Wanting drive, hate travelling in empty Landcruiser with smoke coming from the back (9)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wanting drive, hate travelling in empty Landcruiser with smoke coming from the back (9)" mean?

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Guardian Cryptic #29128 | 25 Across | 2023-07-21

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definition: "Wanting" as in 'lacking'; "drive" as in energy or motivation anagram/"travelling" of (hate)*, in L-[andcruise]-R emptied out, plus CIG (cigarette, "smoke") reversed/"coming from the back"

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