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Australian new-car sales in April 2024: Toyota RAV4 leads sixth record VFACTS in a row
via drive.com.auThe Toyota RAV4 topped the Australian new-car charts for the third time in history as the market posts its 12th consecutive month of growth – and sixth monthly record in a row.Sales of new motor vehicles in Australia are now on their longest streak of growth in at least six years after deliveries in April 2024 were up 18.3 per cent on the same month last year.Data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today lists 97,202 new vehicles as sold – a new April re
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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
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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
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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
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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 –
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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GM, LG reach $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall
via autonews.comGeneral Motors and LG Energy Solution have reached a $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they had their EV battery replaced.
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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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Tesla's March registrations fall 12% as rivals gain EV share, U.S. data shows
via autonews.comOverall, registrations for battery-electric vehicles rose 3.8% in March compared with the year-earlier month. Ford, Hyundai and Kia gained significant share in the EV segment, S&P Global Mobility said.
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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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6 charged with stealing 400-plus cars from Michigan dealerships and factories
via autonews.comSix individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a criminal organization responsible for the theft of more than 400 vehicles worth approximately $8 million in Southeast Michigan.The arrests, conducted by the Force Detroit Team and announced by Attorney General Dana Nessel, are a result of months of local police agencies and the Force Team.According to a news release, the alleged criminal ring targeted new vehicle storage lots at manufacturing facilities, car deal
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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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Indy 500 at a crossroads: Iconic racing league is on cusp of starting its hybrid era
via autonews.comIndyCar is finally set to introduce its hybrid system this summer. That makes the 2024 Indy 500 the last time the open-wheel cars will run at the Brickyard without hybrid power.
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Nearly 80% of consumers would consider buying an EV in four years, Cox says
via autonews.comEV skeptics would consider an EV if it costs the same as a gasoline-powered alternative and if more public charging becomes available.
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CallRevu buys TotalCX, aims to dominate dealership calling tech
via autonews.comPrivate equity firm Serent Capital wants to grow CallRevu into a major player for retail automotive industry call monitoring analytics software.
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U.S. Supreme Court backs consumer finance watchdog agency's funding mechanism
via autonews.comMany conservatives and their Republican allies have portrayed the CFPB as part of an overbearing "administrative state," the network of agencies responsible for the array of federal regulations affecting businesses and individuals.
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Ford issues 'call to action' for EV suppliers
via autonews.comFord's memo offers a look into how heavily the automaker is leaning on suppliers for help with EVs. It comes even as many of those suppliers grapple with dramatically lower volumes and production delays.
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Hybrids replace EVs on industry's center stage
via autonews.comConsumer preferences shift to hybrids and plug-in hybrids as interest in fully electric vehicles cools.
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Honda doubles EV investment to $64B, fleshes out 7 new models in 0 Series
via autonews.comHonda CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlines the business case for achieving fat electric vehicle margins by the end of the decade as he doubles investment in next-generation EVs.
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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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