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The Drive Five: The unique stories you might’ve missed – 27 July 2021

The final Alfa Romeo 4C, Mercedes' rear-wheel steering subscription, and Kia Sportage local suspension tuning details 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. 2022 Kia Sportage: Australian suspension tune in development ahead of late 2021 arrival

Kia's crucial new mid-size SUV has benefited from six months of local tuning to hone its ride and handling for Australian conditions.

Alex Misoyannis

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2. Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS to feature autonomous ‘Drive Pilot’ system in the US by 2023 – report

It's so far unclear when the self-driving system could be deployed on Australian roads.

William Davis

Click here to read the full story.



3. 2021 Alfa Romeo 4C 33 Stradale Tributo price and specs: Sports car farewells Australia with limited edition

Alfa Romeo's featherweight 4C sports car takes its final bow in Australia, with 15 examples of a heritage-inspired 4C 33 Stradale Tributo edition soon to reach local soil.

Alex Misoyannis

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4. George Harrison’s 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB ‘Grosser’ listed for sale

The fab four-wheeler – which still wears Mr Harrison’s original number plates – was completely restored earlier this year in England.

William Davis

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5. Mercedes-Benz to offer rear-wheel steering through pay-as-you-go subscription program – report

The business model sees drivers pay to 'unlock' mechanical features already built into their vehicle.

William Davis

Click here to read the full story.

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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