Polestar has announced moves to double its research and development arm, as the part-Swedish part-Chinese manufacturer looks to get a stronger foothold in the world of electrified motoring. Polestar has confirmed its plans for a new research and development hub in the UK, which would effectively double the amount of […]
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2022 Nissan GT-R announced for Australia, ‘R36’ confirmed
The R35 Nissan GT-R will soon exit from the Australian showrooms. But before it leaves, the local arm its introducing some special editions with the 2022 model rollout/runout. Five variant grades will hit local showrooms from October, spanning from GT-R Premium, Premium Luxury, T-Spec, Nismo, and Nismo SV. The T-Spec […]
2022 Toyota Tundra officially revealed, gets 3.5 twin-turbo V6
Following on from the initial exterior reveal in June, Toyota USA has now unveiled the 2022 Tundra in full. The company is calling it the toughest, most capable, and most advanced Tundra yet. The new model is underpinned by Toyota’s TNGA-F platform, like the 300 Series LandCruiser, comprising of a […]
2022 Mazda BT-50 update adds SP variant, new XS with 1.9TD
Mazda Australia has confirmed some new variants and options for its 2022 BT-50 range, including a sporty SP model and the introduction of Isuzu’s 1.9-litre turbo-diesel with a new XS trim line. The new SP joins other recent SP-badged variants in other model lines, and for the BT-50 it brings […]
Rivian aiming to raise $8 billion in IPO, seeks valuation of $80b – report
Californian electric vehicle manufacturer, Rivian is eyeing off a market valuation exceeding $80 billion as it attempts to raise more than $8 billion in an upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to reports. Reuters is writing that the Amazon-supported electric vehicle maker is looking to raise anywhere between $5-8 billion […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 price confirmed for Australia, online sales model
This is an exciting one. It’s Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5. And the price for Australia has just been confirmed to start from $71,900. Watch out, Telsa Model 3, there’s a new kid on the electric vehicle block and it’s doing everything it can to become the popular one. Two variants […]
2022 Hyundai Staria-Load now on sale in Australia; bigger, more efficient
Following the launch of the futuristic new Hyundai Staria people-mover, the local arm has today confirmed details for the commercial sibling, called the 2022 Staria-Load. Firstly, yep, that Robocop face is carried over, with unique pixel-like taillights and smooth panel contours. The new model is being introduced in two- and […]
Aston Martin DBX mild-hybrid prototype spotted, 3.0 inline-6 AMG? (video)
It appears Aston Martin is currently testing an electrified prototype versions of its DBX, potentially showcasing a new inline-six mild-hybrid setup for the super sports SUV. According to Aston Martin’s director of communications, Kevin Watters, there is a plug-in hybrid version of the DBX on the way. Earlier this year […]