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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to get GR treatment – report
via caradvice.com.auThe next-generation Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series due next year is reportedly going to be joined by a flagship GR version, similar to the Nissan Patrol V8 Warrior being developed in Australia.The unconfirmed report by Japanese website creative311.com sites unnamed sources and other media outlets, who claim Toyota is developing a new top-end model. -
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV nears Australian launch
via drive.com.auGovernment documents seen by Drive suggest a launch is sooner than expected for the new Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV.Audi is one step closer to offering the new 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron in Australia and the high-performance SQ8 E-Tron looks set to join, according to government documentation.Drive has uncovered government documentation revealing Audi’s Q6 E-Tron mid-size electric SUV will make its way to Australian roads, with paperwork suggesting a local launch sooner than first anticipated.Prev -
BYD reveals roofless supercar and off-road concepts under sub-brand
via drive.com.auAn exotic supercar and rugged mid-size SUV are under consideration at BYD under its Fangchengbao brand.BYD has revealed its intention to build out its product portfolio beyond just SUVs under its Fangchengbao sub-brand, revealing a concept version of a supercar and a rugged mid-size off-roader.Known as the Super 9 and Super 3 respectively, both show cars were shown alongside the existing Bao 5 and a production version of the Bao 8 models ahead of a full reveal at this year’s Beijing motor -
The decline and fall of the Russian car empire | Drive Flashback
via drive.com.auWith the Iron Curtain rusted away, the outlook for its car makers is as murky as their tailpipe emissions.This story, by Peter McKay, originally published on 19 April, 1997If there was ever a clear indicator of the deficiencies of the Communist system, it was to try the product – any product – of an Iron Curtain car maker.To drive a Lada, Niki or Skoda was to understand and accept that socialism was a horribly flawed system. Occasionally in western countries a consumer might be stuck -
Mobileye set to ship at least 46 million new assisted driving chips
via autonews.comIsraeli automotive tech company Mobileye said on Wednesday it had secured orders to ship 46 million of its EyeQ6 Lite assisted-driving chips over the next few years as automakers race to makes cars safer and easier to drive. -
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries on hold over accelerator issue, reports say
via autonews.comTesla fans waiting for their Cybertruck orders said on social media that deliveries are on hold because of a loose cover on the accelerator pedal that can allegedly get stuck while driving. -
Tesla asks investors to approve Musk’s $56 billion pay again
via autonews.comTesla asks investors to approve Musk’s $56 billion pay again; it's the same compensation package that was voided by a Delaware court early this year. -
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
via autonews.comWhile improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather. -
Ford recalls 456,565 Bronco Sports, Mavericks over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
via autonews.comUnexpected battery loss might go undetected in these vehicles, which could lead to a car being unable to restart or stall when coming to a stop at a low speed, NHTSA said. -
NHTSA upgrades probe into braking issues in 3 million Honda vehicles; 50 injuries reported
via autonews.comNHTSA said it has received 1,294 reported complaints alleging inadvertent activation resulting in “sudden vehicle deceleration.” There were 50 reported injuries and 31 crashes, NHTSA said. -
2025 GMC Yukon begins testing on Australian soil
via drive.com.auIt’s approximately one year before the GMC Yukon hits Australian showrooms, but engineers from General Motors have already begun testing the first right-hand-drive converted vehicle on local roads.Following the teaser of the facelifted SUV in the US just days ago, images have been released of a camouflaged 2025 GMC Yukon in Australia – the first to have been converted to right-hand-drive.General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has begun testing the Yukon after it was remanufactured -
2025 Nissan Qashqai facelift unveiled, due in Australia this year
via drive.com.auThe Nissan Qashqai small SUV is already receiving an update 18 months after its Australian arrival, with a new look and technology.The 2025 Nissan Qashqai small SUV has been given a mid-life facelift – with new styling and technology – ahead of Australian showroom arrivals due by the end of 2024.The latest Qashqai has only been on sale in Australia for about 18 months, but it was unveiled in Europe more than three years ago – so Nissan is giving it an update to keep pace with n -
New Maserati Quattroporte electric car almost returns to the drawing board
via drive.com.auItaly’s Maserati has pressed pause on its Porsche Taycan rival halfway through development, possibly switching its underpinnings – and waiting for new battery tech to enable a longer driving range.
Outgoing V8 Quattroporte.
Maserati is reworking its plans for the next-generation Quattroporte luxury sedan – set to go electric to rival the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S – after delaying it by three years to 2028.Executives for Maserati revealed to media including Drive th -
Features stripped from 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest
via drive.com.auKey features – including automatic high-beam headlights – have been stripped from variants of the Ford Ranger and Everest as part of mid-2024 model updates.The mid-year update for the 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Ford Everest – referred to as (model year) MY24.5 – has resulted in a loss of several key features, while other equipment has been added.While the additions were previously reported in January 2024, Ford has confirmed to Drive the Ranger line-up will no longer recei -
2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review
via drive.com.auIt’s taken Toyota 14 years to join the electric vehicle party with the BZ4X mid-size crossover. Has Australia’s biggest brand leapfrogged the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and others or is it too little too late? Glenn Butler finds out.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
This article includes reporting by Alex Misoyannis, first published in -
This what BYD’s Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling ute will look like
via drive.com.auBYD’s upcoming mid-size ute, expected to be called Shark, has been caught in the wild without any camouflage.
BYD’s competitor in the booming dual-cab ute market has been caught undisguised, revealing styling of the Chinese Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival that is due to arrive in Australian showroom later this year.Spotted filming in Mexico by AD, as well as in Australia last week, the BYD ute’s name has not been revealed thus far, but a recent local trademark filing indicat -
This is what BYD’s Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling hybrid ute will look like
via drive.com.auBYD’s upcoming mid-size ute, expected to be called Shark, has been caught in the wild without any camouflage.
BYD’s competitor in the booming dual-cab ute market has been caught undisguised, revealing styling of the Chinese Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival that is due to arrive in Australian showroom later this year.Spotted in Mexico by AutoDinamico, as well as in Australia last week, the BYD ute’s name has not been revealed thus far, but a recent local trademark filing indic -
Drive Review is back on your TV screen – Season 2 starts this Saturday
via drive.com.auTravel the world with the Drive Review team as they get behind the wheel of the newest and most exciting cars on the road. Tune in to Nine Rush this Saturday, April 20, at 4pm to catch the first episode of Drive Review for Season 2.Filmed both in Australia and overseas, the eight-part season puts you in the driver’s seat for the most exciting new car launches and updates of today. “Drive Review is the perfect way for us to showcase some of the most amazing ne -
Pressure on for auto industry to fight for more overseas workers to fill skills shortfall
via drive.com.auThe issue, which has been going on for some time, has now reached a peak – and it’s time for the industry to convince government that auto needs workers urgently.The automotive industry needs to be lobbying harder for essential jobs, such as motor mechanics, to be included on the skilled migration list to plug staff shortages, Drive understands.Industry leaders have told Drive that skills shortages, which have been commonplace across the car industry for several years, have reached c -
2024 Toyota Prado approved for sale in Australia, key specs revealed
via drive.com.auThe new Toyota Prado is inching ever closer to Australian showrooms after government approval documents were published this week – including gross vehicle mass data.The 2024 Toyota Prado has been approved for sale in Australia – with 2.8-litre turbo-diesel power – ahead of the first showroom arrivals close to the middle of the year.As previously announced, the first new Prado in 15 years will launch locally with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine aided by 48-volt &ls -
2024 Kia Carnival price revealed for Australia, up to $5390 more expensive
via drive.com.auPrice rises of about $2700 to $5400 will be applied across the top-selling Kia Carnival people mover range for a facelifted model with a new look and more equipment.
US and South Korean models pictured throughout.
The 2024 Kia Carnival people mover will be up to $5390 – or 9 per cent – more expensive than before when the facelifted model arrives in Australian showrooms in the coming weeks.Revealed in South Korea last year, the updated Carnival adds a new look inspired by Kia’s -
Tesla pauses deliveries of Cybertruck due to ‘faulty’ accelerator pedal
via drive.com.auThe car maker has allegedly contacted buyers awaiting their orders to cancel their appointments for the next seven days.Tesla has been forced to halt deliveries of its Cybertruck after owners reported having issues with the accelerator pedal getting stuck.On Friday, according to US publication Carscoops, buyers began to receive notifications from the electric car maker that their appointments to collect their new vehicles had been cancelled.Reports on X, formerly known as Twitter, claim owners r -
Conn. dealership sues VW to halt termination of satellite franchise
via autonews.comA lawsuit by a Connecticut dealership accuses Volkswagen of America of wrongfully attempting to terminate its satellite store franchise. -
Opinion: Stay the hell out of my ‘parents with prams’ parking space
via drive.com.auAn anonymous motorist who admitted to using parents with prams parking despite being childless has left me seething with rage.
Recently, I was asked to appear on the radio to discuss an anonymous article published on parenting site Kidspot titled ‘I’m going to hell because I park in parents-with-pram spots with no kids’.As a parent to a young child, I was invited on air by 3AW host Tony Moclair to weigh in on the matter – which he described as the latest instalment in the -
Stellantis pricing disputes with suppliers imperil key Jeep, Ram products
via autonews.comStellantis has had production of the Jeep Wrangler and other models disrupted in recent months by disputes with two suppliers, and more shutdowns could come if the situations aren't resolved. -
Six southern governors oppose UAW organizing votes
via autonews.comWhile the UAW is working on a $40 million push to expand its presence in the South, six governors in the region voiced their opposition. -
Tesla's global job cuts include leading markets U.S., China
via autonews.comTesla cuts jobs in U.S. and China amid falling sales. The layoffs affect sales and service positions. -
‘Every time’: Video shows Bribie Island beach driving chaos
via drive.com.auA TikTok video has outlined the reality of Bribie Island beach driving. So how can you avoid becoming an accidental viral sensation?One of Australia’s most popular driving beaches is Ocean Beach on Bribie Island in Queensland. This island is 65km north of Brisbane and is accessible to holidaymakers thanks to a bridge connecting it to the mainland. RELATED: How to drive on sand: tips and tricksHowever, the beach is becoming popular with tourists and unseasoned beach drivers who a -
The 10 fastest-charging electric cars you can buy in Australia
via drive.com.auElectric vehicle charging has come a long way in the past decade. These are the top 10 models that will top up your charge the fastest.While electric cars have many benefits over fuel-powered vehicles, one downside of going electric is the potential downtime you’ll face while charging.The truth is, no-one wants to wait around for their car to recharge, especially when they’re in a hurry. Although plenty of EV owners have the luxury of ‘refilling’ at home before you leave, -
Tesla lays off 10 per cent of its workforce worldwide – report
via drive.com.auElon Musk sent out a company-wide email informing employees roughly 14,000 were losing their jobs.Tesla has announced more than 10 per cent of its workforce is being laid off, as the US company grapples with falling sales, reports claim.According to an internal memo seen by news outlet Reuters, around 14,000 Tesla employees are set to lose their jobs as part of the restructure, based on an estimated headcount at the end of 2023 being in the region of 140,000.It is not yet known exactly where the
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