[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The first official appearance of Volkswagen’s ID.7 electric sedan reveals an old-school approach to the driver controls. View 5 images Volkswagen has simplified the dashboard and switches in its upcoming ID.7 electric car to answer criticism of the latest-generation Golf. The latest Golf ushered in a radical dashboard design heavily reliant on screens and…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] No longer relegated to bedrooms and couches, video games are very much mainstream and can now even be found in your car! Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio show or email us at contactus@drive.com.au. James spoke with Warwick Long on…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The smallest Volvo SUV to roll off the production line has been spied in China, ahead of its global launch due later this year. View 5 images The 2023 Volvo EX30 electric SUV – the brand’s smallest model – has been spied testing in China, ahead of its unveiling and expected Australian launch later…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Fans of Mazda’s Wankel rotary engines will have to wait for any future announcement on a halo sports car, but the engine will return this week as a generator for the brand’s electric models. View 6 images The much-anticipated return of Mazda’s rotary engine will happen later this week, with a reveal scheduled in…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Matt McCroarey: “Naturally it’s all energy consumption so it will have an impact on it, particularly climate control, but it will be a minimal impact. Ambient temperature is the biggest effect on electric vehicles, particularly in Australia. In summertime, if you have your air-conditioning all the way up, you will see some range…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Prices across Renault’s three smallest passenger cars and SUVs have risen by up to $1000 for the new year, six months after the last price increase. View 2 images Renault Australia has increased prices for the Renault Megane RS hot hatch, Renault Captur city SUV and Renault Arkana small SUV by up to $1000…