The Drive Five: Hybrid and electric Kia Carnivals coming soon, and the other stories you might’ve missed – 20 July 2021
Audi to axe the A1 at the end of the current model's lifecycle, and cars that talk to trams 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 content we're publishing over on Drive.
Here are our favourite stories published on Drive today – but there are plenty more over on the website to enjoy. Head to Drive.com.au to read them for yourself!
1. Audi A1 hatchback to be retired at the end of current model’s lifecycle – report
The city-sized premium hatchback – which was last updated in 2018 – will likely be succeeded by an all-electric replacement in the mid-2020s.
William Davis
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2. Kia Carnival Hybrid coming in 2022, electric version to follow in 2023 – report
Kia's new-generation Carnival people-mover could spawn hybrid and electric models within the next two years, according to new reports.
Alex Misoyannis
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3. Cars that talk to trams and traffic lights begin trial on Australian streets
Melbourne will play host to a new trial, which sees cars, trams, and traffic infrastructure communicating with each other.
Ben Zachariah
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4. 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T electric vehicles delayed by at least three months
Deliveries of the zero-emission SUV and pick-up truck have been delayed once again, with Rivian blaming the coronavirus pandemic for the latest setback.
William Davis
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5. Trademark reveals local plans for high-performance Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – UPDATE: Hear the Z06
A sound clip of Chevy's new Corvette Z06 has been released, ahead of its full reveal by November 2021.
Ben Zachariah
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