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The Drive Five: New Kia EV8 large electric SUV and the other stories you might’ve missed – 29 June 2021

A new segment-straddling Mercedes-Benz convertible and Nissan's Juke rally concept headline today's top Drive stories.


As we continue toward a single publishing platform, some great news stories are being published on both CarAdvice and Drive.

If you're a keen reader of CarAdvice, you might be missing out on some of the unique, first-to-run content we're publishing over on Drive.

Here are the best stories published on the Drive website today:



1. Honda Prologue: Name confirmed for new 2024 electric SUV

The Prologue will lead Honda's electric-vehicle push into the US market in 2024, as part of broader electrification plans between now and 2040.

Alex Misoyannis

Click here to read the full story.



2. 2024 Kia EV8 large electric SUV in development – report

Hyundai's upcoming Ioniq 7 might be in line for a twin, with new reports suggesting a full-size Kia electric SUV larger than Australia's fuel-consuming Sorento.

Alex Misoyannis

Click here to read the full story.



3. Mercedes-Benz CLE coming soon as segment-straddling two-door – report

In an effort to slim down its portfolio, Mercedes-Benz is expected to offer the CLE as its new two-door coupe and convertible.

Ben Zachariah

Click here to read the full story.



4. Nissan Juke Rally Tribute Concept revealed to celebrate cross-country rally anniversary

50 years on from the 240Z's win in the 1971 East African Rally, Nissan has unveiled an off-road rally version of its Juke small SUV – though it's only a virtual creation, and won't reach the real world.

Alex Misoyannis

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5. Hyundai Ioniq 5 used to mine cryptocurrency

Can your car make you money? One man in South Korea has attempted to mine Ethereum using a Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Ben Zachariah

Click here to read the full story.

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Alex Misoyannis

Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family.

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