BMW’s futuristic new iX fully electric SUV has been locked in for Australia, and is scheduled to arrive late next year. Those who are dying with anticipating to get their hands on one can place a deposit now to reserve an order. The BMW iX has been developed to redefine […]
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Mazda MX-30 fully electric SUV confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia has today confirmed the MX-30 fully electric and mild hybrid SUV will arrive locally next year. This will be the first fully electric model from the brand. Two powertrain options are confirmed; the e-Skyactiv G with mild hybrid technology, and the e-Skyactiv fully electric setup. The mild hybrid […]
Lexus previews DIRECT4 EV tech with 300kW prototype (video)
Following on from yesterday’s story about Toyota planning six new fully electric vehicles, Lexus has also confirmed it is pushing ahead in the area of electrification and has developed a new DIRECT4 electric drive system. DIRECT4 is the company’s upcoming drive control system which will be incorporated in future electrified […]
Toyota plans 6 EVs with new e-TNGA platform, mid-size SUV first
Toyota will soon be taking its electrification technology to a new level, this week confirming it is planning a range of all-new fully electric models, starting with a mid-size SUV. These will all be based on the company’s upcoming e-TNGA platform. Only this silhouette sketch has been released (above) so […]
Porsche Australia confirms special edition for 70th anniversary
Porsche will be celebrating 70 years in Australia next year. So, to mark the occasion, a bunch of activities are being planned and there’s a very special edition on the way. Celebrations will kick off this weekend at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne, with a one-off racing event for two generations […]
Rimac C_Two development includes electromagnetic testing (video)
Rimac is putting the final touches on its incredible C_Two electric hypercar before customer deliveries commence next year. Testing has now moved on to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to make sure the car operates as it should in our increasingly connected world. Vehicle testing these days isn’t just about driving test […]
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne debuts as 1100hp electric hypercar
A production car with 1000hp is becoming less and less of a big deal these days. But the trend was undoubtedly kicked off with the Bugatti Veyron back in 2005. Here’s a hypercar that kinda looks like the Veyron that also packs over 1000hp, except power comes from electricity rather […]
Hyundai Motor Group unveils new ‘E-GMP’ EV platform
An all-new modular electric platform, called E-GMP, from Hyundai Motor Group will see 23 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) launched across the Kia and Hyundai brands by 2025. This will include a “high performance model” capable of 0-100km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 260km/h. The […]