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Belgian man cleared of drink driving charge as his stomach makes its own alcohol – report
via drive.com.auThe man was able to prove he has an incredibly rare condition and wasn’t intoxicated at the time he was breath-tested by police.A Belgian man has avoided a drink-driving conviction after proving to a court he has a rare condition that causes his body to create alcohol by itself.The 40-year-old was pulled over by police who breath-tested him at the roadside, where he gave off a reading of 0.91 milligrams of alcohol per litre – compared to a legal limit in Belgium of 0.22mg/L, accordin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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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What does net zero mean for cars? We ask Volvo’s sustainability guru
via drive.com.auCurious about what ‘net zero’ will mean for your next car? Volvo’s Head of Global Sustainability talks us through the automotive industry’s next chapter.The push for automotive electrification is predominantly driven by a goal to achieve a cleaner world of low and zero-emission transportation.RELATED: Volvo produces its last diesel car While this may often be simplified into catchy ‘net zero’ taglines, the changes required to reach this state, particularly in
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Cheaper Honda HR-V hybrid coming to Australia
via drive.com.auThe Honda HR-V is in line to add a cheaper hybrid variant in Australia – which could cost less than $40,000 drive-away – with a mild styling update later this year.
Updated Honda HR-V.
The Honda HR-V small SUV is poised to add a more affordable hybrid variant for the facelifted model, due in showrooms later this year.Information on an Australian Government website seen by Drive show the HR-V range is preparing to expand from today’s entry-level petrol Vi X and top-of-the-range
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2024 LDV T60 ute gets big safety, interior upgrade for $4500 price rise
via drive.com.auThe LDV T60 ute has finally gained autonomous emergency braking – the second-last ute in Australia without the feature – plus a new interior, restyled front fascia and coil-spring rear suspension in a new Plus model.Key crash-avoidance safety technology has been added to the 2024 LDV T60 ute, alongside an all-new interior with two BMW-style screens, revised styling, and new coil-sprung rear suspension replacing leaf springs.However, the safety systems are limited to the automatic ver
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2024 Ford Ranger and Everest prices rise
via drive.com.auBoth popular models have been hit by price rises, ranging from $250 to $1250 depending on the grade.Almost all grades of the 2024 Ford Ranger line-up will get a price hike from June, with the highest increase coming in at more than $1200 extra.The changes, which will come into effect from 1 June 2024, affect nearly all variations of Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2023, with only the base XL managing to avoid Ford’s latest price rises.The price rises for the Ranger are either $25
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Drive TV: We took the legendary Defender on an iconic road trip
via drive.com.auIf you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, James tackles the South Australian outback in a more than capable vehicle, the iconic Defender.If you missed Season 7 Episode 7 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the car, check out our latest review on the Defender.
If you missed Seasons One, Two, Three, Four, Five, or Six of Drive TV, you can ca
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Is the Nissan Qashqai hybrid family-friendly? I decided to find out
via drive.com.auNissan’s hybrid Qashqai e-Power might be a small SUV, but is it big enough to handle a family of four on an adventurous day out?Small SUVs aren’t so small anymore, as evidenced by the segment-straddling Nissan Qashqai.But can a ‘small SUV’ really cut the mustard as a family hauler?Well, in my week with Drive’s latest long-termer, a 2024 Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power, I see how it fares on one of my family’s favourite traditions – hitting up a market for good
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Peugeot e-2008 electric car price slashed by $25,000
via drive.com.auPeugeot can now claim one of Australia’s cheapest new electric cars after it cut the e-2008’s price by more than a third ahead of an updated model around the corner.A huge discount of about $25,000 – or close to 40 per cent – has been advertised for one of French car maker Peugeot’s first electric cars in Australia to clear stock ahead of an updated model.The Peugeot e-2008 arrived in Australia late last year priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs – or about $
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Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Jeep Avenger, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the McLaren 750S
via drive.com.auIf you missed the latest episode of Drive Review, you can catch up here. In this episode, Tom gets a sneak peek of Jeep’s first electric vehicle, Sam test drives the new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe, and Glenn speeds things up in the McLaren 750S.
If you missed Season 2 Episode 3 of Drive Review on Nine Rush on Saturday, be sure to catch up here.In the meantime, if you want to know more about the vehicles showcased in this episode, check out our latest reviews on the Jeep Avenger,
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Honda could have left Australia without switch to fixed prices – executive
via drive.com.auHonda says it is here to stay in Australia with non-negotiable prices, despite falling short of its sales projections.Honda has reiterated its commitment to the Australian market after recording its lowest annual sales on record – and falling short of its target of 20,000 deliveries under its new fixed-prce new-car sales model.Last year Honda reported 13,734 cars as sold in Australia, down on the previous year – making for its lowest annual result since records began to be kept in th
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Honda backtracks on 2028 launch for first electric car in Australia
via drive.com.auAfter saying last year an electric car was not in the company’s five-year mid-term plan, the boss of Honda Australia has told media “there will be something sooner”.
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Honda Australia has backtracked on an announcement last year that its first electric car for local showrooms is not due until 2028 – and now says its debut battery-powered vehicle is due earlier than previously suggested.In March 2023, Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon told media that &ldqu
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More affordable Honda hybrids on the way
via drive.com.auHybrids have traditionally been reserved for flagship Honda model variants in Australia, but not for much longer.Honda is ramping up its challenge to Toyota’s dominance of hybrid car and SUV sales by introducing fuel-saving petrol-electric technology on more affordable model variants.In Australia, hybrid variants of new Hondas are currently restricted to top-of-the-range models, such as the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS – and while the hybrids tend to be better equipped than the flagship petro
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Government’s $10,000 boost for apprentices to train in electric cars
via drive.com.auIn a joint announcement made last week, ministers lowered the bar to encourage new workers into the industry, and are offering an incentive to boot.The Federal Government has made a U-turn on the strict criteria apprentice mechanics needed to meet to work on electric vehicles following mounting pressure from the car industry.Last week, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced changes to the New Energy Apprenticeships
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China’s Geely Auto poised for Australia
via drive.com.auOne of China’s largest car makers – which owns Volvo and its electric-car offshoot Polestar – is the next auto giant to set its sights on Australia.Chinese car maker Geely looks to be preparing to set up shop in Australia, under its own brand name – and the roll-out may start with one of the country’s first electric utes.It was the third best-selling Chinese car maker globally last year, and has owned Swedish car maker Volvo for close to 15 years – alongside i
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How is the first electric car in Australia holding up?
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi i-MiEV debuted 15 years ago as the first mass-produced electric car in Australia. We ask an owner how the little EV compares to newer models.Image credit: SuppliedWhile today’s roads are dominated by electric cars offering ultra-fast charging capabilities, long ranges and industry-leading tech, the EV landscape of 14 years ago looked very different.RELATED: Meet the Blade Electron, an Australian-made electric carBack in 2010, prospective electric car buyers in Australia only
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2024 Ford F-150 Lariat LWB review
via drive.com.auAussies seem to love most things American, from cheeseburgers to the Kardashians, so should we also fall in love with the US’s best-selling car, the Ford F-150?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Ford F-150 LariatThe 2024 Ford F-150 is a big beast. So big, in fact, you might be wondering if an oversized yank tank like this is just too much for Australian
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Magna adds 363 jobs at 3 operations in Michigan
via autonews.comMagna, the world’s fourth-largest auto supplier, will open an engineering center for lighting in Novi and an R&D center in Troy, while adding manufacturing capacity in Lyon Township, according to a statement last week.
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The cheapest cars ever sold in Australia (and what they’d cost today)
via drive.com.auEver wondered how much the car market has changed over the years? Here are the cheapest cars to ever go on sale in Australia from each decade.Automotive technology has come a long way since the first car was publicly available for purchase in Australia. While a few private companies built steam-powered ‘motorcars’ in the early days of Australian motoring, it was the Ford Model T entering the history books as the first mass-produced car to go on sale Down Under in 1908.RELATED: Was th
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