Renault has given us a sneak peek at some of its finer design touches for the upcoming ‘5 E-Tech’ battery-electric city car ahead of its official reveal at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show. In a battery-electric revival of the iconic Renault 5, the 5 E-Tech is hoping that its […]
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Nissan Doubles-Down on Investments in the UK to Produce More EVs
Nissan has confirmed it will be investing an additional AUD $2.14 billion into its UK operations to help fast-track its production rates of electric vehicles, confirming that two new EV takes on its most popular vehicles will soon be rolling off its Sunderland production line. The latest announcement brings Nissan’s […]
Suzuki Reveals MY24 Swift with New Hybrid Engine, Revised Styling and More Equipment
Suzuki has taken the wraps off its latest fourth-gen MY24 Swift range, with the upcoming production version of the iconic little hatchback picking up a sizable list of upgrades, headed by a more modern technology package and the addition of a new, fuel-efficient hybrid engine. So far, Suzuki has confirmed […]
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 […]
Cupra Secures 450 Formentor VZe & Leon VZe Plug-in Hybrids for Australia
Cupra has announced a total of 450 examples of the Formentor VZe and Leon VZe plug-in hybrid will be making their way to Australia. Cupra’s initial batch of Formentor & Leon PHEVs was fairly modest late last year, with the company saying the added supply, primarily of the Formentor plug-in […]
MY23 Abarth 695 Arrives November Priced at $37,900
Fiat has confirmed that its MY23 Abarth 695 hatch will be arriving in Aussie dealerships in November, with prices listed at $37,900 before on-roads for the relatively unchanged hot hatch. The range remains powered by Fiat’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder kicking out 132kW of power at 5500rpm, with peak torque figures […]
Suzuki Bringing Future Production eXV & Swift Concept to Japan Mobility Show
Suzuki has confirmed that its first battery-electric production vehicle, the eXV will be making an appearance at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show alongside a cute little battery-electric mini wagon known as the eWX. While Suzuki has been slow to get the ball rolling on battery-electric vehicles, the company took us […]
Skoda Updates Majority of Range with Added Safety Kit, Tech & Price Rises to Match
Skoda has confirmed that five members of its Australian lineup will receive some added safety and tech upgrades, alongside price increases across nearly every updated model. Headlining the update is the addition of rear cross-traffic alerts and blind-spot monitoring as part of the standard safety equipment package for all of […]