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  • Jeep Wrangler Salute concept:: brand celebrates Willys MB’s 75th birthday

    via caradvice.com.au
    The one-off Jeep Wrangler Salute concept celebrates the 75th birthday of the Willys MB, which went into production in 1941.
    The Salute concept is based on the entry-level two-door Wrangler. Unlike the production car, the Salute concept misses out on doors, B-pillars and a roof frame.Other changes include a spare wheel and tyre combo mounted on the tailgate, and exposed steel bumpers at both ends with integrated tow hooks.
    Above and below: 1944 Willys MB.
    To give the concept the true military lo
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  • Renault 17 returns with head-turning concept

    via drive.com.au
    Renault will sadly not turn its stunning R17 concept car into a production model, and will instead display it at this year’s Paris motor show.Renault has staked an early claim for 2024’s best-looking concept at this year’s Paris motor show with the retro-inspired R17 electric restomod x Ora Ito.Sadly, Renault has admitted this is strictly a design exercise and the reborn 17 will not spawn a future production version.As a homage to the 1971 17, the R17 sports a similar two-door,
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  • Used car prices fall, but one vehicle type plummets faster than the rest

    via drive.com.au
    Now is the time to buy a second-hand ute or SUV, as used car buyers move away from heavier, less fuel-efficient models.New data shows Australian buyers are favouring light, fuel-efficient used cars over heavy, thirsty second-hand models like utes and SUVs, amid dwindling consumer confidence and eroded disposable incomes.
    RELATED: The model defying the used car industry’s declining pricesAs a result, utes and SUVs are losing their value on the used market more rapidly than light vehicles, a
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  • Volkswagen facing significant challenges as it works towards financial stability – report

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    VW’s finance boss warns workers it only has ‘one, maybe two’ years to react to changing market conditions.ID.3According to a report online, Volkswagen is running on borrowed time as struggles in the transition to electric cars with “one, maybe two” years to turn things around.The timeframe is described by Reuters, which attributes the quote to Volkswagen finance boss Arno Antlitz at an assembly with 25,000 workers discussing cost-cutting concerns.This gathering come
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  • Tesla begins rolling out ASS feature

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    Want your Tesla to back it up? The Actually Smart Summon update is now being made available to Tesla models with camera-based hardware worldwide.Tesla has released an update to its newer Model 3 and Model Y electric cars, which includes Smart Summon functionality after switching from an ultrasonic-based safety system to a camera system.The over-the-air (OTA) update enables Actually Smart Summon (or ASS for short) and Dumb Summon, which was promised nearly two years ago for the latest models that
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  • 2024 LDV Deliver 9 price and specs: Van, bus get more power, new tech, safety kit

    via drive.com.au
    In addition to a raft of changes for the new model year, the Deliver 9 now comes with a seven-year/200,000km warranty.2024 LDV Deliver 9 pricing and specificationsPower and torque bump for latest model – up 20kW/45Nm2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine now Euro 6 compliantPriced from $51,568 before on-road costsThe 2024 LDV Deliver 9 van and bus range has arrived in Australia, with the updated model getting an increase in power and torque, as well as a series of technical changes and improved saf
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  • Best utes and vans coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025

    via drive.com.au
    Looking for a new workhorse? Buyers will be spoiled for choice in 2025 with the introduction of new commercial vans and utes – and plenty of electric vehicles.The coming year is set to be a big shake-up for the Australian market, with several anticipated models launching in the coming months and throughout 2025.Arguably three of the most eagerly awaited vehicles are in the ute segment – with Ford introducing the plug-in hybrid Ranger, BYD introducing the plug-in hybrid Shark, and Kia
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  • Mitsubishi ASX to be replaced in 2027 with Xforce-based model – report

    via drive.com.au
    The Mitsubishi ASX – one of the oldest cars on sale today – could soldier on until 2027 before it is replaced by a new model, but the brand’s local arm might not be able to wait that long.
    A new report claims the Mitsubishi ASX small SUV will be replaced in some markets with a redesigned model in the next three years – but it might be too late for Australia as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is due to be enforced from mid-2025.Automotive News reports Mitsubishi
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  • BMW to launch first mass-production hydrogen car by 2028 in partnership with Toyota

    via drive.com.au
    The two car makers have teamed up to work on a fuel-cell electric vehicle platform to try and expand the number of such cars available and bring the cost of the technology down.BMW will launch its first mass production hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle in 2028, after teaming up to work on the technology with Toyota.The two manufacturers announced they are partnering on the development of a third-generation fuel-cell system, which will be installed in both companies’ models to provide mor
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  • 2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport price and specs: Special edition announced for Australia

    via drive.com.au
    The current Subaru Forester has received a new STI Sport variant in Australia with re-tuned dampers and unique styling – but no performance enhancements.The current Subaru Forester has received a new STI Sport special edition variant in Australia ahead of a new-generation model due sometime in 2025.Set to arrive in local showrooms in late September, the 2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport – based on the top-of-the-range Forester 2.5i-S AWD – adds STI-tuned front and rear dampers, wh
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  • 2024 Renault Arkana review: Australian first drive

    via drive.com.au
    A midlife update for the Renault Arkana brings some design tweaks and a few added goodies inside, all without a price increase.
    Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2024 Renault ArkanaThe Renault Arkana has been a bit of a hit for the French brand since it launched globally in 2019 and in Australia in 2021.With its distinctive ‘coupe-like’ styling, the Ark
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  • Vital freeway ramp to close for over two weeks – significant delays expected

    via drive.com.au
    Pain for motorists as interchange from Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road to West Gate freeway to close between 6 and 23 September.Continuing works on the West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne’s west will see the citybound on-ramp that connects the M80 Ring Road to the M1 West Gate Freeway close for over two weeks.Starting at 9pm tonight, Friday 6th September, the ramp will be closed for construction of an extra lane and resurfacing until 5am on Monday 23rd September.During the closure, drive
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  • Police out in force to tackle reckless driving

    via drive.com.au
    NSW Police have launched a special operation running this week aimed at tackling dangerous driving resulting from drinking, taking drugs or being too tired.Police in New South Wales have launched a new operation aimed at tackling reckless drivers across the state.Operation RAID – which stands for Remove All Impaired Drivers – began on Wednesday 4 September 2024, with an aim of reducing the growing number of fatalities on state roads, and will finish up on Sunday 8 September.The opera
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  • Best Dash Cam Deals: Save Up to $90 on Top-Rated Brands

    via cnet.com
    Best Dash Cam Deals: Save Up to $90 on Top-Rated Brands
    A dash cam can provide peace of mind when things go wrong, and these deals make them more affordable than ever.
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  • Audi RS e-tron GT worth $300,000 up for grabs in charity raffle

    via drive.com.au
    The Audi Foundation is giving away its hottest grand tourer with the profits going to charity, with second prize being a drive day and dinner at Phillip Island.Audi is giving away an example of its hottest electric grand tourer as part of the car maker’s Audi Foundation charity raffle.Valued at almost $300,000, the Audi RS e-tron GT is up for grabs at the German marque’s final auction of 2024, with second prize being an all-expenses-paid exclusive dinner and driver experience with Au
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  • 2013-2018 Genesis models recalled in Australia due to fire risk

    via drive.com.au
    The fault could cause a short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire, according to the recall notice.Genesis has recalled 1303 examples of three models citing a potential fault with the sealing of the starter motor, creating a potential fire risk.The affected vehicles are stamped 2013-2016 Hyundai Genesis (DH) models, while the later 2016-2018 Genesis G70 (IK) and G80 (DH) are also involved, though all may have been sold at later dates.The recall notices fo
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  • ‘I’ve killed the car’: The car wash function to avoid at all costs

    via drive.com.au
    A coin-operated self-service car wash can make life a little easier, but there is one button you should avoid unless you have some training.If you see the engine cleaner selection at your local car wash, it might be a good idea to ignore it.
    For years, Reddit and car forums have been littered with pleas from car owners who have sprayed down their engine bay and been left stranded with a car that won’t start.RELATED: How often should you wash your car? The definitive answerPosts on Reddit s
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  • Renault Duster bringing rugged off-roader to Australia to tackle Jimny

    via drive.com.au
    An ‘extreme’ variant of the cheap-and-cheerful Dacia Duster is heading our way ready to take on Suzuki Jimny in the battle of small SUV off-roadersThe Dacia Duster small SUV is set to shake up the compact off-road market when it lands in Australia, rebranded as the Renault Duster, towards the end of 2025.While details on specification and trim levels are still to be confirmed by Renault Australia, the brand’s Australian boss, Glen Sealey, told Drive that a rugged 4×4 vari
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  • ‘Does my head in’: Do police need to better enforce this road rule?

    via drive.com.au
    Australian motorists are pleading with police for a crackdown on drivers who pull this dangerous move.Overtaking is a crucial way of maintaining traffic flow – but have you ever been stuck trying to overtake someone who speeds up every time you try to pass them?RELATED: Is it illegal to speed when overtaking someone?It’s seemingly a universal experience. Posts on Reddit by users from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States all seem to share the same confusion about this
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  • Nissan starts work on new Silvia/200SX with electrified engine

    via drive.com.au
    A third sports car model is Nissan’s desire, but it will be electrified and might not be in showrooms until the end of the decade.Nissan has started the wheels turning on reviving its famed Silvia sports car – better known in Australia as the 200SX – which could be in showrooms by the end of the decade to compete against the Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86, and Honda Prelude.Speaking to Australian media in Abu Dhabi, Nissan Vice-President Global Product Strategy Ivan Espinosa said
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  • 2024 Smart #1 review: Australian first drive

    via drive.com.au
    Smart car. Silly name. The Smart ‘Hashtag-One’ brings colour, flair, and a talking fox to the ever-expanding EV marketplace. We take a first drive on local soil
    Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
    2024 Smart #1In a world of largely derivative automotive design, it is always great to see something that carves its own path and makes a statement, even if it&
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  • 2025 Volvo XC90 update revealed: Decade-old SUV scores new looks and tech

    via drive.com.au
    The current Volvo XC90 – which debuted in 2014 – has received another update to keep it fresh alongside its electric EX90 alternative.The Volvo XC90 has been given its second styling update in 10 years to keep it fresh – and in showrooms – alongside a growing range of Volvo electric cars.The XC90 is the oldest model in the Volvo range, having launched a decade ago in its current form as the brand’s first car developed under Chinese giant Geely’s ownership.Rath
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  • GWM Tank 300 diesel, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha PHEVs: Leak confirms models for Australia

    via drive.com.au
    Leaked details have revealed a diesel GWM Tank 300 will reach Australia, while PHEV versions of the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha are also listed.The GWM Tank 300 off-road SUV will soon offer a diesel option in Australia, while plug-in hybrid versions of the Tank 500 seven-seater and Cannon Alpha ute are also expected.According to leaked details posted to the GWM Tank 300 Owners Australia Facebook group reportedly from an internal announcement, the Tank 300 diesel will feature the same 2.4-litre pow
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  • What’s up, doc? Tesla’s self-driving robotaxi gets movie-star treatment

    via drive.com.au
    The EV manufacturer is set to reveal its autonomous robotaxi at Warner Bros Studio in California.The highly anticipated Tesla robotaxi is set to be revealed at an event to be held at the Warner Bros Studio in Burbank, California on 10 October 2024.The studio, home to classic TV sitcoms Friends and Seinfeld as well blockbuster movies like Spiderman, is located north of the Hollywood Hills, just out of Los Angeles. The 110-acre site features multiple studio stages as well as ‘backlot’
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  • Volvo teases all-electric ES90 sedan, confirmed for Australia in 2025

    via drive.com.au
    In a presentation for the reveal of its updated XC90, Volvo dropped a teaser for a whole new model, which is due to arrive on our shores late next year.Volvo has dropped a teaser for a new all-electric model, confirming the ES90 sedan set to replace its now-discontinued S90.The electric-only sedan has been rumoured for a while, but during the livestream for the reveal of its updated XC90 SUV, the Swedish car maker inserted the surprise addition.Little is known about the ES90 at this stage, with
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  • 2025 Nissan X-Trail price and specs: New features added for small price increase

    via drive.com.au
    The Nissan X-Trail family SUV has received a minor update in Australia with more standard equipment and $500 price rise across the range.2025 Nissan X-Trail pricing and specificationsAutomatic lock and unlock function standard across line-upLarger touchscreen, sat-nav, and wireless Android Auto added to ST-LPriced from $37,750 before on-road costsThe 2025 Nissan X-Trail has been announced for Australia with new features made standard across the family SUV line-up.All variants of the X-Trail are
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  • MG HS hybrid, plug-in hybrid SUVs due in Australia by June 2025

    via drive.com.au
    Following on from the new generation turbocharged petrol HS, MG is set to provide two electrified powertrain options for the Australian market.The 2025 MG HS medium SUV will gain fuel-saving hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options next year, according to company executives.Speaking to Australian motoring media at the recent launch of the non-hybrid petrol HS mid-sized SUV, Head of Product at MG Motor Australia Akshat Ahuja said both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the MG HS wi
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  • Volvo drops global plan to only sell electric cars from 2030, amid EV slowdown

    via drive.com.au
    Volvo will not end global sales of petrol and hybrid cars by 2030 as previously planned, but the impact on Australia – where the brand planned to go electric-only in 2026 – is unclear.Volvo has dropped plans to end global sales of petrol cars by the end of the decade – amid a slowdown in the growth of electric cars – and now intends to offer a mix of hybrid and electric power beyond 2030.It is unclear what the Swedish head office’s decision will mean for Australia,
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  • Best sports cars coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025

    via drive.com.au
    A host of new sports cars – including hot hatches, performance wagons, supercars, and fast electric vehicles – are due to hit Australian roads by the end of next year.While car makers continue to focus on in-demand market segments like SUVs and utes – amid tightening emissions standards – there are still plenty of performance-focused vehicles to choose from, whether you’ve got $60,000 to spend on a new hot hatch or $800,000-plus for a new Ferrari.Options coming soon
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  • Renault 5 electric hatch one step closer to Australia

    via drive.com.au
    The Renault 5 electric hatchback is edging ever closer to an Australian launch with the brand’s local boss confirming it was “working on it now”.The retro-styled Renault 5 E-Tech electric hatchback is one step closer to landing in Australian showrooms with Renault Australia boss Glen Sealey confirming the local distributor was “working on it now”.“I would love to have Renault 5,” Sealey told Drive. “It’s a car I would love to have.”The
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