In the wake of factory shutdowns and microchip shortages, the number of new cars released in 2021 has been massively hindered by external forces hitting even the world’s largest manufacturers. Thankfully, though, momentum has been steadily picking up in recent months, and it looks as though 2022 is set to […]
Electric
Saietta debuts innovative in-wheel electric motor technology
Saietta, a UK-based auto design and production company, has unveiled an innovative new electric motor platform that uses in-wheel electric motors that are said to offer better performance at lower speeds that traditional motors. Saietta says the innovation is most applicable and efficient in the urban environment, with its AFT […]
Next-gen 2023 Audi A4 to include EV, hybrid RS 4 – report
Audi is reportedly planning both hybrid and pure electric RS flagships for its next-gen 2023 A4 range, with two platforms set to be implemented, for each electric and internal combustion variants. According to an Autocar report, Audi’s sixth-generation A4, which is set for a 2023 release, looks set to be […]
Elon Musk claims new Roadster can do 0-60mph in 1.1 seconds
Elon Musk, Tesla founder, is once again stirring up excitement over a long-awaited product. This time it’s the follow up to its original Roadster, announcing some absolutely outlandish claims over its acceleration potential. It all started when a keen-eyed observer noticed a ‘Roadster 2.0‘ on display, at the Peterson Automotive […]
Fully electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revealed
This is it. The all-new, 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. It revives a badge that has been synonymous with high-powered V8s, but now it’s all about high-powered electricity. Ford is calling it the “smartest, most innovative truck” it has ever made. It manages to blend an eco-friendly fully-electric powertrain into one […]
BMW i4 ‘M50’ leaks online as sporty M Performance variant
An image of the supposed M Performance version of the upcoming BMW i4, known as the M50, has surfaced online, giving us a quick squiz of the sporty variant ahead of its debut later this year. The i4 is BMW’s all-new fully electric mid-size four-door coupe, slotting into the 4 […]
Kia Niro now on sale in Australia: EV, PHEV and hybrid
After a lengthy delay, Kia has confirmed hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric variants of its Niro small SUV are now on sale in Australia. Overseas, the Niro has been available for quite some time. But Kia Australia says the delay in getting it here was caused by high demand […]
Lexus celebrates 2 million sales of electrified models, EV coming in 2022
Lexus is celebrating a major milestone, shipping its two-millionth electrified vehicle at the end of last month. The Japanese company has also confirmed it will be introducing “more than” 10 battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid electric vehicles by 2025. Throughout 2020, the share of electrified models sold within its lineup […]