A Tesla Model Y parked across two parking bays at a Queensland shopping centre has highlighted a major issue with electric vehicle charging stations.Photo Credit: Facebook
As electric vehicle uptake increases in Australia, some critics have pointed out accessibility issues associated with electric vehicle charging stations across the country.
A recent photograph of a Tesla Model Y parked across two parking bays at the Orion Springfield shopping centre in Queensland was posted to Facebook –
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Tesla driver’s ‘entitled’ act exposes problem with electric vehicle charging stations
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Does towing a car behind another car add kilometres to its odometer?
via drive.com.auThinking of towing a secondary car behind your motorhome? Here is everything you need to know about ‘A-frame’ towing.
While it’s not as common as seeing a car pulling a caravan, towing a secondary car behind a motorhome can be a popular choice for camping enthusiasts.RELATED: Can electric cars tow caravans?Commonly known as ‘A-frame towing,’ it works by having a secondary car engineered to fit a towbar to the frame that connects to the tow ball on the back of your m
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Victorian number plates ’20’ to be auctioned for millions
via drive.com.auA low two-digit Victorian number plate combination could be on track to break a new record.Victorian heritage number plates ’20’ are heading across the auction block, and it could break a new record for two-digit combinations.Trading Garage is currently auctioning the vitreous enamel plates online, with current bidding for ’20’ already surpassing $1.3 million at the time of writing.Values for heritage number plates – especially those from Victoria, New South Wales,
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‘Do I need snow chains?’: The rules for snow driving
via drive.com.auAs ski season officially begins, here’s what you need to know about safe snow driving.
More than 3600 vehicles were turned around by Victorian Police and relevant officers at Mount Hotham alone last snow season for failing to adequately prepare for snow driving.
RELATED: How to drive on sandIn Victoria, drivers can expect a $370 fine for failing to carry snow chains around alpine areas and an additional $970 for not fitting them.
As the snow season kicks off on June 7, 2024, mountains and
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Muscle memory: This Holden Monaro GTS cost $7,500 new but just sold for $346,185, so what are collectors seeking?
via abc.net.au
When the National Holden Motor Museum closed and its rare cars became available, there was no shortage of buyers or money, despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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Video: 300km/h Ford Mustang GTD spied high-speed track testing
via drive.com.auThe wild-winged race car for the road has been seen attacking curves around the famous German course, as Ford chases Porsche’s lap time ahead of its arrival in showrooms.The wild-looking Ford Mustang GTD has been seen lapping the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife race track in Germany at high speed ahead of first customer deliveries due in late 2024.While the aggressive-looking Mustang GTD was revealed in August 2023, footage captured by CarSpyMedia has allowed its 800hp (597kW) 5.2-lit
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New Nissan Navara to follow BYD Shark and Ford Ranger as the next ute to go plug-in hybrid
via drive.com.auNissan will bring out plug-in hybrid models soon, with the Mitsubishi Triton-twinning next-gen Navara ute expected to be one of the first.Nissan is exploring electrification options for its new-generation Navara ute, which will likely materialise as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) as it reverses its stance on the technology.In late 2022, a Nissan engineer said there were no plans in place for a PHEV and that e-Power would be the brand’s hybrid technology of choice before full elec
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2020-2024 Audi e-tron GT recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice.Audi has recalled 369 examples of its 2020-2024 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, citing a potential fault with the high-voltage battery.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2020 to 2024 models.The recall notice,lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal
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2024 Peugeot 408 GT PHEV review
via drive.com.auPeugeot’s newest model is an unusual mash-up between a sedan and SUV. Available with plug-in hybrid power for a near-$75,000 drive-away price, is it a niche too small to justify exploring?
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2024 Peugeot 408 GT PHEVNew cars are harder than ever to categorise, and the 2024 Peugeot 408 is proof.It has the large wheels, black body
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Toyota resumes local deliveries of Yaris Cross – UPDATE
via drive.com.auToyota Australia has resumed local deliveries of the Yaris Cross SUV, as its parent company works with Japanese authorities following another certification scandal.UPDATE, 7 June 2024: Toyota Australia has resumed customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross, after confirming the model meets local standards and certifications.Toyota took the precaution of halting local deliveries this week after its parent company found discrepancies in its reporting required by Japanese authorities.While it’s b
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Nissan Australia victim of second data hack
via drive.com.auCustomers who had their information compromised in the Nissan Australia cyberattack in December 2023 have been subject to a second hacking event.Nissan Australia has suffered a second data breach, just months after customer information was stolen in a major cyber attack.However, this time it was a third-party company – tasked with helping Nissan following the first hack – which has had its systems compromised.According to information posted on its website on 21 May 2024, Nissan had o
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Nissan Australia victim of second cyber-incident
via drive.com.auCustomers who had their information compromised in the Nissan Australia cyberattack in December 2023 have been subject to a second cyber-incident via a third-party call centre.Nissan Australia’s third-party call centre has suffered a data breach, just months after customer information was stolen in a major cyber attack.The company – tasked with helping Nissan following the first hack – has now had its own systems compromised.According to information posted on its website on 21
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Nissan Australia subjected to a second cyber-incident via external call centre
via drive.com.auCustomers who had their information compromised in the Nissan Australia cyberattack in December 2023 have been subject to a second cyber-incident via a third-party call centre.Nissan Australia’s third-party call centre has suffered a data breach, just months after customer information was stolen in a major cyber attack.The company – tasked with helping Nissan following the first hack – has now had its own systems compromised.According to information posted on its website on 21
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2025 Rivian R1T, R1S revealed with longer electric range, no closer to Australia
via drive.com.auThe Rivian R1T and R1S electric vehicles have received an overhaul, with new batteries, electric motors and technology – but the styling changes are minimal.US electric-car start-up Rivian has given its flagship vehicles – the 2025 Rivian R1T ute and R1S SUV – an overhaul with a longer driving range and more power.Rivian refers to the updated R1S and R1T EVs as “second generation” models, in reality they are heavy mechanical upgrades of the current models introduced
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Toyota Yaris Cross exports could be delayed until July 2024 – UPDATE
via drive.com.auReports out of Japan claim the shipping halt impacting the Toyota Yaris Cross could last into July, with more than 600 Australian customers potentially affected.UPDATE, 7 June 2024, 6:40pm: Toyota Australia has resumed customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross after confirming the model meets local standards and certification requirements.While the pause on exports out of Japan is understood to remain, Toyota will begin deliveries to Australian customers from its current stock of vehicles.To read t
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Toyota Yaris Cross deliveries could be delayed until July 2024 – report
via drive.com.auReports out of Japan claim the shipping halt impacting the Toyota Yaris Cross could last into July, with more than 600 Australian customers potentially affected.A delivery pause of the Toyota Yaris Cross SUV could continue into July 2024, following an order from the Japanese Government.Local newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun reports the country’s Ministry of Transport could wait to lift a shipping halt next month, with the results of an investigation into 85 companies expected to be release
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Elon Musk could leave Tesla if multi-billion dollar pay rejected
via drive.com.auA senior Tesla board member has made an appeal to the company’s shareholders, urging them to vote for a multi-billion-dollar pay deal for CEO Elon Musk.Tesla CEO Elon Musk could leave the electric car company if shareholders choose not to approve a $US56 billion ($AU84 billion) pay packet, according to the company’s Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm.In a letter to Tesla shareholders penned by the Australian board member, Ms Denholm said Mr Musk had no “shortage of ideas and other place
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Lando Norris’s new daily driver is an off-roader’s dream
via drive.com.auThe 24-year-old Formula One star commissioned a restored Land Rover Defender with some envy-inducing modifications.
Image credit: GettyLando Norris might have built his career on the sleek Formula One track, but in his downtime he prefers life off the beaten track.RELATED: ‘It’s reliable’ – John Cena’s low-key daily driverThe McLaren driver recently commissioned a daily driver that’s a far cry from the other high-performance supercars in his collection –
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2025 Isuzu MU-X facelift teased
via drive.com.auThe Isuzu MU-X 4WD will soon follow its D-Max ute twin with a mid-life facelift. It could arrive in Australia early next year.The 2025 Isuzu MU-X seven-seat SUV is preparing to receive a facelift nine months after its Isuzu D-Max ute sibling, teased ahead of a rumoured unveiling next week, and possible Australian arrival early next year.A brief teaser video posted by Isuzu Thailand on social media shows the updated MU-X will adopt a restyled front fascia with a larger grille and air intakes, plu
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Police bust illegal Holden and HSV rebirthing operation
via drive.com.auDetectives have seized several V8-powered Holdens after uncovering parts illegally being swapped out on vehicles in Victoria.A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged vehicle rebirthing operation – where stolen cars are given new identities for the purpose of selling them on – involving Holden and Holden Special Vehicle (HSV) models.Detectives from the Vehicle Crime Squad – with assistance from the Illicit Firearms Squad and Fugitive Squad – executed a
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Suzuki Ignis to be axed in Australia due to new safety rules
via drive.com.auA lack of potentially life-saving crash-avoidance technology is set to cull Suzuki’s most affordable new car in Australia.The Suzuki Ignis is set to reach the end of the road next year as key active safety technology it lacks prepares to become mandatory for new vehicles in Australia.The Ignis is due to end production for Australia within nine months, after the early noughties badge was revived seven years ago for a pint-sized city hatchthat is classified by new-car sales scorekeepers loca
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“Lock up your cars”: Police issue warning after surge in break-ins
via drive.com.auNew police data has revealed 63 per cent of cars broken into around Melbourne’s western suburbs were left unlocked.Photo Credit: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesVictoria Police has issued a stern warning to residents in Melbourne’s southwest to lock their cars as the number of thieves targeting vehicles rockets.New data from the force has revealed 63 per cent of car break-ins across the area last month were the result of “opportunistic thieves” targeting unlocked vehicles.Accor
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1975 Holden Torana meets tragic end after driver gets “impatient” at traffic lights
via drive.com.auAuthorities said the driver lost control of the vintage car while attempting to overtake a vehicle in front.Photo Credit: FacebookA Victorian man will be without his vintage Holden muscle car after colliding with a parked vehicle earlier this week.
According to the Crime Watch Victoria Facebook post, the 51-year-old driver allegedly lost control of the 1975 Holden Torana at a traffic light on McKillip Street in Geelong – a city approximately 74km southwest of Melbourne – at approxima
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How to prevent your car’s paint from fading
via drive.com.auPaint fade can tank resale value and leave your car looking worse for wear. We have all the tips on how to prevent paint fade on your car.Paint fade is a common occurrence due to Australia’s brutal summer conditions. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, we have one of the world’s highest levels of UV exposure.RELATED: How often should you wash your car? The definitive answerThis makes it incredibly difficult to moderate your car’s exposure to UV, causing your vehicle to like
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2024 Jeep Wrangler review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auOff-road drivers rejoice – the 2024 Jeep Wrangler has been updated. On local soil – mud more specifically – Trent Nikolic tests the mettle of the new turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain to find out whether it can carry the legacy of an off-road legend.
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2024 Jeep Wrangler RubiconThe word icon gets tossed around w
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2023-2024 Ford Transit Custom recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the lane change warning to stop working, according to the recall notice.Ford has recalled 1117 examples of its 2023-2024 For Transit Custom, citing a potential fault with the software.The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 to 2024 models.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software issue within the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) the Lane Change Warning Assist (LCWA) feature may not operate as
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe looks nothing like the model it replaces. The new model also sees the addition of a small, hybrid engine, and no diesel. Trent Nikolic tests the all-new Santa Fe at launch to find out how it tackles the real world.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Hyundai Santa FeHyundai has become a serious player in the Australian new-car market, th
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GM delays new EV motor output at plant in Canada
via autonews.comGeneral Motors is delaying plans to build electric-vehicle motors at its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, according to the union representing hourly employees at the Canadian plant.
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China EV battery tariffs could sting U.S. electric vehicle sales
via autonews.comTariffs on EV batteries imported from China will more than triple and higher prices risk "further slowing down" the electrification transition, according to a new report from Interact Analysis
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4 key factors as Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk's $56 billion pay plan
via autonews.comTesla is asking its shareholders to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package after a Delaware court voided it early this year. Here are some key arguments on both side of the debate over Tesla's future.
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