Every week, Trent Nikolic and a host of the top minds in motoring look under the hood of the biggest headlines at Drive.com.au to offer the country’s very best automotive journalism, independent reviews, discussion, and answers to burning questions.
It's a must listen if you're thinking about buying a new vehicle, want to know more about what's happening in the industry, or if there's just no limit to your love for cars.
Homes powering our EVs is one thing, but what about the other way around? It could be the future, and Trent and Sam talk to Ben Warren, national manager for electrification and mobility at Nissan, to find out more. Plus, the recall affecting up to half a million owners, and is the toughest Triton ever on its way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not everything is at it seems for Trent and James on this week's episode. We're set to get the hybrid Toyota Hilux sooner than expected, but it's not the hybrid we expected either. Why have some designs from abroad got BMW fuming? Plus, as always, reviews from what the team have been driving - including one very luxurious Range Rover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trent and Josh have crunched the numbers and sadly they don't look good for new car buyers. Plus, the success of Ram Trucks in Australia, fighting back against the theft of catalytic converters, the return of Ford to F1, and $115,000 - cheap for a G Wagon or expensive for a Jimny? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh and Glenn go the distance on this week's episode, taking a trip around the world to reveal some best sellers on foreign shores. Closer to home, they give some good news for those looking to charge their EV, examine what the powerful new Kia EV6 GT says about the current state of EV design and, along with special guest Kevin Flynn from Driver Dynamics, ask just what can be done in light of sobering stats on our rising road toll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Trent and Josh unpack some huge stories this week. What impact will the upcoming NSW state election have on how demerit points are handled? Is EV price parity as far away as we think, or further? And what does that say about the future of affordable vehicles? How widespread are the recent problems with the Ford Raptor? Plus the unveiling of the new Toyota Hilux GR Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Drive Podcast is back! Trent and James reveal the biggest automotive success stories for 2022, what they're most looking forward to in 2023 and they get a unique perspective on why specific engineering for Australian roads is so important with Graham Gambold, the chief engineer for ride and handling at KIA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the final podcast for the year, Drive.com.au 's Trent Nikolic and James Ward revisit the most clicked article of 2022; is it legal to stand in a parking space to save it for yourself? A new deal with Hyundai and Kia could see electric vehicles with a 1000km range on a single charge. We look forward to next year and outline what we'd like to see more (and less) of. And of course, the Alfa gets another honourable mention. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the Drive Podcast, wherever you g...
Trent Nikolic is joined by Drive.com.au features editor Rob Margeit, this week delivered by Porsche Taycan GTS. Alfa Romeo wants their new Tonale to be measured on quality, not sales figures . Trent, a former Alfa owner, has doubts it will make much of a difference. Debate rages over the safety and reliability of autopilot, also now being called "full self driving" cars by Tesla - it's being rolled out even without US regulatory approval. Plus, the Drive team reviews the new 2023 LDV eT60 , the ...
Trent is joined by special guest Clinton Maynard, senior reporter and presenter for Sydney's 2GB. They cover the new legislation that could save you thousands on an electric vehicle, the top ten cars that offer the most horsepower per dollar in 2022 and one of Clinton's own very strange driving quirks... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trent is back from SEMA in Las Vegas. What were the show highlights? And what does the US have to teach us about our own automotive landscape? October sales results show that one class of vehicle still has our hearts, autonomous vehicles are back in the news both here and abroad, and what drove Volvo to their recent EV announcement? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, James and Glen unpack some of Australian drivers' favourite things. Does the character of the Jimny make up for its flaws? What about if it was a soft-top? The schadenfreude of dashcam footage is one thing - but do they go too far? And why oh why does driving a ute just feel so good? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing buttons back to consoles, Bringing noise back to electric cars, Is everything old new again? Plus, news on rising battery prices, rumours of the Kia Stinger's demise, and impressions of the Hyundai STARIA-LOAD, the Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan's new Z See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does the current state of driver assistance prove the robot uprising is still a while off? Is the Toyota Hilux Rogue a sign of even more things to come? And why BYD's Atto 3 went on sale, then didn't... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The results of the comprehensive dual cab megatest are in - with a few surprises! What topped the list? Plus, the question of whether Australia is ready for EVs gets a little closer to being answered and special guest Elise Elliott gives us the heads up on a bizarre kind of car theft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car sales figures from last month are in and a few results might shock you! What was the mood like trackside at Bathurst over the weekend? And what could Josh possibly have been driving to make Trent so envious? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While one company is buying up big, another has just offered itself up for sale. Are we witnessing the end of a quintessential '20 year old ratbag' car? Speaking of cars you had at 20 - maybe you'll find it Drive's worst cars sold in Australia list! Plus, what's the car-based behavior that a whopping 88% of people say is never okay? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Trent and Josh get into the nuts and volts when it comes to Australia's relationship to EVs: Is an EV future feasible? Are people buying them? Are they KEEPING them? And are they really a long-term solution to avoiding costs like the looming reintroduction of the fuel excise? Plus, someone who, for embargo reasons, definitely IS NOT Josh (but looks a lot like him) hints at some details on the Ford Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning fresh from the states. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Have Ferrari just done something they said they would never do? Can a new Mustang win over new fans while keeping its existing ones? Are the days of car theft numbered? And are we set to swap our touchscreens back for buttons again? Plus, the new Lexus RX and the massive Land Rover Defender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proof that American cars have the coolest names Some very impressive sales figures coming through from Tesla High performance cars are easier to access than ever before - should our licensing reflect that? The new Ford Ranger Raptor is almost here, will it be the most fun ute ever? And which car brand is fit to carry on the Royal lineage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trent Nikolic and Josh Dowling from drive.com.au dive into the top motoring stories from the week including the rise of car scalpers, selling near-new vehicles with hugely inflated margins to people who don't want to wait. A Tesla has hit a wall in China (not that wall), and are we really surprised? Meanwhile Elon Musk is adamant we will have autonomous cars by next year. And Josh has been busy behind the both the wheels of a gigantic Toyota and a reborn retro classic. The best way to stay up to...
Some great news for lovers of big utes, some bad news for anyone looking to fill up at the bowser anytime soon... and no news for anyone waiting on vehicle delivery. Plus, the verdict on the new Ford Ranger is in, including how it stacks up against its previous incarnations, and Trent and James weigh in on the case of one particularly eccentric Telsa driver - are they a genius, an idiot, or even a sign of things to come? See more at drive.com.au and SUBSCRIBE now to never miss the best motoring ...
Could affordable EVs be closer than we think? And what should the government do to REALLY encourage an Australian EV future? Plus, which medium SUV gives you the best value for money? The Drive team have painstakingly tested the best in the market for everything from size to service costs, fuel economy to fun - and they've found a winner. See more at drive.com.au and SUBSCRIBE now to never miss the best motoring news, reviews and discussion every week. Hosted by Trent Nikolic. See omnystudio.com...
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