The fault could cause a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice, and owners are being urged to limit charging the battery beyond 80 per cent.Porsche has recalled 19 examples of its 2019-2023 Porsche Taycan, citing a potential fault with the battery.The affected vehicles are stamped 2019-2023 models, but may have been sold at a later date.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell mo
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2019-2023 Porsche Taycan recalled in Australia
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Chery boss says electric car price war is bad for Australians
via drive.com.auWhile other brands have slashed electric vehicle prices substantially, Chery says it won’t enter into a price war as its first electric vehicle lands in Australia.Chinese car maker Chery’s first electric vehicle (EV) in Australia – the Chery Omoda E5 SUV – costs less than its main rival but the car maker says it’s not interested in entering a price war.At $42,990 plus on-road costs, the entry-level Omoda E5 BX small SUV undercuts arch rival BYD Atto 3’s $44,49 -
2025 MG Marvel R electric SUV: New Model Y rival spied in Australia
via drive.com.auThe largest electric car yet from growing brand MG – a Tesla Model Y or Kia EV5-sized SUV – has been spotted testing on Australian roads ahead of next year’s launch.MG will be the next major car manufacturer to challenge the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, if photos of its newest electric vehicle testing on local soil are an indication.Drive has spotted the successor to the Marvel R, a mid-size electric SUV sold by MG in Europe, testing on Sydney roads in a camouflage w -
The surprising Toyota model surging to the top of the used car market
via drive.com.auThe Toyota 86 is retaining its value better than its Camry and Corolla siblings on the used car market. Here’s why…Although Australia’s used car market is on a steady decline from its peak in May 2022, a few used models are defying the swiftly plummeting prices – and perhaps one of the most surprising is the Toyota 86.RELATED: The model defying the used car industry’s declining pricesThe Toyota 86 sports coupe recorded the highest value retention out of all two-to- -
How much auto demand will the Fed's 0.5-point rate cut produce?
via autonews.comThe Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 points on Sept. 18, which could reduce the market interest rates that Cox Automotive polling indicates are dealerships' No. 1 challenge. -
Stellantis chair Elkann targeted in $84 million seizure over alleged tax fraud
via autonews.comAn Italian judge has seized assets worth around $84 million from five people including Stellantis and Ferrari Chair John Elkann. -
GM uses dealer feedback to implement online sales platform
via autonews.comNearly 1,000 dealers use General Motors' Digital Retail Platform, which is designed to create a consistent shopping experience and reduce some of the cost required to sell vehicles. -
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
via autonews.comAs Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success. -
Lucid eyes Detroit engineering talent ahead of EV launches, powertrain supply agreements
via autonews.comLucid Motors opened a hub near Detroit to attract vehicle engineers. It also wants to provide its powertrain tech to more automakers. -
Top 5 stories of the week: VW drops in-house loans; UAW pressures Stellantis
via autonews.comA quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest. -
Auto supplier plans to invest $78.8M at former Stellantis plant in Detroit
via autonews.comLaepple Automotive plans to invest $78.8 million into the former Stellantis Mount Elliott Tool and Die site on Detroit' east side. -
VinFast Q2 loss widens on impairment charge, higher overseas outlays
via autonews.comRevenue jumped 33 percent quarter-on-quarter to $357 million but the deeper loss underscores the risks of VinFast's aggressive expansion strategy . -
UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long, contentious
via autonews.comNegotiations over a first contract with Volkswagen will be different from the usual talks with the Detroit 3, but the union will be seeking to match many of its wins from last fall. -
GM sees growth for CarBravo used-vehicle sales platform
via autonews.comAbout 45 percent of used vehicles sold through CarBravo would not have been certified before, including older vehicles and those from non-GM brands, and they're backed by GM factory warranties. -
2024 MG 4 electric car price slashed to $30,990 drive-away for limited time
via drive.com.auAustralia has a new most affordable electric car – again. The base-model MG 4 has been slashed to $30,990 drive-away until November, alongside discounts for other models.The title of the most affordable new electric car in Australia has changed hands yet again with discounts of up to $10,425 on the 2024 MG 4 hatch.Until 31 October 2024, the entry-level MG 4 Excite 51 will be priced from $30,990 drive-away nationwide – a saving of $8262 to $10,425, depending on the state of registrati -
Popular electric car charge site to be closed during school holiday rush
via drive.com.auOne of Victoria’s biggest electric car charging sites will be shut down for an upgrade, as millions travel through the state for holidays and the AFL Grand Final.A busy electric car charging site is set to go out of action for two weeks – during one of the busiest periods of the year.The Chargefox station at Airport West near Melbourne will be shut down from 30 September to 14 October, making the site unavailable during the Victorian school holiday period.At present, the site, based -
NSW number plate sells for over $1.5 million at auction
via drive.com.auWould you rather buy a house in Sydney or 100-year-old ’70’ number plates for the same $1.5 million?A historic two-digit heritage New South Wales number plate has sold at auction for over $1.5 million overnight.The ‘70’ number plate had been estimated to sell between $1.5 and $1.8 million on auction site Lawsons but sold for $1,580,000 when the hammer fell at 7:00 pm on 19 September.According to the auction site, the original number plate has been in possession of “ -
2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R emerges as new mid-spec variant for Australia
via drive.com.auThe new-generation Mitsubishi Triton line-up will expand again in Australia with a new GLX-R variant slotting between the GLX+ and GLS.
Photo credit: Lindenberg Mitsubishi
The 2025 Mitsubishi Triton line-up will grow imminently in Australia for the second time since its launch in February with a dealer revealing a new variant for our market.
Following the addition of sub-one-tonne payload versions of the top-of-the-range Triton GLS and GSR to appeal to novated lease customers, Mitsubishi Austral -
Major Australian airport advising of half-hour delays during school holidays
via drive.com.auDue to roadworks, getting in and out of one of the country’s busiest airports will take a lot longer over the next fortnight.Travellers using Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine over the next two weeks are being warned to watch out for 30-minute traffic delays due to roadworks, during one of the busiest periods of the year.More than 1.7 million people are expected to travel through the airport over the school holidays, as well as for the AFL Grand Final on 28 September with three out of four -
2019-2023 McLaren GT supercar recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the bonnet latch to open while the car is in motion – blocking the windscreen – according to the recall notice.McLaren Australia has recalled 15 examples of the 2019-2023 McLaren GT supercar, due to a potential fault that could cause the bonnet to fly up while driving.The affected vehicles are stamped 2019 to 2023 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: &l -
2025 Tesla Model Y seven-seater may be on sale in Australia next month – report
via drive.com.auA seven-seat layout may be around the corner for European and Australian-delivered Model Ys, according to new overseas reports.A seven-seat version of the 2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV could open for orders in Europe, China and Australia as soon as next month – before a more substantial update to the line-up arrives next year – according to new reports.The Model Y has been available with seven seats in the US since it launched in 2020, but the option has never been offered in examp -
Calls for instant asset write-off scheme to be permanent, could be great news for ute buyers facing uncertainty
via drive.com.auAfter chopping and changing the rules in recent years to get businesses spending, the Federal Government is being pushed to set a big tax write-off scheme in stone – and to increase the cap to help those struggling.Small businesses in need of a new workhorse ute would be among those to benefit if proposals to make a major tax write-off scheme a permanent deal go ahead.Shadow Minister for Small Business Sussan Ley has called for the instant asset write-off scheme to be permanent and the cap -
Leapmotor not concerned with cooling demand for electric cars in Australia
via drive.com.auDespite EV sales declining over the past couple of months, incoming Chinese car maker Leapmotor says the Australian market presents a “huge opportunity” for the brand.
As incoming Chinese manufacturer Leapmotorlooks to launch its first Australian model, the C10 electric SUV in late 2024, the car maker isn’t concerned about cooling demand for electric cars.Despite consumer appetite for battery-powered cars declining in previous months, yearly EV sales are up 11.6 per cent, with -
How to make your car last forever
via drive.com.auProperly maintaining your car can save you hundreds at the mechanics – and keep you on the road for longer. Here are some easy, affordable and realistic ways to keep your car running for as long as possible.
A 2024 report by Supercheap Auto has found that three in 10 Australians (30 per cent) who usually rely on a mechanic to change their engine oil admit they’re likely to work on their own vehicle in the future.RELATED: The highest-mileage cars in AustraliaThe survey, which sampled -
Best-selling used cars in Australia: Hybrid sales up, but all others down in August 2024
via drive.com.auHybrid vehicles bucked the trend of slowing used-car sales in Australia in August 2024, while residual values for some models continue to hold.Used car sales declined in Australia – while the number of vehicles listed for sale increased – last month, according to new data released for August 2024.The Automotive Insights Report (AIR) for August 2024, collated by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab, reveals 206,804 used cars were sold last month, down 3.6 p -
2024 Leapmotor C10 review: International first drive
via drive.com.auAnother Chinese EV heads to Australia, and it’s not just BYD and MG that will be looking over their shoulders.
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2024 Leapmotor C10
While some European brands struggle with the surge of affordable and talented Chinese electric cars into their core markets, car-making giant Stellantis decided instead to join them, taking a contr -
2025 Skoda Enyaq review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auSkoda enters the electric vehicle market in Australia with the Enyaq medium SUV, throwing it into a growing market that already includes big-hitters like the Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2025 Skoda EnyaqIt’s Czech, mate.
That’s what Skoda wants Australians to start saying to their friends, as t -
The ‘ugliest car in the world’ was actually a piece of genius design
via drive.com.auThe Fiat Multipla is regular near the top of ‘world’s ugliest cars’ lists but its detractors – and there are many – have missed the pointOriginal story by John Carey first published in Drive on 18 September, 1998Explain to us again, please, why Italy has a reputation for design excellence. It’s the question that must be asked after one look at Fiat’s new Multipla MPV.Fiat first used the Multipla name in the ’50s. A long-wheelbase, forward-control s -
Toyota Tundra is go! Full-size ute confirmed for public sale in Australia
via drive.com.auFollowing a trial of 300 vehicles leased to hand-picked customers, Toyota Australia has been given the go-ahead by Japan for a full-scale local launch of the Tundra pick-up this year.Toyota has confirmed it will launch its large Tundra ute in Australia to the wider public later this year, following a successful trial started in 2023.The Tundra pick-up will go on sale locally in November, first with the Limited grade only before a more premium – but as yet undefined – variant offering -
This suburban Melbourne road has just been named Australia’s most dangerous
via drive.com.auNew data from an insurance company has revealed Australia’s main car crash hotspots– with one Victorian road proving the most accident-prone.
Newly publisheddata from a national insurance company has revealed the areas with the highest proportion of road accidents around Australia, with one suburban road in Melbourne recording the most road trauma in the country.According to AAMI Insurance’s 2024 Crash Index – which analysed more than 4.3 million motor claims from 2014 to
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