BMW has announced the expansion of its new 2 Series lineup with the addition of the 2022 2 Series Active Tourer, which will launch with a range of new hybrid options. The 2 Series Active Tourer goes up against the Mercedes B-Class in the small MPV segment. While the styling […]
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2022 Kia Sorento PHEV announced for Australia; 195kW 1.6T plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the latest 2022 Kia Sorento is joining showrooms in Australia, debuting a brand-new 1.6-litre turbo hybrid system that’s capable of driving on electric power alone. The plug-in hybrid has actually been around for a little bit now, but only overseas. It’s featured in the […]
Volvo global sales down 30.2% in September, up 17.6 per cent YTD
Volvo has reported strong sales growth for the first nine months of 2021, up 17.6 per cent, while reporting massive declines for the month of September, 2021, due to component shortages and production slow-downs. During September, Volvo sold 47,223 vehicles around the world, which is down a staggering 30.2 per […]
2022 MG ZS EV revealed, new 72kWh battery brings 439km range
MG Motor has just unveiled the new 2022 ZS EV, boasting a bigger battery, longer range, and revised exterior design with more tech inside. Starting with the powertrain, MG introduces a new 72kWh battery pack, which is up considerably from the current 44.5kW setup. This helps to see the WLTP-rated […]
Bridgestone unveils POTENZA Sport as new flagship performance tyre
Bridgestone is making headlines after releasing a new flagship performance tyre, called the POTENZA Sport, which is described as an advancement over the S007A predecessor. Optimised high speed stability, increased braking performance and even better wet weather handling are promised to be the major improvements with the latest POTENZA Sport […]
Mazda confirms: CX-50, CX-60, CX-70, CX-80, CX-90, inline-six MHEV, new rotary
Mazda has just confirmed a range of new SUVs are on the horizon, including new badges such as CX-60, CX-80, and CX-90, as well as CX-50 and CX-70 for the North American market. So far we know the CX-60 will be heading to Australia in 2022. It will be underpinned […]
Ford Australia to offer 5 electrified models by 2024; Escape PHEV, E-Transit van
Ford Australia has confirmed it will introduce “at least five” electrified vehicles by the end of 2024, including, firstly, the Escape plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and then the E-Transit electric van in 2022. While Ford has previously forecasted the next-generation Transit would arrive in Europe by 2023, it looks as though […]
Volvo to raise US$2.9 billion with IPO; Geely remain major shareholder
Volvo has announced its intention to raise up to US$2.9 billion with one of the year’s largest initial public offerings (IPO), going public with Chinese parent company, Geely Holding, remaining Volvo’s largest single shareholder. The Swedish-born Chinese-owned company says that it will list on Sweden’s Nasdaq Stockholm exchange later this […]