Mazda has confirmed pricing and specification details for the MY24 CX-30 compact SUV range which comes powered by a more efficient four-pot, accompanied by the introduction of a new GT SP trim level to the range. The new GT SP trim level slides in between the range-topping Astina and the […]
Day: 26 October 2023
Stellantis Acquires 20% Stake in Chinese EV Maker Zhejiang Leapmotor for $1.6b
Stellantis is making some big moves in the world of electrified vehicles, acquiring a 20% stake in Chinese manufacturer, Zheijang Leapmotor for USD $1.6 billion while securing exclusive rights for exporting and sales of future Leapmotor vehicles around the globe. The $1.6 billion deal gives Stellantis a 20% share in […]
BMW Adds iX2 to Lineup, Total of Six EVs Priced Below Luxury Car Tax Threshold
BMW has added yet another electric vehicle priced below Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold, with the introduction of two battery-electric variants of the iX2 compact SUV, the cheapest of which his priced at $82,900. Just a few weeks ago, we reported that BMW had plans to launch three […]
BYD Dolphin & Seal Receive Five-Star ANCAP Ratings Under Tough 2023 Protocols
BYD’s latest pair of affordable electric vehicles, the Dolphin and the Seal, have been awarded five-star ANCAP safety ratings under the organisation’s strict 2023 test protocols. Kicking off with the Seal, BYD’s medium-sized electric vehicle scored 89% for adult protection, 87% for child protection, 82% for vulnerable road user protection […]
Kia Partners with Infinitev to Spur Battery Recycling & Repurposing
Battery specialists Infinitev have announced a new partnership with Kia that aims to accelerate the rate in which lithium-ion battery packs used for electric vehicles are recycled and repurposed here in Australia. The partnership is said to leverage four-decades worth of Infinitev’s specialist knowledge and equipment in the Australian recycling […]
A Future Delica? Mitsubishi Reveals D:X Concept at Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi has given fans of the Delica nameplate a promising sign that the company hasn’t given up on the iconic 4×4 van with the unveiling of the D:X Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The company says that the D:X Concept has been “designed to hint at the Delica of […]