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The full episode is available to watch below! If you missed Season 2 Episode 1 of Drive on Channel Nine on Sunday afternoon, you can watch it in full on 9Now here . We’ve linked it here for you too. In the meantime, you can read about our drive out of Yass to Temora, Nerrardera and the Darlington Point farm here . Or if you did see it and want to know more about the 2022 Kia EV6 , have a read of Trent’s review here . If you missed Season One of Drive TV , you can catch up on all the episodes here . Tune in on Channel Nine , or 9Now to watch Season 2 of Drive TV every week – Sunday afternoon at 1.00pm. The post Drive TV S2 Episode 1 – everything you need to know. Watch the full episode here! appeared first on Drive .

Is it time to buy that boxy sedan now that baby is on its way? Not necessarily, writes Dilvin Yasa. Nothing invites well-meaning advice from strangers quite like the sight of a rounded belly. I’m no different of course (sorry) so here’s my contribution: the days are long but the years are short and although you might be tearfully eying up that oh-so-inappropriate convertible right now, it will be yours before you know it. In the meantime, however, you’re going to need a car that’s suitable for bubs, toddlers and little ones. What does the perfect first family car look like? The following points will help you find your perfect match… Buy a newish car At a time when it feels like you’re bleeding money, a cheap second-hand car might seem like the logical choice. Admittedly, provided you find the right car at the right price, it can be, but within reasonable boundaries. New and newish (cars that are two to three years old) might be pricier than that 2005 model you’ve had your ...

Kia’s 2022 EV6 electric vehicle has arrived. It’s conquered. And, it’s sold out. Still, we didn’t knock back the chance to test-drive one of the first batch in Australia – a car you can’t buy immediately, but one you’ll almost certainly want to order if you’re looking at a new electric vehicle. What we love Styling is eye-catching from any angle Range remains strong even on long runs Cabin quality and driving experience are excellent What we don’t Sold out until 2025… Boo No ANCAP safety rating yet Car can charge way faster than most infrastructure allows Introduction At its local launch , Rob Margeit made a bold statement suggesting the Kia Stinger should move over posthaste. According to him, Kia had a new halo car on its hands, and it just so happened to be electric. Well, we’re going to see more and more of that happening as brands move into the brave new EV future, and after a few weeks, and a few thousand kilometres with the 2...

Want to stay up to date in the world of automotive news? These are the biggest stories from the past week. Each week we’ll keep you up to speed and bring you the ‘watercooler’ information of what has happened in the world of cars and motoring with the five-biggest stories we’ve covered. Here’s what you need to know… Ugly pick-up turned SUV gets a power boost As what could be one of the world’s ugliest cars, the Aznom Palladium has received a power upgrade – with the SUV now packing a twin-turbo 6.4-litre V8. Just 10 examples of the Palladium are reportedly due for production in Italy each year, with a staggering starting price of €1 million ($AU1.5 million). You can read the full story here. BMW another brand reluctant to phase out petrol and diesel engines altogether BMW has joined host of global car companies, including Toyota and Jeep, who have cautioned against completely eliminating petrol and diesel engines. While electric car sales will continue to gro...

A new Porsche 911, Bentley Continental or BMW 7 Series is sold with less half the warranty of Australia’s cheapest car. BMW , Bentley , and Porsche are among the last luxury marques in Australia to offer only a three-year warranty, following this week’s announcement that Alfa Romeo is increasing its guarantee. Alfa Romeo confirmed on Tuesday: “[Our] vehicles will be delivered with a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, replacing the previous three-year or 150,000km offering. “In addition, all new vehicles will also be covered by a five-year roadside assistance package as standard, which has been extended by two years.” A spokesperson for BMW in Australia told Drive : “We have no plans to change our warranty offering at this point.” Drive reached out to Bentley and Porsche for comment, and this story will be updated with the responses. Maserati also offers a three-year warranty, along with BMW’s Mini sister brand. These premium brands are backed by less than ha...