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Johnson Controls International weighs future of its battery business
JCI has given itself until November to decide whether to spin off its battery business, sell it outright or keep it. -
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe motor fault could cause a person’s limb to be stuck in the sunroof, according to the recall notice.Alfa Romeo has recalled 202 examples of its 2023 Tonale model, citing a potential fault with the sunroof motor which could lead to an occupant’s limb getting stuck.The affected vehicles are stamped all 2023 models, though may have been sold later.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to software settings, if a -
What a drag, the most aerodynamic cars ever made | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auFrom boxes on wheels to slippery saloons and the advent of electric cars, aerodynamics have come a long way. But which cars are the best of the best when to comes to drag coefficient?Original story published in Drive on 30 April, 1999Aerodynamics didn’t mean much to the first car designers – after all, you could run faster than most of their four-wheeled inventions.When cars picked up speed, designers had to pay attention to wind resistance. Even the Jamais Contente, a battery-powere -
Fed holds rates steady, flags 'lack of further progress' on inflation
via autonews.comThe Federal Reserve said it "does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards 2%." -
Lithia trims U.K. car dealership network after Pendragon deal
via autonews.comLithia Motors is paring its U.K. auto retail footprint with cuts to the Pendragon network after entering and expanding throughout the country in the past 13 months. It's dropping 16 used-car CarStore locations and rebranding 11 others. -
Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process
via autonews.comTesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in another sign that the electric-vehicle maker is retrenching amid falling sales and rising competition. -
Mazda teases an EV Mazda6 sedan with China show car
via autonews.comMazda plans to launch a second battery-electric vehicle this year. The Mazda EZ-6 sedan is bound for China but could foreshadow how the Japanese company handles a wave of global EVs eventually landing in the U.S. -
Goldman in talks with Barclays on GM Credit Card deal, WSJ Says
via autonews.comGoldman Sachs Group Inc. is in discussions to transfer its General Motors Co. credit-card business to Barclays Plc. The British lender is the lead candidate to take over the credit card portfolio with about $2 billion in outstanding balances, -
Porsche study concludes aluminum could reduce Taycan weight, increase manufacturing simplicity
via autonews.comThe study by Alumobility found switching the electric Taycan's top hat structure to all-aluminum could cut down on weight by about 40 percent. -
Why Lincoln turned its 30-second ad background track into a streamable song
via autonews.comAfter watching its social media audience beg for access to the brief, atmospheric song included in its latest video spot, Lincoln put an extended two-and-a-half-minute version on streaming platforms. -
Tesla Supercharger growth to slow, CEO Elon Musk says, after mass layoffs
via autonews.com"Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations," Musk said, following media reports that the automaker slashed its team dedicated to the charging network. -
Credit Acceptance Q1 net income down 35%; loan volume grows
via autonews.comCredit Acceptance Corp. Q1 2024 earnings: Net income fell 35 percent year over year during the first quarter as the major national car loan company grew its loan portfolio but had higher expenses. -
Possible clues emerge on Amazon's mystery plan for Zoox robotaxis
via autonews.comDevelopments in the Amazon empire may hint at tech giant's strategy for its Zoox robotaxi subsidiary that plans to launch service this year. -
Toyota establishes North American hydrogen business headquarters in Los Angeles
via autonews.comThe H2HQ facility will do R&D, commercialization and sales for hydrogen fuel cell products. -
Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Mazda sales rise in April; Hyundai, Kia slip
via autonews.comU.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to drop about 2 percent in April, reflecting one less selling day than a year earlier and weaker fleet shipments, analysts say. -
Jaguar XJS gets modern makeover with help from Magnus Walker
via drive.com.auThe Supercat might look like a classic Jaguar XJS, but with carbon-fibre bodywork and a supercharged V12, TWR Performance has brought the vehicle into the modern age.British firm TWR Performance has unveiled the Supercat – a modernised limited-edition version of the classic Jaguar XJS coupe.The Jaguar was given refreshed looks from designer Khyzyl Saleem, with help from famous Porsche collector Magnus Walker, but is being led by the team at TWR Performance – the revived company with -
How does the MG 4’s vehicle-to-load functionality work?
via drive.com.auVehicle-to-load or V2L offers MG 4 owners an exciting way to power their lives while on the go. Here’s how it works.
Electric cars are loaded with innovative technology, but perhaps the most practically useful is something called ‘vehicle-to-load’ functionality, enabling them to function as mobile batteries that can power external devices.“Electric vehicles are pretty much energy storage on wheels,” says Kate Cavanagh, a transport electrification team leader at CSIR -
Council plans to axe private kerbside electric-car charging
via drive.com.auInternal monitoring and an independent review of the trial program highlighted the complexities of ownership, insurance and access as the main reasons behind the possible change.A Melbourne bayside council is considering scrapping its private kerbside electric-vehicle charging program after two years of testing – with voting set to take place on 1 May 2024.As first reported by the Herald Sun newspaper, internal monitoring by the Port Phillip Council along with an independent review of the -
Cupra Leon, Born, Ateca, and Formentor on special for end of financial year
via drive.com.auVW’s Spanish car brand Cupra has announced end-of-financial year offers for its line-up, including $10,000 off certain models.Cupra – a Spanish car maker owned by German giant Volkswagen – has introduced a range of end-of-financial-year offers across its four-model range, available until 30 June 2024.The biggest saving is for buyers of the Ateca VZx performance SUV, which for a limited time is being offered by Cupra for $58,888 drive-away – a saving of $10,102 compared to -
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs: Second facelift up to $2400 dearer
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD has been given another styling update – with higher prices and extra features – ahead of an all-new model due next year.2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing and specificationsRevised front and rear styling, new wheel designNew features for GLX, GSRPriced from $51,540 before on-road costsThe updated 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived in Australia with revised styling and price rises of $1600 to $2400.Shown in Thailand earlier this year, it is the -
Tesla lays off Supercharger, new model launch teams – report
via drive.com.auIn a blow to other car companies waiting to use Tesla’s charging network – and buyers waiting for smaller, cheaper Teslas – the US car giant has reportedly laid off two key development teams.US electric-car giant Tesla has fired the teams behind new-model launches and Supercharger stations – amounting to more than 500 staff, plus two top executives, including an Australian – amid slowing sales and declining profit margins, a new report claims.Website The Information -
Bugatti Chiron successor spied
via drive.com.auThe hybrid-powered follow-up to one of the world’s fastest production cars has been spotted ahead of an unveiling in June.The first image of the Bugatti Chiron replacement – one of the world’s fastest road cars – has been spied ahead of its global debut in June 2024.An image of the rear end of a camouflaged prototype posted to Germancarforum – as well as a side-on photo published by the UK’s Top Gear – show the new hypercar will adopt a slimmer, leaner a -
2024 Mitsubishi eK X EV quick drive
via drive.com.auMitsubishi is testing the Australian waters with its quirky eK X EV electric kei car – but is it ripe for local consumption?To date, Australians haven’t had much exposure to the Japan-unique kei car.Before we go further, the kei car category exists in Japan to accommodate micro-sized cars that cost far less than conventional-sized cars. Diminutive in both size and price, kei cars are also subject to tax and insurance discounts.It’s uncommon to see these mini-mes in Australia, b -
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Interactive Brochure
via drive.com.auThe latest offering from Ford brings an iconic nameplate to the electric vehicle landscape. Explore it in more detail by viewing our Interactive Brochure.
Sponsored by FordThe exhilarating experience of a Mustang combined with the efficiency and instant response of high-performance electric motors? Sign us up!With a comprehensive list of standard equipment, including the latest advanced driver assistance technology, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E is packed with features no matter which model you c -
Cupra Ateca to gain cheaper base model in Australia
via drive.com.auThe new slowest-selling Cupra in Australia is set to add a more affordable base variant with a less powerful engine to help boost deliveries down 80 per cent year-on-year.
European models shown throughout.
The Cupra Ateca compact SUV is due to add a new entry-level variant in Australia later this year promised to be the Volkswagen-owned car maker’s cheapest new SUV.Due between July and September 2024, the Ateca V will use a detuned 140kW/320Nm version of the flagship VZx’s 221kW/400N -
2024 BMW iX2 review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe stylish BMW X2 returns to Australian roads with a second generation, now bolstered by two electric variants.
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2024 BMW iX2BMW was one of the first brands to popularise the unique coupe-style SUV with the X6 back in the noughties, but the body style has since proliferated across the German car maker’s range with models such -
Will the Tesla Cybertruck ever come to Australia? Here’s why it’s unlikely
via drive.com.auThe Tesla Cybertruck has been on many car lovers’ wishlists since it was announced in 2019. Nearly five years later, it remains unlikely it will make it to Australia.The Tesla Cybertruck has dominated the headlines since Elon Musk unveiled the retro-futuristic electric truck at the Tesla Design Studio in California, USA, in November 2019. RELATED: Tesla pauses deliveries of Cybertruck due to ‘faulty’ accelerator pedalThere was plenty of excitement but plenty of criticism a -
2025 Chery Omoda 9 all but confirmed for Australia
via drive.com.auAnother mid-size family SUV from Chery is being prepared for Australia, but the company is remaining tight-lipped on if it is locked in for showrooms.The 2025 Chery Omoda 9 appears set to join the Australian line-up in the coming months.At about 4770mm long, the Omoda 9 is only marginally larger than the 4720mm Tiggo 8 Pro Max due in Chery showrooms imminently – and is half a size class larger than two other Chery mid-size SUVs, the 4500mm-long Jaecoo J7 and 4513mm Tiggo 7 Pro.Chery has su -
2024 Isuzu D-Max: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auIsuzu’s brought the D-Max utility in for a nip-and-tuck facelift, and it’s resulted in genuine improvements to an already great dual-cab ute.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Isuzu D-MaxIt could be argued that Isuzu didn’t really need to update the D-Max light-utility vehicle. It was 2023’s third-best-selling ute, and the Japanese car -
2024 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition, Leon V Tribe Edition priced for Australia
via drive.com.auSpanish car brand Cupra has added two special editions to its line-up with new design details – and in one case, a lower price than the regular model.Two new limited editions have joined the Cupra line-up in Australia based on the Formentor SUV and Leon hatchback, which are due for major facelifts this time next year.The 2024 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition and 2024 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition introduce visual changes and extra features to Cupra’s plug-in hybrid SUV, and base-model
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