With excitement for Hyundai’s first-ever all-electric member of its N performance sub-brand building, the company has been spotted testing its upcoming IONIQ 5 N at the Nurburgring. Back in July Hyundai confirmed the arrival of a high-performance IONIQ 5 N for the global market sometime in 2023, but since then, […]
Year: 2022
500 build slots for Polestar 6 roadster sold out in one week
Polestar has announced that all 500 built slots for its upcoming Polestar 6 LA Edition roadster have been sold out within just a week, seemingly signalling the public’s ferocious appetite for an all-electric roadster. The Polestar 6 was confirmed only a few weeks ago, with the company stating its intention […]
2023 Honda Civic Type R engine specs confirmed; 235kW & 420Nm
Honda has confirmed details and specs for the all-new 2023 Civic Type R for the first time, ahead of market entry in Australia next year. The new Civic Type R comes in as not only the most powerful iteration yet, but also the most powerful Type R ever. Its ‘K20C1’ […]
2023 Nissan Z review – Australian launch (video)
How good is this? It’s like living in the turbo era of the 1980s, with a twin-turbo Nissan Z duking it out with the Toyota Supra. All we need now is a new 200SX (Silvia) and Mitsubishi GTO and we’re all set. This is the new Nissan Z. The successor […]
2023 BMW X5 M spotted at Nurburgring, mild-hybrid tech likely (video)
BMW has been spotted testing out a mid-cycle update (known as LCI, in BMW speak) for the almighty BMW X5 M at the Nurburgring, with rumours swirling that styling tweaks may well be accompanied by a revised powertrain and some added performance. In a video captured by CarSpyMedia, we can […]
New Nissan Z convertible depends on demand, Nismo variant more likely
A new Nissan Z convertible or targa top could happen, if fans ask desperately enough. That’s according to former GT-R development boss and now brand ambassador and Nissan’s chief product specialist, Hiroshi Tamura. Speaking with Australian media at the local launch of the new Z last week, Tamura admitted the […]
Honda & LG Energy to build $4.4b battery plant in USA
In major news from Honda, the company has announced plans to build a massive battery production facility based in the USA with Korean electronics giant, LG Energy Solution, as part of a $4.4-billion investment. Honda and LG Energy made the announcement earlier this week, and if all goes to plan, […]
Skoda Vision 7S EV concept debuts new logo, next-gen design theme
Skoda has taken the wraps off its latest all-electric concept in the form of the Vision 7S. It’s a look into what we can expect design-wise from the company as it charges toward a lineup filled with battery-electric vehicles. The Vision 7S itself is a seven-seat SUV that offers 600km […]