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Porsche drops legal challenge against Singer restoration company – report
via drive.com.auCourt documents reveal details of ‘restomod’ company Singer Vehicle Design’s confrontation with the German manufacturer.Porsche has dropped a lawsuit that could have crushed California-based classic Porsche restoration firm Singer Vehicle Design.The German car maker filed a complaint on 26 February 2024 accusing Singer of illegally using Porsche branding and trademarks – including the unmistakable shape of the 911 sports car – on its 2018 DLS and 2022 DLS Turbo vehi
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Kris Smith presents new Drive TV series to assist business buyers for EOFY
via drive.com.auTune in to Channel Nine this weekend for the first episode of Business Drive. Hosted by TV personality, Kris Smith, the four-part series shares insights from real-world business owners and tradespeople, along with Australia’s favourite tradie, Scott Cam.
Tune in to the first episode of Business Drive, airing on Channel Nine at 12:30pm AEST this Saturday 8 June.
Hosted by TV Presenter, Kris Smith, the four-part series shares insights from real-world business owners and tradespeople.
Featuri
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BYD sets third Australian sales record in four months
via drive.com.auClose to 2000 BYD electric vehicles were reported as sold in Australia last month, and an even bigger boost is coming with a new range of hybrid cars.BYD has broken its sales record for the third time in four months as deliveries of Chinese-branded cars continue to break records.And the growth in BYD sales is set to be supercharged further by the arrival of a new range of plug-in hybrid cars – including a family SUV, and a ute.Data published today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Indus
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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 orders unlikely to ever re-open
via drive.com.auOrder books for the diesel V8 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series are looking increasingly unlikely to re-open, amid reports time will be called on the workhorse as soon as this August.Toyota has more bad news for Australians looking to buy a V8 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series four-wheel-drive that are not already in the queue.Reports last year claimed the V8 would begin to be axed from the LandCruiser 70 Series range as soon as August 2024 – and looming Federal Government emissions standards for ne
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Toyota RAV4 goes hybrid-only in Australia as every Toyota hybrid drops petrol-only version
via drive.com.auToyota has gone all-in on hybrid power where it is available – including the top-selling RAV4 SUV – and axed petrol-only power from most models.Every new Toyota model in Australia with the option of hybrid power will now only be sold as a hybrid – with conventional petrol-only versions axed – as sales of hybrids hit new heights.It comes as wait times for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – Australia’s top-selling hybrid, and top-selling SUV of any kind – shorten to
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Mazda CX-90 vs CX-60: How do the new family SUVs compare?
via drive.com.auCarrying the whole family in safety and comfort, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and Mazda CX-60 carry on Australia’s love affair with SUVs.
Sponsored by MazdaFrom sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, Aussie families love to hit the road, so it’s no surprise that SUVs are by far Australia’s best-selling cars.Back in 2010, SUVs accounted for less than a quarter of all new car sales, but today it’s risen to almost 60 per cent. That’s understandable when there are so many gr
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Cadillac hints at F1-inspired hypercar for the road
via drive.com.auAs Cadillac fights for a spot on the Formula One grid, the company has confirmed it wants to build a hypercar for the road.A top executive at General Motors – the parent company of luxury brand Cadillac – has admitted a hypercar could be in its future.Australian Mike Simcoe, the Vice President of Global Design for GM, told Australian media this week a Cadillac hypercar is something the company wants – but stopped short of confirming whether it was in development.“Could we
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Australian new-car sales in May 2024: Ford Ranger back on top, another VFACTS monthly record
via drive.com.auThe record run of Australian new-car sales continues for the fifth consecutive month – and 14th month in a row of sales increases – as the Ford Ranger returns to the top of the charts.The Ford Ranger has regained its place at the top of the Australian new-car sales charts – outselling the Toyota HiLux and RAV4 – as the market posted its fifth record month in a row.New-vehicle sales are on their longest streak of growth in 20 years after deliveries grew by 5.1 per cent in
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Video: 2025 BMW 1 Series details, model range for Australia
via drive.com.auThe heavily updated BMW 1 Series is due in Australia later this year with more equipment across the range – but prices are unknown for now.The 2025 BMW 1 Series hatch is due in Australian showrooms by the end of this year in a choice of two model grades, with more equipment than before.Unveiled this morning, the 2025 1 Series – with new styling, technology and engine specifications – is billed as a new-generation car, but is closer to a heavy facelift of the current model in sh
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Cadillac says sedans aren’t dead, next ones could be electric
via drive.com.auThe design chief at General Motors has revealed the company isn’t done with sedans just yet, but future models could be battery-powered.Ahead of its local debut, Cadillac has confirmed it is developing a new generation of sedans – and they could be electric.Vice President of Global Design for General Motors (GM), Australian Mike Simcoe, told a media roundtable that Cadillac – the luxury brand of GM – will introduce a new sedan into its line-up in the coming years.“W
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Luxury Car Tax thresholds increase for 2024, ahead of major changes
via drive.com.auThe new financial year will mean another bump in the Luxury Car Tax, ahead of new fuel-efficient standards coming in next year.The Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds will increase from 1 July, and will be the last year before significant changes to what defines a fuel-efficient vehicle.For the 2024-2025 financial year, the new value threshold for ‘fuel-efficient vehicles’ has been set by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) at $91,387, with ‘other vehicles’ at $80,567.The new thr
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LCT thresholds increase for 2024 as rule change on ‘fuel-efficient’ cars kicks in
via drive.com.auThe new financial year marks a big step change for the LCT in what is considered an efficient vehicle, and what’s not.The Luxury Car Tax (LCT) thresholds will increase from 1 July, with many new cars set to cost significantly more to purchase and put on the road following changes to what defines a fuel-efficient vehicle.For the 2024-2025 financial year, the new value threshold for ‘fuel-efficient vehicles’ has been set by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) at $91,387, with ‘
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2025 BMW 1 Series revealed
via drive.com.auThe BMW 1 Series has had a heavy facelift – enough for its maker to call it a new-generation model – with a new look, more tech and updated engines.
M135 xDrive.
The 2025 BMW 1 Series hatch has been unveiled ahead of Australian arrivals, likely to begin by the end of this year.BMW refers to the latest 1 Series as a new-generation car, but it is rather just a heavy facelift of its predecessor, which was the first in the lineage to make the switch from rear- to front-wheel drive at its
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Victorians scammed out of $500,000 in fake used car sales – report
via drive.com.auNew data has revealed that $93.5 million was lost to scammers using social media platforms, such as Facebook Marketplace, in 2023.Victorian consumers have lost more than $500,000 to online marketplace scams, including fake used car sales, from January to April 2024.According to a report by the Herald Sun – which references data from the National Anti-Scam Centre – the half a million dollars recorded in online scams in the first five months of 2024 is a decrease from the $800,000 lost
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Can P-platers use Apple CarPlay?
via drive.com.auApple CarPlay has been an awesome addition to modern cars, making life easier without touching your phone while driving. However, it may actually be against the law for some novice drivers.Apple CarPlay has been a welcome addition to new cars since its launch in mid-2014.CarPlay allows you to seamlessly connect your Apple iPhone to a car’s infotainment system and control apps in a simplified and streamlined method that doesn’t distract you more from the road than a conventional head
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Five collectible Ferrari supercars sell at the one auction for almost $30 million
via drive.com.auKnown collectively as the ‘Big Five’, the quintet of red Italians are rare to see sold individually, let alone as the ultimate supercar setIn 1984, Ferrari released the 288 GTO, a muscular coupe that was wider, lighter, more powerful and resultantly faster than anything that came before. It was, arguably the brand’s first supercar.The iconic F40, with its giant rear wing and pop-up headlights, followed in 1987, then the targa-topped F50 in 1995. With these three cars, the &lsqu
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2024 BMW iX3 M Sport review
via drive.com.auBMW has added a lower grade to the iX3 line-up to broaden out its range, but is the price right for the drop in kit? We find out.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 BMW iX3 M SportCarving out a space in the busy medium SUV segment is a tricky thing to do, even at the pointy end, which could be why BMW is using its tried and tested X3 as the drawcard to lure buy
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Toyota halts local deliveries of Yaris Cross
via drive.com.auWith shipments paused, Toyota Australia has halted local deliveries of the Yaris Cross SUV as its parent company works with Japanese authorities following another certification scandal.A pause has been placed on local deliveries of the Toyota Yaris Cross, following an investigation into fraudulent certification data in Japan.Toyota confirmed deliveries of the Yaris Cross have been temporarily halted in Australia in the wake of the admissions, with Japanese authorities placing a stop on exports o
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Toyota, Mazda, Honda, and Suzuki embroiled in new certification scandal
via drive.com.auIn another hit to the Japanese automotive industry, four car manufacturers have been found to have supplied fraudulent information to the government – but in some cases, the vehicles actually exceeded industry standards.The Japanese government has found four major car companies guilty of fraud in relation to safety and emissions tests.A statement released by Japan’s Ministry of Transport confirmed a survey of 68 companies found Mazda, Honda, and Suzuki falsified government certificat
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Service station offering 99c prices on fuel for a limited time
via drive.com.auIt’s Happy Hour at Metro Petroleum in Melbourne’s north – offering 99c prices on petrol, diesel and gas from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on 4 June 2024.Metro Petroleum service station is offering customers 99c pricing on all petrol, diesel, and LPG from 3:00pm to 5:00pm tonight, Tuesday 4 June 2024.According to a 9News report, the two-hour deal is only available at Metro Petroleum’s Thomastown location – a suburb approximately 19km north of Melbourne.The cost-of-living crisis
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Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Suzuki Jimny XL, Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and the Ferrari Roma Spider
via drive.com.auIf you missed the latest episode of Drive Review, you can catch up here. In this episode, Trent goes long in the five-door Suzuki Jimny XL, Sam explores the new Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and James takes a spin in the Ferrari Roma Spider along the Sardinian coastline.If you missed Season 2 Episode 7 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
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VicRoads launches used vehicle report system for buyers
via drive.com.auThe report allows customers to view a used car’s history, including previous odometer readings, registration/transfer history and its financial liability status.VicRoads has launched a new vehicle report system aimed at helping used-car buyers.The $27.65 Vehicle Report is said to provide an in-depth list of a second-hand vehicle’s history, including its previous roadworthy results, registration and transfer history, and recorded odometer readings.Additionally, VicRoads said the repor
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Guest commentary: What's slowing EVs in the U.S.? Charging, charging, charging
via autonews.comThere is reason for long-term optimism related to full EVs, however.
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EXCLUSIVE: Australian car manufacturing on the cusp of returning with HiLux and Ranger electric ute conversions
via drive.com.auSecondary manufacturer Premcar has big plans, but after its cash cow fell through, it needs another backer to help it electrify Australia’s favourite vehicles.A cash injection of $2 billion is all that stands in the way of an Australian car manufacturing rebirth – with plans to convert thousands of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger utes to electric on the brink of being made a reality.Drive can exclusively reveal that Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar has secretly been working on p
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Police rescue stranded teens after plane spots help message when vehicle got stuck
via drive.com.auA trio of stranded teenagers have been returned home after writing a large distress message in the sand where they were bogged.Three teenagers have been rescued by police after writing ‘help’ in large letters in the sand when their ute got stuck in a remote area of Western Australia’s central coast.The quick-thinking teens had bogged the Holden Colorado ute they were driving and did not have recovery equipment or an emergency beacon – instead writing the message large eno
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‘It’s manual, it’s reliable’: John Cena’s low-key daily driver
via drive.com.auAs it turns out, you CAN see the WWE star in more than a few impressive cars. We find out which models John Cena has in his garage.John Cena made his debut in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) series back in 2002. Known for his catchphrase “You can’t see me”, he has since become one of the best-known wrestlers in the world.
RELATED: Which electric cars does Rowan Atkinson own?Since retiring from full-time WWE in 2018, Cena has spent his career on the silver screen, mainly
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Toyota Corolla Cross SUV about to go hybrid-only
via drive.com.auIt appears the Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is on the verge of dropping petrol-only power less than two years after arriving in showrooms. Is the RAV4 next?The Toyota Corolla Cross looks to be the next model from the Japanese car giant to drop regular petrol power – and go all-in on hybrid technology.It would leave only two hybrid model lines in Toyota showrooms which still offer a traditional petrol-only version – the Kluger seven-seater, and the top-selling RAV4, with 95 per cent
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Renault partners with Chinese firm on budget electric car – report
via drive.com.auFrench brand Renault has vowed to keep its new-generation Twingo electric city car affordable by partnering with a Chinese company – but has remained tight-lipped on who that might be.Renault has announced the EV-exclusive replacement for its Twingo city car will be developed with the help of a Chinese partner.According to a report from Automotive News Europe, French car maker Renault has confirmed a Chinese firm will be enlisted to help with its Twingo successor project, and to ensure the
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Why Bosch sees its hybrid racing system serving as a template for passenger vehicles
via autonews.comBosch sees the hybrid system it's developed for the racing circuit serving as a blueprint for how its tech can be integrated into consumer vehicles on everyday roadways.
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Mazda rotary sports car still a possibility, despite failed RX-7 successor
via drive.com.auUnconfirmed reports of a Mazda RX-7 successor being developed refuse to stop, but this time it’s Mazda itself which has fuelled the rumour mill.There’s renewed hope for a future rotary-charged Mazda sports car, after the manufacturer confirmed it was assessing the unique Wankel engine for use in its large-platform architecture.In media documents first unearthed by website Motor1, a presentation by Mazda’s Chief Technical Officer confirmed a two-rotor engine was “being con
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