[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche 718: Going Electric But Every Bit As Good As It’s Always Been It’s been a busy couple of years for the Porsche rumor mill. Back in September 2019 rumors were flying that an electric Porsche 718 was in development and was a “favored option within the company.” Then, in March of 2020,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The all-electric micro car brand is preparing to launch its first SUV – but it won’t be sold in Australia. View 5 images New digital renders detail a few minor changes over the concept variant, including revised grille, front fascia, and rear ‘diffuser’ design elements. Smaller wheels also replace the 21-inch alloys seen at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When you think of iconic, classic American cars, Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Challenger are, often, some of the first to come to mind. And while each of them has had their fair share of special editions, we can’t help but wonder what classic American cars can be like,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new Nissan Z will hit Australian roads in mid-2022, with one mainstay variant on offer – plus a limited-run Proto Spec edition. Nissan Australia has confirmed the first local details of its revitalised, new-generation sports car, the new 2022 Nissan Z, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in mid-2022. Mirroring the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Demand for nickel products is expected to grow by 500 per cent over the next decade, and one of Australia’s largest companies is looking to supply the booming market. View 2 images Australian coal mining giant BHP has announced an agreement with Toyota to source nickel sulphate for automotive battery production. The chemical compound…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The advent of high-voltage at-home charging has everyone digging up those high-school physics textbooks again. So just how much power is enough? Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call in to the radio show or email us at contactus@drive.com.au. Bill called into 3AW and asked…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW’s new Mercedes-Benz B-Class rival has debuted in Europe with hybrid power and new tech – but there are no plans for an Australian launch. The 2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has been unveiled in Europe – but, following its predecessor’s local departure in 2020, it’s not bound for Australian showrooms. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] V8 pick-ups from the USA continue to outsell electric cars according to official new-car sales statisticians. Joshua Dowling has been a motoring journalist for more than 20 years, spending most of that time working for The Sydney Morning Herald (as motoring editor and one of the early members of the Drive team) and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The original Lamborghini Countach is back 50 years after changing the course of automotive history. The Raging Bull’s in-house restoration team, Polo Storico, has just unveiled an inch-perfect recreation of the LP 500 prototype that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971. And to make sure it got everything just right,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The lavish Rolls-Royce Boat Tail made one helluva splash when it was unveiled earlier this year, but very few have seen it in the flesh. Until now, that is. The singular cabriolet, which is believed to be the most expensive new car in existence, made its first public appearance at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza…