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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] What is the Simpson Desert? 1000 kilometres north of Adelaide, and almost 2000 kilometres west of Brisbane, the Simpson Desert is 180,000 square kilometres of arid, sandy and inhospitable wasteland that is split between South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory, not too far east of the geographical centre of Australia. How big…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Glenn Butler is one of Australia’s best-known motoring journalists having spent the last 25 years reporting on cars on radio, TV, web and print. He’s a former editor of Wheels, Australia’s most respected car magazine, and was deputy editor of Drive.com.au before that. Glenn’s also worked at an executive level for two of Australia’s most…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new MG 5 sedan – priced from $24,990 drive-away – has missed out on key advanced safety features in Australia that are standard on rival cars, and available on the MG 5 overseas. View 13 images The budget-priced 2023 MG 5 sedan from China has arrived in Australian showrooms with the bare minimum…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite the dramatic footage, no injuries were reported – but it does show the importance of checking your mirrors. A truck driver in the US has captured a dramatic crash on his dash cam where a white ute attempts to change lanes and is sandwiched between two trucks. The accident occurred on Interstate-26…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Earlier this year, the US introduced new requirements for electric-car batteries to be sourced from its trading partners if new-car buyers wanted to access government rebates. Now Chinese battery makers are looking to open factories in South Korea to circumvent the laws. View 5 images Electric cars in the US could soon be powered…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] What would the new Toyota Prado look like as a ute – and should Toyota build it? View 4 images The first new Toyota Prado in nearly 15 years was revealed last week, with a boxier look, bigger body, more modern interior and the option of hybrid power overseas. A five-door wagon is now…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The full episode of Drive TV from last weekend is available to view below. In the meantime, you can read about our drive through the Barossa Valley. Tune in on Channel Nine or 9Now to watch Season 5 of Drive TV every week – Sunday at 1 pm. Emma has been on our television screens for over a decade. Most of…