Polestar has confirmed that its self-proclaimed ‘performance SUV’, the Polestar 3, will make its official debut in October this year. It will be the first SUV from Polestar and a potential game-changer for the company. We reported last year on the first teaser images of the Polestar 3. It will […]
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Toyota launches home battery system, up to 8.7kWh
Toyota says that it has used the knowledge gained in the development of its hybrid and battery-electric vehicles to produce a new home battery storage system for residential use. It’s called the Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden system, which Toyota describes as a “safe, long service life, high-quality, good value for price […]
Polestar 2 BST edition 270 revealed, not for Australia
Polestar has revealed a special edition Polestar 2 called the BST edition 270, giving it more power and chassis and suspension tweaks that result in the most dynamic Polestar 2 we’ve seen yet. At its heart, the BST edition 270 receives a 50kW bump over the standard Polestar 2 long-range […]
Polestar 5 design revealed in patent images, to debut in 2024
Some patent images have surfaced online giving us a clear indication of what the new Polestar 5, fully electric four-door coupe will look like when it arrives in 2024. The images were found in the European Union Intellectual Property Office database, lodged by “Polestar Performance AB” of Sweden on May […]
2022 Kia Niro specs confirmed for Australia, debuts GT-Line & Kia Connect
Kia Australia has released some details on its new 2022 Niro range that will launch later this month, including trim level availability and confirmation that it will be the first model featuring Kia Connect. Two powertrain options will go on sale in Australia, including the Niro Hybrid and the Niro […]
INEOS planning small electric 4×4, to slot below Grenadier
Billionaire founder of INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has confirmed his intention to produce a small, full electric take on its 4×4 Grenadier as the brand looks to continue its expansion on the world stage. The founder and chairman said he’s been sinking more than $1 billion into the project, with […]
Electric Avenue returns for 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Organisers of the Goodwood Festival of Speed have confirmed that the ‘Electric Avenue: The Road to 2030’ exhibit will be returning for the second year running after receiving extremely positive feedback from punters. The Electric Avenue tent will be sitting smack-bang in the middle of the legendary event, featuring a […]
Renault Australia confirms electric Kangoo & Master E-TECH vans
Renault has announced the expansion of its all-electric light commercial vehicle range with confirmation of the Kangoo and Master E-TECH vans, set for the Australian market. The Kangoo E-TECH comes powered by a single electric motor producing 90kW of power and 245Nm of torque, with power supplied by a 45kWh […]