[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The hypercar-rivalling electric sedan starts from $219,646 Down Under. View 3 images The world’s quickest production sedan – the Tesla Model S Plaid – is likely still at least 18 months away from arriving in Australian showrooms, Drive understands. While the manufacturer’s online configurator tool suggests the high-performance electric vehicle is due towards…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] At the end of January 2021 I bought a new car, albeit used. A 2019 Golf GTI Mk7.5, with the performance, luxury, driver assistance and infotainment packs. Why used? My dad once said that cars are the ‘worst investment we ever make’, yet necessary to everyday life. By this he meant we generally…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Suspension upgrades improve the GVM and payload of the Ram 1500 by 349kg. Sam Purcell has been writing about cars, four-wheel driving and camping since 2013, and obsessed with anything that goes brum-brum longer than he can remember. Sam joined the team at CarAdvice/Drive as the off-road Editor in 2018, after cutting his…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Will the addition of a plug-in hybrid system add to the appeal of an already excellent platform? Trent Nikolic drives the 2022 Sorento PHEV to find out whether the claimed electric-only range delivers in the real world. Real-world EV range is impressive Signature Sorento positives remain Standard inclusions and interior quality Third row…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new plug-in Kia Sorento has arrived in Australia, with plenty of technology and a frugal drivetrain – but the new tech comes at a cost. 2022 Kia Sorento pricing and specifications Plug-in Hybrid model arrives in GT-Line trim 195kW/350Nm turbo PHEV system delivers 68km electric range Priced from $81,990 drive-away Priced from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Honda gave us a glimpse of the upcoming Civic Type-R a few days back. The company released two images of the hot hatch that were wrapped in camouflage, but gave us a fairly good idea about its styling cues. But, to us enthusiasts, two images aren’t enough. So, here are some more shots…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The current generation Chevrolet Corvette made its American debut back in 2019, and it went on sale shortly after. In fact, for the American market it already saw a few updates. But in Europe the mid-engine Corvette Stingray is just now going on sale. It will be offered in both coupe and convertible…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] General Motors is using its massive budget and power to try to get ahead of the game on the future of EVs. We knew they have been investing in EVs for quite a while now, but they just dropped some big news to practically make their vision come true. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Range anxiety is one of the biggest reasons why people are skeptical to switch to EVs. The skepticism will most likely die down when two criteria are fulfilled – the day EVs take the same time as refueling an internal combustion-engined car and offer a similar range between recharges, and when you can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Electric sports cars aren’t exactly a thing yet. Sure, you’ve got the currently non-existent Tesla Roadster 2.0 and plenty of hypercars, but the closest we have to a genuine sports car is the Tesla Model S Plaid or the Porsche Taycan. Transitioning the everyday family car or even SUVs to all-electric drive is…