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Over-hyped and over-priced. So why didn’t Australians buy the Fiat Croma? | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auIt was pitched in Australia as a rival to BMW and Mercedes-Benz with a price tag to match. And that, was arguably, its downfall.Original story, by Tony Davis, first published in Drive on 16 May, 1997In late 1987, the Croma was heralded as the first new model from Fiat in three years and the forerunner to a broad range of exciting new models.History records that these exciting new models never arrived. Indeed, the unloved and unexciting Croma became the death of Fiat in this market.Problem one wa
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Video: The new Lexus LFR? Toyota GR GT3 filmed track testing
via drive.com.auOne 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
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Honda Australia cleared of wrongdoing in switch to fixed-price model – report
via drive.com.auA 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
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Next Nissan Navara to better compete against Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger
via drive.com.auNissan 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
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Teens charged following Spirit of Tasmania carpark break-ins
via drive.com.auAuthorities 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
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Is the Mazda MX-5 a good first car?
via drive.com.auThis 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
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Here's How to Get a Refund if You Bought Spotify's Failed Car Thing Device
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Customers who paid for the discontinued hardware device will be eligible to get their money back before it becomes unusable later this year.
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Elon Musk dismisses senior White House job talks with Donald Trump
via drive.com.auA 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
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‘Ever seen indicators on a horse?’: TikToker exposes little-known road rule
via drive.com.auA 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
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2026 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed
via drive.com.auJeep’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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2026 Jeep Wagoneer Launch Edition electric SUV officially revealed
via drive.com.auJeep’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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New Zealand electric car owners to be fined for not paying road-user charge
via drive.com.auFrom 31 May 2024 electric vehicle owners in NZ must have an EV licence or face financial penalties.New Zealand electric vehicle (EV) owners have just hours left to register for a ‘road-user charge licence’ or risk hefty fines.From 31 March 2024, any electric car and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) weighing less than 3500kg will be required to pay the new tax – with the grace period set to end today, 31 May 2024.After today, drivers without a road-user charge (RUC) licence will be
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Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit prices slashed again by up to $15,000
via drive.com.auFord is the latest car maker to slash prices of its electric vehicles – the Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit van – amid slow sales.Prices of the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV have been cut by up to $8000 – or as much as $15,000 off the E-Transit – between six and 12 months after they arrived in showrooms.The hefty reductions from Ford are the latest in a wave of sweeping electric vehicle (EV) price cuts in Australia from Tesla, BYD, MG, Peugeot, Nissan and Renault as c
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2026 Volkswagen T-Roc spied
via drive.com.auSecond-generation T-Roc small SUV is also expected to be the last new VW to use a petrol engine.The 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has been spied testing in the European Alps ahead of its expected arrival in Australia in early 2026.With Australian details and timing to be announced after its global reveal sometime next year, the second-generation T-Roc is expected to be the car maker’s last new petrol vehicle as it electrifies its line-up.All new Volkswagens after the 2026 T-Roc are set t
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Premcar marks 10,000 Nissan Navara and Patrol Warriors produced in Melbourne
via drive.com.auThe company celebrated the milestone this week at its local manufacturing facility.Engineering firm Premcar is celebrating the production of its 10,000th new car rolling off its Melbourne assembly line this week.The vehicle, a 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior, was completed on Thursday morning at Premcar’s plant in Melbourne’s north.Currently Premcar coverts Nissan’s Navara into either the SL or Pro-4X Warrior off-roaders, as well as the Patrol into the Patrol Warrior, to enhance the
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Video: Teen trio nabbed by cops after 230km/h chase in stolen Mercedes
via drive.com.auVictoria Police had to bring in the helicopter and canine unit to assist in stopping the youth’s joyride.Three teenagers will face criminal charges after allegedly taking a stolen car on a high-speed chase through Melbourne’s north and west on Thursday morning.The white Mercedes sedan, according to Victoria Police, was spotted on Melbourne Road, Spotswood at 2.20am on Thursday after being taken from a property in Northcote last weekend.A police helicopter was used to assist in tracki
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Video: Tesla Cybertruck driver crashes into pedestrians after attempting donuts
via drive.com.auIn the viral video, the car can be seen surrounded by onlookers as it drove recklessly before hitting multiple bystanders.A Tesla Cybertruck driver has been recorded driving recklessly and hitting a pedestrian in the US.In the viral video – uploaded to the social media platform Instagram – the car can be seen surrounded by cheering onlookers, while two passengers are hanging out the side.
The Cybertruck driver then reversed in a circle at excessive speed, before hitting multiple byst
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Upcoming Australian emissions rules open the door to Nissan hybrid onslaught
via drive.com.auNissan says it is open to bringing more-efficient models to Australia, such as the Juke hybrid and more affordable Qashqai e-Power grades.The upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is poised to open the door to more hybrid models from Nissan, as the brand looks to lower its fleet’s emissions average under the threat of penalties.Nissan Australia has already thrown its support behind the proposed rule changes, which would see manufacturers fined for breaching ever-tightening fleet
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Opinion: Electric cars are not the death of motorsport
via drive.com.auIt’s a scary time for motorsport enthusiasts with electric vehicles becoming more popular. But EVs are not the end of racing, they’re actually a new beginning.More often than not, I’m guilty of scrolling through the comments of any EV (electric vehicle) performance-related content that comes up on my social media feed. It’s a common thread for traditional enthusiasts to beat up on any sort of electric-related motorsports. Whether it be the lack of soul or the lack of
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2024 Mazda BT-50 ute adds infotainment upgrade, but not from the updated D-Max
via drive.com.auMazda’s ute has added the option of a larger infotainment screen, courtesy of an aftermarket company.Mazda has unveiled an upgraded infotainment touchscreen for the 2024 Mazda BT-50 ute with wireless Android Auto for the first time.However it is not the updated 9.0-inch display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay recently added to the BT-50’s twin, the Isuzu D-Max, but rather a dealer-fitted 11-inch screen designed by Japanese company Alpine.The so-called Premium Infotainmen
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Survey shows motorists don’t know these simple parking laws
via drive.com.auParking can be a confusing endeavour for some drivers. As it turns out, the majority of motorists do not know these simple parking laws.Have you ever been stuck in a kerbside parking space because someone has parked far too close to you? Or perhaps you squeeze as close as possible into a parallel park because it’s the only one available. RELATED: ‘This is not a fine’: Can a private company enforce a parking fine?Or maybe you cannot get down a street because two cars have p
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Donald Trump threatens to tax Chinese cars out of the US market
via drive.com.auIf voted in this November, US presidential candidate Donald Trump says he will impose a large tariff on vehicles built in Mexico by Chinese car companies.Former US President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has warned cars from Chinese brands will be hit with a 100 per cent tariff – even if those vehicles are made in Mexico – if he is elected back into office.While some media outlets have reported Mr Trump is threatening to stop all electric car sales in the US if vote
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2024 Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid price and specs: Hybrid added, but it won’t be in showrooms
via drive.com.auRather than bring in a limited amount of cars, Citroen will offer the C5 X PHEV on a direct-order basis.The 2024 Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid has arrived in Australia – but it can only be ordered directly and will not be available in showrooms.The price of the C5 X plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is up more than $16,000 before on-road costs over the regular version – costing $73,990 for the single spec Shine.Unlike other models, the C5 X PHEV will be exclusively available via customer order, wi
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2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid price and specs: New look, more expensive
via drive.com.auA facelift for the Kia Sorento Hybrid seven-seat SUV has arrived in showrooms, months after petrol and diesel models.2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid pricing and specificationsNew look and interior technologyChoice of front- or all-wheel drivePriced from $70,330 before on-road costsThe facelifted 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid has arrived in Australian showrooms, five months after the regular petrol and diesel versions.The hybrid – due to be followed imminently by a plug-in hybrid – mirrors the upda
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gets drive-away deal, near-$10k saving on offer
via drive.com.auThe VW Golf GTI has received a drive-away offer, promising savings approaching $10,000 in some states.The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch is being offered with a saving of up to $9713 as part of an end of financial year offer.Until 30 June, Volkswagen Australia is marketing the Golf GTI with both option packs as standard – the $2600 Sound and Style and $4000 Luxury packages – for $59,990 drive-away.It represents a saving of $6614 to $9713, depending on where the vehicle is registe
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The Future of Driving: BMW i4 vs. 330i
via drive.com.au“Should I buy an electric vehicle?” is the biggest question for many Australian new car buyers today.
Sponsored by BMWWith the range of models on the market broader than ever, your next EV purchase is likely to be your first. But what if you’re cross shopping an EV with a traditional internal combustion vehicle? What are the pros and cons?Today, we take a look at the BMW 3 Series (2024 BMW 330i M-Sport from $94,700 before options and on-road costs), the standard on which all ot
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Police crack e-tag fraud ring worth millions
via drive.com.auA criminal syndicate, alleged to have dealt in millions of dollars of e-tags linked to stolen bank details, has been broken up by police – with three men arrested.Three men have been charged following a NSW Police investigation into an alleged $2.2 million crime syndicate involving e-tags.Strike Force Artula – comprising detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad – was tasked with investigating the e-tags, which police say were linked to falsified pa
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On this week’s episode of Drive Review: Suzuki Jimny XL, Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and the Ferrari Roma Spider
via drive.com.auTune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch another episode of Drive Review. Episode 7 of Season 2 airs this Saturday at 4pm!Tune in to Nine Rush on Saturday, 1 June2024, at 4pm to catch the seventh episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, Trent goes long in the five-door Suzuki Jimny XL, Sam explores the features of the new Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and James takes a spin in the Ferrari Roma Spider along the Sardinian coastline.The post On this week’s episo
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The Lap: The EV adventure continues across Western Australia
via drive.com.auThe fourth episode of The Lap airs this weekend. Tune in this Saturday to catch the team on their journey across Western Australia.Starting from Esperance, Western Australia, the team embarks on an exploration of the diverse landscapes and unique attractions of the region. Their journey takes them through the lush, green expanses of the southwest and up towards the pristine, sun-drenched beaches of the north.One of the highlights of this episode is the visit to the Esperance Stonehenge
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2024 Volkswagen Touareg R review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auIt’s been a long time coming, but Volkswagen R fans now have a new performance hero to worship – and it was worth the wait.
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2024 Volkswagen Touareg RIt’s been a long time in the making, but Volkswagen diehards now have a new performance hero to worship. The 2024 Volkswagen Touareg R brings plug-in hybrid power to
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