Tesla has opened its first Tesla Store and service centre in New Zealand, as part of its global expansion and in the lead up to the launch of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3. The store and service centre is located in Auckland and will open tonight with a special event […]
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Porsche buys 10% stake in Rimac, forges “development partnership”
It’s a match made in heaven. Porsche has decided to team up with Croatian electric vehicle specialist, Rimac, acquiring a minority stake of 10 per cent. Rimac, makers of the mental Rimac One and C_Two (pictured above), the latter of which features a quad-motor electric powertrain that produces a whooping […]
Porsche Taycan confirmed as name for Mission E production car
The highly-anticipated Porsche Mission E electric sports sedan is getting near, with the company today confirming the production name will be Porsche Taycan, loosely translating to “lively young horse”. Reflecting the new-age nature of the car, the ‘lively young horse’ will be Porsche’s first fully electric model. The closest rival […]
Jaguar I-PACE now on sale, Australian lineup confirmed
Jaguar Australia has announced more details for the local-specification Jaguar I-PACE fully electric crossover, ahead of its showroom arrival in October. This is turning out to be a very interesting model for Jaguar and for the crossover/SUV market. Not only does it bring a stylish and well-established personality to the […]
Schaeffler Audi RS 3 sedan revealed, packs 880kW (video)
A high-powered version of the Audi RS 3 sedan has been prepared by Schaeffler, with over 880kW and ridiculous performance. Dubbed the 4ePerformance, the car is capable of covering 0-200km/h in under seven seconds, thanks to a powertrain lifted straight out of Formula E. Schaeffler is a sponsor the Audi […]
Mark Webber test drives the new Porsche Mission E (video)
Porsche ambassador and former F1 driver Mark Webber has sampled the all-new, all-electric Mission E to see what’s what, in the lead up to its market arrival expected to kick off next year. The Mission E will be Porsche’s first fully-electric production vehicle, using technology inspired by developments made with the […]
Video: Tesla Model X P100D can tow a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Tesla and Qantas have teamed up for an interesting stunt, which involves a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being towed by a Tesla Model X P100D. The Model X P100D is the most powerful version of the Model X, using two electric motors to produce around 568kW (193kW plus 375kW). It offers […]
Aston Martin’s Lagonda brand confirms bold electric SUV for 2021
Aston Martin’s Lagonda brand, which will be handling electrified vehicles going forward, has confirmed it is working on a new crossover/SUV that will arrive in the next few years. The vehicle will be Lagonda’s first bespoke, stand-alone model to hit the market, and also its first emissions-free electric vehicle. Plans […]