom version of last year’s electric LandCruiser concept.Newly-confirmed plans for a seven-seat Toyota electric SUV in the US could see the electric Toyota LandCruiser concept unveiled at the Tokyo motor show last year come to reality from the middle of this decade.Last week Drive reported on unconfirmed US rumours claiming a new seven-seat electri
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