The Lucid Air is shaping up to be an electric Tesla Model S rival we can get excited about. The large sedan has a luxurious interior, up to 1000hp (750kW) and up to 643km of range, and the base model will even undercut the Model S on price. Another area […]
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Top 10 electric cars coming to Australia between 2018-2020
The future that we didn’t expect ten years ago is now. The proliferation of electric cars such as the Tesla Model S has sent shock waves through the auto industry, and there is barely a carmaker out there that doesn’t have plans to produce an electric car in the near […]
Elon Musk confirms Tesla truck debut in September
Tesla has announced its first-ever electric truck will be unveiled in just a few months’ time. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, announced the move via his Twitter account, tweeting: “Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level.” Considering Musk is typically quite conservative […]
Volkswagen previews electric I.D. crossover concept
Volkswagen will use the Auto Shanghai event next week to unveil its third I.D. concept, to further fortify its dieselgate-proof wall and pave the way for a whole fleet of electric-only models. This time around, it will be an SUV coupe, after the Golf-sized I.D. hatchback and I.D. Buzz minivan […]
Qoros K-EV Concept surfaces, features Koenigsegg tech
The Koenigsegg and Qoros partnered concept which was teased last week has broken cover ahead of its April 21 debut at the Shanghai auto show. Dubbed the K-EV, the concept shows an angular new design language for the brand and an asymmetrical door layout. As predicted by PD, one side […]
MG teases all-new E-Motion electric sports car
An all-electric concept has been teased by MG, called the E-Motion, before it debuts at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. MG is presently owned by Chinese company SAIC. This concept is based on the parent company’s platform, with the MG offering a sporty variant of this. It could be the […]
Hackers convert Chevrolet Volt into Mario Kart controller (video)
Car hacking is no joke in the automotive industry, with FCA having recalled millions of vehicles to fix an open doorway in the Uconnect infotainment system. Susceptibility to e-crims has also been found within Tesla’s Autopilot system. But, sometimes there is a lighter side to hacking too. Take this bunch […]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on sale in Australia
The new, 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has finally arrived in Australia, following the launch of the latest-look Outlander petrol and diesel versions in 2015. For the PHEV – that’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – the SUV gets MY17 styling updates, including a revised front and rear end, LED headlights, silver […]