The chief of ride-hailing giant, Uber, says the company is working to phase-out internal combustion engines powering its fleet by the turn of the decade and will turn away ICE owners looking to drive for Uber. Speaking with media in the USA, Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company has […]
Year: 2022
Mercedes-Benz Vans & Rivian strike deal on EV van production
Californian electric vehicle start-up Rivian has signed a deal with none other than automotive behemoth, Mercedes-Benz Vans, that will see the two partner up and create a range of Mercedes and Rivian-branded large electric vans. Officially, the two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that lays out the bedrock for […]
BMW to use new ’round’ battery cells, increase range by 30%
BMW has given us a technical run-down of its latest developments for lithium-ion cells, saying its sixth-generation ’round’ cells are set to offer up dramatic increases in energy density, charging speeds and driving range. Headlining the new battery technology is a 20 per cent increase in the energy density of […]
2024 Ford Transit Custom revealed, new platform with IRS
In news that will no doubt excite painters and mobile mechanic businesses, Ford has unveiled the all-new Transit Custom van. It showcases an evolved design, brand-new underpinnings with independent rear suspension, and some smart new tech inside. The new model is based on a fresh platform offering a lower cargo […]
Toyota Australia secures 500 GR Corolla units, arrives Q1 2023
Toyota Australia says that punters keen on getting a slice of the highly-anticipated GR Corolla can now contact their local dealership, after it confirms 500 units will be arriving in the first quarter of 2023. While Toyota is set to confirm prices for the GR Corolla range, it’s unlikely this […]
2022 Genesis GV60 review – Australian launch (video)
It might be late to the EV party, following its cousins, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6, but it does boast a number of unique and very interesting features. Introducing the Genesis GV60. This is essentially the Genesis version of those other two, sharing the same E-GMP underpinnings and […]
2023 Toyota GR86 now on sale in Australia from $43,240
Toyota Australia has announced the official launch of its highly-anticipated GR86 sports car, expanding its GAZOO Racing lineup to three models, alongside the GR Supra and GR Yaris. Twin-under-the-skin to the new Subaru BRZ that we’ve already put through its paces, the Toyota GR86 comes powered by the same 2.4-litre […]
2024 Ford Mustang unveiled, on sale in Australia late 2023
Ford has taken the wraps off the latest seventh-generation S650 Mustang, with a revised pair of powertrains, brand-new styling package, updated interior technology and the confirmation of a fire-breathing Mustang Dark Horse flagship variant headlining the unveiling. The Mustang’s latest styling package casts a very familiar shadow, although most of […]