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2025 McLaren Artura Spider review: International first drive
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2024 Lexus LS500 Sports Luxury review
via drive.com.auThe Lexus LS is, for many, still the brightest light of the Lexus success story in the Australian market. Trent Nikolic tests the LS500 Sports Luxury to find out whether the latest model continues that tradition.Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Lexus LS500 Sports LuxuryEver since the first LS was released in Australia, the Lexus brand, and the LS model specif
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2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price may be much cheaper than expected in Australia
via drive.com.auVW’s new electric SUV could be within a few thousand dollars of the $55,900 Tesla Model Y – not the circa-$75,000 RRP previously predicted – after negotiations with head office in Germany.Volkswagen Australia is in final negotiations with head office on the price of its long-delayed first electric SUV, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4.And the cheapest ID.4 could be much more affordable than the circa-$75,000 plus on-road costs RRP originally forecast, following drastic price reduc
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The Stig’s true identity revealed: This time by Jeremy Clarkson
via drive.com.auThe secret was kept for over a decade, until Clarkson spilled the beans in a live Q&A session.Jeremy Clarkson, former co-host of long-running car shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, has revealed one of the most enduring secrets around the much-loved television series.Answering questions after a screening of the final episode of the Grand Tour – which marks the end of Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond hosting an automotive television show – he identified the identity of the m
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Who’s in the wrong? Drivers can’t agree on the answer
via drive.com.auA simple Reddit question about liability in a two-car collision has divided drivers. So who’s in the wrong? We find out.
A seemingly innocent question on a local Reddit thread has caused an eruption of differing opinions about driver etiquette and responsibility.
On the r/CarsAustralia subreddit, a user posted a survey titled ‘Who’s in the wrong?’ with the explanation: “I have been arguing with my friend about this scenario and we have made a Reddit account just to
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Former ‘Top Gear’ host says new cars are ‘all shit now’
via drive.com.auJeremy Clarkson – arguably the most famous face of motoring journalism – has admitted his dislike of new cars.Former host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson, has let loose about his dislike of modern vehicles.During a Q&A session with the audience following a private screening of the final The Grand Tour episode, Clarkson was asked about whether his love for cars remains strong after a career as a motoring journalist and presenter on the world’s most popular ca
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Former ‘Top Gear’ host says new cars are “all s*** nowâ€
via drive.com.auJeremy Clarkson – arguably the most famous face of motoring journalism – has admitted his dislike of new cars.Former host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson, has let loose about his dislike of modern vehicles.During a Q&A session with the audience following a private screening of the final The Grand Tour episode, Clarkson was asked about whether his love for cars remains strong after a career as a motoring journalist and presenter on the world’s most popular ca
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2024 GWM Ute price and specs: Towing capacity up, Cannon X deleted ahead of 2025 facelift
via drive.com.auThe GWM Ute line-up has received a minor update with an increased braked towing capacity and a smaller line-up ahead of a mid-life facelift due in early 2025.2024 GWM Ute pricing and specificationsTowing capacity increased from 3.0 to 3.2 tonnes, except Cannon-XSRBlacked-out Cannon Vanta replaces Cannon-X variant Priced from $36,490 drive-awayThe 2024 GWM Ute line-up has been updated with an increased braked towing capacity ahead of a facelift due between January and March 2025 with additional c
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Volkswagen merges T-Cross SUV and Polo sedan to create a one-off ute concept
via drive.com.auMechanical students in India have created a “rugged” VW ute concept by merging the front-wheel-drive small SUV with a sedan.A new concept depicting a ute version of a car based on the Volkswagen T-Cross small SUV has been unveiled in India.Skoda Auto Volkswagen Private Limited – the distributor of Volkswagen Group vehicles in India – has engaged mechanical apprentices in its annual Student Car Project to create the concept, which combines a Volkswagen Taigun, the Indian-m
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MG hopeful for a ute in Australia, but it could make things ‘awkward’ with LDV
via drive.com.auWith big plans for expansion in Australia, MG is keen to enter the hugely popular four-wheel-drive ute segment in the future, but it might ruffle some feathers in the process.MG is keen to bring a four-wheel-drive ute into the Australian market, provided that one is made available to them from the parent company SAIC Motor.Speaking to Australian motoring media at the recent launch of the MG HS, Chief Commercial Officer at MG Motor Australia Giles Belcher described utes as a “fantastic segm
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2025 Zeekr X price and specs: Electric SUV cheaper than Volvo sibling
via drive.com.auPre-orders open for Chinese electric challenger brand Zeekr’s first model, the X SUV, but the car maker’s dealership footprint is still unknown.2025 Zeekr X pricing and specificationsNew Chinese challenger EV priced sharplyTwo-variant range with RWD and AWDPriced from $56,900 before on-road costsThe 2025 Zeekr X electric SUV will be priced below its Volvo EX30 cousin, but above the platform-sharing Smart #1 when it enters showrooms later this year.Available from $56,900 before on-roa
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Daniel Ricciardo F1 fairytale officially ends
via drive.com.auThe Western Australian has been dropped from his team following the Singapore Grand Prix, ending his Formula One career after more than a decade of racing.Photo by Peter Fox/Getty ImagesThe 2024 Singapore Grand Prix was the last race of Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula One (F1) career.The Visa Cash App RB (VCARB) F1 team has confirmed the 35-year-old’s immediate departure meaning the hugely popular Australian will not be in the car for next month’s United States Grand Prix, to be rep
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Pay to play: The cost of becoming a Ferrari race car driver
via drive.com.auThe Ferrari Challenge Australasia kicks off at the beginning of 2025, encompassing five rounds at some of Australia’s most renowned racetracks.Ferrari continues to grow their motorsport presence globally, with another one-make series joining their event catalogue.The Ferrari Challenge will take place at some of Australia’s most iconic racetracks, including Bathurst, Phillip Island, and the Bend Motorsport Park.
Keen racers can expect to pay around $200,000 to partake in the five-race
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How long does a hybrid battery last and how much does it cost to replace?
via drive.com.auIf you own a hybrid car or are planning to buy one, it’s worth knowing the costs you might face down the line. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to hybrid battery replacement prices.
Hybrid cars are finding favour with Australian car buyers of all ages, budgets and tastes, as more people embrace the unique benefits of a petrol-electric powertrain.
RELATED: The best-selling hybrid cars in Australia during the first half of 2024Hybrid cars were the only segment to record an in
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2025 Leapmotor B10 cut-price electric SUV reveal confirmed
via drive.com.auAustralia-bound Chinese brand will pull the covers off its BYD and Chery electric compact SUV rival at this year’s Paris motor show.The 2025 Leapmotor B10 small electric SUV will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Paris motor show in France, and may land in Australian showrooms in 2025 as part of the brand’s global expansion.The Chinese electric car maker – 51 per cent owned by Stellantis, the parent company of Fiat, Chrysler and Jeep among others – teased several ima
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2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Elite review
via drive.com.auAs the largest and most expensive model in Chery’s Australian range, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max faces off against a raft of established seven-seat SUV competitors. A long list of features, and an approachable price help it stand out from the crowd.
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2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max EliteIt might have a name like the latest iPhone release,
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2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Australian first drive
via drive.com.auIs the Toyota Camry an icon yet? Long a favourite with Australian buyers, Toyota’s newest medium sedan sees its line-up shrunk and hybrid power rolled out as standard across the range. Is this the right move in a fast-changing market?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2025 Toyota CamryThe Toyota Camry could be something of an unsung icon in the Australian mar
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Opinion: We need to talk about the dark side of ANCAP testing
via drive.com.auWhile ANCAP testing continues to improve new-car safety credentials, these constant advances come with their own costs.Should new cars be as safe as possible? Of course, and I have no doubt that most people would echo this sentiment without hesitation.In a similar vein to improving efficiencies and reducing emissions, should there be some kind of external body that can force car makers to a minimum standard of safety in the design and construction of vehicles?RELATED: ‘Reliable but not saf
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Calls for caravan towing driver training in wake of pandemic popularity boom – report
via drive.com.auMajor organisations are joining the call for either additional driver training or a special licence to tow a caravan with the number of people doing it – but not knowing how to do it right – increases.Demand for motorists towing caravans to undertake mandatory training or have a special licence is growing, with two more major industry bodies throwing their weight behind the call. The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) has called for additional driver training for pe
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Sydney hit with record fuel prices this year, cycles longer than ever before
via drive.com.auNew research has shown our largest city has experienced a number of records when it comes to fuel prices in 2024 – and none of them are a good thing for motorists.Sydney fuel stations have charged record prices in 2024, with research undertaken by the NRMA revealing that Australians are paying too much at the bowser.An analysis carried out by the NRMA (National Roads and Motorists Association) has found that Sydney had a highest average price of 222.9 cents per litre in April this year, an
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Police issue warning ahead of AFL Grand Final weekend
via drive.com.auAs households and venues prepare to host Grand Final parties, police are urging drivers to plan before they drink.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesPolice are warning drivers not to drink and drive over the weekend, with AFL Grand Final parties expected across the country.Victoria Police have launched Operation Scoreboard, emphasising a zero-tolerance approach to drivers affected by alcohol and drugs over the state’s long weekend.Partygoers are being urged to plan ahead and utilise alte
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UAW members at Ford's Rouge tool and die unit reach tentative agreement
via autonews.comFord's Rouge Complex near Detroit, which employs about 6,000 workers, has more than 500 workers in the tool and die unit, according to the union.
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Ford Bronco may be about to go right-hand drive for Australia
via drive.com.auThe global boss of Ford has strongly indicated a factory-built right-hand-drive version of the Ford Bronco 4WD is on the cards.A factory-built right-hand-drive Ford Bronco is closer than ever to receiving the green light – after years of speculation and denials – according to the global CEO of the company.The Bronco shares its DNA with the top-selling Ranger ute and Everest 4WD – and was partially developed in Australia – but it has always been pitched as left-hand drive
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‘We should be in a better place’: New Nissan boss sets sights on climbing sales charts by playing up Australian connections
via drive.com.auNissan Australia’s new boss admits the brand should be performing much better, but highlighting its ‘Australianness’ should resonate well with local customers.Nissan Australia will leverage its local connections to try and regain a more commanding position on the sales charts under the watch of a new boss.The brand’s new Managing Director and Vice-President of Nissan Oceania Andrew Humberstone, having been in the top job since April this year, laid out his vision for the
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2025 Nissan Ariya electric SUV due in Australia five years after reveal
via drive.com.auNissan’s rival to the Tesla Model Y has been confirmed for an Australian launch in the second half of 2025 after several delays.Nissan’s mid-size electric SUV alternative to the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 will arrive in Australia in 2025, pending any further delays.The 2025 Nissan Ariya is due in local showrooms in the second half of next year with multiple specifications and battery sizes, after it first debuted as a near-production concept in late 2019 and in produc
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Audi to launch nearly 20 new or updated models in Australia next year
via drive.com.auAudi’s ageing model range is set for an overhaul over the next 18 months, including a new Q5, A5 and a slew of electric vehicles.Audi is poised for the most comprehensive rollout of new models in its history – including a new generation of its popular Q5 SUV – over the next 18 months.After a drought of all-new cars over the past five years, close to 20 new or updated models are due in local Audi showrooms next year alone, from city-sized hatchbacks to flagship electric cars.The
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2026 Audi Q5 release date for Australia confirmed, alongside SQ5
via drive.com.auAudi’s next-generation BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC rival is 12 months from Australian showrooms.The next-generation 2026 Audi Q5 mid-size luxury SUV is due in Australian showrooms by the end of next year, the German luxury-car maker has confirmed.The third generation of Audi’s second-best seller in Australia sits on refreshed underpinnings, with a larger body, high-tech interior, and a range of updated petrol and diesel engines.A high-performance SQ5 continues to lead the model rang
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2025 Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV: Initial details for Australia
via drive.com.auAudi’s Tesla Model Y-sized electric car is due in Australia early next year in a choice of three model grades, including the brand’s second-ever rear-wheel-drive SUV.The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron will be the second rear-wheel-drive SUV ever sold by the German premium brand in Australia – alongside high-performance all-wheel-drive versions – when it arrives next year.Audi Australia has confirmed it will offer three versions of the Q6 e-tron, a mid-size electric SUV aimed at the
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2025 Kia Tasman ute: Reveal expected next month – report
via drive.com.auThe Kia Tasman ute could be finally unveiled in one month, if a South Korean newspaper proves to be correct.The 2025 Kia Tasman dual-cab ute could make its debut in one month, according to an overseas report.South Korean business newspaper MK claims the Tasman will be unveiled at the Jeddah motor show in Saudi Arabia on 29 October 2024 (local time), with Kia to begin deliveries of the ute in the Middle East, Africa, and Australia in the first half of 2025.Drive has contacted Kia Australia to con
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Auto companies struggle to recruit and keep software, tech talent
via autonews.comOutdated HR and hiring structures hinder the EV transition as competition for digital talent intensifies, according to Josh Bersin Co.
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