Lotus has sent out another teaser of its first-ever SUV, dubbed the Type 132, confirming a full reveal for March 29. The teaser video shows us a glimpse of the powertrain, wheel design, and LED lights. The Type 132 will be a fully electric super SUV, competing (to some degree) […]
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Next Bugatti to feature ‘heavily electrified’ powertrain, with ‘attractive’ ICE
Newly-appointed CEO, Mate Rimac, of newly-created joint venture Bugatti-Rimac has spoken out about the future of Bugatti, and even given some hints of the next-generation hypercar to follow the Chiron. The Chiron is the successor to the Veyron. However, it is an evolution of the Veyron, using, essentially, the same […]
Kia EV6 wins 2022 European Car of the Year award
The all-new Kia EV6 has just been crowned 2022 European Car of the Year. It is the first time a Kia vehicle has been awarded the accolade. Kia’s EV6 is the company’s first dedicated fully electric vehicle. Unlike the Niro, it is not available in hybrid or plug-in hybrid form. […]
2023 Mercedes-Benz ‘W214’ E-Class prototypes spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototype versions of the all-new, sixth-generation E-Class, codenamed W214, out in freezing conditions near the Arctic Circle. The current generation ‘W213’ E-Class has been around now since 2016, which means it is high time the next model arrived. As usual with each generation change, the […]
2022 Nissan LEAF update revealed, confirmed for Australia
Nissan has revealed the facelifted 2022 LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), giving it a freshened up design and new features. It has been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. If you were hoping for a complete overhaul and update of the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery packs and electric motors, […]
BMW i7 prototypes undergo acoustic tests to ensure supreme comfort
BMW is continuing development of its all-new i7 fully electric luxury sedan, and has recently finalised acoustic and electromagnetic compatibility testing in its special lab in Munich. The i7 will be BMW’s sixth fully electric model, following the i3, i8, iX3, i4, and iX, but it won’t be the last. […]
Audi Australia introduces e-tron GT and RS, priced from $181,700
Audi Australia has lifted the lid on its pricing and specs for the e-tron GT and its high-powered flagship, the RS e-tron GT, ahead of deliveries commencing from September. Audi gave us our first glimpse of the e-tron GT lineup about 12 months ago, but now the local arm is […]
Polestar 2 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
In preparation for its Australian arrival, ANCAP has just analysed crash test data for the Polestar 2 from the Euro NCAP division and is pleased enough to award a full five-star safety rating for the electric coupe-crossover. Although the vehicle was crash tested in Europe, ANCAP has gone over the […]