Volvo is doubling-down on its commitment to an all-electric future with news of yet another investment into its electric vehicle pursuit, this time in the form of a 10 billion SEK (about AU$1.5 billion) investment for its Torslanda plant. Volvo says that the investment will be channelled toward its Torslanda […]
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DS E-Tense Performance concept debuts, 8000Nm road-going Formula E racer
Specialists in all-electric racers, DS Automobiles, has revealed an updated version of a concept that first broke the veil around six years ago, the DS E-Tense Performance, which packs a mean 8000Nm punch. We reported on the original DS E-Tense concept when it first broke the veil back in 2016, […]
Jaguar updates I-PACE for MY2023, adds Amazon Alexa, Black Pack
Jaguar has announced some minor updates for its MY2023 I-PACE range, including an Australian-first addition of Amazon’s Alexa voice control system, as well as a new black pack styling kit. Jaguar says that its Pivi Pro infotainment system has been configured to work seamlessly with Amazon’s Alexa voice recognition technology, […]
2023 Range Rover Sport SVR getting BMW M 4.4 twin-turbo V8 – report
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly planning on utilising a BMW M-sourced V8 for its range-topping Sport SVR variant for 2023, which could be joined by a high-powered all-electric option for the next-gen model. With Land Rover already taking orders for the fifth-generation 2022 Range Rover, the company is gearing up […]
MINI launches ‘Recharged’ EV conversion for classic models
MINI has announced the launch of a new business venture that will see the company convert its classic cars into all-electric drive vehicles, store the internal combustion unit, and even reinstall it when the customer demands. This is all through a new Mini Recharged program. MINI says that after the […]
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi 2030 roadmap includes 35 EVs, new ASX & Micra
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has revealed some of its 2030 roadmap, with plans to share more common platforms between brands, and roll out 35 new electric vehicles. The alliance has already invested more than 10-billion-euros into the field of electrification, and has since raised this total to 23 billion over the […]
2022 Kia EV6 on sale in Australia from $67,990, arrives February
The Kia EV6 fully electric coupe/crossover/hatch is about to launch in Australia, with two variants to kick things off before the flagship GT (eGT) arrives later in the year or early in 2023. Kia Australia is introducing two variants of its first dedicated fully electric vehicle, including the Air and […]
Bentley to launch 5 new fully electric vehicles from 2025
Bentley has announced plans to accelerate its multi-billion-pound electrified ‘Beyond100’ strategy, confirming it will launch 5 new electric vehicles from 2025 and onward. Bentley says that its new ‘five-in-five’ plan will see the introduction of a new all-electric creation year-by-year from 2025, as the company attempts to become a leader […]