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2021 Audi Q5 Sportback revealed
via caradvice.com.auAudi has extended its ever-widening line-up even further, by unveiling the 'coupe' sibling to its Q5 SUV, the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback.The sportier-looking variant's unveiling comes roughly three months after Audi debuted the reworked Q5, making it the third Audi SUV to receive a coupe-style Sportback makeover (after the Q3 and e-tron). -
Electric Toyota Camry a chance after new Lexus ES trademarks
via drive.com.auEvidence is mounting for a Tesla Model 3-rivalling Toyota Camry EV, after the company’s luxury brand Lexus filed trademarks for future ES variants.New trademark filings suggest the new-generation Lexus ES is set to be offered with either electric or hybrid engines – providing some insight into what we can expect for the next all-new Camry.According to the trademarks, Lexus is planning three new models for the ES – which is based on Toyota’s popular Camry sedan – bei -
Plug in for The Lap – the first episode airs this weekend
via drive.com.auJoin us for an electrifying adventure down under as the Drive team embarks on an unprecedented journey across Australia. The first episode airs this Saturday on Channel Nine.
Set your reminders for the first episode of The Lap, airing this Saturday 11 May at 3:30pm AEST on Channel 9.In partnership with Kia Australia and produced by Drive.com.au, The Lap shares the experiences of hosts Trent Nikolic and Dom Wiseman on their once-in-a-lifetime experience across Australia, piloting the reigning Dri -
Cadillac committed to Australia for the long term
via drive.com.auCadillac claims its investment in factory-built right-hand-drive cars shows it will not be the next General Motors brand to launch and quickly leave Australia.Executives for Cadillac have assured the company will be ‘here to stay’ in Australia – and not be quick to follow former siblings Holden and Opel out the door – when the General Motors-owned luxury brand launches with electric cars later this year.The boss of General Motors’ Australian and New Zealand operatio -
Can hand sanitiser raise your blood alcohol level?
via drive.com.auEver wondered if hand sanitiser can raise your blood alcohol level? We discover it could cause some trouble at your next RBT stop.
Drink-driving is no joke and will put a permanent stain on your driving and criminal record – but is there any possibility you could be booked without drinking any alcohol?
One Drive employee got the fright of his life when he tested positive for alcohol at a random breath test stop, just 15 minutes after cleaning his hands with sanitiser – despite not ha -
Why the 2025 Kia Tasman ute won’t get a diesel six-cylinder engine
via drive.com.auIt is increasingly unlikely the Kia Tasman ute will ever offer a diesel six-cylinder, as another possible engine option – from a Genesis luxury SUV – dries up.The chances of a six-cylinder diesel version of the 2025 Kia Tasman ute are all but gone, as one of the two engine candidates ends production – and the other nears the end of the line.Given there are only two six-cylinder diesel engines used in Hyundai Motor Group passenger vehicles – the 3.0-litre inline-six in the -
2024 Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT RS: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auMazda’s ‘ND’ MX-5 has been around for nearly a decade, but do the latest updates keep it competitive against newer rivals?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT RSMazda has been producing MX-5 convertibles consecutively for 35 years, making it as old as me!And after four generations, the ND MX-5 looks to be the last that bl -
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs: Base price up by close to $10,000
via drive.com.auThe new Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seater is only available as a hybrid, and much better equipped – though the cheapest model costs $9450 more than the old base V6.2024 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and specificationsNew hybrid-only model available in three variantsLonger list of standard featuresPriced from $55,500 before on-road costsThe price of the cheapest 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seat SUV has surged by close to $10,000 for the larger, better-equipped and hybrid-only new model due in showro -
2024 Volvo EX30 to be among Australia’s top-selling electric cars, sold out until September
via drive.com.auEVs are forecast to account for two in three Volvo sales in Australia come the end of this year, thanks to the new city-sized EX30.Sales of Volvo electric cars in Australia are expected to be supercharged with the arrival of the Volvo EX30 city SUV, tipped to become the company’s second-best selling model – and outperform the XC60.The EX30 – the company’s smallest and cheapest electric car, priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs – is forecast to eventually account f -
Police nab P-plater at 200km/h in Mercedes-Benz
via drive.com.auWet roads, traffic, a passenger, and a 17-year-old allegedly driving at almost 200km/h in a turbocharged Mercedes-Benz.A red P-plater has been caught by police allegedly driving at more than 100km/h above the legal limit.Highway Patrol officers claim to have observed the 17-year-old driver driving in the overtaking lane of a 110km/h motorway – despite his provisional licence limiting him to no more than 90km/h.NSW Police allege the Mercedes-Benz A250 then accelerated up to 198km/h when tak -
Brian spent 40 years restoring this rare double decker passenger bus. Now a museum wants to buy it
via abc.net.auA double decker bus operated by one of the most significant transport families in Australia has been immaculately restored over 40 years and could be bound for the Sydney Bus Museum. -
2025 Honda Prelude may make 154kW, could come to Australia
via drive.com.auHonda’s production Prelude could be more potent than a Mazda MX-5 as details of potential powertrain surface overseas.Would a 154kW output tempt you out of a Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ, and Mazda MX-5 into a Honda Prelude?Reports from Japan’s Best Car is indicating Honda’s production Prelude, previewed by a concept at last year’s Tokyo motor show, will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid engine.Under the bonnet of the Civic e:HEV, the same-sized engine sends 135 -
‘They overestimate their own driving abilities’: The psychology behind tailgating
via drive.com.auWhether you’ve been a victim or perpetrator of tailgating, it’s becoming more common. But why do people do it? We ask the experts.Tailgating is an act most drivers have experienced at some point. Whether you’ve been the victim or perpetrator of closely following a car in front of you, it is often considered risky and unsafe as a lapse in concentration could lead to a serious car accident.A recent video uploaded to Instagram by 3AW radio host Jacqui Felgate showcased an extreme -
Renault off-roader tipped for Australia
via drive.com.auCut-price Dacia Duster off-roader brand may make it to local showrooms wearing Renault badges.The 2025 Dacia Duster off-roader could be on its way to Australia wearing Renault badges.Renault owns Dacia – a Romanian brand focused on low-cost vehicles sold across Europe and the UK – but has recently launched the third-generation Duster in Turkey under the Renault name.Renault Australia has not made any official announcement – and would not comment on the Duster – but is bel -
2024 Lancia Ypsilon electric or hybrid hatch launches in Europe
via drive.com.auProduction of the first new Lancia in 13 years, now in hybrid or EV guise, has kicked off with order books now open as the Italian brand targets Audi and Mini with three new models.The 2024 Lancia Ypsilon is now available to order in Italy with production of the brand’s first new model since 2011 kicking off in Spain ahead of a brand expansion into Europe – and potentially elsewhere.Unveiled in February, the new Ypsilon is a city-sized five-door hatchback using the same ‘eCMP&r -
Funding for road projects trimmed back as Victoria delivers annual Budget
via drive.com.auTreasurer Tim Pallas revealed the state’s 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday, with a number of projects put on ice due to mounting debts.Timings for the roll-out of major road projects in Victoria have been thrown into doubt today, with the State Government announcing it is dialling back funding in an effort to bring its growing debt under control.The Victorian Government revealed its annual budget on Tuesday, showing its infrastructure spend will be downsized from a high of $24 billion in 2023-202 -
Ford F-150 deliveries paused again in Australia after compliance breach
via drive.com.auA breach of Australian motor vehicle regulations has resulted in the third interruption to local deliveries of the Ford F-150 pick-up in four months.Ford Australia has issued another stop-delivery notice for the 2024 Ford F-150 pick-up due to “lighting features” which do not meet regulations for new motor vehicles locally, known as Australian Design Rules.It is the second stop-delivery notice issued since deliveries began in late November 2023 – and comes less than two weeks af -
2024 Volvo EX30 electric car price rises ahead of first deliveries
via drive.com.auThe Volvo EX30 EV has received a price rise as the first examples reach showrooms, after a record pre-order and expressions of interest book for the car maker.Volvo Australia has already increased the price of the 2024 Volvo EX30 electric SUV, as the first examples arrive in local showrooms a few months behind schedule.A $1300 price rise has been applied to the two most expensive EX30 variants, the Single Motor Extended Ultra and Twin Motor Performance Ultra, which now start from $66,290 and $71 -
Queen Mary of Denmark reportedly just bought this SUV as her son’s first car
via drive.com.auIf only we could all have the same first-car budget as the Danish royal family! See which luxury model Queen Mary purchased for her 18-year-old son.
Ah, to be a young Danish royal buying your first car.Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, the son of King Frederik and Australia’s own Queen Mary, recently turned 18… and his parents reportedly celebrated the milestone by buying the teenager his first car.RELATED: Prince William’s car proves he’s cooler than other royalsT -
Sleek, chic and dangerous… the pioneering car banned by the Nazis
via drive.com.auWhile the rest of the world was building boxy and upright wind-catching cars, one small Czech manufacturer threw out the design rulebook.Our story last week about the history of aerodynamics and how it has evolved over the decades in the sphere of automotive, drew more than a few comments about the glaring omission of the car that arguably, pioneered the concept.Tatra, a Czechoslovakian carmaker founded in Moravia in 1850, in what was then the Austro-Hungarian empire, began making cars almost at -
The petrol Ford Ranger V6 Australia isn’t getting
via drive.com.auThere’s a new turbo-petrol V6 ‘EcoBoost’ engine coming to the Ford Ranger, but Australian buyers will miss out.The 2024 Ford Ranger has finally begun production in the US, with the addition of a new turbocharged V6 petrol engine – which won’t be available to Australian buyers, the company’s local arm has confirmed to Drive.After long delays, Ford began selling the Ranger in North America in recent months, with website Ford Authority reporting a new 2.7-litre t -
2025 Kia EV3 electric car to be unveiled this month
via drive.com.auThe production version of the Kia EV3 small EV SUV will look just like the concept, teaser photos show.The smallest dedicated Kia electric car to date – the 2025 Kia EV3 small SUV – has been teased ahead of overseas showroom arrivals by the end of this year.The EV3 is a small SUV similar in size to the Seltos, and is based on a shrunken Hyundai and Kia electric-car platform running a 400 volt architecture, rather than 800 volts like the larger Kia EV6 and EV9, to save cost.Teaser pho -
2025 Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV revealed in Europe
via drive.com.auAlthough there’s no official word at this stage, the new model could come to Australia as it’s being built in right-hand-drive for the UK market.The 2025 Renault Symbioz small SUV has been revealed in Europe, and it could come to Australia.Revealed as a hybrid-only model, the Symbioz could take the fight to fellow Alliance member Nissan Qashqai, as well as Toyota’s Corolla Cross.Like its Captur sibling, the Symbioz is based on the Group’s CMF-B underpinnings, and is set t -
Western Australia extends electric car rebate scheme
via drive.com.auThe WA State Government has topped up the electric vehicle funding pot, giving more potential buyers the chance to get some cash back.The Western Australia state government has extended its rebate scheme on electric cars.Introduced in May 2022, incentives were available on electric vehicles in the state until 31 March 2024, when the current scheme expired – but a $5.2 million funding boost from the Government announced today means it has been reignited.Western Australians will be able to g -
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs: Range slashed to one variant
via drive.com.auThe new Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is only available in one model grade priced from an estimated $140,000 drive-away, in showrooms now.2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class pricing and specificationsOne model grade initially, E300More expensive than old E200, but cheaper than E350Priced from $131,500 before on-road costsThe 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan line-up has been slashed to one four-cylinder variant for the new model, which is in showrooms now – with a lower price than its most direct pred -
Tesla takes Tesla to court over trademark dispute – report
via drive.com.auAn Indian battery brand known as Tesla Power has had to face court over an alleged trademark breach claimed by US electric car company, Tesla.Battery company Tesla Power India has been taken to court by car company Tesla for alleged trademark infringement.According to a report from news outlet Reuters, US electric car giant Tesla has filed a lawsuit against Tesla Power India in a New Delhi court claiming the Indian company had violated its trademark.The report states that a court hearing has rev -
New Tesla Superchargers in Australia scrapped – report
via drive.com.auAfter the team behind Tesla’s Supercharger network was disbanded last week, work on new charging locations in Australia has reportedly stopped.Tesla has reportedly slammed the brakes on construction of new Superchargers in Australia after the team behind the global fast-charging network was said to have been laid off in the US last week.Technology website EFTM claims a Victorian business preparing to add four Tesla Supercharger stations in its car park has been told work on the location, a -
‘Your weight, your speed, where you work’: How your connected car is tracking your every move
via drive.com.auThe ‘Is my car listening to me?’ conspiracy theory may not be so far-fetched after all – but not in the way that you might think.
Connected cars equipped with internet capabilities are becoming the new normal, but the rise of this technology has raised questions about carmakers’ ability to potentially collect and monetise private driver data.RELATED: Experts issue keyless car theft warningA March 2024 report by The New York Times identified various car manufacturers in th -
2020-2022 Jaguar E-Pace recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the airbag to tear when deployed, according to the recall notice.Jaguar has recalled 636 examples of its 2020-2022 E-Pace, citing a potential fault with the airbag.The affected vehicles are stamped 2020 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, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment. This could cause hot g -
2024 Kia Sorento S diesel review
via drive.com.auForget the fact it’s a base model, this Kia Sorento S offers everything an Australian family needs in a package that is comfortable, enjoyable and impressively cohesive.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Kia Sorento S dieselWhen we start to consider the best choice for a new model, we often find ourselves going all agog over the top specification. I do it
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