Looking to buy a fully electric SUV? You might want to hold off for a second as BMW Australia has just confirmed the new iX, in xDrive40 and xDrive50 trim levels, will arrive later this year. The BMW iX, initially revealed in November, is the first vehicle to be based […]
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Rimac C_Two undergoes extreme weather tests in climate chamber (video)
Development of the insane new Rimac C_Two electric supercar is now in its final stages. The Croatian company has confirmed the model is undergoing a global homologation program, which means it will be available across international markets. A prototype example has been subjected to extreme climate conditions to ensure it […]
2022 Kia EV6 revealed, debuts ‘Opposites United’ design language
Welcome to the all-new Kia EV6. This is Kia’s first electric vehicle based on the E-GMP platform, and is pretty much an answer to Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5. It also debuts a fresh styling theme for the brand. The EV6 is set to be one of many fully electric vehicles […]
Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, arriving by end of 2021
Volvo-owned premium electrified vehicle brand, Polestar, has confirmed it will be entering five markets in Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand, with the Polestar 2 set to arrive here as soon as late this year. Polestar was Volvo’s motorsport partner in the early days, and then Volvo acquired the […]
2021 Audi Q4 e-tron to ‘exceed class boundaries’ in space and tech
The all-new Audi Q4 e-tron is getting ready to hit the market, so the company has just released a heap of information and images on the new model. It promises to be “a true all-rounder”. Following in the footsteps of the Audi e-tron fully electric mid-size SUV, the Q4 e-tron […]
Kia EV6 previewed as all-new EV based on E-GMP platform
You’ve seen Hyundai’s spectacular new IONIQ 5, based on the wider group’s new E-GMP platform. Well, Kia is busy preparing its first electric vehicle based on the layout and has sent out some teasers to get us all excited. The new model will be the first vehicle to be part […]
Porsche invests €70m in Rimac, increases stake to 24%
Rimac, one of the up and coming and soon-to-be powerhouses of the electric vehicle landscape, has just announced an extended business deal with Porsche. Porsche is increasing its stake in the Croatian tech company to 24 per cent. Porsche originally invested in Rimac back in 2018, buying itself at 10 […]
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed, 4S and Turbo for Australia
This is the closest thing you can get to an electric SUV from Porsche, until the next-gen Macan arrives anyway. It’s called the Taycan Cross Turismo, and what it does is blend the go-fast dynamics of the electric Taycan sedan with wagon-like practicality and the all-weather versatility of a crossover. […]