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Major Australian airport advising of half-hour delays during school holidays
via drive.com.auDue to roadworks, getting in and out of one of the country’s busiest airports will take a lot longer over the next fortnight.Travellers using Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine over the next two weeks are being warned to watch out for 30-minute traffic delays due to roadworks, during one of the busiest periods of the year.More than 1.7 million people are expected to travel through the airport over the school holidays, as well as for the AFL Grand Final on 28 September with three out of four
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What cost of living crisis? More people are buying Lamborghinis than ever before
via drive.com.auThe Italian luxury car maker delivered 8411 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, equating to $3.95 billion in revenue and $1.1 million in operational profits.
Lamborghini recently announced it recorded its best sales result across the brand’s 60-plus-year history in the first nine months of 2024.According to the Italian luxury car maker, the brand delivered 8411 vehicles globally to the end of September, generating €2.43 billion ($AU3.95 billion) in revenue – up 20.1 per c
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‘Sell the car’: Tesla bumper sticker causes a stir online
via drive.com.auThis Tesla bumper sticker has caused a stir online after users discovered the undertones of this cheeky dig at Elon Musk.
Photo: Reddit/OFFRIMITS
He may be one of the most well-known car brand CEOs of the 21st century, but Elon Musk certainly has people talking about him at both ends of the love-hate spectrum. One Tesla Model Y owner took it to the next level with this cheeky bumper sticker.RELATED: Remember when Tesla tried to sue Top Gear?The photo on the r/CarsAustralia Reddit group shows a w
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles with the longest electric-only driving ranges in Australia
via drive.com.auThe GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV has launched in Australia with the longest claimed electric-only driving range of any plug-in hybrid on sale – here’s how it compares to other models.
GWM Australia is due to set a new record for the longest claimed electric-only range for a plug-in hybrid locally early next year, with the new H6 GT PHEV claimed to be capable of up to 180 kilometres on battery power alone.The H6 GT PHEV is one of several hybrid vehicles sold in Australia with a claimed electr
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review
via drive.com.auThe Mitsubishi Triton has undergone a huge update to take the fight to newer rivals, but have the changes gone far enough?
Skip ahead:IntroductionRunning costsPrice and specificationEnergy useInterior space and comfortOn-road assessmentConnectivity and infotainmentSummarySafety Next steps
2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLSOne of the latest brand-new models to hit Australia’s booming dual-cab ute market is the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. Loved for its value for money, uncompromising off-road prowess, a
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Batmobile to go into limited production, but you’ll need a thick cheque book
via drive.com.auWarner Bros is building a special run of life-size, driveable versions of its six-wheeled Batmobile Tumbler – but you’ll need around $4.5 million to park one in your Batcave.Warner Bros studios has announced it will build 10 full-size, driveable versions of the six-wheeled Batman Tumbler – seen in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight movie trilogy – available for sale to the public.Order books have opened for the wild-looking two-seat Batmobile through ‘Wayne Enter
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This $1.6 million Nissan GT-R can’t find a buyer
via drive.com.auDespite being one of the rarest Nissans in existence, this GT-R50 has been for sale for more than two years – and failed to find a buyer at auction last year.A rare 2020 Nissan GT-R50 is currently for sale in Canada, a year after it was passed in at auction.First shown as a concept in 2018, the Nissan went into production in 2020 based on the GT-R Nismo, with the vehicle celebrating the 50th anniversary of Italdesign – the Italian coachbuilder tasked with the bodywork – and the
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Italy urges European Union to revise 2035 petrol ban – report
via drive.com.auItaly continues to ask the EU to consider alternative solutions to the continent’s ban on combustion engine car sales from 2035 as its domestic automotive industry struggles with the transition.Imager: iStock/9parusnikov
Italy continues to urge the European Union (EU) to revise its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel-powered car sales, with the country’s automotive industry struggling to transition into low-emission vehicles amidst declining sales and increased competition from foreign
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Italy urges European Union to revise 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales – report
via drive.com.auItaly continues to ask the EU to consider alternative solutions to the continent’s ban on new petrol and diesel engine car sales from 2035 as its domestic automotive industry struggles with the transition.Imager: iStock/9parusnikov
Italy continues to urge the European Union (EU) to revise its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel-powered car sales, with the country’s automotive industry struggling to transition into low-emission vehicles amidst declining sales and increased competition f
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Why does my car shudder when I accelerate?
via drive.com.auA shuddering noise may sound like an expensive fix, but it could be cheap and easy. We answer all your questions around ‘why does my car shudder when I accelerate?’
Photo: IStock/D-Keine
If you’ve noticed your car begin to shudder when accelerating or taking off from the lights, then it could be something simple you can visibly inspect at home.RELATED: What happens when you put petrol in a diesel car?However, it’s best to get it checked as soon as possible, as it can occa
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Elvis Presley’s last Cadillac for sale: 1977 Cadillac Seville
via drive.com.auA Cadillac fit for a king is up for sale as the last car bought by Elvis – driven by him the day before he died – goes under the hammer.The last car bought by iconic singer and prolific Hollywood actor Elvis Presley is on the market at Bonhams in the United Kingdom.The King of Rock and Roll picked out the 1977 Cadillac Seville sedan – including the silver-over-maroon two-tone paintwork – only months before his death at age 42 on 16 August the same year.Known to have owned
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Gee Oh, Gee Gee Oh… Iconic Goggomobil Dart microcar offered for sale
via drive.com.auThe infamous Goggomobil Dart is one of approximately 700 examples constructed in Sydney during the 1950sIt’s the car brand that every Australian aged over 40 can spell, at least the first five letters anyway, thanks to a successful Yellow Pages ad campaign.But although the commercial would note “It’s not the Dart, they always think it’s the Dart…”, this silver Goggomobil microcar is, in fact, the Dart, and it could be yours.Offered for sale by auction in Melb
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GWM shaves extra $2000 from Haval Jolion drive-away price
via drive.com.auNew discounts for the already-affordable GWM Haval Jolion make it one of the cheapest new cars in Australia.GWM has reduced the drive-away price on selected non-hybrid Jolion variants, following earlier discounts made just over a month ago.
The brand has introduced additional $2000 discounts on top of the brand’s ‘GWM Plate Clearance’, which was announced in early October.The small SUV is now one of the most affordable cars on the market with the $2000 discount applied. However
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Australian Government to announce electric Vehicle-to-Grid household standards today
via drive.com.auHouseholds will soon be able to be powered by their electric car – or sell power from their electric vehicle back into the grid during peak demand – thanks to new standards from the Federal Government.Australians will soon be able to use their electric cars to not only power their homes, but also send energy back into the electric grid during peak periods.Drive understands Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, will today announce new standards for Vehicle-to-Grid (
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Toot toot, chugga chugga, Big Red Toyota HiLux: New car for The Wiggles
via drive.com.auPopular Australian music group The Wiggles has a new ride, and it’s one of the most popular models in the country.World-famous Australian kids’ music group The Wiggles, have traded in their Big Red Car for a new set of wheels courtesy of Toyota.Revealed in a new song and accompanying video titled ‘Big Red Ute’, the Wiggle-fied version of Toyota Australia’s second best-selling model – behind the RAV4 Hybrid – made its debut last month.Billed as “a l
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After a new Toyota RAV4 hybrid? You won’t have to wait too long
via drive.com.auWait times for Australia’s top-selling family SUV have continued to ease as supply for the Australian market increases.The wait time for Australia’s best-selling family SUV has lessened with Toyota currently estimating an average wait time of three months or less for the RAV4 hybrid. The drop is significant compared to this time last year when customers were beginning to cancel orders as wait times for the popular hybrid model pushed two years, depending specification.However, T
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Should you scrap your car?
via drive.com.auDo you have an old car that you’re weighing up whether to fix or scrap? Here are some things to consider before you make your decision.
Photo: IStock/underworld111
Are you wondering if it’s time to send your car to the scrap yard? You’re not alone. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Australians scrap a whopping 850,000 cars each year.RELATED: Should mechanics charge for a diagnosis?This scrappage causes around 1.36 million tonnes of waste. The ind
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Tom Cruise considering ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel – report
via drive.com.auThe classic NASCAR film Days of Thunder could be returning to the silver screen, but first, filmmakers need an original idea.Three and a half decades after the NASCAR film Days of Thunder was filmed, The Hollywood Reporter claims Tom Cruise is looking at the possibility of a sequel.On the back of the success of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick – the sequel to the original Top Gun movie of 1986 – the report says Cruise is in talks with production studio Paramount for two big-budget film
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Volvo offering low-rate finance offer on seven-seat XC90 models in runout
via drive.com.auBig on space and safety credentials, the seven-seat Volvo XC90 ups its value game with a low-rate finance offer in runout.Volvo’s family flagship, the seven-seat XC90 SUV, is now in runout ahead of a significant update due next year, and the Swedish brand is offering low-interest, guaranteed future-value finance on new MY24 XC90s to help encourage buyers.Available in three models, each with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and with either a mild-hybrid or plug-in-hybrid electrical sy
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Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th Edition review: Quick drive
via drive.com.auYou can now get a taste of this V8-powered forbidden fruit in Australia, if you’ve got deep enough pockets.
Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th EditionIt’s arguably the ultimate iteration of Land Rover’s most iconic model. After production of Land Rover’s original Defender wound up in 2016, and wasn’t directly replaced by the thoroughly modernised model that wore the Defenderin 2019, the desire and respect for Land Rover’s most important model has skyrocketed.So
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More than 16,000 Honda models recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThousands of CR-V, Civic, Civic Type R and ZR-V models have been recalled for a fault that could cause problems with the car’s steering.Honda has recalled 16,001 examples of its MY24 CR-V, MY22-MY24 Civic, MY24 Civic Type R and MY23-MY24 ZR-V, citing a potential fault with the vehicle’s Electronic Power Steering system (EPS).The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2024 models but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Dep
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More than 16,000 Honda cars recalled in Australia due to steering fault
via drive.com.auThousands of CR-V, Civic, Civic Type R and ZR-V models have been recalled for a fault that could cause problems with the car’s steering.Honda has recalled 16,001 examples of its MY24 CR-V, MY22-MY24 Civic, MY24 Civic Type R and MY23-MY24 ZR-V, citing a potential fault with the vehicle’s Electronic Power Steering system (EPS).The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2024 builds – across the 2022 to 2024 model years – but may have been sold at
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Honda CR-V, Civic, Accord, and ZR-V hybrid models recalled in Australia due to fuel pump fault
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition could lead to a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice.Honda has recalled 5362 examples of its MY24 Accord Hybrid, MY24 CR-V Hybrid, MY24 Civic Hybrid, and MY23-MY24 ZR-V Hybrid, citing a potential fault with the vehicle’s high-pressure fuel pump.The affected vehicles are stamped 2022 to 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Depa
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Honda CR-V, Civic, Accord, and ZR-V hybrid models recalled in Australia
via drive.com.auThe fault could cause a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition could lead to a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice.Honda has recalled 5362 examples of its MY24 Accord Hybrid, MY24 CR-V Hybrid, MY24 Civic Hybrid, and MY23-MY24 ZR-V Hybrid, citing a potential fault with the vehicle’s high-pressure fuel pump.The affected vehicles are stamped 2022 to 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.The recall notice, lodged with the Depa
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Why does my car battery keep dying?
via drive.com.auIf you frequently need to jump-start your car, you may be experiencing some issues. Here’s why your car battery keeps dying.
Photo: IStock/Guillermo Spelucin Runciman
A flat battery is one of the most common issues motorists in Australia experience. A 2022 survey by Budget Direct Insurance showed a whopping 43 per cent of all roadside assist callouts were battery-related issues.RELATED: When should you be using jumper leads?Even though it is an easy call out to have roadside assistance, yo
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Drive Car of the Year 2025 awards are go!
via drive.com.auIt’s that time of the year again! Assessment and judging to find the Drive Car of the Year 2025 is underway.It’s that time of the year, when the Drive team gets together to pool notes on what are the best new cars for Australian buyers. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the DCOTY awards, in a market that has seen unprecedented change over the past 12 months.20 years of DCOTY – all the winnersThe first Drive Car of the Year was conducted in December 2006 with a full gr
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Hyundai cuts almost $3000 off price of i30 Sedan with new drive-away offer
via drive.com.auBuyers looking for a new Hyundai i30 can now save almost $3000, thanks to a new promotional deal from the South Korean car maker.Hyundai Australia has moved its non-hybrid powered 2024 i30 Sedan, excluding the high-performance N range, to promotional drive-away pricing until the end of the month.Buyers can save up to $2900 depending on the grade with the offer, kicking off with the entry-level unnamed grade for $29,990 drive-away.Stepping up to the Elite is now $35,490, while the Premium is
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Stunning Mazda Iconic SP moves closer to showrooms, likely to become new MX-5
via drive.com.auMazda states it has every intention of putting the Iconic SP concept into production, but chances are it morphs into the new-generation MX-5.Mazda has moved a step closer to bringing the Iconic SP concept car to showrooms, where it is expected to transform into the next-generation MX-5.Revealed at last year’s Tokyo motor show, the Iconic SP concept is a sleek coupe with design cues from the RX-7 including pop-up headlights and a rotary engine.While Mazda has not confirmed production plans,
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2026 Mazda CX-5 could debut new ‘Skyactiv Z’ engine, as more details emerge
via drive.com.auMazda has announced a new ‘Skyactiv Z’ four-cylinder petrol engine family with a leaner combustion process – and it could appear first in the next-generation CX-5 family SUV.More details about the next-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 have been confirmed by the brand – along with confirmation of a new engine family.Mazda announced overnight it aims to launch a ‘Skyactiv Z’ family of four-cylinder petrol engines in 2027 to succeed its current ‘Skyactiv G’
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GWM Cannon Alpha nets five-star ANCAP crash-test result
via drive.com.auThe GWM Cannon Alpha has become the first electrified dual-cab ute to be awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
The GWM Cannon Alpha has become the first hybrid-powered dual-cab ute to achieve a five-star ANCAP safety result against the latest and most stringent test criteria.The five-star crash test covers both diesel and hybrid engine options. ANCAP said the test vehicle displayed “similar levels of performance to other dual-cab utes tested against 2023-2025 rating criteria”.The
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