Looking to buy a smart, chic and fun electric city car? Now could be a good time as Renault Australia has just announced a value-packed deal for its cute little Renault ZOE, ensuring it remains as the most affordable electric vehicle on sale. It might not be that well-known in […]
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BMW iX3 fully electric mid-size SUV revealed in leaked images
Images of the upcoming BMW iX3 have surfaced on social media, revealing the all-new electric SUV ahead of its official unveiling expected very soon. The iX3 is a bit late to the party, following the launch of the Jaguar I-PACE, Mercedes-Benz EQC, and Audi e-tron in the premium mid-size electric […]
Audi Australia website confirms e-tron Sportback in “late 2020”
Audi Australia is getting ready to expand its fully electric e-tron lineup, with the local website today providing some timing details on the all-new e-tron Sportback for the local market. The first fully electric vehicle from Audi, the e-tron mid-size SUV, hasn’t officially launched in Australia yet but it has […]
Audi e-tron scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Audi e-tron, which has only just arrived in Australia, has been crash tested in Europe by NCAP and now our local ANCAP authority has assessed the results, while considering local specification, and given it the full five-star rating. This is Audi’s first fully electric vehicle for Australia, and […]
2020 World Car of the Year award winners announced
It’s that time of the year again. A jury of international judges (mostly car journos) put in their votes and the results are now out for the 2020 World Car of the Year awards. First up, the Kia Telluride has been awarded the top 2020 World Car of the Year […]
Mazda says it could introduce rotary range-extender for MX-30
Mazda could reintroduce the rotary engine into a production car soon. However, it’s not the iconic RX sports car you might have expected. Instead, there is hope for the Wankel engine being revived in the MX-30 SUV. In a press release celebrating 100 years of Mazda, it focused on the […]
Honda to borrow GM’s EV platform for 2 new electric vehicles
Honda and General Motors have entered into an agreement which will see the two auto giants co-develop two electric vehicles, which will be built by GM and sold by Honda. The plan is for the two vehicles to be designed by Honda, inside and out, while being underpinned by GM’s […]
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain revealed with X5 concept
BMW has unveiled a new hydrogen powertrain initiative, using the latest X5 to showcase the technology. The concept is called the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. Hydrogen fuel cell technology could become BMW’s fourth pillar of its powertrain portfolio, says BMW board member for research and development, Klaus Frohlich. He says […]