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• Brabus Mercedes-Benz hybrid wagon with 1000hp hauls more than luggage

  02-11-2024 23:00 via drive.com.au
  The completely impractical and totally insane Rocket GTS wagon is a custom carbon-fibre cargo-carrier from a wild Mercedes-Benz tuner in Germany.A wild carbon-fibre station wagon has been delivered by renowned Mercedes-Benz tuners Brabus – and it’s not like the wagons you’ll see collecting groceries from your local Aldi supermarket.The Brabus Rocket GTS saw the German-based car customisers start with a Mercedes-AMG SL63 E Performance – yes, the flagship convertible model
  
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• Sharp Shark price! But how does the BYD ute compare to other dual-cab rivals?

  02-11-2024 22:00 via drive.com.au
  The 2025 BYD Shark 6 is not only a keenly-priced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle but also sticks it to the established dual-cab ute players.If you had around $60,000 to spend on a new car, you could get into an entry-level Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV or 4×4 Ford Ranger dual-cab, but the 2025 BYD Shark 6 combines the two for around the same price.With a confirmed $57,900 before on-road costs starting price, BYD is looking to aggressively carve out a competitive lane that could sway new car bu
  
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• Exclusivity remains a key part of Ferrari’s strategy, even with higher volumes

  02-11-2024 21:00 via drive.com.au
  Ferrari is balancing strong demand for its cars along with its tradition of selling “one less car than the market demands”.
  Ferrari remains steadfast in its tradition of making “one less car than the market demands” to ensure the scarcity and desirability of its cars, but will balance that exclusivity with sales through other avenues in the future.Enzo Ferrari himself – the company’s founder – once stated “Ferrari will always deliver one less car t
  
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• Do diesel engines have spark plugs?

  02-11-2024 20:04 via drive.com.au
  While diesel engines may seem similar to petrol engines, some fundamental differences may surprise you.Diesel cars make up roughly a quarter of the vehicles on Australia’s roads, but while we refuel them in much the same way as a petrol car, less is known about exactly how diesel engines work – and specifically, how diesel fuel ignites.If you have a basic knowledge of how an internal combustion engine (ICE) works, then you’ll know that for an engine to function, it needs three
  
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• Nissan Patrol V8 finance deal extended amid record sales

  02-11-2024 00:00 via drive.com.au
  The Nissan Patrol is on track to achieve a sales record this year. Will a finance offer help get it over the line?A 3.9 per cent finance rate offer on the Nissan Patrol has been extended, as the V8-powered off-road SUV prepares to set a sales record in the twilight of its life.The Patrol – Australia’s most affordable V8-powered SUV, and second-most affordable V8 outright, behind the Ford Mustang – has recorded 5896 sales locally so far this year, against 5582 over the same peri
  
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