The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling new vehicle in Europe for the month of March, in spite of a small drop in overall sales from the same time last year. While deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 dropped by 3 per cent in Europe for the month, this was […]
Hybrid
Kia Australia adds GT-Line Hybrid variant to Sorento lineup
Kia has introduced a hybrid powertrain option for the Sorento SUV lineup in Australia, helping the Sorento become the only vehicle available in Australia with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid options. The Kia Sorento hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) comes in GT-Line specification only, and in both FWD and […]
2022 Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid review (video)
The 2022 Peugeot 508 GT is already a sleek bit of gear, and quiet desirable in the shrinking world of executive fastback/sedans. Now, Peugeot offers a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version which should draw in more buyers while securing the sedan’s future. Peugeot Australia recently introduced two all-new PHEV models, based […]
C8 Corvette ZR1 getting 850hp 5.5TT V8, electrified AWD coming
Excitement is stirring for the release of the C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 after a prototype was spotted during testing at a General Motors proving ground, signalling that the company is nearing production of the Corvette’s ultimate form. The news comes from Muscle Cars & Trucks who says that their “bulletproof […]
2023 Toyota RAV4 update adding safety, multimedia tech in Australia
The ever-popular Toyota RAV4 will become even more appealing later this year, with the 2023 update set to include upgraded safety systems, enhanced multimedia, and increased connectivity. Toyota Australia says the RAV4 update will include adding its latest multimedia system across the range, with USB-C connectivity and Toyota Connected Services. […]
Aston Martin confirms EV in 2025, fully electrified lineup by 2030
Aston Martin has outlined some key dates in its transition toward hybrid and battery electric vehicles as part of its new Racing Green strategy, confirming the arrival of its first-ever hybrid vehicle, the Valhalla, in 2024, followed by its first fully electric vehicle in 2025. The company is pulling no […]
2023 BMW 7 Series revealed with i7 and M760e, on sale in Australia Q4
The all-new 2023 BMW 7 Series has been unveiled this week, and it is split into two forms; the regular 7 Series in petrol and later diesel forms, and the i7 fully electric options. After reading the press release, it seems the main theme for the new model is all […]
Ferrari 296 GTS open-top hybrid V6 supercar revealed
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the Ferrari 296 GTS, slipping into the lineup as Ferrari’s open-top plug-in hybrid supercar alongside the hardtop 296 GTB. The 296 GTS, otherwise known as the Gran Turismo Spider, utilises the same powertrain on offer in the GTB. That means there’s […]