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Regional roads accounted for two-thirds of Australia’s 2022 road toll
via drive.com.au
New information from Australia’s peak motoring body has shown the poor quality of regional roads played a major role in contributing to the highest road toll in five years.Australia’s peak motoring body has reported almost two-thirds of the nation’s road toll last year was due to fatal crashes on regional roads, prompting it to call on the Federal Government to start collecting more data to influence safety policies.According to the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Resear
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2025 Cupra Tavascan review: Australian preview drive
via drive.com.auCupra’s new Tavascan electric family SUV aims to offer a sportier edge in an increasingly crowded segment. Will it be worth the wait? We test a pre-production model ahead of its 2025 launch to find out.
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2025 Cupra TavascanCupra was the first brand in the Volkswagen Group to launch an electric car priced less than $100,000 in
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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Everything we know about the electric and mild-hybrid sedan – UPDATE
via drive.com.auWhat we know about the third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA set to be offered in battery-electric and mild-hybrid form from 2025.UPDATE, November 2024: The first official details of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA have been confirmed, including information on its electric and mild-hybrid power options. This story has been updated to reflect the latest information.
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA will double down on electrification as the first model from the German brand on its new Mercedes Modul
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Huge car show on in Melbourne this weekend – what you need to know
via drive.com.auThe replacement to Motorclassica is running at Melbourne Showgrounds from 22 November to 24 November.A new car event, showcasing more than 200 vehicles ranging from vintage through to modern supercars, is taking place in Melbourne this weekend.Motors and Masterpieces, which replaces the old annual Motorclassica show, starts today and runs through to Sunday at Melbourne Showgrounds.Held largely indoors, the event opens to the public from 10am to 5pm daily, with visitors able to see more than 200
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Melbourne braces for major traffic delays around Christmas and New Year as M80 Ring Road upgrades continue
via drive.com.auMajor disruptions and increased traffic congestion are expected in Melbourne as a major freeway closure is announced ahead of Christmas.Major traffic delays are expected in the coming months – on either side of the Christmas and New Year period – as work continues on Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road.Affecting Melbourne’s west – including suburbs like Sunshine, Melton, and Altona, as well as further afield metropolitan centres like Geelong and Werribee – the planned f
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2026 Kia EV6 GT electric car gets power bump, simulated gear shifts
via drive.com.auKia has cherry-picked the best bits from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for its updated EV6 GT performance electric SUV.
2025 EV6 GT-Line pictured. No images of the 2025 EV6 GT are available yet.
The 2026 Kia EV6 GT has been announced, marking the first major update of the performance electric SUV since its launch – with increased power and a virtual gearbox headlining the changes.Details were revealed at the 2024 Los Angeles motor show, with the range-topping EV6 GT to gain the facelift unveiled b
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Isuzu reveals new 2.2-litre diesel engine for D-Max and MU-X, venerable 3.0-litre to continue
via drive.com.auIsuzu has unveiled a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel for the D-Max and MU-X to replace the 1.9-litre base engine with more power and lower emissions – while the existing 3.0-litre continues unchanged.
The 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV have received a new turbo-diesel engine option for international markets.Isuzu has unveiled its new 2.2-litre ‘MaxForce’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel for the D-Max and MU-X, which appears to replace the existing 1.9-litre unit previou
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Suzuki Jimny discounts are back after years of stock shortages, entire Suzuki range 10 per cent off
via drive.com.auDeals are back on the Suzuki Jimny for the first time since the current generation launched nearly six years ago, as part of a Black Friday offer across the Suzuki range.The entire Suzuki Jimny 4WD range has gone on special for the first time since the current generation launched in 2019 after years of stock shortages.It is only a limited-time special – applicable to new and demonstrator vehicles in stock purchased by Friday 29 November, and delivered by 30 November – but buyers can
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Black Friday deals: Get $10,000 off the price of a Skoda Superb
via drive.com.auSkoda is discounting the Superb from now until 30 November, with just 135 cars left ahead of the new model coming in 2025.Skoda is offering $10,000 off the drive-away price of its Superb sedan and wagon as part of a special Black Friday deal.The discount is applicable to the final 135 examples of the model, which comes in Sportline 206TSI 4×4 specification, from now until 30 November.The price cut means the cost of a Superb now drops to $61,990 and $63,990 drive-away for the sedan and wago
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2026 Kia Seltos: First look at next-gen small SUV, hybrid likely
via drive.com.auThe redesigned Kia Seltos has been spotted, with the small SUV set to be offered with a hybrid for the first time.The next-generation 2026 Kia Seltos small SUV has been spied testing in South Korea ahead of its debut next year.A video from YouTube channel Shorts Car shows a camouflaged example of the new Seltos, which will reportedly enter mass production in August 2025 with a petrol-electric hybrid option.It appears to be larger than the current Seltos, with 19-inch alloy wheels for the first t
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2026 Kia EV9 GT revealed: Electric seven-seat SUV gets 374kW high-performance makeover
via drive.com.auKia has built one of the quickest and sportiest seven-seat SUVs on the planet, with an injection of power and grip for the full-size electric EV9.The 2026 Kia EV9 GT has been revealed at the Los Angeles motor show – with close to 375kW and simulated gear shifts – with Australian arrivals not yet confirmed.The EV9 GT follows the EV6 GT in Kia’s growing range of high-performance electric cars, with every battery-powered model on a dedicated electric-vehicle platform the company s
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2024 Ford Mustang recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause the visual and audible warnings not to illuminate, according to the recall notice.Ford has recalled 750 examples of its Mustang citing a potential fault with some of the warning lights on the instrument cluster.The affected vehicles are stamped 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to i
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Ram 1500 REV electric and range-extender utes delayed to 2025
via drive.com.auThe Ram 1500 REV electric ute is now planned to launch in the United States in 2025.The launch of the Ram 1500 REV electric ute – and the Ramcharger range-extender – in the United States has been delayed.Ram parent Stellantis has confirmed the 1500 REV will launch in 2025, missing the end of the 2024 timeframe announced when it was unveiled in February 2023.It will be joined by the Ram 1500 Ramcharger range-extender, with both vehicles to be based on the new STLA Frame platform &ndas
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Porsche Macan expected to remain brand’s global best-seller despite going electric
via drive.com.auThe man in charge of the new Porsche Macan thinks it’ll remain the company’s best-selling model around the world, even as an all-electric model.The new electric Porsche Macan is expected to remain the manufacturer’s best-selling model globally, according to the executive in charge of the vehicle. Even as the latest generation Porsche Macan comes substantially more expensive, and has turned to electric power at a time of slowing electric-vehicle uptake, the vice president
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How far can you reverse your car, legally?
via drive.com.auWe ask road authorities about whether there’s a limit on how far you can reverse your car on a public road.Sometimes, it can be easier to reverse your car down a street than pull a three-point turn, but how far can you travel backwards before it becomes a safety hazard?All Australian states and territories observe the same road rule in relation to reversing, which states: “The driver of a vehicle must not reverse the vehicle further than is reasonable in the circu
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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe popular MG ZS has been given a spruce-up, with more space, technology, and hybrid power for the first time. Is it worth the higher price?
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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+The MG ZS is Australia’s top-selling small SUV – and after seven years, there’s now an all-new model.As buyers returned to new-car showrooms in the wake of
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Half South Australian road deaths were aged over 60 in 2024
via drive.com.auAn analysis of the latest road toll figures has shown deaths on South Australian roads are affecting one age group more than most.Almost half of those killed on South Australian roads so far this year were over the age of 60, new data has shown.An analysis of crash data by the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) has revealed of the 80 people who lost their lives on the state’s roads from the start of the year until 20 November, 37 were aged 60 or older.The figures, collated by South Austral
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2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series is a crucial model for the Australian market, and replaces the ageing favourite 150 Series four-wheel-drive wagon. Is it enough to take down the Ford Everest?
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2025 Toyota LandCruiser PradoIt’s been a long time coming in many respects, and something Toyota is no doubt looking forwar
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Want affordable luxury? Meet the Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition
via drive.com.auThe Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition offers cutting-edge technology, excellent performance, and an extensive range of safety features, all at a price that makes luxury truly accessible.
Sponsored by MahindraLet’s set the scene…You can tell a lot about a town, or a suburb, by its cars. Today we’re on High Street, Armadale, in Melbourne’s high society south-east, and Audis are as common as Toyota Corollas.
BMW X5s, Porsche Macans and Cayennes are each a dime a dozen, while it
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2025 Polestar 4 review: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auThe new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV is the most brand-defining car yet and is poised to shake up the electric car market.
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2025 Polestar 4
Polestar has quickly leapfrogged from having just one car in its showrooms, to now a whole line-up of new models inside local dealerships.The latest one to arrive on local shores is the Polestar 4 &n
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BYD offers $3000 discount for 2024 Black Friday sales
via drive.com.auFor a limited time, buyers of the Seal, Sealion 6, Atto 3 and Dolphin can save $3000, and the Chinese car maker will also throw in a free EV wall charger valued at $1000.BYD is offering a $3000 discount across its current Australian range, barring the newly-launched Shark 6 ute, for the 2024 Black Friday Sales event.As part of its ‘Blackout Event’ – which started on 14 November 2024 and ends on 30 November 2024 – the Chinese car maker has cut $3000 from the total purchase
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2025 Genesis GV70 EV facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed
via drive.com.auThe Genesis Electrified GV70 has followed its petrol twin with an updated look and new technology – along with a larger battery for more driving range.The 2025 Genesis GV70 electric vehicle has been updated with a larger battery and a revised charging port, along with styling and technology updates to match its petrol twin.Australian arrivals are due in the first half of 2025.Marketed as the Genesis Electrified GV70, the electric luxury midsize SUV – a rival to the BMW iX3, Audi Q6 e
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Is Jaguar’s new rebrand really THAT bad?
via drive.com.auThe British carmaker has unveiled a polarising new brand identity for its next electric chapter, but the feedback has been overwhelmingly negative. So, is the fresh logo really that bad?Jaguar has seemingly bid goodbye to 90 years of its iconic sports car heritage in favour of a bold new electric chapter with an entirely new design identity.
RELATED: What is going on at Jaguar?The recently-revealed rebrand includes a new font and brand spelling – ‘JaGuar’ – as well as a r
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 revealed, due in Australia next year: Longer range than Kia EV9 sibling
via drive.com.auHyundai uncovers its first seven-seat, all-electric family SUV with the Ioniq 9 which boasts a claimed driving range of 620km thanks to a 110kWh battery.The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has finally gone official with its global unveiling in Los Angeles and it is set to go head-to-head with the related Kia EV9 for the ultimate seven-seat electric family car title.Whether families are ready to switch to a full electric vehicle (EV) in large numbers is a gnarly subject, but if they are ready, Hyundai promi
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2025 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition revealed for Australia to celebrate Guinness World Record
via drive.com.auOff-road upgrades are coming to a new VW Amarok special edition next year, created to commemorate a world record.
A new special-edition 2025 Volkswagen Amarok has been designed to commemorate Volkswagen’s Guinness World Record in which a specially-prepared example crossed Australia’s 10 deserts in less than a week.Available from the second quarter of 2025 (April to June inclusive), the Amarok 10 Deserts Edition builds upon the four-cylinder Life TDI500 grade as a base, and slots belo
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Another brand backflips on plans to sell electric cars only
via drive.com.auSports-car specialist Lotus will park plans to sell a range of electric-only, Chinese-built cars, and invest in long-range hybrid technology amid slowing EV demand.Lotus has scrapped its plan to go electric-only by 2028 – and will now invest in hybrid technology – amid slowing global demand for battery-powered vehicles.It is the latest car maker to reverse a decision to go all-in on electric vehicles (EV), after the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volvo scaled back their EV roll-
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What is going on at Jaguar?
via drive.com.auThe legacy British car maker is bidding goodbye to its 90-year sports car heritage in favour of a new electric car chapter, complete with an image overhaul.
British heritage manufacturer Jaguar has overhauled its branding to coincide with an all-new electric line-up set to launch by 2026 after previously announcing a pause on new car production in its home UK market.While the demand for electric car sales has cooled down globally, the UK marque has doubled down on its decision to electrify its e
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals major health scare
via drive.com.auStanding around at his farm, waiting for a truck to arrive, television presenter, journalist, best-selling author and motoring icon Jeremy Clarkson realised he may be having a heart attack.Former host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson, says the social media platform TikTok may have saved his life.Speaking to The Sun newspaper, Clarkson said he was scrolling on his phone when he realised he had pins and needles in his arm, while also experiencing a tight chest and a “clammy&rd
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Hybrid dropped by WRC, following BTCC as F1 prepares to ramp up electrification
via drive.com.auThe FIA World Rally Championship is the second motorsport category to dump hybrid powertrain technology, unplugging after only three years.While more new-car shoppers are buying hybrids than ever, the FIA World Rally Championship will drop its current plug-in hybrid powertrains at the end of 2024 after deeming them too expensive.“Following extensive dialogue with key stakeholders, it became clear that continuing to use the plug-in hybrid units … was no longer in the best interests o
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Trump administration paves the way for autonomous driving in the US – report
via drive.com.auKey figures within President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team said building a legal framework to introduce fully self-driving cars in the US will be a top priority for the Department of Transport.Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images.President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration intends to legalise fully autonomous cars, paving the way for fully self-driving vehicles – without human control – to enter US roads.According to a report by
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