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Live talk at noon Monday: Women and diversity in the auto industry
via autonews.comCheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement, will join Automotive News for a live chat. -
Is this mirrorless Model 3 testing Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi?
via drive.com.auMystery surrounds a Tesla Model 3 electric car on US roads with no side mirrors – and a slew of extra cameras. Is this EV a ‘test mule’ for Tesla’s upcoming autonomous ‘robotaxi’?This may be our first look at the design of Tesla’s upcoming autonomous ‘robotaxi’, due to be unveiled in August, after images of a Tesla electric car with no side mirrors and prominent cameras were posted to social media.Images captured and posted by X (formerly Twi -
Mercedes workers turn down UAW
via autonews.comAbout 56% of Mercedes plant workers in Alabama voted against joining the union. -
How hard is it to install a home electric car charger? We found out
via drive.com.auConsidering putting a home electric car charger in your garage or driveway? We did it to find out what’s involved.
We’ve long said that running an electric vehicle without a dedicated home electric car charger would be an uphill battle. The combination of topping up at the burgeoning outlay of DC fast charge stations and plugging into a home wall outlet is doable, but it’s not a long-term solution.RELATED: How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?Especially when i -
South Australian driver crashes car after “ill-timed” kiss
via drive.com.auAn 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 -
Automotive News is Magazine of Year
via autonews.comAutomotive News won 3 National Gold Awards and 10 regional honors in the 2024 Azbees competition, as well as 3 Jesse H. Neal Awards. -
Ford seeks improved communication with new supplier program
via autonews.comThe automaker has abolished its long-standing Aligned Business Framework, which prioritized some preferred suppliers, to focus on better communication with a more diverse group of parts makers. -
VW's Pablo Di Si to speak at Automotive News Congress
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Kia believes adding hybrids is a win-win for consumers, industry
via autonews.comKia Corp. will expand its hybrid powertrain to most of its models as EV sales slow and lagging infrastructure becomes a concern. -
Top 5 stories of the week: Toyota's big North Carolina investment; EV startups struggle
via autonews.comA quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest. -
ZT Corporate buys 4 Greenway Automotive stores
via autonews.comZT Automotive is owned by ZT Corporate, a wealth management firm that acquires and operates dealerships. -
Dodge, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis retiring from Stellantis
via autonews.comDodge sales chief Matt McAlear will take charge of that brand, while Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell will add Ram trucks to her responsibilities. -
How stiff new U.S. tariffs against China may impact auto industry
via autonews.comThe Biden administration is attempting to find a balance between encouraging domestic production and ensuring competitive prices for EVs. -
2024 Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWD review
via drive.com.auLexus has changed the premium crossover space with the LBX, the smallest hybrid-powered luxury SUV in Australia, but is it upmarket enough to justify the badge?
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2024 Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWDLexus is on a bit of a tear at the moment thanks to big models like the LX off-roader, top-selling NX mid-size SUV, and upcoming GX – -
Jeep Grand Cherokee price slashed by up to $28,000 as sales tank
via drive.com.auThe Jeep Grand Cherokee has had its price slashed after steep increases during the pandemic – and the lowest Jeep brand sales since the Global Financial Crisis.Prices for the Jeep Grand Cherokee have been slashed by up to $28,000 – or up to 23 per cent – as the US car maker’s sales slump to their lowest levels in nearly 15 years.It follows a series of steep price rises across the Jeep line-up during the pandemic which saw a Wrangler Rubicon’s cost climb by $19,000 i -
Federal Budget 2024: The car tax changes you need to know about
via drive.com.auWhat’s happening with the fuel excise? Can I still write-off the cost of a new work vehicle? We’ve got the answers here.This week’s Federal Budget included some key taxation implications for drivers.Whether you drive a petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric car, there will be something here that may affect your wallet.Here’s what you need to know…Fuel exciseThe fuel excise is a tax levied by the Federal Government on petrol and diesel bought at the bowser. Motorists cu -
2024 Kia Carnival price and specs: Missing features added, plus hybrid
via drive.com.auThe Kia Carnival – Australia’s top-selling people-mover – has come in for an upgrade with a new look, flashier interior, longer list of technology, and price rises of up to $5590 drive-away.2024 Kia Carnival pricing and specificationsNew look and upgraded interiorHybrid available for the first timePriced from $54,540 drive-awayThe facelifted 2024 Kia Carnival people-mover has arrived in Australia with drive-away price rises of up to $5590.Prices excluding on-road costs were pub -
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N review
via drive.com.auHyundai’s upstart hot hatch (well, sedan) boasts bucketloads of attitude, but is it a one-trick pony, or is there a daily-driveable depth to the recently updated i30 Sedan N.
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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan NThe Hyundai i30 was one of those ‘new ground’ cars for Hyundai when it first went on sale. It aimed to move the bran -
The Lap: The EV adventure down under continues
via drive.com.auJoin us this weekend as The Lap continues around Australia. This episode kicks off in Warrnambool, Victoria, and ends in the stunning Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, with plenty of thrilling stops in between.
This episode kicks off in Warrnambool, Victoria, and and continues across into South Australia. Heading north, the boys pass through Mount Gambier, Hahndorf, and the stunning Eyre Peninsula.Dom and Trent visit the Tantanoola Tavern, a spot Dom has been particularly eager to explore due to -
Electric Toyota HiLux: Production confirmed
via drive.com.auToyota has confirmed it will begin making an EV HiLux ute by the end of 2025, with exports looking likely.The 2026 Toyota HiLux will be available with an electric variant in selected markets, the company has confirmed.Less than two months after Toyota announced it was working on a production version of the battery-powered HiLux Revo BEV concept displayed in Australia last year, an executive has told news outlet Reuters it intends to begin manufacturing the electric ute by the end of 2025.While t -
Do you have to pay GST on a used car?
via drive.com.auAny extra fees when buying a car can be a pain. Registration fees, stamp duty, and insurance can add hundreds to the purchase price. But do you have to pay GST on a used car?There are a plethora of fees involved with buying a car, even if it is used. There is the initial cost of the car, the stamp duty you pay when you transfer the registration into your name, insurance costs, and all of the running costs.RELATED: How to avoid the luxury car tax in AustraliaGST is one of the extra fees you must -
Is a new Mitsubishi ASX for Australia finally on the way?
via drive.com.auPlans in the US for a new small Mitsubishi SUV – with plug-in hybrid power – could pave the way for a long-overdue replacement for the 14-year-old ASX in Australia.A replacement to the 14-year-old Mitsubishi ASX for markets such as the US and Australia may finally be in development, following fresh reports a new small SUV is planned to join the brand’s US line-up next year.According to industry journal Automotive News, Mitsubishi dealers in the US have been briefed on a new &ld -
2024 Mazda CX-60 D50e Evolve review
via drive.com.auMazda’s move upmarket starts with the CX-60 medium SUV. But does the entry-level variant have what it takes to rival German prestige brands?
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2024 Mazda CX-60 D50e EvolveWithout directly saying as such, Mazda is pushing itself upmarket in Australia and it’s doing so with cars such as the Mazda CX-60 medium SUV.Whereas so -
Tasmanian driver narrowly avoids getting hit by train
via drive.com.auTasmania Police said the ute was pushed 60m along the rail – however, no-one was injured during the incident and the investigation remains ongoing.Photo Credit: Tasmania Police/FacebookA Tasmanian driver has narrowly avoided death after jumping out of a Toyota HiLux right before a train collided with it – propelling the car 60m down the track.According to the Tasmania Police Facebook post – the incident occurred on 15 May 2024 along Stony Rise Road at Devonport – a city a -
2024 Mazda BT-50 price and specs: Line-up changes and new features
via drive.com.auThe Mazda BT-50 range has been tweaked for 2024, gaining new features – but it misses out on most of the Thai model’s additions, and the biggest upgrades from its facelifted Isuzu D-Max twin.2024 Mazda BT-50 pricing and specificationsRough Terrain Mode adds on all 4×4 modelsDual-cab chassis added for GT variantPriced from $35,520 plus on-road costsThe 2024 Mazda BT-50 ute range has been updated with new features, a new GT model, and two variants dropped.However, the Australian
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