BMW is gearing up for the launch of its first-ever all-electric luxury sedan, the i7, and has headed to its winter testing centre in Sweden for developing and tuning ahead of its launch next year. As you’re probably aware, sub-zero temperatures can pose a massive hurdle for electric powertrains to […]
Month: December 2021
2022 Hyundai Kona N review – Australian launch (video)
Looking to buy a heavier, slower, clumsier, and (in our opinion) uglier version of the cracking new i30 N? Well you’re in luck. The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is tailor-made, just for you. In all seriousness though, this is a very important model for Hyundai, and it is so good […]
McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition lands in Australia
One of the first examples of the highly exclusive McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition has landed in Australia, right on schedule. The special edition pays tribute to local Formula 1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo (obviously), and has been put together by the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) division. Just three examples are […]
Video: Extensive Alpina documentary is a must for classic BMW fans
Pull out your textbooks and start taking notes, because this new documentary by Welt on Alpina is officially required viewing for automotive enthusiasts and lovers of classic BMWs. It comes from Welt’s Youtube channel, the video arm of one of Germany’s largest newspapers, Die Welt. It was given unprecedented access […]
Hennessey plans 6-motor, 6-wheel drive electric hyper GT
Hennessey has taken the automotive world completely by surprise by announcing plans to develop a six-wheel drive, all-electric hyper GT car powered by no less than six electric motors. The company says that its concept, codenamed ‘Project Deep Space’ for now, will become the world’s most luxurious and mind-numbingly fast […]
Kia EV6 spotted in Australia, GT confirmed for late 2022
An example of the new Kia EV6 fully electric SUV-coupe thingamajig has been spotted in Australia, months ahead of its showroom arrival. It is just one of a handful of pre-production prototypes in the country. The pre-production model was spotted south of Sydney this week by one of our contributors, […]
2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N on sale in Australia from $49,000
Following its initial debut in July, Hyundai Australia is now ready to launch the hot new i30 Sedan N, otherwise known as the Elantra N in some markets. It joins the superb new i30 Sedan lineup, including the N Line. First thing’s first, this becomes Hyundai’s quickest-ever petrol vehicle to […]
BMW Concept XM debuts with 550kW hybrid, production version set for 2022
BMW has taken to the stage of the Art Basel 2021 to unveil a radical new concept that revives the company’s iconic pure M moniker for the first time since the M1, with the Concept XM that packs a mean, 550kW/1000Nm punch. What’s more exciting about the Concept XM is […]