Mercedes-AMG has done it, cracking a new lap record around the Nurburgring for a production car with its extraordinary AMG One hybrid hypercar. In the hands of DTM race driver and AMG ambassador, Maro Engel lapped the notoriously challenging circuit in just 6:35.183, or in 6:30.705 using Sport Auto’s track […]
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid announced for Australia
Hyundai Australia will soon launch a hybrid version of its latest Sante Fe large seven-seat SUV for 2023, and has today confirmed official prices and the variant lineup. The new powertrain option joins the growing number of hybrid alternatives in the SUV space. And despite being late to the party, […]
Mercedes-AMG reveals F1 Edition for new C 63 S E Performance
Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its latest Formula 1-inspired F1 Edition of the new C 63 S E Performance, which is set for a limited production run. While it might be losing four cylinders, Mercedes-AMG is keen to show punters that the C 63 nameplate won’t be losing any […]
Novitec extracts 816kW from Ferrari SF90 Spider with latest kit
In case you thought the Ferrari SF90 was a little too boring for your liking, the madmen over at Novitec have released a new performance kit that launches power outputs even further into the stratosphere. As a reminder, the stock Ferrari SF90 Spider produces 735kW of power and 800Nm of […]
GWM planning 50 new PHEVs, EVs and hydrogen vehicles by 2025
The head of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has taken to the stage at the Paris Motor Show to build up hype for the company’s expanding range of plug-in hybrids, EVs and even hydrogen vehicles set to arrive by 2025. All up, GWM says that there will be 50 ‘new energy […]
New Peugeot 308 hatch & wagon on sale in Australia, PHEV follows in 2023
Peugeot has lifted the lid on local pricing for its latest 308 range, which will arrive here in Australia in a four-variant lineup, with deliveries kicking off before the end of this year. A plug-in hybrid version will arrive in 2023. The new Peugeot 308 range features both hatchback and […]
Nissan Australia confirms prices for 2023 X-Trail e-Power hybrid
Nissan has confirmed Australian prices for its first-ever hybrid X-Trail e-Power, which will be available in the higher-spec Ti and Ti-L variants only. Nissan says that prices for the X-Trail e-Power will start at $54,190 for the Ti variant, rising to $57,190 for the range-topping Ti-L e-Power variant, marking a […]
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross now on sale in Australia from $33,000
Toyota has released prices and specifications for its Corolla Cross small SUV in Australia, with the lineup offering both petrol and hybrid powertrain options. Toyota is bringing the Corolla Cross to Australia in three model grades, with all but the entry-level GX gaining the option of a petrol-hybrid front-wheel drive […]