Volvo has announced plans to add a single-motor C40 Recharge to its lineup, alongside a styling refresh of its all-electric XC40 SUV as the company looks to beef up its all-electric offerings around the globe. Key to this plan is the introduction of a new entry-point into the all-electric C40 […]
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BMW M3 Touring wagon to debut mid-2022, previewed again (video)
Rumours are swirling that BMW is preparing to unveil an all-new G81 2023 M3 Touring wagon some time in the middle of this year. The news comes as the company sends out another sneak peek of the performance wagon on video. After a three-decade absence, BMW looks set to adorn […]
Manual transmission option coming for MY2023 Toyota GR Supra?
Yep, despite the dwindling popularity of manual transmission options, Toyota is apparently planning to introduce the option for the 2023 GR Supra update. Potentially in select markets only. The new Supra is based on the same platform that underpins the BMW Z4. BMW does – or did – offer a […]
2022 Jeep Compass update announced, adds Night Eagle variant
Jeep Australia has announced the arrival of the 2022 Compass small SUV lineup, with the introduction of a new Night Eagle variant headlining the arrival. The MY2022 range consists of the Night Eagle, Limited, S-Limited, and the flagship and most off-road-capable Trailhawk. All but the Trailhawk are powered by a […]
Kia: 14 electric vehicles by 2027, EV9 SUV in 2023, performance GT variants
Kia has followed up on Hyundai’s intense electrification plans, committing to launch 14 new fully electric vehicles by 2027 and more hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. It is aiming for 52 per cent of its global sales to be made up of electrified vehicles in 2030, up from 17 per […]
Hyundai plans 17 electric vehicles by 2030, new IMA platform
Like pretty much every automaker these days, Hyundai is committing to an extensive electrification strategy, confirming it will launch 17 electric vehicles by 2030. That includes 11 Hyundai brand vehicles (3 sedans, 6 SUVs, 1 commercial and 1 other) and six Genesis models (2 sedans and 4 SUVs). Sister brand […]
Polestar O2 convertible sports car concept revealed
Polestar has unveiled an interesting new concept car, called the O2. It’s a vision for a future open-top sports car, following on from the Precept concept that debuted a couple of years ago. The Volvo-owned company describes it as ‘redefining sports roadsters for the electric age’, and the ‘hero car […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2022 (VFACTS)
New vehicle sales figures have been released for February 2022 in Australia, in the form of VFACTS new vehicle registration figures. And on first glance, sales are up for the month compared with the same time last year. Australian consumers purchased 85,340 new vehicles during February this year, according to […]