An unexpected moment of affection led to the car rolling and crashing – with police confirming no one was injured in the incident.A South Australian driver is set to appear in court following an unexpected moment of affection resulting in a car crash.
The incident is said to have occurred on 14 May 2024 in Glenelg North – a southwest suburb approximately 10km from Adelaide.South Australia Police said the motorist was distracted by her passenger’s “ill-timed” ki
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South Australian driver crashes car after “ill-timed” kiss
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2024 Kia EV9 Earth review
via drive.com.auKia’s EV9 range grows with the EV9 Earth, a new mid-way point between the entry-level Air and flagship GT-Line grades. Is this the Goldilocks model of Kia’s seven-seat EV range?
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2024 Kia EV9 EarthIf you know anything about the Kia EV9, it’s likely that you know it won the prestigious 2024 Drive Car of the Year awa
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South Australia mobile phone detection cameras coming online this week – UPDATE
via drive.com.auMotorists in Adelaide are on notice, with five new cameras being turned on this week in an effort to detect illegal mobile phone usage by drivers.Phone monitoring camerasUPDATE, 17 June 2024: Adelaide’s new mobile phone detection cameras will be switched on this week, with a grace period offered for the first three months.The cameras will start recording from Wednesday, with drivers given a warning rather than a fine until the grace period ends.More than 31,000 drivers have been caught usi
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Industry welcomes investment in electric-car infrastructure by NSW Government
via drive.com.auThe State Government has announced it is investing in more infrastructure for electric cars – and it’s received a glowing endorsement from the new-car industry.Australia’s peak motoring body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has come out in support of a $209 million commitment by the New South Wales Government to fund more charging points for electric cars.As part of the state’s FY2024-25 budget, the NSW Government has announced $149 million for electr
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2024 Renault Megane E-Tech video review
via drive.com.auThe Renault Megane E-Tech now blends its refreshing style and responsible sustainability with a sharper price point – is it time to consider a funky French EV?2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Techno EV60While the electric vehicle market in Australia is finally gathering pace, eight years ago, in 2016, there were just three brands to choose from: BMW, Tesla and… Renault.The year that brought us Brexit, Trump and Deadpool also saw the French brand deliver Australia’s first electric li
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Hyundai and Kia owners to get compensation as engine failure class action is settled in the US
via drive.com.auOwners of millions of affected Hyundai and Kia cars in the US are eligible for cash after an agreement was reached ahead of the matter going to trial, amid ongoing Australian class action.Owners of around four million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the US will be entitled to compensation after a court settlement was reached with the two car brands over a number of their models affected by potential engine issues.A class action lawsuit was mounted in the US alleging that certain Hyundai and Kia mode
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2024 Ford Transit Custom review: International first drive
via drive.com.auThe first new Ford Transit Custom diesel van in a decade promises more technology, sharper handling, improved comfort, and a smarter interior. Can it finally unseat the top-selling Toyota HiAce?
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2024 Ford Transit CustomIt may surprise you, but the Ford Transit Custom van is now the company’s third most popular new vehicle in
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2025 Audi e-tron GT update revealed with huge power boost
via drive.com.auThe Audi e-tron GT electric car has been given an overhaul with a longer driving range, more power and updated styling.The 2025 Audi e-tron GT electric sedan has received a mild styling update – and a major technical overhaul – ahead of European showroom arrivals due later this year, with Australian launch plans still to be confirmed.Mirroring upgrades to its Porsche Taycan platform sibling, the facelifted e-tron GT receives updated exterior and interior styling, plus significant cha
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‘Anything related to the journey’: Car expenses you didn’t know were tax deductible
via drive.com.auBefore filing your tax return, did you know some of these common car expenses are tax deductible? Here’s what you can claim.
The 2023–24 financial year is coming to a close, meaning the time to file your tax return is almost upon us. And if you use your car for work purposes, there’s a plethora of expenses you may not be aware are tax deductible.
First and foremost, you’ve got to figure out if your use of your personal car qualifies as ‘work-related’. Sadly, y
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Suzuki Cappuccino revival could spawn Toyota sports car – report
via drive.com.auThe Mazda MX-5 might soon have some competition, with an unconfirmed report out of Japan suggesting Toyota is teaming up with Suzuki and Daihatsu on a trio of two-door models.An all-new small sports car could be on the way from Toyota, and it might be thanks to a revival of the Suzuki Cappuccino.Japanese magazine Best Car claims Suzuki is developing an all-new Cappuccino – a tiny convertible not seen since the 1990s – suggesting it may be a joint project with Toyota and Daihatsu.The
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2024 Nissan Pathfinder price and specs: Cheaper models return to line-up
via drive.com.auThe Nissan Pathfinder eight-seat family SUV has re-introduced more affordable, lower-specification variants after an 18-month absence.2024 Nissan Pathfinder pricing and specificationsST-L FWD/AWD, Ti FWD models added with lower pricesPetrol V6 standard across the rangePriced from $59,670 before on-road costs
Pathfinder ST-L.
More affordable model grades have returned to the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder family SUV range, 18 months after they were deleted due to stock shortages.The ST-L variant has been
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The R35 Nissan GT-R is no more – almost
via drive.com.auNissan’s iconic supercar is soon to leave another market in its slow departure from global showrooms – ahead of an electric successor expected later this decade.The 17-year-old ‘R35’ Nissan GT-R supercar is due to end production for US showrooms this October after a pair of special-edition models wearing iconic names and colours roll off the line.It is not yet the end of the GT-R internationally, as reports out of Japan have previously claimed production for Nissan’
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Car ‘add-on insurance’ class action deadline looms, check if it affects you
via drive.com.auAnyone who bought or leased a car from a dealership between certain dates in 2006 to 2018 could be impacted.People who bought or leased a car from a dealership and took out ‘add-on insurance’ over a 12-year period are being urged to stake their claim in a class action before the deadline later today.Law firm Maurice Blackburn has filed the class action with the Supreme Court of Victoria against AAI Limited (AAI), TAL Life Limited (TAL), and MTA Insurance Pty Ltd (MTA) relating to cla
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‘It’s a red Mazda’: Ex-parts store workers reveal their worst-ever customer interactions
via drive.com.auFormer Repco, Autobarn and Supercheap Auto workers have taken to Reddit to reveal the cringe-inducing questions they’ve received from customers.Visiting an automotive parts store used to be a daunting experience. Years before they became more of a retail excursion, they were buildings that only experienced professionals would enter.RELATED: Where do I find my car’s colour code?Then came a boom of more consumer-friendly stores like Repco, Supercheap Auto, and Autobarn, which allowed h
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2021-2022 Lexus LX600 recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a loss of power, according to the recall notice.Lexus has recalled 184 examples of its 2021-2022 Lexus LX600, citing potential contamination within the engine.The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2022 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, there is a possibility of engine machining debris contamination within the engine.
“This could
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Is Bathurst next? Electric Ford F-150 race car enters Pikes Peak hillclimb
via drive.com.auAustralia’s Bathurst circuit may be the next stop for the electric Ford F-150 taking on the legendary 14,115-feet (4.302km) Colorado mountain this weekend.Ford will return to the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb for the second year in a row using a wild-looking electric vehicle in what could be a precursor to another Bathurst lap-record attempt.With French Le Mans winner, and four-time outright winner of the famous hillclimb, Romain Dumas driving, an extensively modified F-150
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2024 GWM Haval Jolion price and specs: Hybrid gets unique bodywork, prices cut
via drive.com.auThe GWM Haval Jolion small SUV range has been split, as the hybrid has received a largely new look – and the non-hybrid gains mild visual tweaks.2024 GWM Haval Jolion pricing and specificationsHybrid version of small SUV gets brand-new bodyworkNon-hybrid model remains with styling tweaksLower prices than beforePriced from $26,990 drive-away for petrol, $32,990 drive-away for hybridThe 2024 GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid has been treated to a significant restyle – with new sheetmetal for nea
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‘Be careful’: Can you claim car depreciation on tax?
via drive.com.auWhen we talk about depreciation and cars, what exactly does it mean? And how do you calculate depreciation for your tax return? We ask an accountant.
Come tax time, there are plenty of automotive expenses you’ll likely be hoping to claim on your tax return – from parking to insurance and fuel.
RELATED: Does the luxury car tax apply to utes? Allow us to explainIt’s easy to claim these things if they directly relate to your job or business, you paid for it, you’ve
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Thousands of drivers escape speeding fines in new tunnel because “it’s complex”
via drive.com.auA new road layout in New South Wales has caused so much confusion that most of the people caught speeding there have been let off with a warning.
Almost 83,000 drivers have been caught speeding through a bustling Sydney tunnel – yet only 3000 have actually been issued fines.The Rozelle Interchange in Sydney’s inner west opened six months ago, but according to a report from the ABC, while 82,658 drivers have been sent warnings by Transport for NSW, just 2851 have been hit with fines f
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The LDV eDeliver 7 electric van: Embracing the future of electric mobility
via drive.com.auIn our ever-evolving world, efficiency and sustainability are becoming the linchpins of future transportation. Here’s how the LDV eDeliver7 can help your business achieve both.Sponsored by LDVWith the automotive industry shifting towards greener alternatives, the LDV eDeliver 7 electric van offers a compelling business case with its strong cost-of-ownership equation and versatile capabilities.RELATED: Visit the LDV eDeliver 7 showroomThere’s never been a more opportune time to consid
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2025 Mini Aceman price and specs: Small electric SUV-style hatch joins line-up
via drive.com.auPricing for the electric 2025 Mini Aceman has been announced, with deliveries to begin at the end of 2024.2025 Mini Aceman pricing and specificationElectric-only high-riding hatch comes in two variantsDriving range of up to 406km on range-topping SE modelPriced from $55,990 before on-road costsThe 2025 Mini Aceman will soon join the brand’s line-up, with showroom arrivals of the small SUV-esque hatchback expected in late 2024.Sitting between the three-door Cooper hatch and the larger Count
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2025 Mini Aceman price and specs: Small electric SUV-flavoured hatch joins line-up
via drive.com.auPricing for the electric 2025 Mini Aceman has been announced, with deliveries to begin at the end of 2024.2025 Mini Aceman pricing and specificationElectric-only high-riding hatch comes in two variantsDriving range of up to 406km on range-topping SE modelPriced from $55,990 before on-road costsThe 2025 Mini Aceman will soon join the brand’s line-up, with showroom arrivals of the small SUV-esque hatchback expected in late 2024.Sitting between the three-door Cooper hatch and the larger Count
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Nissan Navara ute rams into barber shop in suspected arson attack
via drive.com.auThe pick-up was driven into the front of the shop in Melbourne in the early hours of this morning.A ute has been used to torch a barber shop in the early hours of this morning, sending both the vehicle and business up in flames.According to Victoria Police, the two suspects involved are alleged to have crashed through a row of bollards in the car park in the silver ute – believed to be a D22 Nissan Navara – before using it to ram the shop’s entrance, set both the car and shop o
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic review
via drive.com.auThe BYD Sealion 6 is the company’s first plug-in hybrid in Australia after launching a fleet of electric vehicles. Is it good enough to challenge the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander?
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 DynamicBYD has found its feet in Australia with a range of electric cars, but overseas the company is also a leader in p
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Take my money – and my car: Drink driver busted going wrong way through KFC drive-thru
via drive.com.auThe man got in a Twister heading in the wrong direction trying to get his late-night fast food fix.A drink driver has been nabbed by police after being caught going the wrong way through a KFC drive-thru.The 42-year-old man from Templestowe Lower was spotted by baffled staff at the fast food outlet in Doncaster in Melbourne’s east on Thursday night.Police were called to the scene in Doncaster Road at around 9pm when the man’s Honda sedan became stuck on the kerb of the drive-thru.He
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Fiat Panda reborn as budget-priced electric, hybrid car
via drive.com.auThe Fiat Panda has been reimagined as a city-sized SUV with the option of electric power, aimed at new Chinese rivals selling up a storm in Europe.Fiat is the latest European car maker to unveil its challenge to a growing field of budget-priced Chinese electric cars – the Grande Panda.The SUV-styled Grande Panda does not replace the regular petrol Panda hatchback, which has been on sale in Europe in its current form since 2011 – and will remain in production until at least 2027.Inste
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2025 Hyundai Tucson price and specs: Hybrid power, price rises for updated SUV
via drive.com.auThe Hyundai Tucson has been updated with new styling and technology, more equipment and optional hybrid power, but it is up to $3950 dearer – and the flagship model tops $60,000.2025 Hyundai Tucson pricing and specificationsFacelifted family SUV replaces diesel with petrol hybridMore equipment across the range, new lookPriced from $39,100 before on-road costs
US model pictured.
The facelifted 2025 Hyundai Tucson is due in Australia imminently with updated styling, a reworked interior with
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2025 McLaren Artura Spider review: International first drive
via drive.com.auMcLaren’s Artura plug-in hybrid supercar has already impressed us at every meeting, but peeling back the roof and new technical updates make the 2025 model even better.
2025 McLaren Artura SpiderMcLaren’s rise to prominence is peppered with ground-breaking supercars: first, the F1 of the 1990s (the then-fastest car in the world); 2013’s P1 hypercar (a plug-in hybrid performance halo); and now, it’s known for cars like the Senna and Speedtail – boundary-breakers in e
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BMW launches classic restoration service in Australia
via drive.com.auA New South Wales dealership has kicked off the BMW Classic program on our shores, but the car maker wants to grow throughout its network.A BMW dealership in New South Wales has become Australia’s first in offering a restoration service for its classic models.Worthington BMW in Somersby, an hour north of Sydney, is the first to become a BMW Classic partner, with experts from the company’s headquarters in Munich training up local staff.The Australian arm says it is keen to expand the
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Australian Government looks to biofuels to reduce emissions
via drive.com.auWhile hobbyists have been spruiking the benefits of them for decades, the Australian Government is only now looking at sustainable biofuels for the transport industry.The Australian Government is considering alternative biofuels as a way to reduce emissions from the transport industry.This week the Government announced it was investigating ways to increase the manufacture and use of biofuels, also known as low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), in the heavy vehicle fleets – as well as aviation, r
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