Chief executive at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Kaellenius, has told reporters that he expects prices for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to remain high, while doubting that the entirety of its European sales to come in the form of an EV by the end of the decade. Speaking with Reuters at the IAA Mobility […]
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BMW Launching Three EVs, Each Priced Below Luxury Car Tax Threshold
BMW has announced a major expansion of its battery-electric lineup here in Australia, confirming three new variants are on their way – each of which is priced under the Luxury Car Tax threshold. The company says that the i4 eDrive35 and iX3 M Sport will be on Australian shores before […]
Audi Q8 55 e-tron Confirmed for Australia, Arrives Q4 2023
Audi says we can expect to see the first examples of its new Q8 55 e-tron lineup arriving to Australia in the fourth-quarter of 2023, with the range priced from $153,900 before on-roads. The new Q8 e-tron lineup is available in both a conventional SUV body shape, as well as […]
Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class with Modular Platform, 750km Range Figures
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off a Concept CLA Class boasting 750km all-electric range figures at the IAA Mobility show in Munich overnight, giving us a preview of what we can expect to see from the next-gen CLA in a year’s time. The Concept CLA Class not only previews a […]
Toyota Showcases Battery-Electric HiLux Revo Concept, RHD Tundra Pick-up & bZ4x
Toyota has showcased a number of significant upcoming models, including the all-new LandCruiser Prado, updated LandCruiser 70 Series, upcoming bZ4x and a battery-electric version of the HiLux. It’s known as the HiLux Revo BEV Concept, which the company says hints at a production version of the almighty HiLux that comes […]
Jeep Confirms 2024 Australian Arrival for Compass 4xe PHEV and e-Hybrid
Jeep has confirmed that a new member of its 4xe lineup will be launching here in Australia next year, with a 2024 arrival confirmed for the Compass 4xe and the Compass e-Hybrid. News of the 4xe’s arrival comes after Jeep’s reveal of the battery-electric Avenger and the Wrangler 4xe plug-in […]
Alfa Romeo Returns to Supercars with Revival of 33 Stradale Coupe
Alfa Romeo has announced its return to the world of two-seat supercars with the launch of the 33 Stradale, a revival of its stunning 1967 classic, which comes powered by a choice of twin-turbo V6 and battery-electric powertrains. Limited to just 33 units in total, production of the Alfa Romeo […]
2024 Tesla Model 3 Receives Range Increases, New Suspension & Fresh Styling
Tesla has given the MY24 Model 3 its first major overhaul since its 2017 launch, with the company unveiling an overhauled Model 3 for the Chinese market ahead of a global launch next year. While a number of leaks jumped the gun on Tesla’s revised styling package and upgraded hardware […]