Hyundai and Kia have detailed an innovative new electric drive system that they say will allow future vehicles to put their power down more efficiently on bumpy surfaces and greatly transform space and practicality thanks to the super space-efficient packaging. It’s called the Universal Wheel Drive System, or Uni Wheel […]
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Renault 5 E-Tech Teased Ahead of Official Geneva Reveal
Renault has given us a sneak peek at some of its finer design touches for the upcoming ‘5 E-Tech’ battery-electric city car ahead of its official reveal at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show. In a battery-electric revival of the iconic Renault 5, the 5 E-Tech is hoping that its […]
Lotus Launches its own Fast-Chargers as Company Goes All-Electric by 2028
Lotus has revealed details of its unique, modular range of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles as the company aims to offer an all-electric lineup by 2028. The charging infrastructure utilises a super-fast, liquid-cooled 450kW DC charger stacked in a modular arrangement, while the liquid-cooled power cabinet offers outputs up […]
Nissan Doubles-Down on Investments in the UK to Produce More EVs
Nissan has confirmed it will be investing an additional AUD $2.14 billion into its UK operations to help fast-track its production rates of electric vehicles, confirming that two new EV takes on its most popular vehicles will soon be rolling off its Sunderland production line. The latest announcement brings Nissan’s […]
Lunaz Reveals Upcycled, Battery-Electric Aston Martin DB6 Concept
Resto-mod electric conversions of historically significant cars are becoming increasingly common these days, though the team at the Lunaz Group has taken this to a whole new level with their upcycled, battery-electric take on the Aston Martin DB6. Rather than take on the typical approach with a transplanted battery-electric powertrain […]
ANCAP Secures Five-Year Funding Deal from Aus Government
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has secured additional government funding that will help to fund Australia’s independent consumer safety organisation for another five years. Officially, the Australian Government has committed $16.3 million over the next five years to “assist ANCAP in delivering and enhancing its highly-valued and independent […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Landing in Australia in Q1, 2024 with $111,000 Price Tag
Hyundai has confirmed that the first examples of the performance-focused IONIQ 5 N will be landing in Australia in the first quarter of 2024, with prices kicking off from $111,000 before on-road costs. Set to take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and the MG MG4 […]
Stellantis Announces Plans for Fourth Gigafactory in Europe with CATL: Report
Automotive giant Stellantis has announced plans to construct a fourth gigafactory on the European continent, signing a memorandum of understanding with Chinese battery giant, CATL. Stellantis, the parent-company of brands like Jeep, Fiat, Citroen, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, RAM, Peugeot and more says that the plan would help to fast-track its […]