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Continental’s General Tire launches two new all-terrain tyres in Australia
via drive.com.auThe all-terrain tyre market is hotting up, with Continental’s off-road brand launching two new-generation tyres.General Tire – the off-road brand owned by Continental – has announced two new all-terrain tyres for the Australian market.The General Tire Grabber ATX and Grabber AT3 models have both been designed to work in both on- and off-road conditions.However, while the AT3 is a more traditional road-biased all-terrain – with a focus on snow grip – the ATX leans mo
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2025 Toyota Prado: Australian allocation and waiting times confirmed
via drive.com.auThe new Toyota Prado is set to smash sales records in Australia, but some buyers might still be facing a 12-month wait.Toyota Australia has confirmed that up to 27,000 examples of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series will be coming to Australia over the next 12 month, but initial interest has already accounted for more than half of Australia’s allocation.Speaking to Australian motoring media at the launch of the LandCruiser Prado – the first new-generation model in 15 years &ndash
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Medium SUV Under $50K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Medium SUV Under $50K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SUV
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Small SUV Under $80K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Small SUV Under $80K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SUVs
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Small SUV Under $50K contenders announced
via drive.com.auA rush of new and updated models sees the affordable Small SUV category grow yet again. Here are the eligible vehicles for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Small SUV Under $50K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort t
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Chery Hunting Wild concept hints at solid-state battery solution to most electric car shortcomings
via drive.com.auAn electric wagon capable of driving from Sydney to Adelaide without stopping, supercar-like performance, autonomous driving technology, and the ability to recharge in minutes? Chery’s Hunting Wild concept promises it’s all just around the corner.Images of an electric Chery concept car have been released ahead of the vehicle’s public debut at the Guangzhou motor show this weekend.Fitted with a solid-state battery, Chery says the Hunting Wild electric wagon is capable of hitting
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2024 MG HS receives five-star ANCAP safety rating in non-hybrid guise
via drive.com.auThe latest-generation MG HS has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating for non-hybrid variants, becoming the second model in the brand’s line-up to receive a top score.The non-hybrid version of the new-generation 2024 MG HS family SUV has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under the latest 2023-25 criteria.All 1.5-litre turbo variants of the MG SUV sold in Australia are covered by the ANCAP rating, which is based on testing con
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‘When you turn 50’: Calls for older Aussies to take ‘refresher’ driving lessons
via drive.com.auWith older drivers exhibiting higher crash rates than middle-aged drivers, does Australia need to mandate more driver training later in life?Image: iStock/Wavebreakmedia
A new University of New South Wales initiative is seeking to combat the higher rate of car crashes amongst drivers over 80 by advocating for ‘refresher’ driving lessons for Australians once they turn 50.
UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) recently completed a 12-month study to examine whether dri
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Hertz loses $2 billion on electric cars
via drive.com.auThe global car renting giant has posted its fourth loss in a row as it slashes its fleet of Tesla and Polestar electric cars.Rental car giant Hertz has announced higher than expected losses of more than $AU2 billion which the company says is largely due to its failed electric vehicle strategy.In announcing its third-quarter (July-September) 2024 results to shareholders, Hertz reported a loss of $US1.3 billion ($AU2 billion) with the majority being losses from its ex-rental electric vehicle sell-
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Hertz loses $2 billion, largely because of electric cars
via drive.com.auThe global car renting giant has posted its fourth loss in a row as it slashes its fleet of Tesla and Polestar electric cars.Rental car giant Hertz has announced higher than expected losses of more than $AU2 billion which the company says is largely due to its failed electric vehicle strategy.In announcing its third-quarter (July-September) 2024 results to shareholders, Hertz reported a loss of $US1.3 billion ($AU2 billion) with the majority being losses from its ex-rental electric vehicle sell-
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2025 Cupra Tavascan electric car arrival slips into next year for sub-$70,000 price
via drive.com.auCupra says it is not worried about launching its Tesla Model Y challenger in Australia – due early next year in two model grades – in a cooling electric-car market.The first examples of the 2025 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV are not due in Australia until early next year – not December this year as previously forecast – priced from less than $70,000 plus on-road costs.The second electric vehicle (EV) from VW-owned Spanish brand Cupra in Australia is a mid-size electric SUV
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Cadillac Australia’s next model could be Vistiq seven-seat electric SUV
via drive.com.auVistiq large electric SUV could join Lyriq in Cadillac Australia showrooms as the premium brand looks to bulk out its line-up.Cadillac has officially detailed the 2025 Vistiq electric SUV, a large three-row, all-electric model designed to take the fight to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.While only confirmed for left-hand-drive markets for now, and Cadillac Australia has stated “we do not have any announcements to make at this time for Australia and New Zealand” in regards to the Vistiq, t
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VW Golf GTI’s Spanish twin facing the axe
via drive.com.auThe Cupra Leon VZ – the twin under the skin to the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch – may not continue into the facelifted line-up due next year.Spanish brand Cupra may be preparing to call last drinks on its version of the Volkswagen Golf GTI.The Cupra Leon VZ hot hatch is the mechanical twin to the Golf GTI, sharing a 180kW 2.0-litre turbo engine, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive layout.But it is looking unlikely to carry across into the facelifted Leon range
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Mazda CX-60 suspension to be retuned after customer criticism – again
via drive.com.auMazda will issue another round of changes to the suspension of its luxury-priced mid-size SUV, intended to address criticism of its firm feel over bumps.
Mazda CX-60 Evolve.
The suspension of the Mazda CX-60 family SUV will be retuned for the second time in 18 months, after criticism from customers and media of a “firm” and “bouncy” ride over bumps.Mazda has already revised the suspension once since the CX-60 launched last year, fitting new rear shock absorbers to vehicle
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The Ford XR8 ute was Australia’s muscle car in hi-vis clothing
via drive.com.auThe first V8-powered Ford XR8 ute was met with high praise, both in Australia as well as in the most unlikeliest of places…Original story by Toby Hagon first published in Drive on 13 November, 1999No doubt there will be many buyers who will rarely strip the tonneau cover off Ford’s XR8 ute. After all, it is quite often bought as much for image and driving enjoyment as for carrying all the materials a tradesman needs from day to day.The XR8 is an interesting beast, not in appearance
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E-scooter riders targeted by police in Townsville road operation
via drive.com.auThe road safety blitz follows Queensland’s emergency departments have recording increased rates of e-scooter accidents over the past three years.Townsville police have launched a new road safety operation aimed at “Personal Mobility Devices” (PMDs) like e-scooters.Operation Ride Safe will see highway patrol officers “conducting patrols and enforcement activities” across Townsville – a northeastern city in Queensland – as well as rider safety education.&l
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2024 Kia Carnival GT-Line Lite review
via drive.com.auIf you think a large seven-seat SUV is the ultimate family car, the 2024 Kia Carnival puts up a much more convincing argument.
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Kia Carnival GT-Line LiteYou may not like it, but a people mover is what peak practicality looks like – this is the ideal family car shape.For everyone out there thinking about buying a large, th
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Family Car Under $80K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Family Car Under $80K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SUV
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Luxury Car Under $100K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Luxury Car Under $100K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SU
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Urban Car Under $50K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Urban Car Under $50K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SUVs
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2025 Peugeot 308 goes mild-hybrid, axes wagon for a $5000 price hike
via drive.com.auPeugeot has added mild-hybrid tech to its smallest car – promising Corolla Hybrid-like fuel consumption – but it comes at a price, despite slow sales of the current version.The 2025 Peugeot 308 range has been slashed to one hatchback variant with the introduction of mild-hybrid power designed to cut fuel use and emissions.It has been accompanied by a $5000 price rise – now starting from $48,990 plus on-road costs – despite just 140 Peugeot 308s being reported as sold so f
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Victorian man issued $790 fine after urinating on police car
via drive.com.auThe 27-year-old man was issued a penalty notice after he was caught urinating on a police car.
A Victorian man has been issued a $790 fine after he was caught in the act of urinating on a police car.
According to Victoria Police, local officers were alerted after security staff observed the 27-year-old man urinating on a vehicle at an unspecified carpark along Cooper Street in Epping – a suburb approximately 18km north of Melbourne – on the night of 11 November 2024.The attending off
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Urban Car Under $30K contenders announced
via drive.com.auHere is every new or updated model eligible for the Drive Car of the Year 2025 – Best Urban Car Under $30K category.
Drive Car of the Year 2025Now in its 20th year, the annual Drive Car of the Year awards program continues to be the Australian new car buyer’s most-trusted advisor. At Drive, we test drive more than 200 new cars every year, evaluating each against its innate promise to sort the best from the rest. We divide the 400-plus new passenger cars, SUVs
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China’s GAC Aion reveals MG 4 electric car rival, expected for Australia
via drive.com.auAustralia-bound Chinese car maker GAC has shown a new electric hatchback through its Aion EV brand, expected to reach local showrooms next year.The battery-powered hatchback previously expected to lead the Australian rollout of Chinese auto giant GAC – and its electric-car brand Aion – has been unveiled.The GAC Aion UT is a small electric hatch similar in size to an MG 4 or BYD Dolphin, and has been engineered for sale in global markets.As reported by Drive earlier this year, it is e
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China’s GAC Aion reveals MG 4 electric car rival, coming to Australia
via drive.com.auAustralia-bound Chinese car maker GAC has shown a new electric hatchback through its Aion EV brand, due in local showrooms next year.The battery-powered hatchback expected to lead the Australian rollout of Chinese auto giant GAC – and its electric-car brand Aion – has been unveiled.The GAC Aion UT is a small electric hatch similar in size to an MG 4 or BYD Dolphin, and has been engineered for sale in global markets.As reported by Drive earlier this year, it is expected to be the laun
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Ford F-150 GCM revised downward, but GVM and 4500kg braked towing remain
via drive.com.auThe full-sized F-150 has received a downgraded Gross Combination Mass (GCM) figure after Ford decided to account for downball weight in calculations.Ford Australia has reduced the Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of its full-sized F-150 pick-up, dropping the figure by 450kg for both short- and long-wheelbase variants.The new numbers for the short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) versions are now 7270kg and 7315kg respectively, still making it higher than its Chevrolet Silverado (6851-7160kg)
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Best $40K electric car in Australia: 2024 MG 4 vs BYD Dolphin comparison review
via drive.com.auThere is now genuine choice for buyers shopping for a new electric car priced less than $40,000. Here are our two favourite picks, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin – but which is better?These days it seems most things in life are more expensive than they were a few years ago – yet electric cars are cheaper to buy than ever.New budget-priced models from Chinese car brands – powered by more affordable battery technology – are driving down the starting prices of electric vehicles (E
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Tesla vandalised by pedestrian, yet again: Video
via drive.com.auAn individual was allegedly caught by the vehicle’s onboard cameras dragging keys along the car’s side panels, with the Tesla owner posting the footage to social media.Image: Facebook/Tesla Owners Australia
An individual has allegedly been caught on video vandalising a Tesla, with the car owner sharing the footage to social media.The owner – who posted the video to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group – said they noticed “a deep scratch from the rear passe
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Kia Tasman SUV on Australia’s wish list
via drive.com.auWhen it comes to an SUV version of the new Kia Tasman ute, never say never.An SUV based on the 2025 Kia Tasman ute may be possible in the future, provided there is a global business case to support such a model.Speaking to Drive, executives from Kia said there would need to be support from other markets such as the Middle East and South Korea for a Tasman-based SUV to become a reality.“There would have to be a good global business case for it. It can’t just be Australia would love to
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Mazda 6 may have 12 months left to live in Australia
via drive.com.auTime is ticking on the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon 12 years since the latest model arrived in showrooms, amid slowing sales as buyers migrate to SUVs.The death knell for the Mazda 6 may have sounded in Australia by this time next year, as the current model reaches the end of the road in key overseas markets – with no direct successor in sight.Australia is one of the few markets that still sells the Mazda 6 after it was dropped in Japan earlier this year – where it is built for local show
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