Top car news on Drive Facebook in 2024
12/28/2024 07:00 PM
From highly anticipated car reveals to lesser-known charging hacks, here are Drive’s top car news stories on Facebook for 2024.
It’s no surprise that many of our top Facebook posts for 2024 featured Australia’s favourite vehicle types: utes. However, our most popular post was of a highly anticipated SUV reveal, which garnered over a million views.
Thanks to your engagement, here are the top 10 posts of 2024, ranked by reach in descending order.
1. Goodbye, V8! 2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 detailed with GT-R-derived V6 engine
In September, Nissan took the covers off the first all-new Patrol in 14 years, and there was a big change under the bonnet.
MORE: Read the full article here
2. 2024 Lexus LX500d review
Earlier this year, Sam Purcell reviewed an SUV that’s known for its rugged off-road capability with upscale comfort and features. Click below to see Sam’s rating for the LX out of 10.
MORE: Read the 2024 Lexus LX500d review here
3. Australian supercar maker loses rights to use iconic Brabham name
Earlier this year, it was announced that Adelaide-based supercar maker Brabham will no longer use the name of Australia's most successful Formula One driver, following a split with the family of Sir Jack Brabham.
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4. 2024 Ford Ranger price and specs: More equipment added, line-up cut
Ford released pricing and specs for the latest version of the ever-popular Ranger ute in January this year. The automaker streamlined the Ranger line-up for Australia, and added upgrades to most variants at no additional cost.
MORE: Read pricing and specifications here
5. 2024 Toyota HiLux facelift unveiled
In February, Toyota revealed what is likely to be the final facelift for this generation of HiLux ute, along with new features and optional mild-hybrid technology to bring marginal fuel efficiency gains.
MORE: Read the full article here
6. 'Cheaper than a tow truck': Electric car owners devise roadside charging solution
When a BYD Atto 3 owner ran out of charge just a few kilometres from a public charging station, a fellow EV driver stepped in to help with a clever solution.
MORE: Read the full article here
7. Electric-car loan uptake surges 37 per cent in six months
In March, reports revealed a significant 37 per cent increase in financed electric vehicle purchases over the previous six months, with Tesla models emerging as the top choice among younger buyers.
MORE: Read the full article here
8. 2025 Kia Tasman unveiled
In October, Korean automaker Kia unveiled the Tasman ute, its response to the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
MORE: Read the full article here
9. 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade price and specs: Off-road hero joins range
Isuzu has teamed up with Walkinshaw to develop a special off-road D-Max ute tailored specifically for Australian conditions, and announced pricing and specifications in October.
MORE: Read pricing and specifications here
10. 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero may become a luxury plug-in hybrid Outlander twin – report
At the start of 2024, a source claiming to be a Mitsubishi insider stated that the next Pajero will be built on the Outlander PHEV platform and could be marketed as “Japan’s Range Rover.”
MORE: Read the full article here
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