While the writing has been on the walls for quite some time now, we’ve had our closest thing to a confirmation of the next-gen ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol picking up a twin-turbo V6 unit as the company moves away from its long-standing V8 powerhouse. The news comes from Automotive News, who […]
Month: August 2023
JLR Creates Energy Storage System Powered by Old I-PACE Batteries
JLR is giving used lithium-ion battery packs a new lease on life with a radical project that has seen the creation of a renewable energy storage system powered by old I-PACE batteries. The battery storage system, designed alongside Wykes Engineering has seen 30 used Jaguar I-PACE batteries taken from prototype […]
Mercedes-Benz Launches Seven-Seat EQS 450 4MATIC Luxury SUV, Priced at $194,900
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its all-electric SUV range to the world of seven-seat motoring with the confirmation of the EQS 450 4MATIC arriving in Australia with a price tag of $194,900 before on-road costs. Designed for families looking to transport seven people in first-class style and comfort, the EQS 450 picks […]
Renault Opens Orders for Megane E-Tech, Priced from $64,990
Renault has confirmed pricing and specifications for its upcoming battery-electric Megane E-Tech EV60 here in Australia, with the company opening up the order books for its next-gen Megane. Just under a year after its unveiling, Renault is looking to bolster its lineup here in Australia with the Megane E-Tech which […]
MINI Partners up with Fellten Australia to Create Fully-Electric 1995 Mini Rover
MINI’s local arm has tapped Fellten Australia on the shoulder to help convert a classic 1995 Mini Cooper into a road-legal, battery-electric cracker of a hatch. It’s the first time MINI has collaborated with Fellten to convert one of its classics into a modern day battery-powered hatch, with the companies […]
Kia Reveals Upcoming EV5 Battery-Electric Midsize SUV
Kia has taken the wraps off an all-new midsize SUV package, this time with a battery-electric powertrain, with the unveiling of the EV5 which is set to hit the Chinese market before 2023 wraps up. It doesn’t take 20/20 vision to see that the EV5 is a direct descendant of […]
Mercedes-Benz Launches EQE SUV Range for Australia, Priced from $134,900
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its EQE SUV range will be touching down in Australia in October in a four-pronged assault with some serious power on offer in the AMG range-toppers. As the name suggests, the EQE is Merc’s battery-electric equivalent of the GLE SUV, which offers a five-seat layout across […]
Ferrari Reveals One-Off, Tailor Made 812 Competizione Set for Auction
Ferrari’s Styling Centre has taken the wraps off their one-off 812 Competizione, with the Tailor Made concept picking up a special styling package that is sure to fetch a hefty price when it goes to auction in October. Ferrari revealed its Tailor Made 812 Competizione via a live stream at […]