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2024 Nissan Z Nismo arrives in Australia, now on sale through dealers
via drive.com.auThe hottest Nissan Z sports car to reach showrooms is now on sale through dealers in Australia, after a sold-out online pre-sale late last year.The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo sports car is now available to order through Nissan dealers in Australia after the first 100 cars sold out online in 53 minutes late last year.The higher-performance version of the Z coupe can now be ordered freely through Nissan Australia dealerships – alongside the regular model introduced 18 months ago – with delive
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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
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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
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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
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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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Kia says electric EV5 will ‘enable us to continue to sell Tasmans’ under incoming emissions rules
via drive.com.auKia says its new Tesla Model Y-rivalling EV5 EV SUV must be a “great value proposition” to drive sales, and allow the car maker to continue selling petrol and diesel-powered models under the upcoming NVES.Kia Australia executives have identified the 2024 Kia EV5 mid-size electric SUV as a “key product” that will ensure it can launch the Tasman – its first diesel ute – without paying fines under the Federal Government’s upcoming emissions standards for ne
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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace price cut in Australia
via drive.com.auThe VW Tiguan Allspace SUV has been given a price reduction to maintain interest in the seven-seater during the 18-month wait for its successor.Volkswagen Australia has cut the price of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV to match the smaller five-seat version ahead of a new model due to launch locally 18 months from now.The Tiguan Allspace is the cheapest it has been since the end of 2022, after $2000 was cut from 110TSI and 132TSI Life variants, and $2500 was taken off the price
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Can you convert a car to a hybrid?
via drive.com.auEV conversions have become popular in the past decade, but what if you don’t want to completely eliminate your petrol-powered engine? Can you convert a car to a hybrid?Electric vehicle (EV) conversions have been a popular option for those looking to convert their car to something greener, more reliable or even just for more performance. RELATED: Hybrids outsell electric cars, as regular new petrol and diesel vehicle sales declineHowever, there are still a few people who love the
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Stinger-powered Kia Tasman twin-turbo petrol V6 ute unlikely as Ranger Raptor rival
via drive.com.auStrapping Kia Stinger V6 power to the upcoming Tasman ute – as a Ford Ranger Raptor rival – could come at a significant cost to Kia, under upcoming Australian emissions rules.
Illustration by Theottle.
A high-performance version of the upcoming 2025 Kia Tasman ute is looking increasingly unlikely, as CO2 emissions standards for new vehicles loom in Australia.The Hyundai group has an arsenal of high-power twin-turbocharged petrol V6 engines in its global stable – including the d
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The new Kia Carnival fills one of the old model’s big gaps
via drive.com.auThe ‘Covid-compromised’ Kia Carnival has finally been updated with SUV styling, more safety, improved ride comfort and, soon, a new hybrid powertrain.
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2024 Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival is single-handedly making it socially acceptable to drive a people mover.On a good day, the eight-seater Carnival owns almost 90 per ce
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2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid price announced, due in showrooms next month
via drive.com.auAustralia’s top-selling people mover has added a hybrid option – but Kia has warned of limited stock at launch.
US model shown.
The facelifted 2024 Kia Carnival people-mover will add a hybrid model, due in Australian showrooms one month after the petrol and diesel variants arriving imminently.The Carnival Hybrid will initially be offered in a single specification grade – the flagship GT-Line – priced from $76,210 plus on-road costs, $5530 dearer than the petrol V6 and $33
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs a Mazda CX-8: How do these family SUVs compare?
via drive.com.auAs Australia’s love affair with large SUVs continues to grow, we compare the new Hyundai Santa Fe to the outgoing Mazda CX-8 to see which model is better for your growing family.
Hyundai has just released its newest generation Santa Fe, with a boxier design and updated tech, among other major changes.Meanwhile, the current generation Mazda CX-8 has been available in Australia since 2018. The seven-seater underwent a mild facelift in 2023 before Mazda Australia announced it would discontinu
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‘Red carpets’ spotted on Queensland roads – but what do they mean?
via drive.com.auA photo of a ‘red carpet’ on a regional Queensland road has intrigued drivers unaware the road marking even existed.
Photo Credit: Transport and Main Roads Queensland/FacebookA photo of a stretch of road in Queensland covered in red paint has raised awareness about a little-known road rule only found in the state.
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) posted the photo to its Facebook page, asking its followers “What does this red mark mean?”.RELA
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Australia’s new vehicle emissions standard passes next checkpoint
via drive.com.auThe proposed NVES emissions rules for new cars in Australia – which will set CO2 targets car makers must hit or face fines – have passed the next stage of approval before coming into force next year.The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – upcoming CO2 emissions standard for new vehicles sold in Australia – has been passed by the House of Representatives in Canberra.It is yet to come into law – as it is still to pass through the Senate – however, it is a k
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Why the Tesla Supercharger team was sacked, the inside story – report
via drive.com.auElon Musk’s firing of the Tesla Supercharger team has “burned” relationships with suppliers, and handed the network’s expansion to the overloaded team selling batteries to homeowners and offices.A new report has outlined the fallout within Tesla after Elon Musk fired the 500-member team behind the global Supercharger network as part of widespread layoffs last month.Former Tesla Supercharger staff have reportedly told news agency Reuters its layoff has “burned”
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Ram announces plans for hydrogen fuel-cell pick-up
via drive.com.auMonths after an electric ute disappeared from Ram’s new-model plans, the company has announced hydrogen fuel-cell power for one of its large pick-ups.Ram has revealed plans to introduce a heavy-duty pick-up with hydrogen fuel-cell technology by the end of the year.In a recent interview with German publication Welt Am Sonntag, Jean-Michel Billig, head of hydrogen for Stellantis – the parent company for 14 car brands, including Jeep, Dodge, and Ram – said there were plans to brin
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Government strikes deal with Greens to pass emissions laws for new vehicles
via abc.net.au
Car makers will be forced to reduce their emissions for new vehicles as the federal government strikes a deal with the Greens to pass its climate laws for the industry.
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Government passes emissions laws for new vehicles after Greens deal
via abc.net.au
Car makers will be forced to reduce their emissions for new vehicles as the federal government strikes a deal with the Greens to pass its climate laws for the industry.
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On this week’s episode of Drive Review: Cadillac Lyriq, Range Rover Sport, and the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
via drive.com.auTune in to Nine Rush this weekend to catch another episode of Drive Review. Episode 5 of Season 2 airs this Saturday at 4pm!Tune in to Nine Rush on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at 4pm to catch the fourth episode of Drive Review for Season 2.In this episode, we welcome the iconic Cadillac brand back to Australia. Glenn hits the track with the powerhouse Range Rover Sport SV, and Sam gets behind the wheel of the freshly updated Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series.
If you missed Dr
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Electric GMC Hummer ute confirmed for Australia
via drive.com.auThe first right-hand-drive electric Hummer EV pick-up has begun testing as part of a global export plan with Australia top of the list – but it is not through GM head office in the US.The electric 2024 GMC Hummer EV pick-up is set to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand after the first right-hand drive conversion kicked off an export program planned for 77 countries – although it’s not through its original maker, General Motors (GM).Global Conversions, ba
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 electric SUV nearing showrooms, could be renamed Ioniq 9
via drive.com.auHyundai’s upcoming Ioniq 7 large electric SUV is undergoing final testing – but rumours out of South Korea suggest it could be renamed Ioniq 9 when it is formally revealed.The upcoming 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 seven-seat electric SUV has been spotted testing again ahead of its debut later this year – amid unverified reports the Kia EV9 twin could receive a name change when it comes to showrooms.As seen on Autospy, the new Hyundai Ioniq SUV is undergoing what is expected to be among
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Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV confirmed for Australia
via drive.com.auChery is preparing its smallest model yet for Australia, due in local showrooms by the end of this year.
Image credit: @auto_moviles6937 on Instagram.
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV is due in local showrooms by the end of this year as the new smallest – and likely most affordable – model from the car maker in Australia.The Tiggo 4 is a small SUV to rival the likes of Hyundai Kona and GWM Haval Jolion, and is about six centimetres shorter bumper to bumper than the Chery Omoda 5 alre
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2024 Chery Omoda E5 electric car to undercut BYD
via drive.com.auThe Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV will be one of Australia’s most affordable EVs – but not the cheapest.The upcoming 2024 Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV is all but confirmed to cost less than $50,000, and undercut the equivalent version of its chief rival, the BYD Atto 3.Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris told Drive the brand is “not really interested in a race to the bottom”, and does not want to engage in a price war with rivals BYD and MG.The Omoda E5 is t
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2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max price and specs: One of the cheapest new seven-seat SUVs in Australia
via drive.com.auThe first seven-seater from Chery to reach Australia is also one of the country’s cheapest, priced from $41,990 drive-away.2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max pricing and specificationsOne of Australia’s most affordable new seven-seatersDual 12.3-inch screens, heated and ventilated front seats on base modelPriced from $41,990 drive-awayThe largest model yet from Chery in Australia – the 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seven-seat SUV, a rival for the Mitsubishi Outlander – has arrived i
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 price and specs: New plug-in hybrid family SUV undercuts Mitsubishi Outlander rival
via drive.com.auBYD’s new plug-in hybrid Sealion 6 mid-size SUV is priced below the popular Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.2024 BYD Sealion 6 pricing and specificationsTwo variants of the plug-in hybrid announcedUp to 92km of electric driving range claimedPriced from $48,990 before on-road costsThe 2024 BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – the Chinese car giant’s Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander rival – has entered showrooms priced from $48,990 before on-road costs, and is tasked with do
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium review: Quick drive
via drive.com.auKnown so far for its electric cars, BYD is now breaking new ground with the Sealion 6 plug-in SUV, but should you rush to cancel that Toyota RAV4 order?
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PremiumBYD Australia has set some ambitious sales targets, expecting to double its sales this year and double them again in 2025.To do this, it will rely on the
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Federal Budget 2024: $84.5 million to implement NVES emissions standards
via drive.com.auThe latest Federal Budget has earmarked almost $85 million to set-up and manage the government’s forthcoming NVES emissions scheme for new cars, but its implementation will also see a significant reduction in revenue collected from the fuel levy.The Australian Government has earmarked $84.5 million in funding to implement the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) over the next five years.Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget this week, the funds will go towards establishing a federal re
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Federal Budget 2024: $84.5 million to implement new-car emissions standards
via drive.com.auThe latest Federal Budget has earmarked almost $85 million to set-up and manage the government’s forthcoming NVES emissions scheme for new cars, but its implementation will also see a significant reduction in revenue collected from the fuel levy.The Australian Government has earmarked $84.5 million in funding to implement the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) over the next five years.Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget this week, the funds will go towards establishing a federal re
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Bentley Continental and Flying Spur V8 axed, hybrid replacements imminent
via drive.com.auV8 power is gone from Bentley’s coupe, convertible and sedan range – but not for long, as new hybrid-assisted versions are waiting in the wings.Bentley has cut purely petrol V8-powered versions of the Continental GT two-door and Flying Spur sedan in key global markets – including Australia – ahead of plug-in hybrid V8 successors due to be shown imminently.The axing forms part of previously announced plans for every new petrol-fuelled Bentley sold to be a plug-in hybrid by
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Over-hyped and over-priced. So why didn’t Australians buy the Fiat Croma? | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auIt was pitched in Australia as a rival to BMW and Mercedes-Benz with a price tag to match. And that, was arguably, its downfall.Original story, by Tony Davis, first published in Drive on 16 May, 1997In late 1987, the Croma was heralded as the first new model from Fiat in three years and the forerunner to a broad range of exciting new models.History records that these exciting new models never arrived. Indeed, the unloved and unexciting Croma became the death of Fiat in this market.Problem one wa
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