Chinese EV startup NIO has unveiled its latest creation, the NIO ET5. It’s an all-electric mid-size sedan that features a massive 150kWh battery pack offering up to 1000km of real-world driving range, and it is set to hit production in September, 2022. Prices will start at around AU$70,000 for the […]
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Mitsubishi previews all-new Ralliart concept, debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022
Remember Mitsubishi’s Ralliart performance division? Yeah, it’s been a while, hasn’t it. But now it’s back. And there’s a concept to prove it which will debut next month. Mitsubishi says it is planning to unveil a “Ralliart concept” car at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 event in Japan. Details are […]
2022 Subaru Outback update in Australia adds special edition variant
Subaru has confirmed that an all-new Premium Special Edition variant will be joining the Outback lineup when it arrives in Australia in the first quarter of 2022. The company is bolstering its iconic Outback nameplate with the addition of the Premium Special Edition variant that adds Nappa leather upholstery, a […]
Hyundai Staria, Staria Load score 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
Hyundai’s futuristic vision into the world of people movers, the Staria, as well as the cargo variant the Staria Load have both been awarded the maximum five star ANCAP safety rating. The Staria held up well in both the areas of impact protection and smart safety assistance technologies, with Hyundai […]
2022 Mazda MX-5 update announced in Australia, tweaked handling
Mazda Australia has confirmed that its iconic two-seat sports car will receive updated suspension technology next year. Yes, the 2022 MX-5 promises to be the sharpest and most dynamic iteration yet. The company has also confirmed that demand for its 2.0-litre Skyactive-G powertrain has far outpaced the 1.5-litre entry-level option. […]
Electric BMW i7 undergoes final round of testing ahead 2022 release
BMW is gearing up for the launch of its first all-electric luxury sedan, called the i7, after heading around the globe for its extreme weather and road testing program. By the look of BMW’s extensive extreme weather testing calendar, the company is sparing no effort to ensure its first ever […]
First batch of 2022 Subaru BRZ sports cars sold out in Australia
It turns out the 2022 Subaru BRZ must be made of eggs, flour and butter, because they’ve been selling like hotcakes in Australia, with Subaru confirming that its first allocation is all sold out. Subaru got in touch late last month to say that the first allocation of Australian BRZs […]
Lexus confirms LFA-inspired super sports car, shows IS / GS successor
Lexus has revealed what can only be described as a future interpretation of its famed LFA super sports car, while also giving hints to a new sports sedan to eventually replace the IS and GS, while revealing its RZ electric SUV. This is all part of a wider announcement last […]