The all-new Kia EV6 has just been crowned 2022 European Car of the Year. It is the first time a Kia vehicle has been awarded the accolade. Kia’s EV6 is the company’s first dedicated fully electric vehicle. Unlike the Niro, it is not available in hybrid or plug-in hybrid form. […]
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2023 Mercedes-Benz ‘W214’ E-Class prototypes spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototype versions of the all-new, sixth-generation E-Class, codenamed W214, out in freezing conditions near the Arctic Circle. The current generation ‘W213’ E-Class has been around now since 2016, which means it is high time the next model arrived. As usual with each generation change, the […]
2022 Nissan LEAF update revealed, confirmed for Australia
Nissan has revealed the facelifted 2022 LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), giving it a freshened up design and new features. It has been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. If you were hoping for a complete overhaul and update of the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery packs and electric motors, […]
Audi certifies V6 TDI engines to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
As Audi looks to hit carbon neutrality by the middle of the decade, the company is doing everything it can to make that happen as soon as possible. As part of the initiatives it says its V6 TDI diesel powertrains are now approved to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, otherwise […]
All-new Nissan X-Trail prepares for launch in Australia in Q4
Nissan is gearing up for the launch of its all-new, fourth-generation X-Trail mid-size SUV with confirmation of fourth-quarter (Q4) deliveries here in Australia. Unfortunately, Nissan Australia is yet to finalise pricing, powertrain and features lists for the next-generation X-Trail, but it has confirmed that it will receive some significant safety […]
BMW i7 prototypes undergo acoustic tests to ensure supreme comfort
BMW is continuing development of its all-new i7 fully electric luxury sedan, and has recently finalised acoustic and electromagnetic compatibility testing in its special lab in Munich. The i7 will be BMW’s sixth fully electric model, following the i3, i8, iX3, i4, and iX, but it won’t be the last. […]
Volkswagen in “advanced discussions” on potential Porsche IPO
Share market excitement is swirling amid reports that automotive giant, Volkswagen, is planning on a spin-off of its most profitable division, Porsche, in what could culminate in one of the single-largest initial public offerings (IPO) we’ve seen in recent years. Volkswagen has released a statement overnight confirming that it is […]
Audi Australia introduces e-tron GT and RS, priced from $181,700
Audi Australia has lifted the lid on its pricing and specs for the e-tron GT and its high-powered flagship, the RS e-tron GT, ahead of deliveries commencing from September. Audi gave us our first glimpse of the e-tron GT lineup about 12 months ago, but now the local arm is […]