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2021-2023 Mazda BT-50 recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the number plate lamp not to work, according to the recall notice.Mazda has recalled 1703 examples of its 2021-2023 Mazda BT-50 ute, citing a potential fault with the number plate lamp.The affected vehicles are stamped 2021-2023 models, but may have been sold at a later date. The recall notice only applies those fitted with the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due t -
Configurator Challenge: 2025 Porsche 911, including hybrid
via drive.com.auThe 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
via drive.com.auFollowing 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 -
Paid parking has always been controversial, but experts argue it's an absolute necessity
via abc.net.auNobody enjoys feeding the meter or getting a ticket when they've overstayed, but experts argue city CBDs and shopping districts would be much worse places without paid parking. -
Don’t buy that Ford Ranger just yet! Here are the new utes coming to Australia soon that you should keep an eye on
via drive.com.auThe 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
via drive.com.auAuthorities 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
via drive.com.auCars 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
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
Another hurdle for EV adoption: Residual values keep dropping
via autonews.comThe challenge of falling residuals and leases that are costlier is that leasing has emerged as a popular way to introduce consumers to EVs. -
A window to Mustang GTD's soul
via autonews.comAn in-cabin window visible from outside the $300,000 car showcases the Multimatic rear shock absorbers like jewelry inside a glass case. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Jeep targets Tesla Model Y buyers with Wagoneer S EV
via autonews.comJeep's first EV for the U.S. and Canada has an estimated range of more than 300 miles and a 0-to-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds. -
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 -
GM has 'solid plan' for plug-in hybrids in 2027
via autonews.comGM CEO Mary Barra said at an investor conference that the automaker also is focusing on making sure vehicle software works consistently and creates additional revenue opportunities. -
Automotive News looking for Rising Stars
via autonews.comDo you know an up-and-coming young executive in the U.S. auto industry whose achievements deserve recognition? -
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 -
Ford recalls nearly 110,000 Lincoln Aviators for rearview camera flaw
via autonews.comFord Motor Co. is recalling 109,283 Lincoln Aviators because of faulty rearview cameras that flicker and shake from customer mobile phone electromagnetic frequency waves. -
Former Kelley Blue Book publisher dies at 96
via autonews.comBob Kelley oversaw efforts to digitize Kelley Blue Book and its product offerings during his long career with the company. -
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru face questions about their next-gen EV-fighting engines
via autonews.comToyota, Mazda and Subaru make a persuasive case that next-generation internal combustion engines will play a key role in fighting carbon. But the argument they presented left plenty of questions.
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