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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. -
2025 BMW M5: Everything we know so far about the hybrid performance car – UPDATE
via drive.com.auA new generation of the iconic BMW M5 is just around the corner, but there’s plenty we already know about the high-performance sedan – and wagon – ahead of its global debut.
Illustration by Avarvarii.
The 2025 BMW M5 is due to make its global debut in the coming weeks, marking the seventh generation of the high-performance family car.BMW launched the M5 in 1985, combining the chassis of a range-topping 5 Series with the engine from the M1 supercar – the first vehicle from -
Why do electric cars have more torque?
via drive.com.auYou often hear that electric cars have more torque than their internal combustion engine counterparts. But why? And what does this mean?One of the main performance advantages of an electric vehicle (EV) over a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) is its seemingly instant and endless torque.RELATED: Do electric cars have gears and clutches?An ICE vehicle must have a very special engine design and extensive modifications to even come close to equalling the torque seen in EVs – and ev -
Smartphone maker’s cut-price Porsche rival spied in faster guise – could it topple Taycan Turbo GT?
via drive.com.auA faster version of the Xiaomi SU7 has been spied track testing as it guns for the fastest, most powerful car sold in Australia, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – at less than half the price.A hot version of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S-rivalling Xiaomi SU7 cut-price electric sports car has been spied at the famous Nurburgring circuit with its showroom arrival imminent.Chinese brand Xiaomi is the world’s third-largest smartphone maker behind only Samsung and second-placed Apple.I -
2025 Smart #5 electric SUV leaked ahead of Australian return
via drive.com.auThe new generation Smart #5 electric SUV will be the largest, most powerful Smart ever made and could be in local showrooms in 2025.The 2025 Smart #5 mid-size SUV has been revealed in patent filings – including a 475kW flagship model – ahead of the re-born electric car brand’s return to Australia.Shown as a rugged off-road focused concept at the April 2024 Beijing Auto Show, UK publication Autocar has reported patent filings in China showing a more urban-focused version and key -
VW plans Tiguan redesign along with Jetta, Taos freshenings for 2025
via autonews.comCrucial 2025 updates for two Volkswagen crossovers and the Jetta entry vehicle are planned for the brand's U.S. lineup. -
2024 GWM Tank 300 long-term review
via drive.com.auWe answer your questions about GWM’s adventure-ready off-roader, and check in on how it is standing up after months of daily driving, off-roading, and camping.What we love
Genuinely capable off-roaderTerrific value for moneySoft, wallowing suspension yields good ride comfort
What we don’t
Low payload means it’s not suitable for more than a couple’s weekend awayIt lifts the rear wheels off the deck under hard, high-speed brakingBoot space isn’t as big as you get in a -
Column: Dump Akio Toyoda? 6 reasons Toyota shareholders should keep their chairman
via autonews.comAhead of Toyota's general shareholder meeting June 18, two prominent proxy groups recommend voting against the board reappointment of Akio Toyoda, who drove his family's namesake carmaker to new heights and record profits over a 14-year run at the helm. -
2024 Suzuki Swift price and specs: New mild-hybrid hatch is more expensive
via drive.com.auSuzuki’s new Swift city car has arrived in Australia with new bodywork, a more advanced interior, and an all-new three-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid assistance.2024 Suzuki Swift pricing and specificationsNew Swift fitted with mild-hybrid technologyThree model grades with more equipmentPriced from $24,490 drive-awayThe new 2024 Suzuki Swift has arrived in Australia with price rises – and cuts – after the most affordable model climbed by close to 50 per cent in the last five y -
2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe new Suzuki Swift has had a makeover, with a new design, interior, features and mild-hybrid engine. Should you upgrade?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Suzuki Swift HybridCity cars are an endangered species, and former favourites such as the Honda Jazz, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Renault Clio and Nissan Micra have bitten the dust in recent years.The Suzuki -
Hyundai dealer agreement changes could be illegal in many states
via autonews.comA memo from NADA to its members alerts Hyundai dealers that certain amendments to the dealer sales and service agreement may break state franchise laws. -
2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron price and specs – UPDATE
via drive.com.auThe entry-level Audi Q4 E-Tron electric SUV will cost top-of-the-range Tesla Model Y money when it arrives in local showrooms mid next year.2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron pricing and specificationsTwo models and two body styles for mid-size electric SUVDue in mid-2024, up to 562km of claimed driving range in EuropePriced from $88,300 plus on-road costsThe 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron mid-size electric SUV will be priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs – or an estimated $95,000 drive-away – when it arriv -
Elon Musk’s $84 billion pay approved, now a judge needs to be convinced – UPDATE
via drive.com.auAfter a senior Tesla board member made an appeal to the company’s shareholders, CEO Elon Musk’s multi-billion-dollar pay deal has been voted in – but he still has one last person to convince.UPDATE, 14 June 2024: Tesla shareholders have approved a $US56 billion ($8AU4 billion) pay cheque for CEO Elon Musk during an investor meeting, as well as approving a company move to Texas.While the vote is a significant endorsement of the Tesla boss, it’s understood Mr Musk will stil -
Akio Toyoda flips rally car during testing
via autonews.comThe Toyota chairman opened an R&D Center in Japan by showing a car that he crashed as a symbol of the philosophy he wants employees to use. -
Where do I find my car’s colour code?
via drive.com.auIf you’ve bought a used car and want to touch up the paint, you must first locate the colour code. Here’s where to find your car’s colour code.Small scrapes and scratches on your car will sometimes need a little touch-up. Perhaps you’ve purchased replacement paint and want to try painting it yourself, or perhaps you’re outsourcing it to the professionals. Either way, it can help to find your car’s paint colour code before taking the plunge.RELATED: How to prev -
Get your business ready for EOFY with Drive’s ‘Working Class’ lift-out and Work Cars hub
via drive.com.auFollowing the recent launch of the Business Drive TV series come the ultimate business companions – an all-new online Work Cars guide and print lift-out ahead of the End of Financial Year.Nearly two in every five new cars sold in Australia is bought by an ABN holder and considering the end of the financial year typically the biggest retail period in the automotive calendar, Drive is helping small business owners and tradespeople get the most value out of their working wheels.Drive’s -
Tesla teases three all-new electric models
via drive.com.auTwo smaller electric vehicles and one van-style model have been shown under drapes, but there’s little – if anything – that we haven’t already been told about.Tesla has teased three future electric vehicles during a presentation to investors.While details of the new models have yet to be announced, two of the vehicles have already been teased by Tesla in the past – one being a larger box-style body, believed to be a people-mover/commercial van, while the second is a -
Mercedes-AMG G63 Elements Edition packages announced
via drive.com.auNot one, but six special-edition G63 AMGs that dip extensively into the brand’s custom options pool go on sale this month, as the current model G-Class nears the end of its life.Australian orders for the Mercedes-AMG G63 Elements Edition package – with six different versions all offering exclusive colour combinations and equipment upgrades – will open on 19 June 2024.At $28,000 – including GST and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) – above the standard G63’s starting price -
2024 Volkswagen T-Cross price and specs: More features for higher price
via drive.com.auThe updated VW T-Cross SUV is closing in on Australia with more standard features and refreshed styling – for a higher price.2024 Volkswagen T-Cross pricing and specificationsUpdated SUV adds revised styling, interiorLED headlights, more safety features standard on all modelsPriced from $33,990 before on-road costs
T-Cross R-Line.
The facelifted 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross city SUV is due in Australian showrooms mid-next month with a longer equipment list and new styling – but with price -
2024 BYD Atto 3 price slashed as updated model arrives in Australia
via drive.com.auThe BYD Atto 3 has had a substantial price cut alongside an update that brings a bigger screen, new tyres and no more ‘Build Your Dreams’ badging.The 2024 BYD Atto 3 has had its price slashed by $3562 as part of an update that adds new technology and other features that answer key customer and media complaints.Aside from limited-time promotions, BYD had until now resisted following the likes of Tesla and MG in cutting the prices of electric vehicles in response to a slowing rate of s -
Billionaire Elon Musk's record-breaking $US56 billion pay package approved by Tesla shareholders
via abc.net.auShareholders also approved a proposal to re-elect his brother, Kimbal Musk, and son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, as board members. -
2025 Alpine A290 electric hot hatch revealed by Renault performance division
via drive.com.auThe Renault hot hatch is back with a classic name – and electric power. Meet the Alpine A290, a 162kW battery-powered city hatch with a ‘push-to-pass’ boost mode.Renault has unveiled its first all-new hot hatch in six years – through its high-performance Alpine division – with the 2025 Alpine A290, due in European showrooms later this year.It is the sporty version of the reborn electric Renault 5 city hatch – or an electrified spiritual successor to the Renaul -
Dealerships investigating following BYD VIN mixup
via drive.com.auOne of the newest brands on the market says it is working with dealers to identify how the administrative mistake has been made at multiple Australian sites.BYD says it is taking action over a “couple of isolated incidents” in which the wrong vehicle identification number (VINs) was listed on customers’ sale documents and insurance paperwork.Drive has seen evidence of multiple reports across the country of BYD customers being given one VIN on their contract of sale and registra -
BYD under fire from customers following VIN mixups
via drive.com.auOne of the newest brands on the market has been criticised by owners for making a small – but potentially very serious – administrative mistake at multiple Australian sites.BYD says it is taking action over a “couple of isolated incidents” in which the wrong vehicle identification number (VINs) was listed on customers’ sale documents and insurance paperwork.Drive has seen evidence of multiple reports across the country of BYD customers being given one VIN on their c -
Jeep planning sub-$25,000 Renegade EV as it targets 1.5 million global sales
via autonews.comStellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has said the sweet spot for affordable EVs is around $25,000. Jeep plans to undercut that price with an electric Renegade around 2027. -
Rooftop tent causes carnage after departing car on highway
via drive.com.auTwo vehicles had to be towed from the scene of the incident along a major road in Tasmania.Police are warning about the dangers of not properly securing a load, after a rooftop tent became separated from a vehicle in Tasmania, taking out two other cars.The incident happened on the Huon Highway – a major inland route between Kingston and Huonville, south of Hobart – in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with two vehicles sustaining major damage.A driver of one of the damaged cars tol -
‘No reason for these things to be legal’: The rules for lifted utes in Australia
via drive.com.auA viral TikTok video has exposed the risks of the lifted utes commonly spotted on US roads, but are they legal in Australia? We find out.A viral online video of a lifted Ford F-Series ute that crashed into the back of a Porsche sports car in the US has exposed a major road danger associated with high suspension lifts.
In a video posted to the social media platform TikTok, user ‘molesrcool‘ discusses the blind-spot problems and general road risks of lifted vehicles.RELATED: Don’ -
New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules
via autonews.comRelaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA. -
2024 Hyundai Kona and i30 Sedan recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a loss of power while driving, according to the recall notice.Hyundai has recalled 946 examples of its 2024 Kona and i30 Sedan models, citing a potential manufacturing fault.The affected vehicles are stamped 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve sensor may have been exposed to soldering flux contamination during manufactur -
Tesla Model Y was top-selling vehicle worldwide in 2023, based on registrations; China tops U.S. for first time
via autonews.comCombined sales of Chinese manufacturers exceeded those of American manufacturers for the first time in 2023, JATO Dynamics said, citing registration data.
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